Degrassi High 

The lives and trials of students of a city high school.

Creators:

Linda Schuyler, Kit Hood

Stars:

Pat Mastroianni, Stefan Brogren, Duncan Waugh

10 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Pat Mastroianni	...	Joey Jeremiah 67 episodes, 1987-1991
Stefan Brogren	...	Archie 'Snake' Simpson 67 episodes, 1987-1991
Duncan Waugh	...	Arthur Kobalewscuy 65 episodes, 1987-1991
Maureen Deiseach	...	Heather Farrell 65 episodes, 1987-1991
Angela Deiseach	...	Erica Farrell 65 episodes, 1987-1991
Siluck Saysanasy	...	Yick Yu 65 episodes, 1987-1991
Arlene Lott	...	Nancy Kramer 65 episodes, 1987-1991
Anais Granofsky	...	Lucy Fernandez 62 episodes, 1987-1991
Amanda Stepto	...	Christine 'Spike' Nelson 62 episodes, 1987-1991
Neil Hope	...	Derek 'Wheels' Wheeler 61 episodes, 1987-1991
Irene Courakos	...	Alexa Pappadopoulos 60 episodes, 1987-1991
John Ioannou	...	Alex Yankou 58 episodes, 1987-1991
Stacie Mistysyn	...	Caitlin Ryan 57 episodes, 1987-1991
Maureen McKay	...	Michelle Accette 57 episodes, 1987-1991
Sara Ballingall	...	Melanie Brodie 56 episodes, 1987-1991
Dan Woods	...	Mr. Raditch 56 episodes, 1987-1991
Rebecca Haines	...	Kathleen Mead 54 episodes, 1987-1991
Cathy Keenan	...	Liz O'Rourke 49 episodes, 1988-1991
Michael Carry	...	Simon Dexter 48 episodes, 1988-1991
Dayo Ade	...	Bryant Lister 'BLT' Thomas 48 episodes, 1988-1991
Andy Chambers	...	Luke Matthews 46 episodes, 1988-1991
Kyra Levy	...	Maya Goldberg 43 episodes, 1988-1991
Amanda Cook	...	LD Delacorte / ... 41 episodes, 1987-1990
Keith White	...	Tim O'Connor 38 episodes, 1987-1991
Christopher Charlesworth	...	Scooter Webster 38 episodes, 1988-1991
Billy Parrott	...	Shane McKay 38 episodes, 1987-1990
Michelle Goodeve	...	Karen Avery / ... 34 episodes, 1987-1990
Kirsten Bourne	...	Tessa Campanelli 32 episodes, 1988-1991

Storyline

The kids of Degrassi street have now grown to be teenagers attending Degrassi Jr. High where they face the facts and problems that are typical for people their age.

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Plot Keywords:

school | student | toronto ontario canada | diversity | teenager | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Romance

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 1987 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Degrassi High

Filming Locations:

Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Playing With Time

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (70 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Byrd Dickens, who played Kathleen's (Rebecca Haines) abusive ex-boyfriend, worked as a member of the electrical crew on the show when he wasn't acting.

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Goofs

Characters are shown speaking at the corner of Degrassi St. and Pape Ave (as indicated by the street sign). These streets run parallel and are about 10 blocks away from each other.

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Connections

Featured in 20 to 1: All Time Favourite TV Themes (2010)

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Soundtracks

Fly By Night
Performed By Rush

User Reviews

Classic TV

First syndicated in Australia on the ABC's "Afternoon Show" with James Valentine from 1988/1989 onwards, this was a terrificly topical show for elderly children and younger adults. Episodes concerning teenage alcoholism, pregnancy, delinquency, child abuse, homosexuality, harassment, puberty and depression were delivered with an immediate frankness not previously produced for the little screen.

"Degrassi Junior High" was throughly entertaining; creating many lasting characters, particularly Joey Jeremiah and Derek "Wheels". The show lost its earnesty - though not its appeal - when it became "Degrassi High", the tele-movie extrapolation, "School's Out" was subpar whilst strangely compelling and the most recent series deplorably banal, but the original series was a classic.

"Degrassi Junior High" looks as if it was hastily filmed; with post-production added only sparingly - the show looks scant and cheap - but it was undeniably charming; the very theme song ("Wake up in the morning...feeling shy and lonely...") alerted me to the joy that would unfold over the next 22 minutes or so. The Junior High School looked anitiquated, dirty, cold and industrial - the Toronto skies were perpetually grey, the stories and familiy life not alway positive, but it was thoroughly commendable.

I haven't seen an episode in years; I try desperately to remember more of the plotlines, more of the obscure characters. I can't - only the vibes remain. But what vibes! And what a show! It has deservedly won quite a cult following around the world, particularly Australia and the U.K, but the author is surprised to discover that it is virtually unknown in the U.S and to some extent in its homeland!

Let's see it on DVD soon!