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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)
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
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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
14K
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4,083
293
  • Stars
    • Bill Maher
    • Andrew Sullivan
    • Michael Moore
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    • Bill Maher
    • Andrew Sullivan
    • Michael Moore
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    • Nominated for 21 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 70 nominations total

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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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    A very cool political round table
    Like another reviewer I never really got into PI or "Politically Incorrect" either. I think mainly because it was to short on top of commercials. Also I really felt like Bill Maher had to hold back because he was on network Television. However he is truly at home on HBO where he and his guests can curse what ever they like with out those nasty censors saying no.

    I have to say I in addition to the usually very good round table discussion I really like new rules, the comedy bits. I think this show is very well balanced. The idea that now Bill Maher gets to have what guests he wants is great and to have some of them as semi-regular guests is a great consistency.

    Honestly I really can't say enough about this show because during the week leading up to Friday and there is big news I just can't wait to see what Bill Maher and his guests are going to say. You know it will make you mad, sad or just plain apathetic.
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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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