Bill Maher's 'Real Time' Delayed Amid Strike Negotiations

Bill Maher has decided to delay the return of his HBO show "Real Time" due to ongoing strike talks. Maher initially planned to resume production when it seemed like negotiations were at a standstill, but now that both sides have agreed to return to the negotiating table, he has decided to postpone the show's return. Many late-night shows have been affected by the strike, with hosts like Drew Barrymore and networks like CBS changing their production plans. Maher's show would have been stripped-down without writers, and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) had planned to protest outside any production of "Real Time." The strike has disrupted TV networks' late-night plans, potentially impacting viewership habits and advertising revenue. Some hosts, including Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and John Oliver, have come together to produce a podcast to support their out-of-work crews.