The Perils of Penelope Pitstop (1969) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The Perils of Penelope Pitstop is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions that premiered on CBS on September 13, 1969. The show lasted two full seasons, with a total of 17 half-hour episodes produced and released, the last first-run episode airing on January 17, 1970. Repeats aired until September 4, 1971. It is a spin-off of the Wacky Races cartoon, reprising the characters of Penelope Pitstop and the Anthill Mob. This show airs reruns on Cartoon Network classic channel Boomerang.
TV-Y7 • 1969 • 1 season
Syvester Sneekly is the legal guardian of female race car driver Penelope Pitstop. He disguises himself as The Hooded Claw for the purpose of killing her so he can get her wealth. The Ant Hill Mod (Cyide, Softly, Zippy, Pockets, Dum Dum, Yak Yak and...
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Is The Perils of Penelope Pitstop appropriate for kids?
Syvester Sneekly is the legal guardian of female race car driver Penelope Pitstop. He disguises himself as The Hooded Claw for the purpose of killing her so he can get her wealth. The Ant Hill Mod (Cyide, Softly, Zippy, Pockets, Dum Dum, Yak Yak and... Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in The Perils of Penelope Pitstop
No sexual content or nudity. Mild crush or flirtation jokes may appear.
Violence and gore in The Perils of Penelope Pitstop
Frequent cartoon slapstick, chases, crashes, pranks, and exaggerated accidents. No realistic injury.
Language in The Perils of Penelope Pitstop
No strong language; mild insults, teasing, yelling, and comic frustration may occur.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Perils of Penelope Pitstop
There is no depiction of substance use in this series. Alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs are entirely absent from the animation.
Mature themes in The Perils of Penelope Pitstop
Mild themes of friendship, rivalry, honesty, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, consequences, and learning from mistakes.
Scary moments in The Perils of Penelope Pitstop
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Perils of Penelope Pitstop yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Perils of Penelope Pitstop appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Perils of Penelope Pitstop is best for ages 7+. It's rated TV-Y7. Syvester Sneekly is the legal guardian of female race car driver Penelope Pitstop. He disguises himself as The Hooded Claw for the purpose of killing her so he can get her wealth. The Ant Hill Mod (Cyide, Softly, Zippy…
What age rating does The Perils of Penelope Pitstop have?
The Perils of Penelope Pitstop is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The Perils of Penelope Pitstop about?
Syvester Sneekly is the legal guardian of female race car driver Penelope Pitstop. He disguises himself as The Hooded Claw for the purpose of killing her so he can get her wealth. The Ant Hill Mod (Cyide, Softly, Zippy, Pockets, Dum Dum, Yak Yak and...
How many seasons does The Perils of Penelope Pitstop have?
The Perils of Penelope Pitstop has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in The Perils of Penelope Pitstop?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Perils of Penelope Pitstop.
How violent is The Perils of Penelope Pitstop?
Violence isn't a standout concern across The Perils of Penelope Pitstop per our reviewers.
Is the language in The Perils of Penelope Pitstop appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across The Perils of Penelope Pitstop.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Perils of Penelope Pitstop?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Perils of Penelope Pitstop.
What mature themes appear in The Perils of Penelope Pitstop?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Perils of Penelope Pitstop.
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