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Canadian Sketch Show '22 Minutes' Outpaces American Late Night
Original: ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes,’ a Canadian Sketch Show, Beats American Late Night to the Punchline
'This Hour Has 22 Minutes,' the long-running Canadian satirical sketch show, is being credited with landing jokes on major political stories before American late-night hosts do. The New York Times highlights how the Halifax-based program's fast turnaround on current events has put it ahead of bigger-budget US competitors in the comedy conversation, drawing attention to Canada's distinct satirical voice.
Why now: A major profile in the New York Times is drawing fresh attention to the show's reputation for beating American late night to timely punchlines.
This Hour Has 22 MinutesThe New York Times
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- ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes,’ a Canadian Sketch Show, Beats American Late Night to the Punchline · The New York Times
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