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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 – CBC Gives Kids an Alternative to Wet T-Shirts51 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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The Ottawa Citizen – Degrassi Street Cast ‘Just Ordinary Kids’16 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-Making47 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 Work34 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 Series56 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 Fare36 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 Thing17 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 Stars44 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 – CBC’s Family Christmas26 viewsArticle from The Toronto Star dated December 17, 1983, promoting CBC’s holiday special Merry Christmas From Our Family To Yours. The program features various CBC personalities, including cast members from The Kids of Degrassi Street (appearing as The Kids of Just Down The Street) singing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” The piece highlights the show’s emphasis on relatable, ordinary people and festive celebrations.
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The Toronto Star – CBC’s Edison Twins Kids’ TV at Its Best29 viewsArticle from The Toronto Star dated December 27, 1983, by Jim Bawden, praising The Edison Twins as one of CBC’s finest children’s programs and highlighting CBC’s broader success in kids’ television. The piece mentions The Kids of Degrassi Street as part of CBC’s lineup of authentic, relatable shows for young audiences, commending its realistic portrayal of children’s lives.
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The Toronto Star – Canada on a Winning Streak with Children’s Television28 viewsArticle from The Toronto Star dated December 28, 1983, by Susan Ditta, highlighting the success of Canadian children’s television in the early 1980s. The piece discusses notable CBC productions, including The Kids of Degrassi Street, praising their authentic storytelling, diverse casting, and appeal to young audiences. It also examines the contributions of independent producers and the growing international recognition of Canadian programming.
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The Toronto Star – Local Kids to Star in Britain70 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 BBC47 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 Boston Globe – Children's Films: The Kids of Degrassi Street Screening34 viewsListing from The Boston Globe dated July 5, 1984, under the "Children's Films" section, announcing a screening of The Kids of Degrassi Street at the Boston Public Library. The notice promotes the Canadian children's series for its relatable storytelling and community-centered themes, inviting local families to attend.
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