George Carlin

Calling George Carlin a "comedian" describes his work as inadequately as "painter" describes Francis Bacon or "guitarist" BB King. No one understood better that comedy at its best is a dark and beautiful art.  

Classic George Carlin Clip on Abortions and Conservatives  

In 1987, when he was 50 years old, George Carlin de­cided the time had come for an autobiography from the groundbreaking comedian who had famously said "The Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television."  

As we told you earlier this year, Last Words, a book detailing the life story of the late George Carlin, is being released this month. Up until his death in 2008, Tony Hendra one of the original editors of National Lampoon magazine had been helping the comedian write his autobiography, but once he passed, Hendra approached [...]  

The late great George Carlin’s final book, appropriately titled Last Words, is set to be released tomorrow (11/10) and raises an obvious question: what words could George Carlin possibly have left unspoken? Carlin’s breathtaking razor-cut comedy gave personal license to several generations of comedians – and millions of fans – to say “Fuck it!” and let the truth fly fast and furious. He taught us, by example, that there are no thoughts too...  

Last Words on George Carlin 4:43 We wanted to take today to pay special tribute to one of the greatest comedians, George Carlin. Richard Belzer, George Wendt, Jeff Ross, Susie Essman and Michael Ian Black reflect on Carlin. Submitted by: George Carlin) Chosen One Keywords: George Carlin tribute comedians stand up richard belzer jeff ross susie essman michael ian black george wendt special...  

Told in his own voice, this posthumous work by the cranky provocateur is as much a moving tribute as it is a taste of what could ...  

George Carlin was the best. He was funny as hell, but thought-provoking and uniquely insightful. I introduced my son to his work at a fairly young age, and he said it was the coolest thing I ever did. He has grown to be one of the most intelligent, p...  

George Carlin has been posthumously awarded something called the 11th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He gets my prize for telling the truth. This is for those of you who couldn't be bothered with reading:  

Abraham Maslow said the fully realized man does not identify with the local group. When I saw that, it rang another bell.  

'Maslow said the fully realized man does not identify with the local group. When I saw that I thought: bingo! I do not identify with the local group, I do not feel a part of it. I really have never felt like a participant, I’ve always felt like an observer. Always. I only identified this in retrospect, way after the fact, that I have been on the outside, and I don’t like being on the inside. I don’t like being in their world. I’ve never felt...  

This is a master piece.If you have not read it take the time to read it now.If you have read it take time to read it again!GEORGE CARLINIsn't it amazing that George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent...and so very appropriate.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...  

What do George Carlin, John Ritter and Twitter have in common ? OK, not all that much. But I am a big fan of analogies and identity linkages, especially ones that relate to popular culture. Perhaps that is because I'm so un-pop as my daughter frequently reminds me. She does have a point though - a random person would recognize less than 1% of what's on my iPod and probable less than half of my DVD collection. That's what makes these...  

George Carlin narrated the third and fourth seasons of "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends" for American audiences; he also re-narrated the first and second seasons, and played Mr. Conductor in "Shining Time Station" and "Mr Conductor's Thomas Tales". After narrating the fourth season, Carlin left the series to do several comedy specials and pursue other projects. From Season 1, Episode 22. Circa 1984.  

 In 1972, comedian George Carlin released an album containing his now famous monologue "Seven Words You Can't Say on Television." Presumably, most parents -- even fans of Carlin -- would have added "Or in Front of Small Children."