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Halifax Comedy Festival

Halifax Comedy Festival

Description: This annual weeklong gathering features a packed lineup of up-and-coming talent as well as established comedians, whose performances are then showcased in episodes on CBC Television.
Year Released: 2002
First episode air date: September 26, 2002
Awards: Gemini Award for Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series, MORE
Writers: Debra DiGiovanni, Elvira Kurt, Irwin Barker
Nominations: Canadian Screen Award for Best Comedy Series, MORE
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