Bill Maher Defies Strike, to Continue 'Real Time' Without Writers

Bill Maher plans to continue his HBO show, 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' despite the ongoing Hollywood strike.

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He made this announcement on X, stating that he will resume the show without his writers.

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Maher expressed sympathy for the striking writers but emphasized that other people in the industry are also facing issues.

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The strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), involving 11,000 members, began in May due to failed contract negotiations.

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The strike, now the longest in WGA history, has disrupted TV and film production in Hollywood for over 100 days.

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SAG-AFTRA, the largest actors' union, joined the strike in July, marking the first dual strike in Hollywood since 1960.

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