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The Times Leader – Two networks devoted to kids team up to fill programming void48 viewsNews piece announcing Noggin and The N’s April 1, 2002 programming strategy shift, including the U.S. debut of Degrassi: The Next Generation as the anchor series for The N. The article highlights the network’s focus on meaningful, educational programming for tweens and outlines other upcoming series.
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Chippewa Herald-Telegram – Cable’s Noggin new for preschoolers, with a flip side29 viewsAn Associated Press article detailing Noggin’s April 2002 relaunch into two distinct programming blocks: daytime preschool content and “The N” for tweens. Degrassi: The Next Generation is highlighted as one of The N’s anchor series, alongside shows like A Walk in Your Shoes and Clarissa Explains It All. The piece outlines the network’s strategy to address the needs of both preschoolers and tweens while offering educational yet relatable programming.
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Kentucky New Era – Cable’s Noggin new for preschoolers, with a flip side – The N – for tweens32 viewsAn Associated Press feature on Noggin’s April 2002 relaunch into two programming blocks: preschool content during the day and “The N” for tweens at night. Degrassi: The Next Generation is spotlighted as a key part of The N’s lineup, with a promotional image featuring Lauren Collins as Paige, Aubrey Graham as Jimmy, and Melissa McIntyre as Ashley. The article discusses the network’s strategy to cater to distinct age groups, offering educational programming for younger viewers and relatable dramas for teens.
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Chicago Tribune – The Bottom Line Doesn’t Give Teens Best TV Platform26 viewsA feature examining the lack of dedicated television programming for teens aged 15–17 in the U.S. The article discusses how networks group this age range with younger demographics for advertising, limiting targeted shows. Degrassi: The Next Generation is highlighted as one of the few series appealing directly to this audience, alongside Lizzie McGuire and The Brothers Garcia.
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The New York Times — ‘Degrassi’: A Series For Children That Goes for the Gut21 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)34 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 — 3 Shows About AIDS (Straight AIDS, That Is) [Continuation]22 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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