Television Review: Inch High Private Eye
What Parents Should Know
Parents need to know that this animated cartoon from the
1970s includes some slapstick humor, mostly people falling over
each other or things falling on people, but no guns or
violence. The main female character is pretty smart, but her
gadgets are all based on make-up, such as a powder compact
phone. One character is shallow and often angry, and other
characters poke fun at him, which might confuse young
viewers.
Inch High is literally that -- an inch-tall man who also happens to be a detective. He's aided by his niece, a hulking young man, and a cowardly St. Bernard in hunting down wacky criminals. The characters get mixed up in silly situations with mild criminals and engage in plenty of pratfalls and silly gags.
This show has shades of Scooby Doo and the original Get Smart, but doesn't rise to the same level. It's mindless entertainment without any major problems -- but with so much decent television out there, it's hard to imagine spending much time on mediocrity like this. The best part about the show is that it's not terribly violent or terribly sexist (given the era it's from). There are vague attempts at wit, for example Inch High works for the Finkerton Detective Agency, a play on words that only works if you've heard of the legendary Pinkerton Detective Agency.
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