About Real Time With Bill Maher: Anniversary Special (HBO)

Real Time With Bill Maher: Anniversary Special is a television event that premiered on HBO in 2018. Serving as a celebration of the show's fifteen-year run, the anniversary special features some of the show's most memorable moments. From politically inspired satire to engaging and often controversial interviews with celebrity guests and politicians, Bill Maher provides viewers with a range of timely and occasionally outrageous commentary on current events, politics, and pop culture.

Making / Production

The Anniversary Special was produced by Bill Maher and Sheila Griffiths, among others. Known for its rawness and no-holds-barred approach, the writing team helmed by Maher himself works on incorporating the latest world events into the show to keep it timely and relevant.

Actors

• Bill Maher - As the host of the show, Maher brings in his incisive wit and fearless commentary as he explores the issues and subjects that matter. His provocative questioning style and refusal to shy away from controversial topics have added to his distinctive persona.
• Guest actors - The special features a number of high-profile guests from various fields including politics, entertainment, and journalism. Their interactions with Maher add depth and diverse perspectives to the discussions.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Real Time With Bill Maher has been on air since 2003, making it one of HBO's longest-running shows.
• The Anniversary Special marks the fifteen-year milestone of the show.
• The special doesn't shy away from featuring some of its most controversial moments, reaffirming Maher's commitment to open and sometimes combative dialogue.

Quotes

• "I think flying planes into a building was a faith-based initiative." - Bill Maher
• "It's called 'Christmas', Jesus. Look into it." - Bill Maher

Music, Soundtrack

• The title theme of Real Time With Bill Maher is "Stingers" by Bill Zucker, which plays at the beginning of each episode.

Awards

While the Anniversary Special did not win any specific awards, the series itself has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards over the years. Bill Maher's biting political commentary and insightful interviews have propelled the show to wide acclaim and praise from critics and audiences alike.