When it comes to comedy, george carlin sets the gold standard. Show starts with a few replay of his old material then jon stewart presents george and he give. Four decades after george carlins legendary monologue, the law still cant decide how to handle publicly broadcast swearing. It was created jointly by sam simon and the shows namesake, comedian george carlin. George carlin the official home of one of the most important and influential american standup comedian, social critic, actor, and author. All my stuff, a boxset of carlins first 12 standup specials excluding george carlin. In 1998, carlin had a cameo playing one of the funeralattending comedians in jerry seinfelds hbo special im. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the english language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. Jan 19, 20 perhaps the funniest person whom ever lived. May 24, 2012 four decades after george carlins legendary monologue, the law still cant decide how to handle publicly broadcast swearing. Carlin was born and raised in manhattan, new york city. Videos, quotes and other material from the master of comedy and truth, george carlin george carlin. The 7 dirty words turn 40, but theyre still dirty the.
He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the earths resilience towards bombardment by pollution. It was part of us comedy arts festival with jon stewart as the host. George carlin was the cranky and durable standup comedian most famous for his 1970s routine known as the seven words you can never say on television. Show starts with a few replay of his old material then jon stewart presents george and he give about 27 minutes standup performance, jon stewart comes back and they have a kind of interview. George denis patrick carlin may 12, 1937 june 22, 2008 was an american standup comedian, writer, social critic, actor, author, comedian, amateur, philosopher and satirist carlin was born and raised in manhattan, new york city. George carlin s stuff gets a new home at national comedy.
He was unique among standups of his era in remaining a topdrawing comedian for more than 40 years, with virtually no help from movies or tv sitcoms. George denis patrick carlin may 12, 1937 june 22, 2008 was an american standup comedian, actor, amateur philosopher, author, and social critic. George carlin celebrity profile check out the latest george carlin photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Larry wilde interviews the master of comedy, george carlin, sharing all of his knowledge of standup comedy in a funny and informative way. A young jon stewart interviews george carlin in a 1997. See more ideas about george carlin, story people and comedians. The aristocrats focused on only one joke, this is carlin being introspective on his life and career. George carlin was an american standup comedian, author, and critic well known for his dark humor, observational comedy, satire, and word play. The commentary and interview at the end of this program gave a wonderful glimpse of carlin s humble beginnings and background, and how he derived his iconic style. He will always be my favorite comedian and hippy dippy weatherman r. Jon stewart interviews comedian george carlin in a career retrospective that finds the legendary comic performing material and reflecting on his upbringing. Walking around his living room set he shares with us his thoughts on a variety of topics and although he comes across as angry and cynical, he was also very intelligent and pertinent. During the interview, carlin talked about his early life and how his upbringing prepared him for a career in comedy.
In a previous episode of the show, krusty the clown is told hes being sued by carlin for stealing the seven words you cant say on television. You can share any bit of funny information, piece of trivia too or tell a story about this comedian here too. His first hardcover book, brain droppings 1997, sold nearly 900,000 copies and spent 40 weeks on the new york times bestseller list. George carlin on comedy explicit by george carlin on amazon. This video offers viewers comedian george carlin at his best, before a live and appreciative audience. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential standup comedians. George denis patrick carlin may 12, 1937 june 22, 2008 was an american standup comedian, writer, social critic, actor, author, comedian, amateur, philosopher and satirist. George carlin s stuff gets a new home at national comedy center. His influence can be seen everywhere from the political rants of lewis black to the observational comedy of jerry seinfeld. George carlin comedy videos george carlin religion is bullshit george carlin comedy videos george carlin religion is bullshit skip to main content. George carlin one of the best stand up comedians video. Recorded live broadcast from the wheeler theater in aspen, colorado.
