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The Toronto Star – Rep(ertory) by Talent58 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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North Bay Nugget – Ordinary Children Employed in Award-Winning CBC Series44 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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The Ottawa Citizen – Degrassi Street Cast ‘Just Ordinary Kids’32 viewsArticle from The Ottawa Citizen dated November 2, 1983, by Trish Worron, featuring Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood, 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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Evening Tribune – Breaking Every Rule of Film-Making63 viewsArticle from the Evening Tribune dated November 2, 1983, discussing the unconventional production methods of The Kids of Degrassi Street. The piece highlights the show's casting of ordinary children from Toronto neighborhoods, its authentic working-class setting, and the producers’ dedication to realistic storytelling.
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Niagara Falls Review – Using ‘Ordinary’ Kids Can Mean Extra Work53 viewsArticle from the Niagara Falls Review dated November 3, 1983, featuring Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood, producers of The Kids of Degrassi Street. The piece discusses the challenges and rewards of casting non-professional child actors from Toronto neighborhoods, the working-class authenticity of the show’s setting, and the production’s commitment to realistic storytelling.
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The Sun Times – Film-Makers Use Ordinary Children in Series70 viewsArticle from The Sun Times dated November 4, 1983, featuring Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood, producers of The Kids of Degrassi Street. The piece explores the casting of non-professional child actors from Toronto neighborhoods, the show's working-class authenticity, and the creators’ dedication to realistic and relatable storytelling.
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The Kingston Whig-Standard – Degrassi Street Producers Bring Realism to Children’s TV Fare52 viewsArticle from The Kingston Whig-Standard dated November 4, 1983, by Trish Worron, featuring Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood, producers of The Kids of Degrassi Street. The piece discusses the show's casting of non-professional child actors from Toronto neighborhoods, its working-class setting, and the producers’ commitment to creating authentic, relatable children's programming.
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Red Deer Advocate – CBC’s The Kids of Degrassi Street Are the Real Thing35 viewsArticle from the Red Deer Advocate dated November 5, 1983, featuring Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood, producers of The Kids of Degrassi Street. The piece discusses the show’s casting of ordinary children from Toronto neighborhoods, its focus on working-class authenticity, and the creators’ commitment to telling relatable, realistic stories for young viewers.
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The Daily Gleaner – Not TV Stars60 viewsArticle from The Daily Gleaner dated November 26, 1983, featuring Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood, producers of The Kids of Degrassi Street. The piece discusses the show’s casting of ordinary children from Toronto neighborhoods, its ethnically mixed, working-class setting, and the creators’ dedication to realistic, relatable storytelling for young audiences.
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The Toronto Star – Local Kids to Star in Britain89 viewsArticle from The Toronto Star dated January 29, 1984, by Sid Adilman, announcing that The Kids of Degrassi Street will air in the UK on BBC television starting April 1. The piece highlights the series’ focus on public school children dealing with neighborhood problems and how it was produced by Playing With Time, co-founded by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood. Schuyler discusses plans to expand the series and adapt Degrassi Junior High in the future.
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The Windsor Star – CBC Kids Show Sold to BBC64 viewsArticle from The Windsor Star dated February 9, 1984, by Sid Adilman, announcing that The Kids of Degrassi Street has been sold to the BBC for broadcast in the UK beginning April 1. The piece highlights the show’s casting of non-professional children from Toronto’s east end, its focus on relatable neighborhood issues, and comments from producers Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood about the series’ growth and future potential.
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The Toronto Star – Pick of Friday: Connie Goes to Court54 views“Pick of Friday” feature from The Toronto Star dated January 5, 1985, spotlighting The Kids of Degrassi Street episode “Connie Goes to Court.” The column notes producers Kit Hood and Linda Schuyler, praises newcomer Danah Jean Brown, and gives a brief plot setup while positioning the series as standout children’s TV.
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Maclean’s Magazine — Degrassi Junior High Review (Placeholder)43 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.
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“Childowatch” – Nancy Charles (WOW! Children’s Programming Column)21 viewsNancy Charles’ Childowatch column highlighting CBC’s WOW! (Wonderful One-of-a-Kind Weekend Shows). The column references Ida Makes a Movie, part of The Kids of Degrassi Street, documenting one of the earliest newspaper mentions of the Degrassi project during its formative television period.
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