- Yes, Kevin’s first episode of Degrassi has come and gone on CTV, premeiring last night. While we sadly can’t give you the episode to
download here at News Askew, we’re happy to have some screencaps for your viewing pleasure. If anyone catches wind of a torrent or other means of grabbing
the episode, we’re sure talkbackers everywhere will be your new best friend (hint hint!).
And, in case you’re looking for more of a Canadian TV fix before the next episode airs, Kevin will be appearing on the Vicki Gabereau talk show in
beautiful Vancouver this week. It tapes today and will air on Thursday at 1pm P.T. on CTV. The taping and airing schedule is online
HERE.
And finally, kind words on the episode from Canada’s “The Globe And Mail”:
Tonight’s episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation (CTV, 8:30 p.m.) could never happen on American TV, despite the fact it has one of their own famous people in a guest role.
Popular indie filmmaker Kevin Smith (Mallrats, Clerks)plays himself in a three-part Degrassi storyline that places him in Toronto filming a movie. While being interviewed by dishy TV host Caitlin (Stacy Mistysyn), Smith puts out the call for film locations, and hey, he ends up at Degrassi High.
On an American teen soap, the story would focus entirely on the guest star. On Degrassi, the approach involves gently working him into the mix. Smith is underplayed at all times, even though he does appear a little too keen on our Caitlin.
The episode’s actual storyline involves teen girls fighting over who wears what dress to the prom. Smith drops in and out, wandering through scenes in trench coat and baggy shorts, occasionally stopping to offer Yoda-like counsel to discouraged youth. “Girl trouble? Dude, I’m a fat guy from New Jersey. Yeah, I’ve had girl trouble.”
Now that’s advice young viewers can use. The guest part came after a personal request from Smith, a long-time fan who apparently owns every episode of Degrassi ever made. Smith has even worked Degrassi references into his films. Canada’s best teen drama does a nice job returning the favour.
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