Linda Schuyler, Degrassi

Degrassi Co-creator Linda Schuyler talks about producing over 500 episodes of the iconic franchise, why Drake will always be Aubrey Graham to her, sets the record straight on the urban legend that Drake threatened legal action to get Jimmy Brooks OUT of his wheelchair, gives HER side of the Aubrey Graham audition story [in contrast to Drake’s version as delivered to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show], claims that Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith know MORE Degrassi trivia than she does, clarifies Degrassi jacket sizing for Shannen Doherty to wear in Mallrats, shares stories from guest stars Sex with Sue Johanson & Achy Breaky Billy Ray Cyrus, getting satchels full of fan mail and tons of baby gifts [for a fake baby!], the realization Degrassi was truly a worldwide phenomenon at a Copenhagen swimming pool, and why her focus today is working to alleviate the ‘shadow pandemic’ that is affecting our young people!

Linda Schuyler’s memoir The Mother of All Degrassi is published by ECW Press and available now at your preferred bookseller!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

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