Bill Maherhas faced a lot of criticism after revealing that he was bringingReal Timeback to HBO next week.
I wouldnt be looking for loopholes to figure out how to write [the show], he said.
Theoretically, yes, under the same rules that allow Maher to return as the host on Real Time.
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John OliverGetty
Remember, the networks are not spending money producing these shows and are running repeats in those slots.
Corden, however, had the good fortune of leaving his show days before the work stoppage.
Kimmel and Colbert were hosting late-night shows during the last strike.
MahersReal Timewas also hit, with its season finale replaced by a rerun.
They were followed by Stewart and Colbert on January 7.
Leno, Kimmel, OBrien, et al, meanwhile, were employees of their respective networks.
