MacLeans by: Shandra Deziel When a gang of 50 kids, including Spike, Snake, Wheels, Lucy, Caitlin and Joey Jeremiah, threw open the doors to Degrassi Junior High on Jan. 18, 1987, they brought more to television than just oversized backpacks, bad hair styles and the insult “broomhead.” The CBC’s Degrassi was the first show to…

Degrassi legacy lives on Saskatoon StarPhoenix CP / Original Degrassi Jr. High cast members (back, left to right) Pat Mastroianni, Stacie Mistysyn, Stefan Brogren, Amanda Stepto, and new cast members (front) Ryan Cooley, Cassie Steele, Jake Goldsbie and Miriam McDonald TORONTO (CP) — In a suburban backyard, a gaggle of 30-somethings gathers around a barbecue.…

High Times at Degrassi Mark Aaron Polger Normal Mark Aaron Polger 1 2 2001-10-31T06:33:00Z 2001-10-31T06:35:00Z 3 653 3725 DEGRASSI.CA 31 7 4574 9.2720 High Times at Degrassi October 14, 2001 Toronto Sun TV Guide BY: JIM SLOTEK We’re not sure if Linda Schuyler was a gossip in school. But the creator of the Degrassi series…

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Degrassi returns with new Degrassi returns with new, old faces: Unfortunately, the stories are stuck in the old ruts Journal: The Ottawa Citizen October 14, 2001 pg A12 Authors: Tony Atherton Special Features: Color-Photograph Document Type: Column Publication Date: 011014 Word Count: 1068 Accession Number: OC200110140080 Fulltext: First the good news: Degrassi: The Next Generation…

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Guess who’s back in the classroom? Starring in the original Degrassi series was far from a ticket to the big time. As the cult show returns to TV, KIM HONEY goes in search of the original cast By KIM HONEY Saturday, October 13, 2001 Print Edition, Page R4 TORONTO — Pat Mastroianni is driving a…

Back in class The latest Degrassi focuses on issues, but will a new generation tune in? By CATHERINE DAWSON MARCH Saturday, October 13, 2001 Print Edition, Page 6 The clothes and the hairstyles are hip, the technology is cutting edge, but there’ll be no raves or ecstasy experimentation in this remake of the award-winning late-eighties…

Degrassi meets its match Degrassi meets its match: Cast of cult-favourite TV show back to launch next generation Journal: The Halifax Daily News October 13, 2001 pg 29 Authors: MARLA CRANSTON; The Daily News Special Features: Photograph Publication Date: 011013 Word Count: 655 Accession Number: HD200110130037 Fulltext: It’s hard to believe, with the reruns still…