American Classic vs This Hour Has 22 Minutes

American Classic has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.6/10 for This Hour Has 22 Minutes). This Hour Has 22 Minutes is the older of the two (1993 against 2026). Both are comedy shows, so they suit a similar mood.

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American ClassicThis Hour Has 22 Minutes
Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 6.6/10
Year20261993
Seasons134
GenresComedyComedy
CountryUS–
Creator / director––
Main castJessica Hecht, Len Cariou, Laura Linney, Kevin Kline, Jon TenneyMark Critch, Chris Wilson, Trent McClellan, Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle

Synopsis

American Classic

Exiled Broadway star Richard Bean returns to his family's small-town theater, igniting hope and chaos in his wake. As old loves resurface and buried secrets emerge Richard and the town are transformed by the power of making art.

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…

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