Some real time with Bill Maher

HBO’s "Real Time with Bill Maher" is live, unedited and unapologetic with no network censors. His show is a frequent stop for A-list celebrities and politicians from both sides of the political spectrum. Tracy Smith sits down with Maher to discuss his life and career in creating timely political comedy.

[@IMSiegfried]

Just when I think I can't take the BS anymore, Bill Maher comes along and cracks jokes that lets me know I'm not crazy.

[@artmcpharlin6730]

Better check again Angela.

[@fatimajamal4125]

Angela Siegfried n nook

[@itsmylife842]

Sometimes I agree with Maher and sometimes I don't. But he is intelligent and well informed, makes great points, and does it in a humorous way. And he makes the audience actually stop and think about things as well, which not many shows really do. That is what has made him so successful and made his shows fun to watch through the years. ...

[@MicheleElysMer]

You sound rather human!

[@keithmeeks1281]

Pretty sure his audience doesn't stop and think. They are sycophants.

[@bobzani]

@@keithmeeks1281 Wrong! The truth often hurts!

[@keithmeeks1281]

@@bobzani If by audience you mean the tv viewers I might agree. If you mean the studio audience.....sycophants.

[@vicentedossantos1639]

@@keithmeeks1281 and

[@stevie68a]

Bill Maher is brilliant and full of courage.

[@bonzodog67lizardking15]

Bill Maher is the closest thing we have to George Carlin.

[@cameron1536]

Truth

[@MM-qi5mk]

No

[@actownsend7288]

@@MM-qi5mk They were friends!!

[@johnking5174]

I am from the UK and think Bill Maher is great. Shame we do not have a similar person here in the UK.

[@marialewis6432]

You have Eddie Izzard and he is AMAZING also

[@rohananya]

John King I am from London, England. I love him too. Xx

[@angiegroth6551]

B M thanks we have you!!!!!!

[@angiegroth6551]

I like and try different things before I make up my little tiny mind, specially in my Senior years . As well as I enjoy BM’s shows, I watch Hannity or Laura at least twice a week, I made a commitment to listen AT LEAST TWICE the full shows a week. Sometimes imagine, I want to turn it off. It is hard for me to enjoyed after a long day at work:The yielding, lying, exaggerating, dramatized diminishing human being that don’t think like them. Finally, I run into a conclusion that this two individuals are not right or left, they’re self-centering, their mission is to brain washed mainly ignorant, and blue collar audience openly. I will love to know, how they’re taking advantage ( “be part of the reality show”) of the situation. R.L. Is the same boat. These people will end up super duper “wealthy “ and not un-employed like Sheppard Smith just because he was a profesional journalist. Like or not BM 🙃 stick to the true. Remember, just give your very best, I respect your opinions and don’t forget that ‘LIFE US BEAUTIFUL’

[@vejustice6091]

I hve learned so much from this show, and it gives me lots to ponder. He is intelligent and funny.

[@actownsend7288]

Oh me too!!!

[@thesavagejews8774]

I like bill Maher even on the rare occasions I disagree with him. His rhetoric is always well thought & he's funny. It helps of course that I March to the beat of a different band not just a drummer. It's always interesting to see what's in his head

[@spoda81]

I admire that fact that he don't try to force his views on anyone and will always listen to the other side,even if he don't agree he agrees to disagree

[@VariedVids]

We love ya', Bill!

[@ciociaroirrequiete2927]

why does it always have to be a man.....

[@roseannewest2726]

I love you Bill Maher

[@gregpek6191]

Bill Maher - sleaziest man on television

[@oscardiaz5955]

Keep the freedom alive

[@markbernero9302]

As a liberally-minded atheist,I have great admiration for BillMaher.

[@artmcpharlin6730]

I worry about your soul.

[@barbarabrennan1753]

Wonder where he'd be if not on tv? Doing comedy.

[@jeffnaslund]

Same

[@jeffnaslund]

ART MCPHARLIN what ‘soul?’

