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Politically Incorrect

  • TV Series
  • 1993–20021993–2002
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 30m
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Bill Maher in Politically Incorrect (1993)
  • Comedy
  • News
  • Talk-Show
Four guests from the worlds of politics and entertainment join host Bill Maher for a free-wheeling and humorous discussion of current events.Four guests from the worlds of politics and entertainment join host Bill Maher for a free-wheeling and humorous discussion of current events.Four guests from the worlds of politics and entertainment join host Bill Maher for a free-wheeling and humorous discussion of current events.
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1.3K
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  • Creator
    • Bill Maher
  • Stars
    • Bill Maher
    • Christine O'Donnell
    • Lisa Ann Walter
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  • Creator
    • Bill Maher
  • Stars
    • Bill Maher
    • Christine O'Donnell
    • Lisa Ann Walter
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    • 17User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 6 wins & 34 nominations total

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      ABC cancelled the show even though its ratings were strong, and in some markets it was beating out The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992). Host Bill Maher has been quoted as saying it was because the politically conservative Walt Disney Corp., which owned ABC, didn't like his criticisms of the government of President George W. Bush.
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      Bill Maher: [the quote that some say got the show canceled] We have been the cowards lobbing cruise missiles from 2,000 miles away. That's cowardly. Staying in the airplane when it hits the building, say what you want about it, it's not cowardly.

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    The show sure lives up to its name
    The show is called "Politically Incorrect" for a reason-- a simple reason, really that the opinions expressed on this show are not necessary over all "acceptable" ones. Nevertheless, Bill Maher and his guests should be allowed to express them.

    Do you have to always agree with Bill to like this show? Well, no. I think if you always disagree, then you probably won't. If you sometimes agree, then you can enjoy it.

    In fact, I find myself sometimes acting as the fifth panel member. Yes, I know the panel can't hear me, but it's much like a reaction to sporting events. You realize the players and the refs can't hear you, but you yell out your opinion anyway. And that's what I sometimes do. The show can get me thinking too and afterwards, I like to talk to people about what they think about the issues brought up on the show.

    The show has taken a more discussion oriented format since returning to the airwaves after the September 11th attacks. Before, the guests used to comes on stage one at a time to be greeted by Bill before taking their seats. (The pretty ladies would be received with a kiss on the cheek while everyone else just shook Bill's hand.) Now, everyone is already seated and is introduced by Bill and the audience applauds for the panel after all the guests have been introduced.

    During the breaks, there used to be a quick joke by Bill that would sometimes lead into the next segment's discussion. So far, those quick jokes have been taken out. Also, Bill used to announce at the end of each show who tomorrow/Monday's guests will be. (Also, they were announced during a break by announcer John Cramer). But now, the final segment is more a parting thought time.

    And, the PI poll has disappeared. I noticed it returned to the website once again, but the results have not been shown during the show.

    Whether any of these things once done by the show will return, I have no idea. Do I want them too? Well...I kinda miss those quick jokes...and besides, I'd like to see this show back to the way it was.

    Now, as for my opinion of Bill himself...

    I do like Bill enough to enjoy this show. No, I do not always agree with him. I do find his views at times to be out there. But, I also find some of the things he says to be very much on target. "Why are teachers with their crappy, crummy salaries out-of-pocket buying supplies for the students?!" Good question, Bill.

    I have noticed he is rather stubborn though and it does seem like he doesn't consider other opinions. But, he does at times too...though rarely. :)

    Overall, I do like this show for getting people to think and allowing them to express their viewpoints. ABC took a chance keeping this show on after major sponsors pulled out, which surprised me! But I'm glad they did. There needs to be a forum for open discussion. Why not this one?
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    • Release date
      • July 25, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • ABC
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • P.I.
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
      • Brad Grey Television
      • Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
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      30 minutes
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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