Bill Maher

Keeping it Real
By Chris Carney

This guy became famous, or more likely infamous, after getting fired from his ABC show Politically Incorrect for being, umm, politically incorrect.

We could debate the political ramifications of his firing. You may believe that he is Un-American and deserved to be fired, or that by expressing his opinion, regardless of how controversial or edgy it was, he defined what it means to be American.

Don’t feel too bad though, as Maher managed to parlay his wit, intelligence and humor into a gig hosting Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO, a venue much better suited to his fiery opinions and off the cuff sense of humor than stilted network TV.

You may love him or hate him, but one truth rings true, he won’t bore you. In a world where most media outlets “tell” you what to think, inducing divisiveness and distrust, Maher forces you think. He doesn’t ask you to agree with him, just to have an educated opinion.

With Real Time on hiatus, Maher has taken to the road to spread his political satire to the masses. You may nod your head in agreement or shake your fist in disgust, but one thing is sure, you’ll laugh and learn.

Published in Las Vegas Magazine 9-30-07