[@stevischermi6409]

Bill Maher/George Carlin,. YES!!! Love 'em😊

[@TheCjbowman]

My wife and I met Bill after a show he performed in Denver, he had decided to donate all the profit to the current wildfire efforts, and he is just a great, funny, and smart guy. Took time to get pictures with everyone and chatted us up quite a bit! I have a lot of respect for him as a person.

[@artmcpharlin6730]

Maybe but his political leanings are too far left and if he leans any father/clunker!

[@blackdogslivesmatter1568]

@@artmcpharlin6730 Further... fa·ther noun 1. a man in relation to his child or children. synonyms: male parent, begetter, patriarch, paterfamilias;

[@RichV20]

@@artmcpharlin6730 People on the left thinks he's too conservative.

[@kirkmoore4515]

Reminds me of George Carlin another comic genius

[@PDC1987]

Kirk Moore I like Bill but he is literally nothing compared to George.

[@colelukeharry]

@@PDC1987 of course you are right, unfortunately there's only one George Carlin shame he's gone.

[@lepetitchat123]

We need more comedians like them

[@actsd2682]

@@PDC1987 They were pretty good friends.

[@stevischermi6409]

I watch on my phone in my van. I'm 83 and live in my van on $801 a month with two inherited shepherds, service dogs. Truth from Bill is GREAT!!

[@kantraxoikol6914]

i love bill maher! he's wonderfully opinionated and smart enough to hold on to those opinions viciously

[@tictoc4122]

One of the reasons I really like Bill Maher is his no holds barred political-comedic rhetoric. There is no remorse, no inappropriate feelings, no apologies for his unabashed delivery. I like + he is a hot bachelor who has not fallen victim to divorce(s) and I suspect he does not particularly care for kids. Bet he has great backyard parties. He was friends with Garry Shandling.

[@eb937]

7:38 - That's golden advice right there! Bill Maher ought to write a book about guidelines to success, wealth and life for all people.

[@rrn3263]

eb937 HE ‘S A DAMN COMEDIAN for goodness sake.

[@chucknchar]

Been with you from the beginning Bill, thanks for everything.

[@manoelleite11]

Bill Maher is great!

[@sandyleehurst1276]

Admirably brave and gutsy. The comic voices in this country are keeping us alive.

[@rrn3263]

SandyLee Hurst They are Keeping you under a Rock and HA you don’t get it. Take your head out of the sand and breathe some Fresh Air cause your brain cells are being f--with while they make MONEY

[@soumia9945]

He is awwwwwwwwwsome

[@josifaleiro3943]

Love Bill

[@celmser]

+Josiane Faleiro the only issue i have with him is that during his comedy act he called sarah palin the c word. to me that is misogynist.

[@josifaleiro3943]

+Daniel Celmer He is not. He's far from it.

[@twstf8905]

Hahaha he said to Bernie, "The last person your age to generate this much excitement was Mick Jagger" lol 😂

[@NunYa953]

I disagree with Bill Maher about 95% of the time. But I respect him. I've watched him since the 90s. It may sound crazy, but it's good to listen to the other side...

[@jeffreylombardo782]

There's nothing crazy about that! I consider myself a Liberal, and yet, I watch Fox News every day. The only way to be self informed enough, is to hear any, and all sides to a disagreement. I just wish that all Fox viewers would do the same----just try it! As Americans, I believe that we should all realise what is right and wrong. And yet, I also belieive that anyone with a conscience and a knowledge of right and wrong, will come to the conclusion that this guy is just wrong in every way.

[@PresidentialWinner]

Crazy? That doesn't sound crazy at all.

[@rmsmith2396]

sounds right to me

[@JoseDiaz-rd9fh]

@@jeffreylombardo782 there's too much far too much focus on your political leaning and not nearly enough on sticking to your principles and holding politicians accountable. We need to focus on the important things that tie us together. The more we fight amongst ourselves the more they can get away with

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

The great 👍 one. Love ❤️ your show.

[@ranger1496]

Bills needed more now than ever. We are just so programed n so blind and full of ourselves. Bill brings it home gives us a peek at ourselves. Many don't like what they see , a country lead by Mr Trump.

