TV series

Street Cents

1989 · 17 seasons

A lively, informative teen newsmagazine that mixes sketch comedy with practical consumer advice, making it feel like a fun class presentation.

Created by: John Nowlan
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Jonathan Torrens, Benita Ha, Jamie Bradley

Overview: "Street Cents," a teen-centered newsmagazine aired on CBC Television from 1989 to 2006, stood out for its focus on consumer and media awareness for young viewers. Created by producer John Nowlan and inspired by Britain's "Pocket Money," the series garnered critical acclaim, winning Gemini Awards and an International Emmy for Best Youth Programming. Ad-free like CBC's Marketplace, it prioritized unbiased critique of products and services, promoting safety, ethics, and youth empowerment. Despite its lauded inclusivity, the show ended in October 2006 due to declining teen viewership, leaving CBC-TV without youth-targeted programming.

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Created by: John Nowlan
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Jonathan Torrens, Benita Ha, Jamie Bradley

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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: education
media
class
identity
friendship
Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: mockumentary
ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Humour	6
Realism	8
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Tension	1
Darkness	1
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	2

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Genres: comedy
Created by: John Nowlan
Written by: Gary Vermier, Louise Moon, John Nowlan, Andrea Dorfman
Starring: Jonathan Torrens, Benita Ha, Jamie Bradley, Anna Dirksen, Brian Heighton, Kim D'Eon, Demore Barnes, Connie Walker
Length: 17 seasons, 85 episodes, 30 min each
Network: CBC Television
Country: Canada

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