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A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Seasons

Top Cast

  • Michael Che

    Michael Che

    Self - Various Characters

  • Mikey Day

    Mikey Day

    Self - Various Characters

  • Andrew Dismukes

    Andrew Dismukes

    Self - Various Characters

  • Chloe Fineman

    Chloe Fineman

    Self - Various Characters

  • Marcello Hernández

    Marcello Hernández

    Self - Various Characters

  • James Austin Johnson

    James Austin Johnson

    Self - Various Characters

  • Colin Jost

    Colin Jost

    Self - Various Characters

  • Sarah Sherman

    Sarah Sherman

    Self - Various Characters

  • Kenan Thompson

    Kenan Thompson

    Self - Various Characters

Overview

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes

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.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

6.7 1993