Record a live series

I cannot get my DVR to record Real Time with Bill Maher on Fridays at 9pm Central (HBO 1200 New Orleans).  Does this have something to do with Contour noting in the listing that the show is "Live"?  I've tried the options of record first run and repeats, 9pm only, first run only, and various other combinations.  Nothing works.  It will not record any episodes.  I don't have this problem if I record it later as a series on another HBO channel, but I would like it to record the live airing.  What am I doing wrong?  Thanks!  It's driving me crazy!  Haha.