Jul 01 2008
The Passing of a Legend: George Carlin, 1937 - 2008
One of my favorite comedians has exited stage right, here are a few thoughts to ponder about his life and what he’s left behind for us to rejoice in having know of him, ….
George Carlin’s Private Memorail: Bill Maher, Garry Shandling
LOS ANGELES — He was the comedian who actually said the seven words you can never say on television, but close friends and family members remembered George Carlin as a man who, when he was off stage, had only a kind word for everyone he …
I’ve just been told by a source that George Carlin died this evening. This is indeed shocking. Last week, it was announced that on November 10th the veteran comic whose infamous “Filthy Words” routine reached all the way to the US …
Comedian George Carlin died of a heart attack at age 71 Sunday evening. I am old enough to have a perspective on Carlin’s significance. He signaled a change in comedy. Comedy had been more of the Henny Youngman variety: one-liners, …
The Last George Carlin Interview
Dated June 23, 2008 and it’s one of the best interviews with Carlin I’ve ever read. Anyone who labeled him as “the comedian who said dirty words” really missed out on one of America’s great treasures.
Last week’s passing of George Carlin has led many to reminisce about his gift for comedic social commentary. Check out Jerry Seinfeld’s discussion . Growing up, I remember Carlin’s capacity for irreverence. When discussing the nature of …
The George Carlin we grew up with — and deeply internalized — was not the Carlin of comedy albums and HBO specials, but the Carlin of Tonight Show appearances, a forum in which he had to work clean. Our Carlin was the Carlin of …
George Carlin: Gone But Not Forgotten
pencils - derwent graphic 6b It has been one week since George Carlin’s passing at age 71. My memory of George Carlin extends back to the early 80’s when I saw him on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. He did this one joke on driving: …
Comedian George Carlin died of a heart attack at age 71 Sunday evening. I am old enough to have a perspective on Carlin’s significance. He signaled a change in comedy. Comedy had been more of the Henny Youngman variety: one-liners, …
Comment on Top 20 George Carlin Quotes by Ouchmaker
Just a great list, but with someone like George Carlin, it’s hard to stop at just 20.
The world of stand-up was rocked today with news that long-time fan favorite George Carlin died of heart failure at the age of 71. He will forever be remembered as the comic who made “The List“, which was the 7 dirty words you can’t say …
George Carlin on the 10 Commandments
George Carlin was one of the greatest comedians to ever live. Carlin suffered a heart attack on Sunday, June 22, 2008. He was 71. This is one of my favorite monologues performed by Carlin. In it, he reinvents the 10 Commandments, …
George Carlin explains the difference between Baseball and Football
from the Sports Enthusiast.
George Carlin’s legacy continues
George Carlin is gone, but the kinds of free-speech conflicts he skewered in his comedic routines live on. So does the national debate over where First Amendment protections end and government regulation begins on broadcast speech and …
The Round Up 18: George Carlin and VAST
In the eighteenth episode of The Round Up, Andy pays tribute to the late, great comic George Carlin. Greg takes a walk down memory lane with an old favorite, Touched by VAST. Be sure to check out The Drill Down at …
George Carlin: May 12, 1937-June 22, 2008
A Message by George Carlin: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. …
And one more thing about George Carlin
Not safe for work, as they say. Let’s not forget what Carlin was really all about — and why there’s a broad cultural conspiracy to remake and redefine him now that he can no longer speak for himself.
Exclusive Interview: George Carlin on Comedy
Carlin was interviewed on July 21, 2006, for the upcoming documentary special on the history of comedy, “Make ‘em Laugh”. Watch a few sections of that interview.
George Carlin in Upcoming Comedy Doc
Before he died, George Carlin taped an interview for Make ‘Em Laugh, a six-part documentary about comedy. The movie’s set to air on PBS this Fall, but the producers have just released footage from Carlin’s shoot. …
George Carlin’s Last Will and Testament made Public
George Carlin’s Last Will and Testament made Public The late comedians will was published on georgecarlin.com which states Among other things that he wishes to be cremated and that his ashes are to be “disposition” of his ashes will be …
George Carlin. Donations can be sent to: American Heart Association, ATT: George Carlin Memorial Fund, PO Box 844504, Dallas, TX 75284-4504, 1-800-AHA-USA1. The Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression …
Keep his comedy alive by living life to the fullest, try to make an impact on the planet, while you’re here, and don’t take it all too seriously.
In memory of George,
Blaine561
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