The Degrassi Story CTV 2005 Documentary Original Cast and TNG

[@elisha_jane]

Degrassi is the show I watch when I can't handle anything else, mentally. One I can watch or just listen to, and one where if I start it and fall off the binge, I always pick up from the beginning, again lol. Bless it.

[@biopsybishop]

And now it's been 20 years of Degrassi The Next Generation. Talk about feeling old.

[@anar8343]

11:01 what's the name of the episode?

[@fioregiallo]

This comment was painful to read, lmao. Thanks for reminding me 🤣🤣🤦‍♀️

[@fioregiallo]

@@anar8343 that's Degrassi Jr. High, s1 episode 4, "the cover up." Joey helps Rick get away from his abusive dad.

[@anar8343]

@@fioregiallo thanks

[@camidumbass]

I remember the first day I saw degrassi, it was truly a turning point in my life.

[@LittleLu_Lu]

Omg I literally cried at the ending line. Where he said, “and someday, the next generation will feel that too”. I’m the “next generation” age, and I’m feelin it. 😭

[@MsKillaKas]

This show was everything!! I am so fortunate to have grown up on the original genius, they are all so well done but there is nothing like the original junior high and high school series!

[@thetarantella69]

So true

[@swiftkarma4436]

Indeed

[@LE-zy2od]

Love original with Emma and Manny and Sean and JT and Paige and Jimmy and Spinner and Ashley

[@samhain1894]

@@LE-zy2odthat’s not the original 🫤

[@jennbee6758]

Love the original series. I grew up on it. RIP Neil Hope.

[@badcompany-w6s]

❤

[@larein7692]

42 years later and it’s still a groundbreaking show. I can’t believe that this show started before I was born , I watched it when I was 8/9 in the eighties on pbs .I watched the new generation in my 20/ 30s and the class with my daughter. To say the least, this show has been with me my entire life.

[@thetarantella69]

Awe. I was 12 when it came out and I loved watching the series.

[@samthompson1843]

Ya know what I say you've had a good show to follow in your life. When the Next Generation ended I didn't follow anymore but the memories from everything up to that point were awesome. And they weren't afraid to touch on any topic

[@RogerMudd009]

This documentary made my heart smile "fans of the older show watch reruns with a strong feeling of nostalgia not just for the shows but for what life was like when they first watched them" is the perfect closing statement to a close to perfect series. RIP - Neil Hope.

[@Sealoctopus]

I love how Snake showed up to Joey’s place with Tim’s coffee. SO Canadian 😊❤️

[@aaroncollins6411]

Pat probably had that written into his contract.

[@stevenpalukaitis4390]

Obviously, this was filmed before Wheels' tragic real-life death. RIP, Neil.

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

No kidding 😒 Grass is also green…

[@melaniemitchell9419]

Came out about 2 years before :/

[@DonovanRobinson420]

@@melaniemitchell9419glad they got the interview him before ❤

[@Baralai]

Omg no 😢

[@melindaparsons7433]

I’ll be 50 yrs old in March, so it’s the oldies for me!..I recently started watching reruns of The kids of Degrassi Street & Degrassi Jr High!..and my goodness I had forgotten just how much I had loved this show and had looked forward to watching it “back in the day!”..lol.. Degrassi will forever be a part of my favourite memories from childhood!.. Thank you to the creators of Degrassi, and the actors who were all amazing!..For coming into our lives when we needed it most!..Giving us something as confused adolescents and teens to relate to!..❤ Forever a Degrassi fan!..

[@cherieagleson]

Happy Birthday Melinda. I just turned 51 in April, so I know what you mean. Classic original Degrassi will always be my fave. Too bad neither Kit Hood nor Neil Hope are not here with us physically anymore. However, their spirits are watching from above and they know they are still loved and missed by everyone.

[@thetarantella69]

Degrassi High was very popular in Sweden on the English learning child/teen programme and I loved watching it. I'm currently re watching the series at 46 years old. Fond teen memories

[@SammiLill]

I was sad when I heard that Neil Hope died a couple of years after this documentary. I related a lot to Wheels, I grew up with grandparents.

