Santa Monica, CA. Sunday, George Carlin comedian, actor and inventor of the 'Question Authority' culture; died of heart failure. He was 71 years old.
Carlin was probably most famous for his routine on the 7 words that you absolutely cannot say on TV. He recorded an album including this particular skit and when a radio station played the album they became entrenched in a legal battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court. The court found the material 'indecent', but not 'obscene'.
Born in New York, and Air Force Veteran, Carlin got his start in 1956 doing a radio show in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Carlin was a comedian that made you realize the ridiculousness of our daily routines, over most recent years he did many HBO specials, that highlighted the futility of our everyday lives.
Carlin was just selected last week by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, to receive the annual Mark Twain prize.
Carlin had suffered with his health since the 1970's including heart issues. He is survived by his second wife, and daughter Kelly.
The status quo sucks. George Carlin
God Speed, George!
7 comments:
The most memorable thing I've heard Carlin say was "the biggest waste of land is cemetarys and golf courses" I couldn't agree more.
heaven dont know what its in for now, by george thanks for the laughs, sleep well...
God Bless George Carlin! He kept us laughing AND thinking! My parents loved him when I was growing up...when I was old enough to hear the "good stuff", I was hooked! anon 12:48 is right, heaven is going to be getting an incredible concert now!!!
countrygirl@heart
p.s. Can you imagine the skit he could do on the old Mare and her bag of cronies?!?
Tried to leave message earlier-been having internet problems; strike this one if redundant. I have been channeling the memory of Carlin all day, but also have much love for Al Czervik (aka Rodney "We Need One More Pin" Dangerfield). Believe that quote goes to Al.......but the hat looks good on you though!!
When someone famous passes one can reflect, and be thankful for the memories they left behind on tape, movies, and other media. The likes of George Carlin will always be with us through those mediums, aand make us laugh for the rest of our lives, a those that follow.
It reminds me to take more photos, videos and tapes of those things that pass too quickly, like babies, old buildings,ways of life (like farming) teenagers, friends, and parents.
I loved this filthy mouthed S.O.B. LOL, I think George would appreciate my sentiments!
"7 words you can not say", gonna miss you carlin. i loved the way you thought.
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