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The Vancouver Sun – Festival to Show 117 Films from 22 Countries57 viewsArticle from The Vancouver Sun dated September 16, 1982, previewing the Pacific Cinematheque festival in Vancouver. Highlights include a mention of The Kids of Degrassi Street as part of the children’s programming, alongside international features and animated works.
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The Expositor – Special Screening Saturday for Film Series28 viewsArticle from The Expositor dated October 8, 1982, announcing a special screening in Brantford that includes The Kids of Degrassi Street as part of a children’s film series hosted by the Brantford Public Library and the Ontario Film Association. The piece features commentary from series creator Linda Schuyler about the show’s educational value and international reach.
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The Toronto Star – Rep(ertory) by Talent40 viewsArticle from The Toronto Star dated October 16, 1982, profiling Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood’s work with Playing With Time, Inc., the creators of The Kids of Degrassi Street. The piece discusses the production company’s approach to casting, its roots in documentary filmmaking, and its commitment to tackling serious social issues through children’s programming.
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Etobicoke Guardian – Special Screening of The Kids of Degrassi Street26 viewsListing from the Etobicoke Guardian dated January 12, 1983, announcing a children’s program at the Richview Library featuring a screening of The Kids of Degrassi Street. Part of a local community events calendar, the screening was scheduled for January 15 as family programming.
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Athol Daily News – Films for Children27 viewsArticle from the Athol Daily News dated April 1, 1983, listing children’s programming at the Athol Public Library. The program included a screening of The Kids of Degrassi Street along with other short films as part of the library’s family entertainment offerings.
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The Toronto Star – Finally, Good Family Drama in Prime Time39 viewsColumn by Michele Landsberg from The Toronto Star dated April 28, 1983, praising CBC’s family programming, including The Kids of Degrassi Street. The article highlights the show’s authenticity, relatable storytelling, and strong performances, positioning it as a standout in children’s television.
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The Toronto Star – The Kids of Degrassi Street Screening43 viewsListing from The Toronto Star dated August 16, 1983, in the “Leisure Line” section, announcing a screening of The Kids of Degrassi Street at the Mississauga Central Library. The event was part of the library’s community film programming.
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The Toronto Star – CBC Gives Kids an Alternative to Wet T-Shirts48 viewsColumn by Jim Bawden from The Toronto Star dated October 12, 1983, discussing CBC’s after-school programming for children. Highlights include The Kids of Degrassi Street and other family-friendly shows aimed at offering educational and meaningful entertainment as an alternative to low-quality TV content.
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North Bay Nugget – Ordinary Children Employed in Award-Winning CBC Series22 viewsArticle from the North Bay Nugget dated November 2, 1983, featuring Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood of Playing With Time, Inc., producers of The Kids of Degrassi Street. The piece discusses the show’s casting of ordinary children from Toronto neighborhoods, its working-class setting, and the creators’ approach to authentic storytelling.
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Omineca Express – How Much Do You Know About Schools and Education?32 viewsQuiz feature from the Omineca Express dated September 7, 2023, testing readers’ knowledge about schools and education in Canada and abroad. One question references The Kids of Degrassi Street, noting its role as the precursor to Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High. The show, created by Linda Schuyler, first aired in 1979 and became part of a decades-spanning franchise that influenced Canadian children’s television.
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The New York Times — ‘Degrassi’: A Series For Children That Goes for the Gut22 viewsArticle from The New York Times dated February 5, 1989, by John J. O’Connor. The piece highlights Degrassi Junior High on PBS, noting its raw and realistic approach to portraying the harshest aspects of adolescence. The article emphasizes the show’s willingness to tackle topics like peer pressure, relationships, teen pregnancy, and drug use in a way that distinguished it from typical children’s programming of the time.
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The New York Times — Kidvid: Doing Battle With G.I. Joe43 viewsArticle from The New York Times dated January 26, 1992, by Peggy Charren (Television section). The piece critiques toy-based children’s programming such as G.I. Joe, contrasting it with educational and socially responsible shows. Degrassi High is mentioned as a positive example of children’s television that tackled real-life adolescent issues, standing apart from the commercialized “kidvid” landscape.
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School Library Journal — Catherine Finds Her Balance Review32 viewsReview of the Kids of Degrassi Street short film Catherine Finds Her Balance published in School Library Journal (Audiovisual Review section), August 1985. The review highlights the film’s focus on emotional problems children face with the aid of caring adults and friends, noting its thoughtful and upbeat approach.
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School Library Journal — Lis Sits the Sleighs Review42 viewsReview of the Kids of Degrassi Street short film Lis Sits the Sleighs published in School Library Journal (Audiovisual Review section), March 1986. The review discusses the film’s portrayal of Melanie and baby Calvin in a medical crisis, highlighting the pressures faced by children in family life and the need for parental support.
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Broadcasting Magazine — Annual Fifth Estate Awards Issue32 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.
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Broadcasting Magazine — Annual Fifth Estate Awards Issue55 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.
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Broadcasting Magazine — Annual Fifth Estate Awards Issue27 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.
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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.
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The Toronto Star – Word on the Street programming schedule26 viewsA Toronto Star schedule listing (Sept 23, 2006) for the Word on the Street festival at Queen’s Park. The Family Programming Schedule highlights Degrassi: Extra Credit among the day’s featured sessions, alongside children’s authors, performers, and educational presentations.
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