WGBH Boston Video has released another classic Degrassi series on DVD. On July 31st The Kids of Degrassi Street arrives on DVD. Fans of the classic series Degrassi Junior High may recall that their was a show that was before Degrassi. The Kids of Degrassi Street is very different than Degrassi Junior High. Of course the kids are younger and many of the storylines are wholesome in nature and not quite as controversal as some of the topics the series Degrassi Junior High would cover.

The picture quality is decent on the episodes. The set includes 3 discs which include all 26 episodes of the original series. Fans of Degrassi Junior High need to realize that this is a completly different series. So although some of the faces may look familiar, the actors have different names. Themes covered on the set includes fear of going to the hospital, what it means when a new kid moves to the neighborhood, divorce, earning money and kids just being kids living life in the early 80’s. The episodes were recorded between 1983 and 1984.

It’s a very wholesome series. If you are a Degrassi fan and you have never had a chance to check out The Kids of Degrassi Street, be sure to pick it up on DVD July 31st. The DVD running time is 780 minutes. The three disc set includes 26 episodes.

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