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comedy news show. Modeled after ''
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'', it presents, comments, and satirizes
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news in a
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fashion. It has been considered one of Harvard Undergraduate Television's flagship shows since its founding by Mia Walker, Kristina Dominguez, Derek Flanzraich, and Michael Koenigs, in 2006.


History and description

''On Harvard Time'' produces weekly videos as well as periodic humorous interviews with both Harvard and national public figures, such as Harvard Dean of Admissions William Fitzsimmons, Deputy White House Chief of Staff
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, Aaron Sorkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Rainn Wilson, and 2008 U.S. Presidential
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. After losing its studio in 2014, ''On Harvard Time'' switched its focus to sketch comedy. ''On Harvard Time's'' November 200
"Harvard Yale Aid" video
mocking
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before the annual Harvard-Yale football game, was named 2008
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Video of the Year by IvyGate Blog.2008-12-29.
OHT Wins Pan-Ivy Recognition!
" The On Harvard Time Blog. Retrieved on 2009-04-17.
All ''On Harvard Time'' Videos
" at HUTV's site. Retrieved on 2009-04-19.
Among former writers for the series is current ''
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Influence and controversy

''On Harvard Time'' content has been cited in ''
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''. A parody of
Yale University Yale University is a Private university, private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701, Yale is the List of Colonial Colleges, third-oldest institution of higher education in the United Stat ...
's "That's Why I Chose Yale" admissions video sparked national outrage after ''The
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'' criticized its treatment of a recent murder on the
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campus. In response, ''On Harvard Time'' apologized and removed the reference.Stannard, Ed. (2010-11-18).
Harvard group apologizes, removes Annie Le reference from spoof Yale video
" ''New Haven Register''. Retrieved on 2011-04-21.


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External links


On Harvard Time (OHT) WebsiteOn Harvard Time YouTube Channel"Why Did I Choose Yale?" Parody Video
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