Jim Bawden’s “Corporate Jungle Not a Pretty Place” Mentions The Kids of Degrassi Street (1981)

Source: The Toronto Star
Author: Jim Bawden
Published: October 12, 1981
Section: Entertainment (Section C)
Document Type: Newspaper Column
Column Title: Corporate Jungle Not a Pretty Place
Source Link: View original newspaper scan (Degrassi Vault Gallery)

In the October 12, 1981 Entertainment section of The Toronto Star, television critic Jim Bawden’s “Prime Time” column titled Corporate Jungle Not a Pretty Place discussed broader industry developments in television production and broadcasting. Within the column, Bawden references The Kids of Degrassi Street, situating the series within ongoing conversations about programming quality and Canadian television culture.

At the time of publication, The Kids of Degrassi Street was still in its early broadcast years. Bawden’s inclusion of the series reflects its increasing visibility within national media coverage and critical discourse.

Archival Note: This column was originally published in The Toronto Star on October 12, 1981 (Section C). The newspaper scan has been preserved and formatted for presentation on Degrassi Vault.