[@shuffleaccount1985]

I never miss a show and NEW RULES are everything!!!

[@marrob357]

6:11 - 6:25 Great calves Tracy Smith

[@hiteshajara3747]

Bill Maher is Awesome man..👍🤝🍻🍺😍😋🤩😜

[@RonJammin]

Looked like Seth Rogen as a youngster!

[@DaleRobby]

Cause they were pot bellied jews.

[@whitewitchoz]

I thought the same thing before I read your comment.

[@Chasstful]

Fortunately for him, he grew out of that.

[@RealTime88]

My hero!!!

[@anthonycampos8057]

+Alex Townsend what about jon stewart?

[@RealTime88]

+Anthony Campos I love Jon Stewart too but Maher is much smarter and gets surprising guests at his table.

[@mickigott1497]

!I always watch Bill. But tonight was the first time I found him sexy! Just the way he looked at someone.

[@robertwest9567]

I actually am more conservative leaning in some ideals, but I can still laugh at his jokes even when I disagree with him.

[@billstubbs8644]

West

[@monceftayahi]

We love you Bill Maher!

[@JessyJ318]

Love Bill!!! Smart, funny and sane!

[@rayklu9342]

He's the Real Deal.

[@andreemariaboyd3947]

Bill Maher is too cool!

[@fadiabdi7103]

Luv this guy

[@pepe6666]

oh man jelly. i'd love to hang out with bill & talk about real time

[@rochaleandro747]

Anyone sane in Brazil, isention considered, loves Bill!

[@rjw203]

The beautiful Robin Quivers at 4:52

[@lagaman11]

I have to have my Bill Maher Real Time, every Friday Night, or my entire week is thrown off kilter.

[@olgamoye3617]

I love ❤️ Bill

[@susankwak3590]

I like him even some of things I disagree with.

[@walstib4945]

Bill Maher comes from a view, he doesnt lie about his point of view, many patripts can disagree and should and have their vote but he doesnt bend

[@justsaying7477]

Ballin' Bill: Next stop, the NBA

[@RealTime88]

Just Saying Lakers

[@okiepita50t-town28]

Bill is the best.

[@joansnow4013]

Just watched this he looks so much different, but I love his show. His show now days isn’t showing many from the other side. And the 43 thumbs down on this video just shows a few conservatives watched

[@adamgordon6435]

They probably didn't watch. They just saw the video and clicked thumbs down.

[@ThatRandomAstronaut]

Time 7:21 after. Chilling!!

[@cheriehall9066]

Aaaand there is a big part of America that loves him!

[@loriholman6125]

Marry me Bill, I LOVE YOU SO I ALWAYS WILL!!!🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@jamiehsmart02]

Hello Lori how are you doing today

[@taunteratwill1787]

At least he's one of the VERY FEW who has the balls to take risks when 'joking' about the truth. Wish politicians on the left and right had his integrity!

[@deutschluz]

I dont care what anybody says, bill's hair plugs look really natural.

[@ozziegautier2812]

Who the Man! Bill

[@jeremeymcmillan4575]

7:40 is so inspirational

[@eric0380]

nice basketball court. Yeah I don't like celebrity hobbies either

[@annazampi8088]

Everybody likes "Bill the Fact Mahar".💞

[@jamiehsmart02]

Hello Anna how are you doing today

[@prathit7541]

Correction: He is not a hero of the left, he is a hero if the liberals.

[@BunneRabb]

Oh, Bill, what a burden it must be to be the only wise man alive AND have to relate this fact with endless smirking.

[@colinsilver1041]

Love this guy, he's no Carlin, but he's his spiritual successor.

[@jacquelinemorrison6487]

My oldest friend 💙 1980s

[@AirPowered]

Her calves are amazing tho...

[@cpt.blainesmotie6068]

I miss George Carlon.

[@Summerdontknowme]

3:55 didn’t know Trump’s lawyer was also Bill’s.

