{"id":2031924,"date":"2023-09-14T14:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T18:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2031924"},"modified":"2023-09-14T15:18:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T19:18:02","slug":"bill-mahers-show-will-return-despite-ongoing-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-mahers-show-will-return-despite-ongoing-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill Maher&#8217;s show to resume despite ongoing strike."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbill-mahers-show-will-return-despite-ongoing-strike%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2031924&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Bill \u2064Maher&#8217;s &#8220;Real Time&#8221; Returns\u2062 Despite Hollywood Strikes<\/h2>\n<p>Comedian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/you-can-say-the-craziest-thing-bill-maher-says-no-one-is-canceled-for-being-too-woke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill \u2064Maher<\/a> made an exciting announcement on Wednesday \u2064amidst \u2063the ongoing \u2063Hollywood strikes. Despite the involvement of both the\u200b actors&#8217; and writers&#8217; unions,\u2062 Maher revealed that his HBO show &#8220;Real Time with Bill Maher&#8221; would be returning to the air.<\/p>\n<p>Maher took to X to share the news, expressing his intention \u200bto support the \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/drew-barrymore-axed-as-awards-ceremony-host-after-her-talk-show-returns-amid-hollywood-strike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ongoing strikes<\/a> in every way possible.\u200d However, he believed \u200dthat bringing his show back was the best way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-coalition-formed-to-help-afghan-refugees-find-jobs-in-u-s\/\" title=\"New Coalition Formed To Help Afghan Refugees Find Jobs In U.S.\">provide employment opportunities<\/a> for as many people \u200das he could.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Real Time is coming back, unfortunately, sans writers\u200b or writing. It has been\u200c five months, and it is\u2062 time to\u2062 bring people back\u2064 to \u200bwork. The writers have important issues that I sympathize with, and hope they \u2064are addressed \u2063to their satisfaction, but they are not the only \u200cpeople\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bill Maher (@billmaher) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/billmaher\/status\/1702112410516254893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 14, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;&#8216;Real Time&#8217; is coming back, unfortunately, sans writers \u2062or writing. It has been five months, and it is time to bring people back to work,&#8221; Maher began. &#8220;The writers have important issues that\u200b I sympathize with, and hope they are addressed to their satisfaction, \u2064but\u200d they are not\u2063 the only people with \u200cissues, problems, \u200cand concerns.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Maher acknowledged that despite\u200b his efforts to \u200dassist his staff, many were still struggling after being unemployed for such a\u200b long period. He\u200d expressed disappointment that the strikes\u2063 had not yet come to an end,\u200b even after Labor\u2063 Day.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Despite some assistance \u2063from me, \u200bmuch of the staff is struggling \u2064mightily. We all were hopeful \u2062this\u2063 would come to an end after Labor Day, but that day has come and gone, and \u2064there still \u200dseems\u2064 to be nothing happening,&#8221; Maher continued.\u2062 &#8220;I love my writers, I \u2064am one of them, but \u2064I&#8217;m not prepared to lose an entire \u200byear and see so many below-the-line people suffer so much.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Maher concluded by stating his decision to drop some of\u2063 the scripted portions of the show in solidarity\u2064 with the striking writers. He admitted that without his regular writers, the \u2064show might not reach the same\u200d level \u200bof excellence\u200d it had\u2062 in the past.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1694795611368000&#038;usg=AOvVaw1Bn_6SbXWWKvlIyIet4nSO\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE \u2064DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I will honor the\u200d spirit of\u200b the \u200dstrike by not doing \u2063a monologue, desk piece, New Rules or editorial, the written pieces that\u200b I am so proud of on Real Time. And I&#8217;ll say it upfront to the audience: the show I will be doing without my writers will not be as good as our normal show, full stop,&#8221; he said. &#8220;But the heart of the show is an \u200doff-the-cuff panel discussion that aims to cut through the bullshit and predictable partisanship, and that will continue. The show will not disappoint.