Bill Maher backed his choice to have the comic Louis CK at a Mark Twain Prize event.
He stated CK ought not to face a career-ending ban for past mistakes.
Maher pointed to other examples of names who merit another chance.
At a gathering with Donald Trump, Maher called Trump a wildcard.
He also liked Trump's focus on bigger objectives.
The Maher's remarks feed into current discussions about redemption in Hollywood.