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Politically Incorrect was an American political talk show created and hosted by comedian Bill Maher. It began on Comedy Central in 1993 and moved to ABC in 1997, where it continued until 2002. Each episode brought together a panel of entertainers, journalists, politicians, and other public figures for an informal discussion of current events, with humor and argument replacing the conventional one-on-one interview format.
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Who hosted the political talk show Politically Incorrect?
The show was created and hosted by the American comedian Bill Maher. He brought together a diverse panel of guests to debate current events and politics.
What years was Politically Incorrect on television?
The show began its run on Comedy Central in 1993 before moving to ABC in 1997, where it continued until 2002. Its run ended after Maher made controversial remarks regarding the September 11 attacks.
What was the format of Politically Incorrect?
Each episode featured host Bill Maher moderating a panel of entertainers, journalists, and politicians. The guests would engage in informal, uncensored debates about politics, news, and popular culture.
Why did Politically Incorrect get canceled in 2002?
The show was canceled by ABC in 2002 after a steep drop in ratings and advertiser withdrawals. This followed controversial comments made by Bill Maher shortly after the September 11 attacks regarding the United States military.
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