Chelsea Lately Season 6 Episode 203 Bill Maher, Chris Franjola, Lauren Lapkus, T.J. Miller
- January 15, 2013
Chelsea Lately was a late-night talk show hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler that aired on E! from 2007 to 2014. Season 6 episode 203 featured guests Bill Maher, Chris Franjola, Lauren Lapkus, and T.J. Miller.
In this episode, Handler kicked off the show with some of her signature jokes and commentary on current events, including the latest celebrity gossip and political news. She then welcomed her first guest, political commentator and comedian Bill Maher. Maher discussed his recent controversial comments about Islam and the reaction he received from the Muslim community. Handler and Maher also talked about their mutual love of pot and shared some anecdotes about getting high.
Next up was comedian Chris Franjola, a regular panelist on the show. Franjola offered his take on some of the day's news stories and shared some of his own recent experiences, including a disastrous trip to Hawaii and a run-in with the LAPD. Handler and Franjola also made fun of some of the silly products and infomercials that can be found on late-night TV.
The third guest was actress and comedian Lauren Lapkus, who at the time was best known for her role on the Netflix series "Orange is the New Black." Lapkus talked about the process of getting into character for her roles and shared some behind-the-scenes stories from the show. Handler and Lapkus also chatted about their favorite TV shows and talked about the rise of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.
The final guest of the night was comedian T.J. Miller, who was promoting his new stand-up comedy special at the time. Miller talked about his approach to comedy and discussed some of his more outrageous jokes and stunts. He and Handler also reminisced about some of their wilder nights out together and talked about the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance in the entertainment industry.
Throughout the show, Handler and her guests bantered back and forth and made fun of each other in a lighthearted and playful way. They also touched on some more serious topics, such as politics and social issues, but always managed to keep things humorous and engaging. Handler's irreverent humor and no-holds-barred approach to interviewing made "Chelsea Lately" a hit with viewers and helped solidify her reputation as one of the most daring and entertaining comedians of her generation.