[@Northengirl85]

I watch the old Degrassi every few years. It was the best show growing up.

[@ranaevalentine9876]

The three dislikes are from Rick, Mr. Raditch, and Heather Sinclair.

[@ptbogal]

This is very well produced . It's like seeing friends from my childhood !

[@Bernie3000]

Thank you so much for posting this! Degrassi Jr High and High was the only teen show my dad would watch with me. We really appreciated the Canadian content, the real teens (not 20 year olds portraying teens) and the realistic storylines. I’m happy Degrassi still lives on.

[@synapticflow]

Wow! This is like a Christmas present! I loved this Degrassi and Degrassi Jr High when I watched them back in the 80s. As a bullied kid who often had to avoid going to school, these kids on the show felt kind of like my friends. What great shows. I don't recall this documentary being shown here North America.

[@annie76800]

So glad I found this! I watched Degrassi on CBC growing up in Metro Detroit.

[@c.lachellewallace8482]

I wish they would have a Original reunion with the cast. That would be awesome. Loved watching is the 80’s as a teen

[@prasad9002]

The have it on KZbin Goggle Degrassi old cast reunion

[@johnny-r]

The Zit Remedies were together on many episodes, but I don't remember them playing anything but that one song. And there's Snake, who barely could play the guitar and he had like six or seven different pretty cool guitars. All for one dumb song that most of the time lasted about 15 seconds. I love this show!

[@annalisavajda252]

Everybody wants something they'll never give up they'll take your money ...that song sounds like our politicians now

[@johnny-r]

@@annalisavajda252 Let's Go You-Know-Who! (Not sure if we can say Brandon since KZbin is hell-bent on protecting its snowflake users.)

[@cherieagleson]

Ahh, but that dumb song you speak of will be remembered forever in original classic Degrassi history. ❤❤😂😂

[@johnny-r]

@@cherieagleson It's total classic song. The damn thing plays in my head from time to time. I can play it on my guitar. I should make it into a complete song, record it, and send it to the cast and producers.

[@jaykay4541]

@@johnny-r There are at least 20 bands doing their owns covers of the song on KZbin. Some are really good.

[@JustHereForCats]

I can’t believe that degrassi felt so obscure when I was watching it when TNG started coming on. Like so few of my friends and peers had any idea what I was talking about. (I’m from the states.) I’ve been rewatching everything on KZbin, and it’s still as amazing as I remembered it to be ❤

[@CapitalCH]

The old Degrassi was so tragic. Wheels went through hell compared to TNG characters. Can’t believe the character killed a kid and went to prison 💀

[@samanthasims7123]

Tbh i miss wheels he reminds me of my boy except without the heavy issues wheels was dealt with a really hand tried his best to overcome his demons but unfourtnately things happened rip wheels good dude but bad a hard time overcoming issues

[@Oaisisshjsjssausuusj]

I knowww but it was in the 80s-90s so bringing stuff like that was like ok and not seen as a reason to “censor”

[@khasualentertainment6734]

@@samanthasims7123 well it took from his real life. I believe both his parent Irl died that way as well and he we to grandparent.

[@samanthasims7123]

@@khasualentertainment6734 actually his pops passed from alcohol abuse in his mom took his earns from the show

[@illstuffamattresswithyou5657]

The ORIGINAL Degrassi (NOT the “old” Degrassi) was the best!

[@lilyrose8881]

This is amazing but seeing Neil Hope is painful

[@ohwell94]

Very

[@kerrbear1980]

Breaks my heart.

[@c.lachellewallace8482]

It’s really sad. He was one of my favorites on there. I pray his soul is at rest

[@24jrjr]

Sadly Wheels his character in real life as Neil and sadly he blamed other people for his problems and his drinking problems and his diabetic problems I hope he's at peace now such a tragic ending for your life to end in a rooming house that's so sad and lonely and I hope that the woman he was going to marry I hope she's okay too

[@missweezer503]

Very sad. RIP Neil. ❤

[@OldSchoolDegrassian]

OMG, I remember seeing this documentary a long time ago!!!! So glad to see it finally uploaded.

