Bill Maher Addresses Rumored 'Real Time' Exit After Trump Election
2 months, 1 week ago

Bill Maher Addresses Rumored 'Real Time' Exit After Trump Election

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Bill Maher says he won’t be leaving HBO’s “Real Time” anytime soon. “But it’s like they rebooted ‘Matlock,’ but instead of getting Kathy Bates they put Andy Griffith back in it.” The 1980s legal drama starring Griffith was rebooted last year with Bates in the titular role. Maher sparked rumors about his potential “Real Time” exit while discussing the election on his podcast and telling guest Jane Fonda that he “may quit because I don’t want to do another” four years of Trump jokes on his HBO show, which has aired weekly since 2003. “But I’m not going to take it seriously.” Maher may not turn Trump fan, but he isn’t the only media figure hoping for the best these days.

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‘Shame on you Bill Maher': Liberal comedian stokes outrage with plan to meet Trump
1 day, 18 hours ago

‘Shame on you Bill Maher': Liberal comedian stokes outrage with plan to meet Trump

Raw Story  

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday made public his plans to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House – a visit arranged by none other than Kid Rock. The longtime host of HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher” added in the podcast episode out Sunday: “I’m not playing this game that you mean girls play, where they’re like ‘Oh, …

"Remember that day he had his ear pierced?": Maher mocks Trump assassination attempt in new special
2 months, 1 week ago

"Remember that day he had his ear pierced?": Maher mocks Trump assassination attempt in new special

Salon  

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The lazy comedy of "Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?" coasts on complaints instead of jokes
2 months, 1 week ago

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Salon  

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Bill Maher Says He May Quit ‘Real Time’ Because Of Trump
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Maher Says He May Quit ‘Real Time’ Because Of Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Real Time With Bill Maher” could soon be on its last leg, according to its host. Speaking on his “Club Random” podcast, Maher, 68, told his guest, Jane Fonda, that he may “quit” his “Real Time” show because he doesn’t want to deal with covering another term from President-elect Donald Trump. Maher went on to tell Fonda …

Bill Maher threatens to quit HBO talk show due to Donald Trump
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Maher threatens to quit HBO talk show due to Donald Trump

The Independent  

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"I may quit": Bill Maher would rather quit show than have to keep covering Trump
3 months, 2 weeks ago

"I may quit": Bill Maher would rather quit show than have to keep covering Trump

Salon  

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'A befuddled mess': Trump melts down on HBO's Bill Maher and guests in wild rant
6 months ago

'A befuddled mess': Trump melts down on HBO's Bill Maher and guests in wild rant

Raw Story  

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Bill Maher Goes Big With Trump Prediction: 'I Have The Credibility For This'
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LOADING ERROR LOADING Bill Maher has a bold forecast for the 2024 election. “I’m going to make this a very momentous night with a prediction,” Maher told his guests, former Sen. Al Franken and conservative pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson, on Friday’s episode of the HBO show “Real Time.” The prediction? NBC via Getty and Justin Sullivan via Getty “I think …

Real Time's Bill Maher gets in Republican's face after he defends Trump over Jan. 6
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Raw Story  

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Why is Bill Maher ready to quit stand-up comedy?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Why is Bill Maher ready to quit stand-up comedy?

Hindustan Times  

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Bill Maher says he won't 'get anxious like a Millennial' if Trump wins
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Bill Maher reveals to Jerry Seinfeld that he’s retiring from stand-up comedy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Independent  

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Bill Maher Delays Returning To 'Real Time' Until Writers Strike Is Over
1 year, 6 months ago

Bill Maher Delays Returning To 'Real Time' Until Writers Strike Is Over

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Bill Maher has reversed his decision to resume filming his HBO talk show, “Real Time,” during the ongoing writers strike. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Maher said his original decision to resume the show “was made when it seemed nothing was happening and there was no end in sight to this strike.” “Now …

Keith Olbermann slams Bill Maher for resuming HBO’s ‘Real Time’ without writers
1 year, 6 months ago

Keith Olbermann slams Bill Maher for resuming HBO’s ‘Real Time’ without writers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Keith Olbermann has slammed Bill …

Bill Maher to resume HBO’s ‘Real Time’ without writers
1 year, 6 months ago

Bill Maher to resume HBO’s ‘Real Time’ without writers

The Independent  

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Bill Maher To Bring Back HBO Show ‘Real Time’ Despite Writers Strike
1 year, 6 months ago

Bill Maher To Bring Back HBO Show ‘Real Time’ Despite Writers Strike

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Undeterred by the Hollywood writers strike, comedian Bill Maher announced Wednesday that his HBO show “Real Time” will return without its writers. Maher’s announcement comes days after he called the strike demands “kooky.” His decision follows a similar one from actor and television host Drew Barrymore, who on Monday announced that her talk show would also return …

Bill Maher is bringing ‘Real Time’ back to HBO — without striking writers
1 year, 6 months ago

