Matrix | |
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Starring |
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Opening theme | Live and Let Die |
Country of origin | Italy |
Original language | Italian |
No. of episodes | N/A |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
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Network | Canale 5 |
Release | September 5, 2005 – May 1, 2020 |
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The program was created in 2005 by Enrico Mentana and Le Iene author Davide Parenti, with Mentana hosting the show. [1] Broadcast three times a week in the late night slot, the program progressively improved its ratings, reaching a 18% ratings share. [1] Mentana left the show in 2009, when he resigned after the network opposed his idea of following the Eluana Englaro euthanasia case with a special episode of the program in favour of the reality show Grande Fratello . [1] He was replaced by CNN journalist Alessio Vinci. [1]
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