WB | The WB | Release Date: September 20, 2002
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Kansas City StarAaron BarnhartFeb 24, 2013
Season 1 Review: It's all fairly paint-by-numbers with a fair amount of physical comedy, yet I couldn't help laughing out loud at times - watching Bynes give a terrier the Heimlich maneuver, for example. [20 Sept 2002, p.E1]
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USA TodayRobert BiancoFeb 24, 2013
Season 1 Review: Bynes shows promise, but neither she nor her co-star -- Beverly Hills, 90210's Jennie Garth -- has the skill to pull off physical comedy. They look as if they're being clumsy on purpose -- which defeats the comic purpose. [19 Sept 2002]
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Philadelphia InquirerJonathan StormFeb 24, 2013
Season 1 Review: Bynes, whose career on Nickelodeon, culminating with The Amanda Show, gives her instant recognition with the desired audience, is about as established a comedian as any 16-year-old can be. [20 Sept 2002, p.D13]
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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob OwenFeb 24, 2013
Season 1 Review: Harmless fluff that won't impress its intended pre-teen audience, but they'll watch anyway. [20 Sept 2002, p.40]
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San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa TimesCharlie McCollumFeb 24, 2013
Season 1 Review: Could prove to be a hit without being very good. [20 Sept 2002, p.1]
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Chicago TribuneAllan JohnsonFeb 24, 2013
Season 1 Review: It's rare for someone of Bynes' age to play like Chevy Chase, stumbling over suitcases, getting pounded by closing elevator doors, and tumbling off beds. She does the stunts effortlessly. But Garth looks distressed while crashing into tables and falling over couches. Slapstick works when played to the comic hilt, not coming off like you're actually killing yourself. [20 Sept 2002, p.C5]
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The New York TimesAnita GatesFeb 24, 2013
Season 1 Review: Both actresses are charming, and the first episode has some smart dialogue, but it's sabotaged by a glut of physical comedy, most of which doesn't work. [19 Sept 2002]