George Carlin
About George Carlin
George Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008), born George Denis Patrick Carlin, was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author. He was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. Carlin was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975.
The first of his 14 stand-up specials for HBO was filmed in 1977 and broadcast as George Carlin at USC. From the late 1980s onward, his routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. His "seven dirty words" routine was central to the 1978 United States Supreme Court case FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 5-4 decision affirmed the government's power to censor indecent material on public airwaves. Carlin released his first solo album, Take-Offs and Put-Ons, in 1966, and won five Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, for FM & AM (1972), Jammin' in New York (1992), Brain Droppings (2001), Napalm and Silly Putty (2002), and It's Bad for Ya (2008).
Carlin co-created and starred in the Fox sitcom The George Carlin Show (1994-1995). His film roles included Car Wash (1976), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Dogma (1999) and Scary Movie 3 (2003), along with voice work as Fillmore in Cars (2006). He was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2008. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him second on its list of the 50 best stand-up comedians of all time in 2017, behind Richard Pryor.
Videos (193)
Videos 1 to 24 of 193.
10:58Dumb Americans | George Carlin | Life Is Worth Losing (2005)
33M views
2:19Don't like the sound of that
14.8M views
0:40This land is my land
9.3M views
12:25Jon Stewart Interviews George Carlin | George Carlin | 40 Years of Comedy (1997)
8.7M views
16:55Airline Announcements | George Carlin | Jammin' In New York (1992)
7.6M views
0:58It might be important
6.8M views
0:55Your daily motivation
6.6M views
1:27What would George say
5.3M views
19:21Free-Floating Hostility | George Carlin | Back in Town (1996)
4.3M views
0:43Read between the lines
3.6M views
0:17Group think starts with hats
3.6M views
1:08The call is coming from inside the
3.1M views
0:19I'm parched
2.9M views
1:08Ooh, I wonder what the uniforms will look like
2.6M views
1:03WWJD
2.6M views
10:07Religion & There Is No God | George Carlin | You Are All Diseased (1999)
2.2M views
1:26This bit will never get old
2.1M views
0:59The truth hurts
2.1M views
2:00Think of the ad revenue
2M views
1:26Probably slipped some props in there
1.9M views
1:20Look out below
1.9M views
0:51Did the owners approve this message
1.9M views
1:41He's got a point
1.8M views
8:05State Prison Farms | George Carlin | Back In Town (1996)
1.8M viewsGuest appearances (51)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring George Carlin.
Guest appearances 25 to 48 of 51.
2:18Russell Brand & George Carlin Expose How Elites Really Conspire Against You
Dave Rubin
23.3K views
10:12Dana Gould interviews George Carlin pt. 2
Dana Gould
20.3K views
1:56:35Broken Sim 128: Biden Flails + George Carlin Overrated? + Sam's "Relapse" + Agenda 25 + Pay Pigs
Sam Tripoli
16.3K views
0:41Judd Apatow on George Carlin
Neal Brennan
13.7K views
4:36George Carlin's Views on Political Correctness (Pt. 3) | Kelly Carlin | COMEDY | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
13.3K views
3:19Dave Rubin on George Carlin, Free Speech & Political Correctness | DIRECT MESSAGE | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
9.4K views
2:01Alex Winter Talks About George Carlin (Best of Office Hours)
Tim Heidecker
9.4K views
5:49George Wallace on Richard Pryor, George Carlin & Paul Mooney
Neal Brennan
9.2K views
6:56George Carlin's Views on Politics (Pt. 5) | Kelly Carlin | COMEDY | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
9.1K views
0:32The story of meeting George Carlin!
Carrot Top
3.7K views
4:25I'm pretty sure that George Carlin didn't have to do stuff like this. Help me. Buy a ticket!
Vic DiBitetto
2.6K views
0:59WTF - Danny Lobell interviewed George Carlin
Marc Maron
2.2K views
0:36Amazing. George Carlin and I had something in common at the same theatre!
Vic DiBitetto
2.1K views
0:45George Carlin, most influential standup
Michael Kaplan
1.7K views
2:23The Ultimate Comedy GOATs: Richard Pryor & George Carlin
Nick Guerra
1.3K views
1:00:39Comedian & Professional Poker Player Clayton Fletcher LIVE on Chrissie Mayr Podcast, George Carlin
Chrissie Mayr
893 views
0:05What Would George Carlin Say?
Lou Perez
787 views
12:40George Carlin Has Returned! Clayton Fletcher & Chrissie Mayr Discuss the AI Special
Chrissie Mayr
731 views
4:55Escola da Comédia Stand up - Dicas para assistir na HBO MAX - George Carlin e Hacks
Fábio Lins
392 views
1:56Tribute to George Carlin
Elayne Boosler
324 views
1:51Impressionist Jim Meskimen Celebrity Fortune Cookie | 2023 | Day 52 | George Carlin
Jim Meskimen
312 views
1:42Impressionist Jim Meskimen Celebrity Fortune Cookie | 2023 | Day 60 | George Carlin
Jim Meskimen
305 views
1:55Impressionist Jim Meskimen Celebrity Fortune Cookie | 2023 | Day 76 | George Carlin
Jim Meskimen
272 views
1:28Impressionist Jim Meskimen Celebrity Fortune Cookie | 2025 | George Carlin
Jim Meskimen
235 viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Dana Gould, Sam Tripoli, Neal Brennan, Tim Heidecker, Carrot Top, Vic DiBitetto, Marc Maron, Michael Kaplan, Nick Guerra, Chrissie Mayr, Lou Perez, Fábio Lins, Elayne Boosler, Jim Meskimen
Frequently asked questions
What was George Carlin known for?
He was an American stand-up comedian and social critic known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, religion, and taboo subjects, including his "seven dirty words" routine.
How many Grammy Awards did George Carlin win?
He won five Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, for FM & AM (1972), Jammin' in New York (1992), Brain Droppings (2001), Napalm and Silly Putty (2002), and It's Bad for Ya (2008).
What was the "seven dirty words" case?
His "seven dirty words" routine was central to the 1978 Supreme Court case FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 5-4 decision affirmed the government's power to censor indecent material on public airwaves.
Did George Carlin appear in films?
Yes, his film credits include Car Wash (1976), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Dogma (1999) and Scary Movie 3 (2003), plus a voice role as Fillmore in Cars (2006).
What honor did George Carlin receive after his death?
He was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2008, and Rolling Stone ranked him second on its 2017 list of the 50 best stand-up comedians of all time.
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