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Florence Morning News – Cable’s Noggin new for preschoolers, with a flip side — The N — for tweens19 viewsAn Associated Press feature announcing Noggin’s April 1, 2002 relaunch and the debut of “The N” evening block for tweens. The article highlights Degrassi: The Next Generation as a key program, along with A Walk in Your Shoes and 24Seven. It covers the network’s strategy to provide relatable, realistic content for older kids while maintaining its preschool programming during the day.
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Fort McMurray Today – TV Listings: Degrassi: The Next Generation39 viewsTelevision listings page from the January 4, 2002 edition of Fort McMurray Today. The schedule includes an airing of Degrassi: The Next Generation along with other programming for Sunday, covering various channels and time slots.
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Fort McMurray Today – TV Listings: Degrassi: The Next Generation49 viewsTelevision listings page from the March 1, 2002 edition of Fort McMurray Today. The schedule includes an airing of Degrassi: The Next Generation along with other Sunday programming across multiple channels, providing broadcast times and brief program descriptions.
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The Toronto Star (Canada) – Degrassi: The Next Generation Advertisement47 viewsAdvertisement for Degrassi: The Next Generation airing on CTV, published in The Toronto Star (Greater Toronto section) on July 19, 2002.
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The Toronto Star (Canada) – Degrassi: The Next Generation Advertisement51 viewsAdvertisement for Degrassi: The Next Generation airing on CTV, published in The Toronto Star (Greater Toronto section) on August 9, 2002.
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The Toronto Star (Canada) – Degrassi: The Next Generation Advertisement23 viewsAdvertisement for Degrassi: The Next Generation airing on CTV, published in The Toronto Star (Greater Toronto section) on August 14, 2002.
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Degrassi: The Next Generation Season Premiere Advertisement50 viewsAdvertisement for the upcoming season premiere of Degrassi: The Next Generation, airing September 29 on CTV, published in The Toronto Star (Greater Toronto section) on August 21, 2002.
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The Kingston Whig-Standard (Canada) – “Visible Minorities Missing from Canadian TV” Study Mentions Degrassi: The Next Generation34 viewsArticle published in The Kingston Whig-Standard on August 26, 2002, reporting on a Simon Fraser University study highlighting the lack of visible minorities in Canadian TV dramas. Degrassi: The Next Generation is cited as one of the programs reviewed in the research.
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The Toronto Star – TV Critic Won’t Stay Quiet 55 viewsEntertainment section article from The Toronto Star dated October 12, 1981, featuring Jim Bawden’s column mentioning The Kids of Degrassi Street. Highlights include TV industry commentary, network criticism, and related entertainment news.
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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 Mississauga News – Films for Kids: Irene Moves In Screening70 viewsArticle from The Mississauga News dated May 23, 1984, promoting a public screening of Irene Moves In from The Kids of Degrassi Street. The event, hosted at the Burnhamthorpe Library, invited children to attend and enjoy the relatable Canadian children’s drama, alongside other short films for young audiences.
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Arrow Lakes News – How Much Do You Know About Schools and Education?42 viewsQuiz feature from the Arrow Lakes News dated September 7, 2023, challenging readers’ knowledge of school-related topics in Canada and beyond. One question references The Kids of Degrassi Street, identifying it as the precursor to Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High. Created by Linda Schuyler, the series aired on CBC from 1979 to 1986 and helped launch the enduring Degrassi franchise.
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Valley News – HBO Max Cancels Planned Degrassi Revival36 viewsArticle from Valley News dated November 27, 2022, noting that HBO Max has canceled its planned new Degrassi series before it went into production. The piece states that the project had been slated to follow a new generation of students and teachers at Degrassi school but was halted after Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger. It also recaps the franchise’s history, from The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979–86) to Degrassi Junior High (1987–89), Degrassi High (1989–91), and Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–15).
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Republican and Herald – HBO Max Ends Plans for New Degrassi Series22 viewsArticle from Republican and Herald dated November 27, 2022, reporting that HBO Max has dropped its planned Degrassi reboot before production began. The series was intended to focus on a new generation of students and teachers at Degrassi school. The piece recounts the history of the franchise, from The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979–86) to Degrassi Junior High (1987–89), Degrassi High (1989–91), and Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–15).
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Saskatoon StarPhoenix – HBO Max Scraps Planned Degrassi Revival43 viewsArticle from the Saskatoon StarPhoenix dated November 7, 2022, confirming HBO Max’s decision to cancel the planned Degrassi revival. Originally announced in January 2022, the project was set to feature 10 hour-long episodes from showrunners Lara Azzopardi and Julia Cohen. The revival would have continued the legacy of the franchise, which began with The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979–86) and spanned multiple series.
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The Vancouver Sun – HBO Max scraps Degrassi revival38 viewsArticle from The Vancouver Sun dated November 7, 2022, reporting that HBO Max will not move forward with its planned Degrassi revival. Announced in January 2022, the series was set to feature 10 hour-long episodes from showrunners Lara Azzopardi and Julia Cohen. The revival would have continued the long-running Canadian franchise that began with The Kids of Degrassi Street and expanded through Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, and Degrassi: The Next Generation.
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Edmonton Journal – HBO Max Scraps Planned Degrassi Revival62 viewsArticle from the Edmonton Journal dated November 7, 2022, confirming HBO Max’s decision to cancel the planned Degrassi revival. Originally announced in January 2022, the project was set to feature 10 hour-long episodes from showrunners Lara Azzopardi and Julia Cohen. The revival would have continued the legacy of the franchise, which began with The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979–86) and spanned multiple series.
