The Kids of Degrassi Street 1979
What is The Kids of Degrassi Street?
The Kids of Degrassi Street is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Family, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 8, 1979
- Networks
- CBC Television
- Genres
- Family, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
- Format
- 1 season · 26 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- CBC Television
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The Kids of Degrassi Street is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Family, Drama. Produced and broadcast by CBC Television. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 26 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A Toronto street becomes the backdrop for kids' everyday adventures.”
- Authentic portrayal of children's daily life
- Grounded Canadian setting
- Origin of the long‑running Degrassi franchise
- Limited to modest production values of its era
- Targeted primarily at younger audiences
Watch it if you appreciate sincere, low‑key stories about kids growing up in a real neighbourhood.
Suitable for children and families; themes are everyday experiences without intense drama.
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When did the series originally air?
It aired from 1979 to 1986.
What is the series about?
It follows a group of children living on Degrassi Street in Toronto and depicts their everyday lives.
Is it part of the Degrassi franchise?
Yes, it is the first series in the Degrassi franchise.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is classified as a family and drama series aimed at children.
How was the show received?
It was acclaimed for its realistic depiction of children's lives.
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