Maher assumed the host role on "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher", a late-night political talk show that ran on Comedy Central from 1993 to 1997 and on ABC from 1997 to 2002. The show regularly began with a topical monologue by Maher preceding the introduction of four guests, usually a diverse group of individuals, such as show business, popular culture, political pundits, political consultants, authors, and occasionally news figures. The group would discuss topical issues selected by Maher, who also participated in the discussions. Jerry Seinfeld, a regular guest on the show, stated that "Politically Incorrect" reminded him of talk shows from the 1950s and '60s "when guests interacted with each other as much as with the host".