Eddie Griffin: Going for Broke

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Eddie Griffin: Going For Broke is an American reality documentary television series on VH1 that debuted September 14, 2009. [1] The series chronicles the life of comedian Eddie Griffin's financial foibles caused by the family and friends he's supporting plus the help he's receiving from his mother, who has moved in with him. [2]

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Episodes

No.TitleOriginal air date
1"Mama Drama"September 14, 2009 (2009-09-14)
2"Love Is Blind"September 21, 2009 (2009-09-21)
3"Karma's A Bitch"September 28, 2009 (2009-09-28)
4"Working Clean"October 5, 2009 (2009-10-05)
5"Opportunity Rocks!"October 12, 2009 (2009-10-12)
6"Going For Broke"October 19, 2009 (2009-10-19)

Reception

Melissa Camacho of Common Sense Media wrote, "While Griffin's generosity seems genuine, the show's depiction of family isn't always the most positive. ... And some of Griffin's attempts to curb his own negative behaviors -- like hosting flamboyant parties, drinking, and smoking -- seem a bit half-hearted, too. But all that aside, there are definitely real lessons to be learned here." [3] Variety 's Brian Lowry said of the show, "If VH1 is looking to spruce up its besmirched celeb-reality profile, it could probably start with a judicious snip or two of its own." [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "VH1's New Series "Going for Broke" Ain't No Joke for Comedian/Actor Eddie Griffin". The Futon Critic. December 8, 2008.
  2. ↑ "VH1 Keeps Rockin' in Fall 2009 with All-New Music Extravaganzas, Documentaries, Specials and Returning Hit Series". The Futon Critic. September 1, 2009.
  3. ↑ Camacho, Melissa (2022-02-24). "Parents' Guide to Eddie Griffin: Going for Broke". Common Sense Media . Archived from the original on 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  4. ↑ Lowry, Brian (2009-09-10). "Eddie Griffin: Going for Broke. Show hinges on one's tolerance level for a comedian whose grating style still fills concert halls". Variety . Archived from the original on 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
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