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Bill Maher Threatened To Quit ‘Real Time’, But HBO Late-Night Chief Is Not Worried: “He Was Joking Around”

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HBO late-night chief unfazed by Bill Maher's alleged threat to quit 'Real Time', chalking it up to comedian's signature brand of playful provocation.
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  • Maher was reportedly 'joking around' when he threatened to quit the show, according to HBO's top late-night executive, signaling the network isn't sweating the comedian's antics
  • Despite Maher's history of courting controversy, HBO remains confident in the long-running show's future, indicating the network is unlikely to part ways with its outspoken host anytime soon
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