Bill Maher is bringing ‘Real Time’ back to HBO — without striking writers

LA Times  

Bill Maher announced Wednesday evening that his HBO show “Real Time With Bill Maher” will be returning to the air, without “writers or writing,” joining several struck daytime talk shows resuming production as Hollywood’s strikes continue with no end in sight. Maher’s move echoes the previous 2007-08 writers’ strike, when he restored his show mid-stoppage without writers or writing, and …

Bill Maher makes "dark prediction" for worst-case-scenario if Trump wins 2024 election
3 years, 5 months ago

Bill Maher makes "dark prediction" for worst-case-scenario if Trump wins 2024 election

Salon  

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Bill Maher gets his revenge on 'whiny' Donald Trump with a brutal parting goodbye
4 years, 4 months ago

Bill Maher gets his revenge on 'whiny' Donald Trump with a brutal parting goodbye

Raw Story  

HBO host Bill Maher was in a giddy mood on Friday night, predicting Donald Trump is about to be ousted and saying they will probably have to drag him out of the White House bathroom. The networks are still too chickensh*t to call it, but plainly, he’s won this election.” Continuing in that vein, he added, "Until all the ballots …

HBO's Maher scorches Trump for calling coronavirus a 'hoax': 'Not something he can lie his way out of'
5 years ago

HBO's Maher scorches Trump for calling coronavirus a 'hoax': 'Not something he can lie his way out of'

Raw Story  

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'Like a dog': Bill Maher breaks down the election results
5 years, 4 months ago

'Like a dog': Bill Maher breaks down the election results

Raw Story  

Comedian Bill Maher reviewed Tuesday's election results on HBO's "Real Time" on Friday. "All the people Trump supported got their asses kicked," Maher said. "Remember when Trump said, 'You have to vote for me, you have no choice,' and soccer moms said 'hold my juice box.'" The host also worried that impeachment would have people wearing kevlar for Thanksgiving dinner, …

HBO's Bill Maher rips Robert Mueller for letting 'Trump off the hook' and avoiding Russian connection evidence
5 years, 6 months ago

HBO's Bill Maher rips Robert Mueller for letting 'Trump off the hook' and avoiding Russian connection evidence

Raw Story  

On the "Overtime" segment of HBO's "Real Time," host Bill Maher used a discussion on how MSNBC covered Donald Trump's involvement with Russia to launch a furious attack on special counsel Robert Mueller, saying the former FBI director let the president "off the hook." "The person who shit the bed was Robert Mueller," Maher began. With panelist Krystal Ball adding, …

Bill Maher 'Real Time' panel details why Trump will lose in what will be the 'dirtiest election ever'
5 years, 9 months ago

Bill Maher 'Real Time' panel details why Trump will lose in what will be the 'dirtiest election ever'

Raw Story  

A discussion on the "Overtime" segment of HBO's Real Time on who will come out ahead in the upcoming Democratic debates turned to the general 2020 election which was described as likely becoming the "dirtiest ever." With conservative George Will seeing Sen. Elizabeth Warren as a standout candidate, comedian Martin Short threw his support behind South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. …

Real Time's Bill Maher busts conservative who claims he can't vote for Trump -- but refuses to pick a Democrat
5 years, 10 months ago

Real Time's Bill Maher busts conservative who claims he can't vote for Trump -- but refuses to pick a Democrat

Raw Story  

During the "Overtime" segment of HBO's Real Time, host Bill Maher confronted the one conservative on the panel over whether he would vote to re-elect Donald Trump and then proceeded to lecture him when he said he wouldn't -- but also wouldn't vote for a Democrat. Asked if he would vote for Trump in 2020, conservative columnist Matt Lewis bluntly …

Bill Maher enters damage-control mode with next "Real Time" guests
7 years, 9 months ago

Bill Maher enters damage-control mode with next "Real Time" guests

Salon  

In the first edition of "Real Time with Bill Maher" since the host used the n-word to refer to himself during an interview with Rep. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., during Friday's show, the host will speak to three outspoken African-American guests: academic and progressive author Michael Eric Dyson, rapper and film star Ice Cube and liberal activist Symone Sanders. The HBO …

Bill Maher’s ‘Real Time’ interview with Milo Yiannopoulos fuels new criticism
8 years, 1 month ago

Bill Maher’s ‘Real Time’ interview with Milo Yiannopoulos fuels new criticism

LA Times  

In the end, it was a non-event. Bill Maher’s decision to host controversial blogger Milo Yiannopoulos on “Real Time with Bill Maher” on HBO Friday led to very few on-air fireworks. Conservative group cancels speech by Milo Yiannopoulos after comments seemed to condone pedophilia » Earlier in the week, Maher’s announcement that he had invited the blogger and author for …

Bill Maher Loses It Over Donald Trump And The 'Slow-Moving Right-Wing Coup'
8 years, 4 months ago

Bill Maher Loses It Over Donald Trump And The 'Slow-Moving Right-Wing Coup'

Huff Post  

Bill Maher isn’t laughing about the presidential election anymore. The “Real Time” host got deadly serious on Friday to criticize the “politicized” FBI and implore the media to report on the “right-wing coup” that’s slowly taking over the country. “I know this is a comedy show and I’m going to try to keep it on that level,” the visibly angry …

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