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Behind the scenes of ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’

Bill Maher during a taping of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" on April 8 in Los Angeles.

Bill Maher during a taping of HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” on April 8 in Los Angeles.

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April 27, 2016 10:35 AM PT

Behind the scenes of 'Real Time'

The “Real Time” studio audience begins taking their seats.

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Behind the scenes of 'Real Time'

Billy Martin, “Real Time” executive producer and writer, warms up the live audience.

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Behind the scenes of 'Real Time'

Maher delivers his monologue on “Real Time.”

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Behind the scenes of 'Real Time'

“Real Time” producers run the show from the pit.

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Behind the scenes of 'Real Time'

Maher mugs to the camera.

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Behind the scenes of 'Real Time'

Bill Maher with comedian and guest Kathy Griffin.

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Behind the scenes of 'Real Time'

Maher and Griffin on a monitor behind the scenes during the live filming of his show.

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Behind the scenes of 'Real Time'

Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, left, is interviewed by Bill Maher on “Real Time With Bill Maher.”

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Behind the scenes of 'Real Time'

Bill Maher, right, talks to Donald Trump supporter Andy Dean.

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Behind the scenes of 'Real Time'

Guests Max Brooks, from left, Heather McGhee and Andy Dean with “Real Time” host Bill Maher.

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Behind the scenes of 'Real Time'

Maher populates multiple monitors during the taping of “Real Time.”

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