<P> Jones and Walsh had previously worked together on the sketch comedy series CODCO, on which Thomey sometimes appeared as a guest . Mercer had been a notable young writer and performer on his own, touring several successful one - man shows of comedic political commentary . </P> <P> Salter Street Films produced the series until the 2003--2004 season . Salter Street was acquired in 2001 by Alliance Atlantis, and production of the series was transferred directly to Alliance Atlantis in the twelfth season . In 2005, Halifax Film, a new company formed by Salter co-founder Michael Donovan, produced the show, but was acquired by DHX Media in 2006, which has produced the show since . </P> <P> Recognized with 24 Gemini Awards and 11 Canadian Comedy Awards, 22 Minutes is broadcast on the CBC Television network . It is taped before a live audience in Studio 1 at CBHT in Halifax, Nova Scotia . </P> <P> The series, which originally aired on Mondays for several seasons and later on Fridays, currently airs Tuesdays at 8: 30pm on CBC, after the Rick Mercer Report . </P>

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