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Waterloo Region Record – Class set to resume at ‘Degrassi’ on HBO Max56 viewsArticle from the Waterloo Region Record dated January 15, 2022, announcing HBO Max’s plan to revive the Degrassi franchise with a new series set to debut in spring 2023. The piece outlines the history of the franchise, beginning with The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979–86), and details the creative team behind the reboot, including WildBrain Studios and showrunners Lara Azzopardi and Julia Cohen.
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The Hamilton Spectator – Class set to resume at ‘Degrassi’ on HBO Max25 viewsArticle from The Hamilton Spectator dated January 15, 2022, announcing HBO Max’s upcoming Degrassi revival, scheduled to debut in spring 2023. The article recounts the history of the franchise from The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979–86) through Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, and Degrassi: The Next Generation, and highlights the creative team behind the reboot, including WildBrain Studios and showrunners Lara Azzopardi and Julia Cohen.
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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 — ‘Degrassi’: Gutsy TV (Continuation)38 viewsContinuation of the New York Times article from February 5, 1989, by John J. O’Connor. This follow-up section expands on how Degrassi Junior High cast members are encouraged to make dialogue realistic, while the series continues to tackle difficult issues facing teenagers such as pregnancy, drug abuse, and peer pressure. The article emphasizes the show’s authenticity and its value in reflecting adolescent struggles in ways few other children’s series had attempted.
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The New York Times — Enhancing Television for the Visually Impaired44 viewsArticle from The New York Times dated January 27, 1990, about descriptive video services created to help the visually impaired enjoy television programming. The piece explains how narration can describe action, gestures, and scene changes to make shows more accessible. Degrassi Junior High is included among the programs adapted for this service, alongside PBS content and other educational shows.
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The New York Times — On TV, Less Separate, More Equal17 viewsArticle from The New York Times dated April 29, 1990, by John J. O’Connor (Arts & Leisure section). The piece examines how portrayals of Black performers on television were evolving in the late 1980s and early 1990s, highlighting shows such as In Living Color, Brewster Place, and A Different World. Degrassi High is specifically noted with a photograph featuring BLT (Dayo Ade) and Michelle (Maureen McKay), illustrating the inclusion of diverse characters in youth-oriented programming. The continuation of the article appears in the Television section (page 35), though the Degrassi reference is only made in the first part.
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The New York Times — On TV, Less Separate, More Equal28 viewsArticle from The New York Times dated April 29, 1990, by John J. O’Connor (Arts & Leisure section). The piece examines how portrayals of Black performers on television were evolving in the late 1980s and early 1990s, highlighting shows such as In Living Color, Brewster Place, and A Different World. Degrassi High is specifically noted with a photograph featuring BLT (Dayo Ade) and Michelle (Maureen McKay), illustrating the inclusion of diverse characters in youth-oriented programming. The continuation of the article appears in the Television section (page 35), though the Degrassi reference is only made in the first part.
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The New York Times — A Top-Rated Canadian Drama Crosses the Border75 viewsArticle from The New York Times dated July 15, 1990, by Martin Knelman. The piece covers Love and Hate, a two-part Canadian miniseries based on the Colin Thatcher murder case, noting its significance as the first CBC sale to a major American network (NBC). The article also references the growing international success of Canadian programming, with mentions of Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High as examples of CBC series that found strong audiences in the United States.
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The New York Times — 3 Shows About AIDS (Straight AIDS, That Is)46 viewsArticle from The New York Times dated April 11, 1991, by John J. O’Connor (The Arts section). The review examines three television programs dealing with AIDS and its representation in media. Degrassi High is highlighted through the episode “Red Blood,” which addressed AIDS awareness directly, featuring Michelle (Maureen McKay) and BLT (Dayo Ade). The article discusses how the series confronted the topic with honesty and realism, aligning with its reputation for tackling difficult adolescent issues.
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The New York Times — 3 Shows About AIDS (Straight AIDS, That Is) [Continuation]23 viewsContinuation of the New York Times article from April 11, 1991, by John J. O’Connor (The Arts section). The full review discusses three television specials tackling the AIDS crisis. The Degrassi High episode “Red Blood” is highlighted in the main portion of the article, which examined how the series approached the subject with honesty and realism. This continuation page expands on the broader coverage of television portrayals of AIDS in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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The New York Times — A Way to Hear Stock Quotes While Watching Cartoons33 viewsArticle from The New York Times dated April 14, 1991 (Technology section), by Josh Kurtz. The piece explains how television stations were using the Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) channel for alternate audio feeds, including stock quotes, foreign-language dubs, and accessibility narration. In the Tech Notes sidebar (Secondary Audio’s Visual Side), Degrassi High is mentioned as one of the programs included in SAP services, highlighting its adaptation for a wider audience.
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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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The New York Times — Listening to the Way Movie Characters Look19 viewsArticle from The New York Times dated February 25, 1992 (Word and Image section). The piece discusses the growing use of Descriptive Video Service (DVS), which provides narration of actions, gestures, and visual details for visually impaired audiences. Degrassi High is cited as one of the programs made available with DVS, demonstrating the show’s accessibility and its continued presence on public television in the early 1990s.
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Calgary Herald – They’re Back: Degrassi: The Next Generation Season Three Premiere43 viewsTV listings page from the Calgary Herald dated September 12, 2003, highlighting the September 17, 2003 premiere of Degrassi: The Next Generation season three. The “They’re Back” spotlight features Emma (Miriam McDonald) meeting her real father, with appearances by Amanda Stepto and Stefan Brogren. The page also includes national primetime television schedules and additional program spotlights.
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“The movie maker” – Linda Schuyler Feature Article5 viewsFeature article from The Expositor highlighting Linda Schuyler and her early film and educational media work in Toronto. The piece discusses her involvement in youth-focused productions and projects connected to the School of Experimental Education, documenting early stages of what would later evolve into the Degrassi franchise.
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