Review of Death to Smoochy (2002) by Sheila K — 21 Feb 2008

This was so funny! You've got the dark underbelly of children's programming, AND a happy ending.

This review of Death to Smoochy (2002) was written by Sheila K on 21 Feb 2008.

Death to Smoochy has generally received mixed reviews.

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