Say what you will about his particular brand of humor, but
George Carlin is a comedic institution. From his days on
Laugh-In as the "Hippy Dippy Weatherman" to his
contemporary touring performances, George has proven that
he can adapt himself to any situation, regardless of the
topic. The fact that his career has spanned four decades
is proof that, whether you think he~s a bit too liberal
with his speech or not, he~s definitely got staying power.
One of Carlin's tools for success has been his direct
brand of comedy, which gets right into your face. He
does not censor himself but rather subjects his
audience to his opinions on a variety of hot-button
issues, like politics, as well as more mundane concerns,
like travel. He is no apologist, and it's not unheard of
for an audience member to walk out during a show. It is
a bit surprising that someone who had bought a ticket
for a George Carlin show would not know what he or she
was getting into, but it's true that Carlin can really
rile you up!
A true activist, Carlin created "NIMBY" (Not in My Back
Yard!) and has consistently made known his feelings
about the country's political state of affairs. He is
vocal about his misgivings, both on stage and off. But
that does not mean he is not a true performer. He simply
has the gift of imbuing a wide range of issues with humor
and using his comedic gifts Gifts for Girls to bring difficult topics
into the public arena and putting them out there for
discussion. He is no mere rabble-rouser but sincerely
desires a better society; Gifts for Boys his means of challenging authority
is how he sees fit to bring about change. He is not just
a comic but is also a man with a revolutionary plan.
Included among the numerous awards that George has won over
the years are the Grammy, CableAce, Lifetime Achievement
Award and Free Speech Award. In addition, he has his own
star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has received
numerous Emmy nominations for his work. As if that isn~t
enough, he's enjoyed a successful writing career, with a
number of books Children's Books on the bestseller's list.
If all you know of Carlin are his "seven bad words", you
owe it to yourself to learn more about this dynamic
comedic performer. For example, did you know he played
Mister Conductor on PBS's "Shining Time Station"? The
comic activist and versatile actor earned two Emmy nods
for this role.