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George Carlin. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor, and author. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". He was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics ...
Bund parade on East 86th St., New York City (October 1939) Poster for Bund rally at Madison Square Garden (1939) The German American Bund, was the most prominent and well-organized fascist organization in the United States. It was founded in 1936, following the model of Hitler 's Nazi Germany.
Part 1. At the dawn of the 1960s comedy scene, a clean-cut Carlin works the mainstream variety-show circuit but soon realizes that he was meant for something edgier. He trades his suit and tie for bluejeans, and finds that his eloquence and sometimes brutal candor resonate with counterculture audiences. Propelled by sales of his four gold ...
The Little David Years (1971–1977) (1999) You are all diseased is the 11 th HBO stand up special and 16 th album performed by George Carlin. This live broadcast artwork is a satirical stand-up piece [ 1][ 2] on counterculture in the United States of America. It was recorded on February 6 th, 1999. It focuses on highly sensitive areas and hot ...
FM & AM. (1972) Class Clown. (1972) Occupation: Foole. (1973) Class Clown is the fourth album released by American comedian George Carlin. [3] It was recorded on May 27, 1972 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California, and released in September.
American Dream. Liberty Enlightening the World (the Statue of Liberty) in New York Harbor was the first view of the United States for many immigrants during the mid-19th to the early 20th century. In this role, it signified new opportunities for becoming American, and evolved into a symbol of the American Dream.
Jammin' in New York. Jammin' in New York is George Carlin 's 14th album and eighth HBO special, recorded on April 24 and 25, 1992, at the Paramount Theater, on the grounds of Madison Square Garden in New York City. Topics include the war in the Persian Gulf, similarities and differences among average Americans and language used at airports .
More than 15 years after his death, stand-up comedian George Carlin has been brought back to life in an artificial intelligence-generated special called “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead.”