[@LisaW509]

I go back and binge my way through DJH and DH about once every year or so. RIP Neil. I hope that wherever your spirit is, it has found peace and joy.

[@JordanJSparks]

Spike getting pregnant was the most memorable part of the show for me as a kid.

[@ermieburns]

Me too, I thought she was really pregnant!

[@cherieagleson]

Happy Heavenly 51st Birthday this Sunday 9/24/23 Neil. We love and miss you very much. ❤❤

[@Mskemonique224]

I used to love Degrassi Jr High. I still remember the opening song. I am now 48yrs old .. talk about feeling old 😄

[@badcompany-w6s]

Wake up in the morning feeling shy and lonely gee I gotta go to school.

[@TracyPaul-l7r]

I had crushes on Rick and Joey. Pats still looking good to me ❤

[@witchofwillow1206]

The amount of chills this video gave me is almost embarrassing. I absolutely love this show. Thank you for posting this.

[@thetarantella69]

I remember having a massive crush on Joey back in the day when I was 12.

[@badcompany-w6s]

Thank you for this! I love Degressi Jr. High!

[@samanthasims7123]

RIP WHEELS u were dealt a bad hand and tried so hard

[@johnjones5354]

Canada got this, Degrassi, and the US got "Saved By The Bell". Canada wins.

[@svm5543]

I grew up with TNG and only after covid did I finally watch junior high and high, I tried to watch the kids of degrassi st but i couldn't get into it but man I loved degrassi high

[@rubenmartinez4806]

Love the series to this day and I’m sixty years young 🤓

[@patriciasmith267]

This is like seeing an old friend. I started watching this in 7th grade. A very real and brave show.

[@aaronjohnson1590]

Amazing doco, I'm 41 and still rewatch the old school Degassi

[@Aloharayray808]

Degrassi has come along way from its humble beginnings 🙌🏽💯

[@lemystical9760]

It’s really sad that the guy who played Wheels passed away due to drinking 2 years after.. he looked really sad here like he needed a purpose.

[@isabellaa8875]

I like how found the guy play wheels before 2007 because that’s when he passed away. Imagine if they still didn’t have contact with him🙁 I randomly got a recommendation of Degrassi jr and that’s how I found a series. Watching this video really reminded me how much I love the original Degrassi especially Joey Jeremiah😗 I still watch TNG one too, I love that one too. Everything pass season 7 or 8 that’s where I had to force myself watching it

[@debsfan2007]

For me... Kids of Degrassi street came out a year before i was born. Ive actually been watching DJH since i was 8 and i love it. Ive seen every series. This show is more real than reality TV itself.

[@BackDownDenverLane]

It’s bittersweet. I grew up on TNG (seasons 1-7) but also watched KODS, DJH,DH, and schools out. I was born in 1990 and started watching TNG in 2002. Didn’t even KNOW there was an original degrassi until The-N/Noggin(network that playing TNG) would play throwback scenes from the original. And of course during the show there would be references

[@breecreatesstuff]

it’s sad that Pat was hoping to sell the car to a fan and it ended up going to someone who just wanted to resell it 😅 it was also kind of a weird thing to include in the documentary in general

[@kurt666morris]

Thanks so much for posting this. Long time Degrassi fan from Calif.

[@jamessollazzo4860]

yeah, we didn't get school's out in ny until 1994. i t was also edited and of course they cut out the cursing and for some reason near drowning scene. didn't know the movie existed because ther was really no internet until 1995.

[@SpfySpaceJam]

I feel the nostalgia and sometimes wish I was born earlier to live through this

[@oooh19]

Lol those fashions

[@nicoleharper2690]

Oh boy. That ending messed me up. Taking about how a new generation will look back at TNG with nostalgia for what life was like. Ugh that time is NOW. I'm not okay.

[@thelostwoods8]

Same!

[@larein7692]

The Caitlin /Joey dynamic was the 80’s version of Mr Big/Carrie on SATC

[@mysterycomment1553]

Now this documentary is almost 20 years old. Crazy.