Air force in the 1950s, george carlin began his comedy career on the. If you love george carlin or if you have just discovered him, i strongly recommend you to watch online george carlin. A young jon stewart spoke with the late george carlin in a 1997 interview from the hbo special george carlin. George carlin celebrates 40 years of comedy and here, he presents 2 new standup bits, comedian jon stewart gives an interview with him, and we look at his old comedy work through the last 4 decades. With george carlin, jon stewart, johnny carson, sinbad. In this career retrospective, carlin performs some unique pieces of material, and a young jon stewart interviews his comedic hero who reflects on how his upbringing watch george carlin. Carlin was honored at the 1997 aspen comedy festival with a retrospective, george carlin. George carlin comedy videos george carlin religion.
George carlin was the greatest comedian of all time. What style of comedy was george carlin best known for. George carlin on religion sub ita 1997 40 years of. George denis patrick carlin may 12, 1937 june 23, 2008 was a grammywinning american standup comedian, actor, and author. George carlin simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about george carlin. Carlin is especially noted for his irreverent attitude and his observations on language, psychology, and religion along with many taboo subjects. We can argue influences and cultural impact of anyone else you might name until the cows come home, but the fact remains that nobody had the incredible longevity he had, nor did they have the intellectual flexibility to drastically reinvent themselves twice without ever losing his singular artistic voice. Comedian george carlins last words before his death in june 2008, comedian george carlin spent 10 years working on a memoir, last words, with his longtime friend tony hendra. The sound quality isnt the best, it sounds hollow in spots. This tape is of a performance at a comedy club in phoenix, az. May 14, 2016 george carlin carlin on campusspanish sub stand up comedy full show. It is one of his early videos, not that angry and raw but he delivers the same intelligent and observational standup comedy which became trademark for the late george carlin.
George carlin was a comedian and social satirist most noted for his views on controversial subjects. George carlin its bad for ya 12 stand up comedy show. It is one of his early videos, not that angry and raw but he delivers the same intelligent and observational standup comedy which. George carlin on comedy one cd, one hour, interview.
George denis patrick carlin may 1937 june was an american standup comedian, social critic, satirist, actor and writerauthor, who won five grammy awards for his comedy albums. George carlin biography childhood, life achievements. Dec 09, 2017 watch 1997 george carlin 40 years of comedy p12 stand up comedy on dailymotion. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and thoughts on politics, the english language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. But carlin says it also represented a newfound sophistication in his writing. But carlins career, and his comedy, was anything but a downer. A fantastic overview of why the national comedy center is more spectacular than you could ever imagine. This makes me think that he wasnt a tobacco smoker. Interviewer larry wilde takes carlin down avenues many interviewers would not. Release dates 1 also known as aka 3 release dates usa 28 february.
Its bad for ya, carlins emmynominated 14th and final hbo special from march of 2008 features carlins noted irreverent and unapologetic observations on topics ranging from death, religion, bureaucracy, patriotism, overprotected children and big business to the pungent examinations of modern language and the decrepit state of the american. When george carlin is asked which hbo concert is his favorite, his answer is always, jammin in new york. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Different from all of carlin s previous specials, this. George denis patrick carlin was an american standup comedian, social critic, actor and author. It was broadcast live from the wheeler theater in aspen, colorado, as part of the us comedy arts festival. The routine was about seven words people shouldnt say in the media. The twoway his daughter, kelly carlin, has announced that shes donating her late fathers archives to the museum, which is.
Unlike carlins other standup specials, this contains only 27 minutes of standup performance. George carlin carlin was noted for his black humor as well as his thoughts on politics, the english language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. Watch 1997 george carlin 40 years of comedy p12 stand up comedy on dailymotion. Jun 23, 2008 but carlin s career, and his comedy, was anything but a downer. George carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin just fine. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about global warming. George carlin on religion sub ita 1997 40 years of comedy. Appeared in the simpsons 1989 episode dohin in the wind, playing a former hippie.
For years, carlin performed regularly as a headliner in las vegas, but in the spring of 2006 decided to end his performing there. George carlin official youtube channel 8,307,936 views. Nov 02, 2018 george carlin was known for comedy that had extended set ups that usually led to a punchline that was very profound. Help us to expand our database and send best quotes from george carlin you know by using the form below.
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