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Bury the Lead

Original title: The Eleventh Hour
  • TV Series
  • 2002–2005
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
119
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Sonja Smits in Bury the Lead (2002)
Drama

A drama that goes "behind the scenes" of a television prime-time news magazine (similar "Undercurrents" and the like).A drama that goes "behind the scenes" of a television prime-time news magazine (similar "Undercurrents" and the like).A drama that goes "behind the scenes" of a television prime-time news magazine (similar "Undercurrents" and the like).

  • Creators
    • Semi Chellas
    • Ilana Frank
  • Stars
    • Jeff Seymour
    • Sonja Smits
    • Waneta Storms
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    119
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Semi Chellas
      • Ilana Frank
    • Stars
      • Jeff Seymour
      • Sonja Smits
      • Waneta Storms
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 41 nominations total

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    Jeff Seymour
    Jeff Seymour
    • Kamal Azizi
    • 2002–2005
    Sonja Smits
    Sonja Smits
    • Megan Redner
    • 2002–2005
    Waneta Storms
    Waneta Storms
    • Isobel Lambert
    • 2002–2005
    Tanya Reid
    • Kennedy Marsh
    • 2002–2005
    Jonas Chernick
    Jonas Chernick
    • Gavin Kowalchuk
    • 2002–2004
    Ben Bass
    Ben Bass
    • Henry Shelley
    • 2004–2005
    Jennifer Baxter
    Jennifer Baxter
    • Wanda
    • 2004–2005
    Matt Gordon
    Matt Gordon
    • Murray Dann
    • 2002–2005
    Inga Cadranel
    Inga Cadranel
    • Brooke Fairburn
    • 2002–2005
    Shawn Doyle
    Shawn Doyle
    • Dennis Langley
    • 2002–2005
    Scott McCord
    Scott McCord
    • James Joy
    • 2002–2005
    Kathleen Laskey
    Kathleen Laskey
    • Joyce Lemsky
    • 2002–2005
    Peter MacNeill
    Peter MacNeill
    • Warren Donohue
    • 2002–2004
    Charles Officer
    Charles Officer
    • Russell Tyler
    • 2002–2004
    Raven Cinello
    Raven Cinello
    • 2002–2003
    John Neville
    John Neville
    • Deaton Hill
    • 2002
    Patrick Chilvers
    • Theo Weinstein
    • 2002
    Paulino Nunes
    Paulino Nunes
    • Detective Beller…
    • 2003–2005
    • Creators
      • Semi Chellas
      • Ilana Frank
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    10ladyemploy

    New character Lee

    I just watched the new episode with Agent Lee and I loved it!!!! I was so happy when I heard them say he was going to join them. If they didn't say anything at the end I was going to write to whoever and get them to bring him back. He really makes a great addition to the team. I cant wait until the next episode. Agent Lee is really going to bring in some levity to the team. I love the character and as always will watch next weeks episode with the same enjoyment that I always have. I will definitely tell everyone I know to watch so they can see how great it is. Way to go guys. This guy is definitely a keeper!!!!!!!!!!! Loyally yours, Ladyemploy
    flytestyl

    a must see series *****

    This serial is a real winner, a five star series. A must see for everyone who wants first grade entertainment. It explores thought provoking issues about the medium of television and of the making of investigative journalism. the Eleventh Hour gives great insights to the behind the screen of television. This is "Broadcast News" in a serial. In a world where we consume so much news on television, it gives a very good look at its production. It gives a look at the temptation of fame. Of the want to do a god job. It is first and foremost about the great responsibility of good journalism. A must see!!! I give it a full five star!!!
    Ken-120

    An Insightful Series into the nature of Canadian TV Journalism

    As short lived as this series appears to be due to government fund budget cuts, it has still been pleasure seeing this wonderful series.

    This series is the best qualities of the feature film, The Insider, put to TV. In seeing the struggles of a crusading TV newsmagazine, we see the dramatic presentation of the same kind of battle of journalist integrity of the reporters vs. financial expediency on the part of management. Put into a Canadian context, this series gives me, a Canadian, a perspective into our nation's media reality even if it is through the prism of fiction.

    This series has real value in Canadian TV and its loss will be grevious.

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      The correct expression is "bury the lede", not "bury the lead". Lede is defined as "the opening sentence or paragraph of a news article, summarizing the most important aspects of the story."

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    • Release date
      • November 26, 2002 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • CTV
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ora 11
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Atlantis Communications
      • CTV Television Network
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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