[@nancystowell4877]

Fact: there are lot's of lawyers named Cohen; Lot's of them! It's kinda like Smith or Jones, lots of them too!

[@SecondEvilEx]

i fucking want him.

[@boomerang8909]

7:38 Trash talking Jay Leno?

[@RasmusHem]

I have missed something big...

[@evgrst22]

7:40

[@lawrencewong9547]

Guitar music

[@Pronzini1]

He is in good shape for 62, but you can tell he really never played competitive basketball. His shot is awkward, he looks at the ground when he dribbles, and when the chick shot the ball, bill never boxed out.

[@jacquelinemorrison6487]

I. Do

[@jerryblanton587]

There is not a large amount of people that don't like you they are jealous of your intelligence

[@bingevintage8124]

Why does a young bill maher look like Chris Pratt?🤣

[@nysugarmagnolia]

You are Awesome but every one who walked the halls of PHHS is awesome -- now that's funny!

[@jamiehsmart02]

Hello Sue how are you doing today

[@JoseDiaz-rd9fh]

One of the original mgtow before it became a thing. Not saying you need to take it as far as him. But too many men put the cart before the horse. We need to stop prioritizing women in our lives and prioritize your purpose. It will maximize your chances of getting someone of quality. If you decide to stay alone and play the field. There's nothing wrong with that as there are a few people worthy of commitment anyways

[@saachahill4497]

Sounds like sour grapes to me.

[@austinha11]

Lmfao bill, never grow facial hair again

[@Thadmotor1044]

trump making him a pessimist . time to get out the vote . rebuke trump/putin/ moscow mitch alliance

[@mac2phin]

Maher? Two syllables or one?

[@vickyabramowitz4919]

One. But I've also known other people with this surname who pronounced it with two syllables as in Ma - her.

[@dickpark9807]

I don't always agree with his opinions but I do like his show. He does let both sides talk and is a gay pot smoker. I am not gay, though I agree with his opinion of conduct in the matter.

[@robertpolanco1973]

I think Bill Maher is a unique kind of comedian. I like his views on religion and politics, although not always, but still.

[@subfreak1996]

true. people are so afraid of hearing something they don't like

[@trumancapote9097]

Hands down the most intelligent, COMMON-SENSE, no BS and most relevant of comics working today. What makes BILL MAHER so great is that he makes you laugh while making you think and sometimes even confront issues you would rather ignore. I don't get HBO anymore but I watch his show faithfully and eagerly every week right here on KZbin.

[@cuevasdecamuy]

He is in his sixties, and he still plays basketball very fluidly....its the bachelor life

[@patavery5274]

Fanfuckintastis

[@Chasstful]

You're' damn straight! I'm a bachelor in my mid-50s, and I look 10 years younger than my friends and work mates. The first thing I notice about my friends and family, the men put on 20 lbs in the year after they get married. Here's to the bachelor life!

[@165Dash]

Charles Black Whatever floats your boat. I eventually put on 320 pounds. It’s called “children”.

[@mjohnson1741]

@@Chasstful And bachelorettes...

[@Ethan.s..]

cuevasdecamuy he was 59 when this piece came out. My dad is 70 and he is a ultra marathoner, he runs 50+ mile road races pretty regularly.

[@bryandickens387]

Bill is one of our few comics for intellectuals who enjoy objective political humor. He had been a consistent source comfort for those who have had enough of the absurd being projected as reality all week and we get to laugh at him turning the reality back into absurdity with his sarcastic irony that is projected as satire. Some comics that I idolize trash bill but then I have to inform then that bill is an actual intellectual who graduated from Cornell University with a degree in history and literature so maybe they don't like how smart he is. I'm thankful for him and the fact he shows you can be a cool and secure liberal who isn't a chickenshit hypocrite and speaks what makes sense even if it is about liberals.

