"New York Times" critic John J. O'Connor felt similarly, writing ""Whiz Kids" is a kiddie show, the kind of product that should be shown on Saturday mornings or late afternoons. Richie and his friends are constantly hopping on and off their bicycles as, with the help of a local newspaper reporter, they set about solving rather far-fetched mysteries. Using such computer devices as "image recognition program," they "access" programs ranging from school schedules to the Southern California Title and Survey Commission. is insisting that "Whiz Kids" will be all fun and games and that it will not give youngsters any questionable ideas. Coming on the heels of the recent movie "WarGames", that remains to be seen."