Street Cents

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.

Series details

First air date

1989

Last air date

2005

Status

In Production

Seasons

17

Episodes

85

Episode runtime

30 min

Genres

Comedy

Original language

EN

Origin country

CA

Networks

CBC Television

Created by

John Nowlan

Production

CBC

Cast

Jonathan Torrens

Self - Co-Host

Benita Ha

Self - Co-Host

J

Jamie Bradley

Self - Co-Host / BuyCo Boss

A

Anna Dirksen

Self - Co-Host

B

Brian Heighton

Ken Pompadour

K

Kim D'Eon

Self - Co-Host