[@michaelpittman3427]

I lean more right than left but i still think Maher's show is fantastic. Sure hes biased but hes open about it and he has the best guests

[@ingriddubbel8468]

he's

[@spoda81]

And he always listens to the other side.without forcing his opinion

[@Tiza123m]

I think that all the MEN out there should take notes from this guy - You wanna know how to win women? Be HONEST! Thats it. Look at him- he`s not "hot" , he`s not popular with most people, he says what he wants and he calls women "chicks". But he never married because I didn`t want to lie. He says only the truth. Real women- thats all they want realy. Honest men. Thats it. He`s not even my type by a long shot and I would tottaly go out with him JUST for that. Be like this man and you`ll have all the ladies you want.

[@sherrycaraway5663]

He mostly dates women more than half his age with really big breast implants and have been nude models and the like.

[@TheBee87bee]

You are right ,honesty is what most women want.

[@jskymusicfan]

Hmm, I think his net worth of $100 million probably helps...

[@PrimoStracciatella]

Honesty is what women want? You got to be kidding! What if a woman asks: "Does this dress make me look fat?" or: "Does she have better legs than I?" or: "What do u think how old I am?" Yes, women want men to be honest and sensitive - honest enough to always tell the truth and sensitive enough to know when to lie. ;)

[@ML-ul2zq]

I would like to spend some real time with Bill.

[@avolite719]

Sounds gay.

[@actsd2682]

@@avolite719 And you sound like a bigot

[@actownsend7288]

Yo me too!!!! I’d take THC again for Bill!!!

[@marialewis6432]

Have admired and loved Bill Maher for 30 years...saw him live 3 times and he never disappoints. He is very gracious and shy in person.

[@jamiehsmart02]

Good morning how are you doing today

[@tdevil101]

He seems so different outside of his show. Shy in a way.

[@annlanders978]

+tdevil101 Have you noticed that most comedians are UGLY and SHORT? That means they probably were dorky, nerdy, unpopular with the girls guys back in school. Also they were probably bullied. Bill was bullied. He has talked about it. Then they get back at everybody by becoming comedians who then insult and make fun of celebrities and call it "comedy".

[@tdevil101]

Well Bill earned his right to get back at the bullies. He's rich, succesful and one of the best comedians out there.

[@XXLKnowitallXXX]

monologuers aren't always extraverts. this idea has to get out of people's heads. if you ever meet James franco, you'd be even more frustrated because the guy barely talks. I'm a similar type, I can make a point and make people laugh, but when it comes down to one on one interaction I lack.

[@lauriecoulthard9777]

+ann landers Yep you're crazy

[@googleyeyed5814]

ann landers Revenge is sweet, “ann landers.”

[@alvinrubik]

lol I love his humor its sooo funny

[@Thedesertguy75]

hes one of the last true brave super fast witted comics...A philosopher for our times and much needed.

[@darksid33]

that was really cool seeing him rehearse for the real show. love those behind the scenes moment that give you a glimpse into how the show is made.

[@mld962]

Bill Maher is a genius

[@paulinegregory5551]

I love Bill, he is an ace comedian and soooo funny. X

[@iqbalmahmud4187]

Just love this dude ...

[@sierralvx]

Bill's probably the most unique late night host there is, I really love him!

[@actownsend7288]

Me too!! Brilliant , witty honest, raw, unpredictable. You learn so much about news and issues

[@LeoWhalen1933]

Tracy Smith is a stone cold fox.

[@actownsend7288]

He should have asked her to run away.

[@dakingltroyproductofdade3579]

Bill for president!!.. he keeps it real and he a comedic funny 😁

[@Scottd86]

Bill hit that after they balled.

[@HumanBeingSpawn]

I swear he hit that.

[@trythinkingforachange4201]

Yea right. That's all you can think to comment on? The guy is going us a great service by broadcasting the truth to combat the Faux News BS.

[@acchaladka]

Hopefully. She seems cool.

[@AT-gi1ge]

@@acchaladka I've had a crush on Tracy for a long time

[@mattveteska8559]

You ever notice there’s no funny conservatives, at least intentionally funny

[@lauriecoulthard9777]

Oh shit he looked like Seth rogen

[@leonaarnaud402]

He’s just amazing!