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Broadcasting Magazine — PBS Fall 1987 Lineup Features Degrassi Junior High16 viewsArticle “PBS shows its fall colors” from Broadcasting Magazine (Vol. 113, p.80, September 7, 1987) announcing the PBS 1987–88 season schedule. Degrassi Junior High is introduced as a 13-episode half-hour dramatic series tackling teen issues such as dating, drugs, puberty, and parental relationships. The series was scheduled to air Saturdays at 7 p.m. beginning September 19, 1987, with a second season planned for January 1988.Aug 15, 2025
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School Library Journal — Degrassi Junior High Series Review34 viewsReview of the Degrassi Junior High series published in School Library Journal (Audiovisual Reviews section), September 1987. The reviewer highlights the show’s realism in portraying adolescent issues such as relationships, sex, smoking, parental limits, and peer influence, noting its accurate depiction of high school struggles in the 1980s. PBS broadcast was scheduled for September 1987.Aug 15, 2025
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Broadcasting Magazine — Annual Fifth Estate Awards Issue26 viewsIssue of Broadcasting Magazine (Vol. 113, July 6, 1987) featuring the Eleventh Annual Fifth Estate compilation of national awards in radio, TV, and cable. Includes listings of winners from multiple award organizations, among them the International Emmys where The Kids of Degrassi Street: Griff Gets a Hand is recognized.Aug 15, 2025
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Broadcasting Magazine — Annual Fifth Estate Awards Issue29 viewsIssue of Broadcasting Magazine (Vol. 113, July 6, 1987) featuring the Eleventh Annual Fifth Estate compilation of national awards in radio, TV, and cable. Includes listings of winners from multiple award organizations, among them the International Emmys where The Kids of Degrassi Street: Griff Gets a Hand is recognized.Aug 15, 2025
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Broadcasting Magazine — Annual Fifth Estate Awards Issue54 viewsIssue of Broadcasting Magazine (Vol. 113, July 6, 1987) featuring the Eleventh Annual Fifth Estate compilation of national awards in radio, TV, and cable. Includes listings of winners from multiple award organizations, among them the International Emmys where The Kids of Degrassi Street: Griff Gets a Hand is recognized.Aug 15, 2025
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Maclean’s Magazine — Degrassi Junior High Review (Placeholder)24 viewsReview of the CBC television series Degrassi Junior High written by John Bemrose, published in Maclean’s Magazine on January 19, 1987 (Vol. 100, p.54). The article provides an early critique of the first season, examining its realistic portrayal of adolescence and school life.
https://archive.macleans.ca/Account/ExpressLogin?plid=292Aug 14, 2025
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The New York Times — Public TV Tries to Reach Teen-agers28 viewsArticle from The New York Times dated August 11, 1987, by Fred M. Hechinger (Education section). Discusses how public television—especially PBS—was trying to attract teenage viewers, outlining programming strategies, challenges, and educational goals.Aug 14, 2025
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Degrassi Junior High (Series) – Guidance Review37 views4Brief review of Degrassi Junior High as an educational series featured in the “Guidance—General” section of School Library Journal, published in September 1987.
Mentions themes like peer pressure, family conflict, and adolescent relationships. Reviewed by Marian E. Karpisek of Salt Lake City School District.Jul 23, 2025
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