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Real Time with Bill Maher

  • TV Series
  • 2003– 2003–
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Bill Maher in Real Time with Bill Maher (2003)
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Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
13K
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4,679
494
  • Stars
    • Bill Maher
    • Andrew Sullivan
    • Michael Moore
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    • Andrew Sullivan
    • Michael Moore
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    • Nominated for 21 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 68 nominations total

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    Bill Maher
    Bill Maher
    • Self - Hostas Self - Host…
    594 episodes594 eps • 2003–2022
    Andrew Sullivan
    Andrew Sullivan
    • Selfas Self…
    26 episodes26 eps • 2004–2021
    Michael Moore
    Michael Moore
    • Self - Guestas Self - Guest…
    23 episodes23 eps • 2003–2020
    Arianna Huffington
    Arianna Huffington
    • Selfas Self…
    20 episodes20 eps • 2003–2016
    Barney Frank
    Barney Frank
    • Selfas Self…
    19 episodes19 eps • 2003–2019
    Dan Savage
    Dan Savage
    • Selfas Self…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2005–2021
    David Frum
    David Frum
    • Selfas Self…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2004–2019
    Michael Steele
    Michael Steele
    • Selfas Self…
    17 episodes17 eps • 2004–2020
    Cornel West
    Cornel West
    • Selfas Self…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2004–2017
    Bernie Sanders
    Bernie Sanders
    • Self - Guestas Self - Guest…
    17 episodes17 eps • 2005–2020
    Salman Rushdie
    Salman Rushdie
    • Self - Guestas Self - Guest…
    17 episodes17 eps • 2005–2019
    Michael Eric Dyson
    Michael Eric Dyson
    • Selfas Self…
    16 episodes16 eps • 2003–2021
    D.L. Hughley
    D.L. Hughley
    • Selfas Self…
    16 episodes16 eps • 2003–2018
    Chris Matthews
    Chris Matthews
    • Selfas Self…
    15 episodes15 eps • 2004–2021
    Paul Begala
    Paul Begala
    • Selfas Self…
    15 episodes15 eps • 2008–2022
    P.J. O'Rourke
    • Selfas Self…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2004–2018
    Matt Taibbi
    Matt Taibbi
    • Selfas Self…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2008–2021
    S.E. Cupp
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    14 episodes14 eps • 2010–2021
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    • Trivia
      Maher originally wanted the series to be titled "True Dat" or "The Truth Hurts" but HBO rejected both. Maher settled for "Real Time" but does not like the title.
    • Quotes

      George Carlin: Jim, Jim, calm down, calm down. You began a sentence a little while ago with 'It shouldn't be a surprise'. It shouldn't be a surprise that rich, white men don't care about poor, black people, period. So they're not high on the list.

      Jim Glassman: George, I love you, George, but that's nonsense.

      George Carlin: I don't care if you love me or not. They're not high on the conscious or the subconscious list of those people how are in charge of things in this country, the owners. Forget these foolish elections. The owners of this country don't care about the poor, in general.

      Jim Glassman: The owners of this country? What is this, Karl Marx talking to me? The owners of this country are the voters of this country.

      George Carlin: No, you're wrong about that, my friend. You're absolutely wrong.

      Jim Glassman: Aren't the owners of this country are the voters of this country who elected George Bush?

      George Carlin: No, no, they're not. Listen, these elections are a charade, they're a charade...

      Jim Glassman: [sarcastically] Oh, okay.

      George Carlin: I'll tell you, listen, just listen for a minute and learn a little something! Elections and politicians are in place in order to give Americans the ILLUSION that they have freedom of choice. You don't really have choice in this country.

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    Unstable mix of Politics and Comedy.
    Of course, some people are attracted to the unstable. I have to watch this show whenever I notice it is on, even when I find it to be an episode that I have already seen. You are never sure if you should laugh or wince as Bill takes aim at everything ridiculous about America. He even lets himself be ridiculed, which is the mark of a fair commentator. The guests on his shows frequently disagree with him and the show is more fun when they disagree. The first time I really took to Bill's style was watching a show where one of the guests(Andrew Sullivan, I think) slammed a comment of Bill's that they then discussed for a few minutes. The only thing I don't like about the show is that it is too short. Bill frequently has to cut discussions off to make way for other topics, which gives it the feel in pace of PTI. An important show with a perfect home in HBO, where you can actually say what you want to say.
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    • Release date
      • February 21, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • HBO
      • Official Blog
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Real Time with Bill Maher: Electile Dysfunction '08
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bill Maher Productions
      • Brad Grey Television
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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      1 hour
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