Name: Double Exposure
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1997-11-27
Rating: 5.1
Cast: Linda Cullen, Bob Robertson

But I swear I heard the Prime Minister say ...

Bob Robertson and Linda Cullen had a half-hour radio comedy show on CBC Radio One that they expanded to an annual New Year's Eve CBC TV special. They have also had a half-hour weekly comedy show on The Comedy Network and CTV.

While Linda's repertoire of "voices" has been limited, partly due to a small number of female public figures worth impersonating, Bob has gone to amazing heights of mimicry in the voices of the Prime Minister, the President of the United States and many others.

If he called you on the phone saying he was the Prime Minister of Canada, I challenge you to tell him from the real thing!  Tip: Wait for the joke.

The parody subgenre imitates, exaggerates, and satirizes the style, themes, characters, or conventions of another work, genre, or cultural phenomenon. Parodies often involve taking well-known elements from the original source and presenting them in a humorous and exaggerated manner to create a comedic effect.

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The satire subgenre uses humor, irony, exaggeration, and parody to critique and comment on various aspects of society, culture, politics, institutions, and human behavior. Satires aim to provoke thought, highlight absurdities, and expose hypocrisy by presenting familiar situations in a distorted or exaggerated manner. They entertain while also providing social commentary and encouraging viewers to reflect on the subjects being criticized.

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The sketch comedy subgenre consists of a series of short, self-contained scenes or sketches, often connected by a common theme, style, or recurring characters. Each sketch typically lasts a few minutes and presents a humorous situation, scenario, or interaction that delivers a punchline, comedic twist, or funny observation.

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The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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