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The New York Times — 3 Shows About AIDS (Straight AIDS, That Is)43 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 — A Way to Hear Stock Quotes While Watching Cartoons29 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 — 3 Shows About AIDS (Straight AIDS, That Is) [Continuation]21 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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