Things are a little different on basic cable than they are on HBO, and comedian and host Bill Maher is trying to make the adjustment.
Maher joined the CNN lineup earlier this month when the network began airing his Overtime segment on Fridays at 11:30 PM ET. And during his second show with the network, he let one specific word drop that you’re not allowed to use on basic cable.
While discussing Sarah Huckabee Sanders and charges of nepotism, Maher told guest Kristen Soltis Anderson that acting is one of the biggest places where nepotism thrives, before saying acting was not “f—ing hard”, before chuckling.
“Sorry, CNN. I know. I forgot,” apologized Maher. “You’re not supposed to (say that word). (I’m) not on HBO.”
Due to HBO’s subscriber status, it is protected from FCC violations for unscrupulous language. Meanwhile, due to CNN’s ad-supported status, the network has to comply with more regulations.
