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This Hour Has 22 Minutes

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

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Overview

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. Launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election, the show focuses on Canadian politics, combining news parody, sketch comedy and satirical editorials. Originally featuring Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey and Mary Walsh, the series featured satirical sketches of the weekly news and Canadian political events. The show's format is a mock news program, intercut with comic sketches, parody commercials and humorous interviews of public figures. The on-location segments are frequently filmed with slanted camera angles.

Created by Aba Amuquandoh
Written by Aba Amuquandoh, Ajahnis Charley, Allana Reoch
NetworksCBC Television

Top Cast

Mark Critch

Mark Critch

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Trent McClellan

Aba Amuquandoh

Aba Amuquandoh

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Stacey McGunnigle

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson

About This Hour Has 22 Minutes

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a news, comedy series that first aired in 1993. Created by Aba Amuquandoh, it stars Mark Critch, Trent McClellan, Aba Amuquandoh. This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. Launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election, the show focuses on Canadian politics, combining news parody, sketch comedy and satirical editorials. Originally featuring Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey and Mary Walsh, the series featured satirical sketches of the weekly news and Canadian political events. The show's format is a mock news program, intercut with comic sketches, parody commercials and humorous interviews of public figures. The on-location segments are frequently filmed with slanted camera angles.

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