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 145 to 168 of 193.
3:54Things You Won't Hear | George Carlin | Doin' It Again (1990)
59.8K views
0:37Practice makes perfect
50.9K views
3:30Stuff | George Carlin | On Campus (1984)
50.3K views
0:49Baseball vs. Football
50K views
1:58Not Going OK | George Carlin | Milwaukee's Summerfest (1972)
49.6K views
11:00Newscast | George Carlin | Again! (1978)
49.3K views
0:19Nay to that idea! Or is it neigh?
49.1K views
0:11Row, row, row your boat
48.8K views
0:52The modern man
46.9K views
9:20George Carlin on Names | On Location (1977)
42.9K views
0:23New year, new plan
42K views
0:30Me neither. Asking for a friend
41.1K views
9:577 Words You Can Never Say on Television (Full Performance) | Comedians On Carlin
39.3K views
10:03George Carlin Top 10 Shorts | 2026
39K views
2:28Father Rivera | George Carlin | Milwaukee's Summerfest July 21, 1972
38.8K views
0:08Club life
38.2K views
0:47It's party time
38.2K views
4:56Words on the Verge | George Carlin | Carlin at Carnegie (1982)
36.8K views
2:54Goin' Through My Address Book | George Carlin | It's Bad for Ya (2008)
36.1K views
0:14Heroes are personal
35.6K views
0:24Some things remain out of reach for humans
33.2K views
1:10It's No BS | Animated George Carlin | On Campus (1984)
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0:22I'll take the near-hit
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0:14But it's a real thirst quencher
31.1K viewsGuest appearances (51)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring George Carlin.
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1:22Kevin Smith Pays Tribute to George Carlin | Whiskey Ginger
Andrew Santino
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49:17JOHNNY CARSON FULL EPISODE: George Carlin Stand Up Comedy, Dog Climber | Carson Tonight Show
Johnny Carson
1.6M views
6:55George Carlin's Funny Interview about His Wacky Health Problems: Johnny Carson 11/26/86
Johnny Carson
1.6M views
15:44George Carlin on Being Arrested for Performing "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television"
Johnny Carson
1.5M views
11:34George Carlin Makes His 105th and Final Appearance | Carson Tonight Show
Johnny Carson
752.1K views
6:27George Carlin Stand Up Comedy Routine on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, 1986
Johnny Carson
567.8K views
1:43Jon Stewart's Favorite Moment with His Comedy Hero George Carlin - After The Cut | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
443.4K views
1:31Jon Stewart got a perfect moment with his comedy hero, George Carlin
Jon Stewart
420.6K views
2:40George Carlin Runs Through All His Health Problems | November 26th, 1986
Johnny Carson
307.5K views
0:42"George Carlin... one of the greats..."
Jimmy Carr
211.7K views
7:07George Carlin's 'Big Club' Proven Real By Email Between Hillary & Tech Tycoon
Jimmy Dore
156.6K views
55:54George Carlin Would Be Canceled Today For Saying This!
Jimmy Dore
150.7K views
5:09George Carlin - Stuff (Coisas - Legendado)
Rodrigo Fernandes
129.2K views
1:57Stand-up Comedy de Murilo Gun (Propaganda Clichê) Based on Advertising Lullaby by George Carlin
Murilo Gun
112.9K views
9:59Homenaje de Louis CK a George Carlin subtitulado
Felix Buenaventura
85.2K views
0:27It’s what George Carlin would have wanted | Gianmarco Soresi | Stand-Up Comedy
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
75.2K views
12:57Dana Gould interviews George Carlin pt. 1
Dana Gould
64.2K views
16:45George Carlin’s "Stuff vs. Junk" Routine | Carson Tonight Show
Johnny Carson
59.8K views
20:59Las 7 Palabras Mas IMPORTANTES Del Stand-Up / George Carlin
Gabriel Murillo
55.3K views
10:24George Carlin's Personal Side (Pt. 1) | Kelly Carlin | COMEDY | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
50.8K views
0:077 Words You Say On Television Bookshelf (George Carlin)
Liz Miele
49K views
58:15George Carlin, Political Correctness, Counter Culture | Kelly Carlin | COMEDY | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
38.4K views
7:33George Carlin's Views on Religion, Atheism (Pt. 2) | Kelly Carlin | COMEDY | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
36.7K views
2:49WTF - Carrot Top talks about Bill Hicks and George Carlin
Marc Maron
26K viewsChannels on this page: Andrew Santino, Johnny Carson, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Carr, Jimmy Dore, Rodrigo Fernandes, Murilo Gun, Felix Buenaventura, Gianmarco Vincent Soresi, Dana Gould, Gabriel Murillo, Dave Rubin, Liz Miele, Marc Maron
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.
Comedians similar to George Carlin
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