There was a Scientology reference on the 10/29/04 episode (repeats throughout this week) of Bill Maher's HBO show "Real Time." Bill had guests Richard Belzer, Wesley Clark, and Kevin Costner. Joining remotely was Ann Coulter.

This was a heavyweight lineup by anyone's book, (hey, Belzer married Harlee McBride which means he rates highly in MY book). It probably had a large audience.

Anyway, toward the end of the show there is this segment called "New Rules." Here is one from this show:

[begin excerpt; Maher does all the talking]

"New Rule: Scientology makes you fat.

[Image appears: pudgy headshots of Kirstie Alley, Lisa Marie Presley, John Travolta. Title: "Diet-netics"]

[laughter and applause; reaction shot of Costner laughing]

Kirtie Alley, Lisa Marie Presley, John Travolta...fat fat fat.

[laughter]

L. Ron Hubbard went to the cupboard to fetch his old dog a bone...

[laughter and applause; Bill pauses for effect]

...but it was GONE because his followers SCARFED it.

[laughter]

Let's be honest: it's not a religion it's just an excuse for a bake sale."

[laughter]

[end excerpt]

For more info on this show, see: http://www.hbo.com/billmaher/

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