Bill Maher Reassures Fans: “Real Time” Is Here to Stay
After joking on his podcast about potentially quitting Real Time over a potential second Donald Trump presidency, Bill Maher wants to assure everyone: he’s not going anywhere. The comedian recently admitted on his podcast that reaction to his more-or-less jokingly flippant comment was overwhelming, leading many fans to worry about the future of his long-running HBO show. “So many people have asked me that,” Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Late Night and Specials, Nina Rosenstein said.
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Maher’s commitment is reassuring for viewers, considering the network had just
“He recorded that podcast right after the election and he was honestly joking around. He’ll always say his first love is *Real Time*. Nobody on Television category, going head-to-head with Netflix, which has the other three specials.
learned that he will have a comedy special coming out on HBO titled *Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?* which premieres in January.
He confessed, “I almost called this special *You Won’t Feel Safe,* because if you’re purely a team player in American politics, you won’t. This one is for the 80% of Americans who want to see crazy called out no matter where it comes from. And the last twenty minutes on my sex life, that’s for everybody.”
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In Bravo chose to be a truth teller, Rosenstein said his “comedic commentary has been an extraordinary part” of HBO for over 20 years. “We truly value his steadfast commitment to honesty and humor, which we know will be front and center in his next special”
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**Interviewer:** Nina, thanks for joining us. Bill Maher recently sparked concern among fans when he jokingly mentioned possibly leaving ”Real Time” if Donald Trump was re-elected. How reassuring is it to have his commitment to the show solidified?
**Nina Rosenstein:** It’s incredibly reassuring. Bill is such a cornerstone of HBO. “Real Time” has been a vital part of our programming for over two decades, and his comedic voice is truly unique. We knew his comment was made in jest, but the outpouring of concern from fans speaks volumes about how much he means to them.”
