''KidZone'' is a

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for

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that aired on the

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from 1992 (This reference shows that it was broadcasting by 1992) to 2001. The show is also notable for providing a start for several young stars, including

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, Devon Sawa,

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, and Jai West.

Format

''KidZone'' initially began as a series of informative skits and interviews. Following the education mandate of the broadcaster, the show managed to present anti-smoking, safety and environmental issues with funding from provincial government agencies and private companies. The entire cast of the show were children, who acted in various sketches and portrayed journalists. At the age of 12, Chalke was the program's environmental reporter. One of the recurring sketches on ''KidZone'' was '' Kerrisdale V6M 1Z6'', which used a style similar to ''

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'' to present youth issues. Eventually, ''KidZone'' shifted away from its journalistic style and became a docudrama about high school based on the ''Kerrisdale'' sketch. This version of the show also aired in the United States as ''Kerrisdale High''.

''KidZone Live''

At the end of its broadcast run in 2001, ''KidZone'' was rebranded as ''KidZone Live''. Much like '' Degrassi Talks'', the show featured ''KidZone'' actors participating in sketches and call-in discussions on topics oriented toward young viewers. Among the issues covered on ''KidZone Live'' were injury prevention, road safety and eliminating racial discrimination.

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* 1992 Canadian television series debuts 2001 Canadian television series endings 1990s Canadian children's television series 2000s Canadian children's television series 1990s Canadian high school television series 2000s Canadian high school television series 1990s Canadian sketch comedy television series 2000s Canadian sketch comedy television series Canadian children's comedy television series Canadian children's education television series Canadian English-language television shows Canadian television series about teenagers Children's sketch comedy Television shows filmed in Vancouver {{Canada-kids-tv-prog-stub