Parents' Guide to

Holey Moley

TV ABC Game Shows 2019
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Common Sense Media Review

Melissa Camacho By Melissa Camacho , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 9+

OK mini-golf game show is silly, family-friendly fun.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 9+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Holey Moley TV Series: Tessitore and Riggle.
  • Holey Moley TV Series: The Mega-Mini Golfstacle course.
  • Holey Moley TV Series: Playing a match.

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age 8+

Based on 4 parent reviews

Gary C.
Gary C. Adult
May 19, 2024
age 2+

Unfunny M C

I love the show I just don't like Riggle, he is not funny and I think he's a detraction. Some of his comments are tasteless and inappropriate for younger audiences. If he was replaced or just emlimatened the show would be more enjoyable to watch, I DVR it and fast forward Riggles part I just don't like him. Please for the sake of the show remove and replace him. Thank you
laurencatlett25
laurencatlett25 Adult
June 19, 2021
age 5+

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What's the Story?

Executive-produced by NBA champion Stephen Curry, HOLEY MOLEY is an extreme mini-golf competition featuring contestants playing for cash and glory. Each episode features sportscaster Joe Tessitore and comedian Rob Riggle offering putt-by-putt commentary as 12 golfers are paired up and go head to head in the Holey Moley Mega-Mini Golfstacle course, a larger-than-life, architecturally sophisticated mini-golf course designed to measure their agility as well as their swing. The three players who make it through the first two rounds of the game with the least number of strokes move on to the final. The champion of the evening receives a golden left-handed putter, $25K, and the coveted green and yellow plaid Holey Moley blazer. Throughout it all, Curry makes appearances as the resident golf pro.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (4 ):
Kids say (2 ):

This energetic series features lots of zany moments as people do their best to play mini-golf on a giant obstacle course. While some players take it quite seriously, others celebrate their participation by dressing up in ridiculous costumes or acting goofy. Unexpected mid-match appearances by musician Kenny G and other interesting personalities add to the weirdness, while the commentators keep you laughing. If you're looking for some lighthearted, family-friendly entertainment, Holey Moley might just be wacky enough to sink your ball into.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about game shows that have the potential to make contestants look foolish or silly. Why do people subject themselves to potential humiliation? For the money? For 10 seconds of fame?

  • What's your favorite of the Holey Moley obstacle courses? Do you think they're as difficult or as scary as they seem on TV?

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