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some\u200b potential consequences of the ongoing strikes \u200cin the entertainment\u200c industry, including the absence of\u200d writers on various television programs?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Writing,&#8221; Maher tweeted. &#8220;It has been five months, and it is time to bring people\u2062 back to work. The writers have important issues that I sympathize with, and hope they \u2062are addressed to their \u2064satisfaction, but they are not the \u2064only people&#8230;&#8221; Maher&#8217;s decision to continue his show without writers is a controversial one, as writers&#8217; contributions are\u200d essential\u2063 to the success of any\u200d television program.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing strikes in Hollywood have affected various aspects of the entertainment industry. Both the \u2063actors&#8217; and writers&#8217; unions have united in their fight for fair pay, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-for-america-to-do-well-unions-must-do-well\/\" title=\"Kamala Harris: For America to do well, unions must do well\">safer working conditions<\/a>, and greater creative control. \u2063Many\u2062 shows have\u2063 been put on hold\u200c or have\u200d had\u200c to rely on reruns, leaving countless workers unemployed.<\/p>\n<p>Some celebrities, such as Drew \u200cBarrymore, have chosen to prioritize the strikes and have put their own projects on\u2064 hold: &#8220;The Drew Barrymore Show&#8221; was scheduled to return, but Barrymore made the decision to axe the show amidst the strikes. For Maher, however, the situation is different. He acknowledges the importance of the strikes and \u2062supports them, but \u2064he sees bringing back &#8220;Real Time&#8221; as \u200ca way to provide employment opportunities to many people.<\/p>\n<p>Maher&#8217;s show, known for its satirical take on current events, has had a loyal following\u2062 over the years. It\u200b has become\u2063 a platform for political\u2062 discussions, featuring guests from all walks of life, including politicians, journalists, and entertainers. Despite the absence of writers,\u2064 Maher intends to continue delivering \u2062his witty commentary on the \u200cshow.<\/p>\n<p>While Maher&#8217;s decision has received criticism from some \u200cwho believe that supporting the strikes should \u2064take\u2063 precedence\u2062 over individual projects, others \u200cargue that his choice to keep the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-mahers-show-will-return-despite-ongoing-strike\/\" title=\"Bill Maher's show to resume despite ongoing strike.\">show running helps\u2064 provide financial stability<\/a>\u2063 to crew members and\u200b support staff, who may also be \u200baffected by the strikes.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Maher&#8217;s decision highlights \u200cthe complex nature of the ongoing strikes and the different approaches taken \u200dby individuals in the industry. While some choose to prioritize solidarity, others prioritize maintaining employment and ensuring the continuation of their projects.<\/p>\n<p>As the strikes continue, it is yet to be seen how other television shows and networks will handle the situation. Maher&#8217;s decision to bring back &#8220;Real Time&#8221; without writers raises questions about\u200c the importance\u200b of writers&#8217; contributions, as well as the broader issue of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/equal-pay-day-2021-where-do-women-actually-stand\/\" title=\"Equal Pay Day 2021: Where Do Women Actually Stand?\">fair working conditions<\/a> in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p>In the coming months, it is crucial for both the unions and \u2063the industry\u200c decision-makers to engage\u200b in productive dialogue and work towards a resolution that addresses the concerns \u200cof all \u200dparties involved. The outcome of these negotiations will impact not only the \u2064livelihoods of \u2062workers but also the future of the entertainment industry as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bruce-springsteen-abruptly-cancels-concerts-after-having-been-taken-ill\/\" title=\"Bruce Springsteen cancels concerts due to sudden illness.\">fans eagerly\u200d await<\/a> the return \u200bof &#8220;Real Time,&#8221; it is a reminder of the fundamental role that comedy and political commentary play \u2063in our society. However, it is also a reminder of the broader issues facing the industry and the collective \u2062efforts required to create a fair and\u200c sustainable future for everyone involved in the world of entertainment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comedian Bill Maher confirmed his HBO show &#8220;Real Time with Bill Maher&#8221; will resume despite the Hollywood strikes. 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