[@BirdNerd52]

Sadly, the actor who played Scott (Kathleen's abuser) was an even bigger jerk than the character he played.

[@lifeblessings3427]

I love the show grown up watch it and still watch … The producers and actors did a great job .

[@timkeenan600]

Such an amazing series deserved this amazing Documentary!!! #Degrassi4Life 💙

[@nononowhoa8567]

Degrassi Jr and High were the shows I watched as a child.... WTTW Chicago Channel 11.

[@dawn5874]

This is AWESOME! Thank you for this!

[@debigilmour1873]

I literally found this on KZbin a couple days ago and was thrilled. Its been stuck in my head and I couldn't figure out the correct title

[@x0x0mariax0x0]

I absolutely love both the 80's and TNG Degrassi !

[@LifeasBreiania]

junt finished watching degrassi next gen i was a baby when this show came out and now i just finished degrassi high love it

[@sayitlikeitis.6577]

Such a great Show & brings back so many great memories. Xx

[@trashbasket11]

His final words about how someday the next generation will feel the same way really hit home as a next gen fan because it was very true

[@severinefisteberg8893]

Simpson or snake was the coolest and nicest boy of Degrassi so funny! My favorite with Joeh..

[@stacys.5367]

Thank you for this...I loved it! Super fan going back to day 1

[@Cindymancini75]

It was revolutionary when they let spike keep going to school..back in 92 we had 1 girl get pregnant and they tossed her out when she couldn't hide it anymore..we kept saying spike got to come back to school and rallied so she could come back and finish highschool..if they had their way she would've only technically finished halfway through junior year

[@Nazz1967]

Yes loved this show ,it was on here in Australia as well as Grange Hill ,a UK version of this but it had been going since the 70s.

[@simonesewitt1040]

It fills us with pride as a Canadian how this show went global, for some reason the shows school concept of kids all over the place including season after season remindes me of the Harry Potter franchise for that specific reason.

[@geneevans7885]

It was authentic. You couldn’t get anymore gen X than this.

[@kevinalford]

The nostalgia of the Next Generation is certainly here. Well timed, too.

[@laminage]

The one positive thing I loved about Degrassi is that there was no star tripping with the kids. On American Soil, kids were spoiled, and didn't get their proper education and lifeskill lessons.

[@fuzzykyrra]

I remember so badly wanting to be a cast member on Degrassi Junior High... and also wishing I had a teacher like Miss Avery

[@ash.lou613]

my favorite show still. took me months to get all the episodes and season for the original Degrassi and to the TNG. my nighty play list to go to sleep.

[@LynnE507]

5:48 *Sigh* Tim Hortons' with the OLD and BEST cup lids and the "Roll Up the Rim to Win".

[@laminage]

Stefan Brogren has one thing in common with the Late Kirk Douglas and Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott #2) on Y & R. They all attended The American Academy of Dramatic arts and won awards. Kirk won an honorary oscar and was also awarded at the AADA. Peter debuted as Dr. Cliff Warner on All My Children 1979-1989 and then hit Pay Dirt on Y & R. He's the only actor who's been working on soaps non stop and a very lucky one. He's probably one of the most successful and best recasts in Soap History.

[@arynbyrd7323]

Another 19 years and Stephen was absolutely right *cries at my desk*

[@trust5977]

A great walk down memory lane.

[@samuelw74]

Such great memories running home or a friends house to watch degrassi...than talking to your classmates next day about the show

[@swiftkarma4436]

Watched this as a kid on the 80s. I loved the show.

[@reesemalo]

I wish we knew what happened with Kathleen and Melanie

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Melanie had a stalker and therefore doesn't make herself known.

[@ermieburns]

@@JoeyArmstrong2800oh wow! I didn’t know that

[@jamessollazzo4860]

i paid $35 us to buy it on a dvd the producers made over 15 years ago!

[@Donsploitation]

Is Amanda wearing an Asian Man Records shirt in the doc? hahaha going to play I'm in Love with a Girl Named Spike now.

[@asdfghjklpoi1529]

Felt the last part Stephen said. Here we are 20 years later . 🤯

[@ijustgottahotdog]

Apparently according to episode writer Susin Nielsen the Junior high janitor Louella died off screen from injuries sustained from the school fire!

