The Kids of Degrassi Street
Series Overview
The Kids of Degrassi Street is a Canadian children's TV show that aired from 1979 to 1986, and is the first in the Degrassi series, about the lives of a group of children living on Degrassi Street in Toronto, Canada. It grew out of four short films: Ida Makes a Movie, Cookie Goes to the Hospital, Irene Moves In and Noel Buys a Suit, which originally aired as after-school specials on CBC Television in 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982, respectively. The show was acclaimed for its realistic depiction of every day children's lives and tribulations, and remains memorable to many Canadians because of this. Kids of Degrassi Street featured many of the same actors who would later appear on Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High, including Stacie Mistysyn, Neil Hope, Anais Granofsky, Sarah Charlesworth and others. However, their character names and families were different, so this series cannot technically be seen as an immediate precursor to the later shows.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 26 Episodes
30 min per episode
1979 – 1986
Premiered: Sat, Dec 8, 1979
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 26: “Griff Gets a Hand”
Robin "Griff" Griffith is having trouble with schoolwork. He would rather be drawing pictures than studying, and when his friend Danny, the crossing guard, asks for a caricature of himself, Griff is determined to make it his best ever. But Danny suddenly dies of a stroke, and Griff just cannot stand that he did not finish the caricature in time.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Linda Schuyler
Kit Hood, Linda Schuyler
Department Leadership Roster
Kit Hood
Producer
Linda Schuyler
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Kids of Degrassi Street about?
The Kids of Degrassi Street is a Canadian children's TV show that aired from 1979 to 1986, and is the first in the Degrassi series, about the lives of a group of children living on Degrassi Street in Toronto, Canada. It grew out of four short films: Ida Makes a Movie, Cookie Goes to the Hospital, Irene Moves In and Noel Buys a Suit, which originally aired as after-school specials on CBC Television in 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982, respectively. The show was acclaimed for its realistic depiction of every day children's lives and tribulations, and remains memorable to many Canadians because of this. Kids of Degrassi Street featured many of the same actors who would later appear on Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High, including Stacie Mistysyn, Neil Hope, Anais Granofsky, Sarah Charlesworth and others. However, their character names and families were different, so this series cannot technically be seen as an immediate precursor to the later shows.
How many seasons does The Kids of Degrassi Street have?
The Kids of Degrassi Street comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Kids of Degrassi Street?
Key cast members in The Kids of Degrassi Street include Not specified.
Who created or directed The Kids of Degrassi Street?
The Kids of Degrassi Street was developed and directed by Linda Schuyler.