Real Time with Bill Maher is a talk show that airs weekly on HBO, hosted by comedian and political satirist Bill Maher. Much like his previous show, Politically Incorrect on ABC , Real Time features a panel of guests that discuss current events in politics and the media. Unlike the previous show, however, guests are usually more well-versed in the subject matter: more experts such as journalists, professors and politicians participate in the panel, and there are fewer actors and celebrities included in it. Additionally, many guests appear via satellite. Also, Politically Incorrect was... produced four days a week and was pre-recorded, while Real Time only produces one episode a week which is broadcast live. It is an hour-long program with a studio audience, airing live on Friday nights at 10:00 PM . It originates from Studio 33 at CBS Television City in Los Angeles. Prior to 2009, approximately 12 new weekly episodes aired in the spring , followed by another such set of new episodes in the fall . In 2009, the show began airing as one continuous season.
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| On the air: | February 21, 2003 |
| Network: | HBO |
| Writers: | David Feldman |
| Producer: | Bill Maher, Marc Gurvitz, Sheila Griffiths |
| Genre: | Comedy |