HBO Renews "Real Time with Bill Maher" through 2026

[JamesG]

HBO Renews "Real Time with Bill Maher" for 14th and 15th Seasons
by Lisa de Moraes
January 8, 2015


HBO has renewed "Real Time with Bill Maher" for two additional seasons of 35 episodes each, keeping him on the schedule at least through the next presidential election cycle, the network announced today at Winter TV Press Tour 2015.

http://deadline.com/2015/01/bill-mah...er-1201344672/

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http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...501-story.html

Maher’s HBO show is frequently overlooked despite him doing it for 13 years, perhaps because of its Friday timeslot.

[Babalu]

Perhaps it's because he does a single themed show with a bunch of hooting hollering morons in the audience.

I do give him credit for his stance on islam, though.

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Originally Posted by Babalu

Perhaps it's because he does a single themed show with a bunch of hooting hollering morons in the audience.
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Who often groan at him as much as they hoot. And it's certainly not a single themed show, though certain ones definitely come up over and over again.

[Babalu]

Originally Posted by opus

Who often groan at him as much as they hoot. And it's certainly not a single themed show, though certain ones definitely come up over and over again.

When I say single themed show I mean Democrats good, Republicans bad. The show used to be called 'Politically Incorrect' when it was on network TV but that was a joke considering how PC it actually was.

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Originally Posted by Babalu

When I say single themed show I mean Democrats good, Republicans bad.

Well, yeah. The shows official subtitle is Republicans Bad. You're Republican, right? I'm surprised you watch.

[Babalu]

Originally Posted by opus

Well, yeah. The shows official subtitle is Republicans Bad. You're Republican, right? I'm surprised you watch.

I don't watch it. When it was on ABC as Politically Incorrect I watched it for awhile, being that I'm pretty politically incorrect myself. But when it became obvious what the show actually was, I stopped watching. Sometimes if I pass it by I'll stay for a little while. He occasionally has worthwhile people on. But I do love it when he slams islam, and whenever that happens, it will make news so I'll tune in just for that segment. But if any show screams out why celebrities should not be taken seriously on politics, that's the one.

[JamesG]

"Real Time with Bill Maher" Renewed through 2018
by Natalie Abrams
7/30/16


HBO has renewed "Real Time with Bill Maher" through 2018, the network announced Saturday at the Television Critics Association press tour.

Having just aired special election coverage during the Republican and Democratic conventions, the show will return for season 15 in 2017, while season 16 is scheduled for 2018.



“Bill Maher’s fearless and irreverent insights make him an important voice of common sense,” said HBO President of Programming Casey Bloys. “We are happy to extend our partnership and continue to provide him with the same uncensored forum that he’s enjoyed on the network since the late ’80s.”

Added Maher: “As long as Washington keeps serving up crazy, we’ll be there to push it around the plate. In these turbulent, uncertain times, I can’t think of anything more important than me being on TV.”

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30...r-renewed-2018

[IllinoisTVFan]

I don't have HBO but try to watch the clips as much as I can. Loved Politically Incorrect and enjoyed all types of guests. I remember one time he had on Simon LeBon from Duran Duran and Ted Nugent. Interesting, though one is a known rightwinger and the other a known leftwinger. I don't mind Nugent's music (though not his politics) and love Duran Duran (and they've become far more political than people realize, Simon taking advice probably from his buddy Bono).

[JamesG]

"Real Time with Bill Maher" Renewed for 2 More Seasons (until 2020) on HBO
by Denise Petski and Greg Evans
September 6, 2017


HBO has renewed "Real Time with Bill Maher" for two more seasons. The deal will take the show through Season 17 and 18, scheduled for 2019 and 2020.

It also includes Maher’s 11th stand-up special on the premium network and a retrospective special highlighting memorable moments from "Real Time’s" previous seasons.



“We are incredibly proud to continue our longstanding relationship with Bill Maher,” said Casey Bloys, President of Programming at HBO. “As part of the HBO family for nearly 30 years, Bill’s distinctive point of view, coupled with his passion and commitment to insightful and informative entertainment, has remained unparalleled.”

Said Maher, “I’m extraordinarily grateful to HBO for one of the great relationships of my life, and I applaud their efforts to fight ageism by signing me to this extended deal.”

http://deadline.com/2017/09/real-tim...20-1202162760/

[JamesG]

"Real Time with Bill Maher" Renewed at HBO through 2022
by Peter White
September 28, 2020


Bill Maher will stay on HBO screens until at least 2022 after the premium cable network renewed his weekly talk show.

“For 18 seasons, Bill Maher and the talented team at Real Time have given audiences an unparalleled platform for debate, comedy, and social discourse,” said Nina Rosenstein, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming. “We’re so happy to continue this partnership.”

“18 years – I can’t believe I’m turning 18 and HBO isn’t making me leave home,” added Maher. “Thrilled to be living under their roof for another couple of years.”

https://deadline.com/2020/09/real-ti...22-1234586418/

[JamesG]

"Real Time with Bill Maher" Renewed at HBO through 2024
by Peter White
September 10, 2021


Bill Maher is sticking with HBO. The host of late-night talk show "Real Time with Bill Maher" has signed with the WarnerMedia-owned premium cable network to keep the series on through 2024.

The deal adds two more seasons to the run of the show, which has been on the network since 2003.



Nina Rosenstein, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, said, “After 19 seasons, Real Time with Bill Maher remains a Friday night destination for fresh perspectives and smart conversation about today’s most relevant issues.

His weekly editorials are insightful, must-see viewing in his signature voice, and we’re proud to continue our relationship with Bill and the incredible team at Real Time.”

https://deadline.com/2021/09/real-ti...24-1234830510/

[JamesG]

"Real Time with Bill Maher" returns for Season 20 on January 21, streaming on HBO Max.

[JamesG]

"Real Time with Bill Maher" Renewed at HBO through 2026
by Peter White
March 13, 2024


HBO is staying in the Bill Maher business.

The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned cable network has renewed "Real Time with Bill Maher" for two more seasons. It means Maher will stay on the network through the end of 2026 and take him close to 700 episodes of the show, which launched in 2003.

“Two more years in the dream job of a lifetime, on the network so many dream of being on – I think that’s what we call a no-brainer,” said Maher.

https://deadline.com/2024/03/real-ti...26-1235857494/

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Bill Maher's Real Time joins CNN Saturday primetime

CNN has long solicited programming concepts from outside contributors over the years, including Anthony Bourdain, Lisa Ling and W. Kamau Bell.