[@BallparkHunter]

Yup, Degrass jumped the shark with Jay & Silent Bob. I get it, I grew up in New Jersey and watched the show on Channel Thirteen and I would have jumped at the chance to appear on an episode.

[@michaelleary9233]

Remember when they kept the niners back in junior high, I was so glad that wasn't my school. They were hard enough to deal with one year.

[@jaramillochris7702]

It seems to me that the kids of The Next Generation sound very unappreciative and entitled. Saying things like: Pat is always trying to give me advice on how to play a scene...when he hasn't done this for 14 years! Instead, instead he should recognize that he has been doing this since he was a child AND did win a Gemini Award for his work, maybe he knows what he's doing. TNG kid also made the comment that they're just trying to recreate the old degrassi but with more money, better wardrobe. Sheesh....!

[@oooh19]

Sounds like he was joking

[@unfriendlyblackhottie460]

Yeah I was like “don’t tell me Craig is a asshole in real life too”😳😳

[@kawaiipanda4013]

The second statement isn’t incorrect, they have a bigger budget to work with meaning they can get an actual wardrobe person rather than having the cast members dress themselves

[@ad_kk16]

@@kawaiipanda4013 Also, the second reason why they would have them to dress themselves is to make it look like they are their age. Buget reasons and to make it look more reasonable. But exactly, I feel like this person have selective hearing and kind of sees eveything negatively.

[@ad_kk16]

@@oooh19 True. He even said he was joking. Guys at that age would joke around a lot, depending on the person. He was still grateful for the advices and how much he thought he was cool.

[@TheGman2274]

I watched kids of degrassi and degrassi junior high great memories and great shows

[@yodcox]

Hellll yeah Amanda wearing that Asian Man Records shirt!!!

[@ollelundberg7322]

rest in peace Niel Hope

[@Casual_Violence]

I grew up watching this show in the 80’s, these characters were a huge part of my life. I recently went down a Degrassi rabbit hole and tore through the entire series again. It’s such a beautiful time capsule of a show. It captured the life of a young Canadian kid growing up to a tee. It’s 2023 and I need a Degrassi reunion show in my life. RIP Wheels.

[@KatieoftheNight]

Goosebumps!!!

[@ollelundberg7322]

bra dokumentär för alla fans

[@kvarner6886]

Rip Neil.

[@laminage]

Isn't it cool how they are drinking Tea, then Tea become synonymous with The Show. Also how they dealt with LGBT Issues was so inspiring. Can you imagine how many kids they helped and whose souls they healed with These Storylines.

[@YJSBMMAMRA]

Still mad at Kevin Smith for breaking up Joey and Caitlyn.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

They were the worst couple lol

[@dornravlin]

Im not canadan but i grew up with degrassi the next generation and the old show was at my video store

[@NarvTheMainEvent]

Wow. Life. Time has wings.

[@simonlee9260]

R.I.P. Neil Hope, one of the best characters ever!

[@samanthasims7123]

I was a late coming to degrassi i believe i was in my parents room watching wrestling and it went to commercial i saw it and i had to just see how it was and went interesting show that goes thru heavy issues that all teens and young adults and the aftermath of it

[@dawn5874]

Interviews with TNG was kinda crappy for them to talk "down" in any way about the OGs. For example about Pat/Joey. Without him/them, y'all wouldn't have a show 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@classicdegrassi]

I've always found it irritating when TNG cast members/fans act dismissive of the OG show. I hope to god they're not still doing that today, because TNG is now also very old and therefore open to the same treatment

[@Toywithme200]

The best of the Degrassi series was Junior high. That was the series at its best!⭐⭐ The new next generation series I didn't like at all.

[@HalifaxHercules]

Remember Wheels!!

[@LE-zy2od]

Cars

[@HalifaxHercules]

@@LE-zy2od Wheels was Derek Wheeler's nickname.

[@laminage]

Guiding Light's Budget was so bad they had to use Old School Cameras and salary cuts. It was cancelled 15 years ago on September 18th.