In the Saturday, November 1, 2025 edition of the Toronto Star, television historian and archivist Ed Conroy—founder of Retrontario—was featured in the Culture section in connection with his book ImagINation: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids’ TV.
The article, written by Eric Veillette, examines the legacy of children’s television produced in Toronto and highlights Conroy’s role as curator of the 2023 Museum of Toronto exhibition “Mr. Dressup to Degrassi: 42 Years of Legendary Toronto Kids TV.” The exhibition positioned Degrassi alongside foundational Canadian series as a defining cultural touchstone.
Degrassi Documentary Mention
Of particular note is a reference near the conclusion of the article discussing recent documentary screenings on the film festival circuit. While reflecting on the success of the Mr. Dressup documentary, the piece pairs it with another major retrospective focused on Toronto television history:
“Another documentary steeped in Toronto-centric TV nostalgia, ‘Degrassi: Whatever It Takes,’ played at this year’s festival.”
This clipping serves as an important record of how the Degrassi franchise continues to be framed alongside enduring Canadian institutions such as The Friendly Giant and Today’s Special, reinforcing its place in the canon of legendary Toronto-produced children’s television.
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