The late George Carlin’s five revolutionary decades in comedy get the in-depth documentary treatment in the new trailer for Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, George Carlin’s American Dream. The two-part doc is set to premiere May 20 on HBO Max.
The clip offers a condensed overview of the doc’s sprawling scope. It touches on Carlin’s comedic influences and penchant for courting righteous controversy, as he did with his infamous “seven dirty words” routine. Then it delves into Carlin’s personal life, especially his close relationship with his mother,...
The clip offers a condensed overview of the doc’s sprawling scope. It touches on Carlin’s comedic influences and penchant for courting righteous controversy, as he did with his infamous “seven dirty words” routine. Then it delves into Carlin’s personal life, especially his close relationship with his mother,...
- 5/2/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Few names in comedy history loom larger than George Carlin. The legendary comedian was fearless in his takedowns of social norms, constantly pointing his razor-sharp wit toward our worst societal ills. From his early days as a free speech advocate to his multitude of Johnny Carson appearances to his politically charged specials at the end of his life, Carlin never stopped speaking out for what he believed in.
His approach to comedy inspired legions of the medium’s top artists, and many of them paid tribute to him in “George Carlin’s American Dream,” the new documentary on his life from director Judd Apatow. The special provides a deeper look into Carlin’s personal life than ever seen before, pairing his early family life with his iconic performances to paint a detailed picture of the comedy icon. It also digs into the drug problem that plagued Carlin for much of his adult life.
His approach to comedy inspired legions of the medium’s top artists, and many of them paid tribute to him in “George Carlin’s American Dream,” the new documentary on his life from director Judd Apatow. The special provides a deeper look into Carlin’s personal life than ever seen before, pairing his early family life with his iconic performances to paint a detailed picture of the comedy icon. It also digs into the drug problem that plagued Carlin for much of his adult life.
- 5/2/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
HBO’s Original two-part documentary “George Carlin’s American Dream” will debut later this month.
Directed by Judd Apatow (“The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling”) and Michael Bonfiglio (“May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers”), the doc will air on HBO on back-to-back nights, with Part 1 premiering on Friday, May 20 at 8:00-9:55 p.m. Et/Pt, followed by on Saturday, May 21, at the same time.
Both episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max beginning Friday, May 20.
HBO also debuted the first trailer for “George Carlin’s American Dream” on Monday, which you can watch below.
The two-part doc chronicles the life and five-decade comedy career of Carlin. Featuring a “treasure trove of never-before-seen archival material” including films, photos, audio recordings, letters and diaries, “George Carlin’s American Dream” also features interviews with an arsenal of comedic talents including Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Patton Oswalt, Stephen Colbert,...
Directed by Judd Apatow (“The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling”) and Michael Bonfiglio (“May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers”), the doc will air on HBO on back-to-back nights, with Part 1 premiering on Friday, May 20 at 8:00-9:55 p.m. Et/Pt, followed by on Saturday, May 21, at the same time.
Both episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max beginning Friday, May 20.
HBO also debuted the first trailer for “George Carlin’s American Dream” on Monday, which you can watch below.
The two-part doc chronicles the life and five-decade comedy career of Carlin. Featuring a “treasure trove of never-before-seen archival material” including films, photos, audio recordings, letters and diaries, “George Carlin’s American Dream” also features interviews with an arsenal of comedic talents including Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Patton Oswalt, Stephen Colbert,...
- 5/2/2022
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
George Carlin, the edgy comedian and counterculture icon, died Sunday at the age of 71. The stand-up comic and author – best known for his groundbreaking routine "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" – reportedly died of heart failure at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica. (Carlin, who was open about his long struggle with drugs and alcohol, had a history of heart problems, including a previous heart attack.) In 1978, the bearded comedian famous for his clever wordplay and often-explicit commentary on sex, drugs and the absurdities of modern life found himself in the middle of a court battle that...
- 6/23/2008
- PEOPLE.com
George Carlin – who once wryly wondered, "Why do they lock gas station bathrooms? Are they afraid someone will clean them?" – is being mourned by fellow comedians such as Ben Stiller and Jay Leno, not only for being a groundbreaker in entertainment but an individual of great honor. "George Carlin was a hugely influential force in stand-up comedy," Stiller, 42, said in a statement. "He had an amazing mind, and his humor was brave, and always challenging us to look at ourselves and question our belief systems, while being incredibly entertaining. He was one of the greats and he will be missed.
- 6/23/2008
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
George Carlin, the legendary stand-up comedian and a vital figure in the counterculture movement that sprang up in the 1960s, has passed away at the age of 71.
Reuters reports that Carlin died at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica around 6pm Sunday night after being admitted to the hospital earlier in the day for chest pains.
As edgy and intellectual as any comedian who ever graced a stage, Carlin became best known for his routine called "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television." The FCC ruled that a broadcast of the routine was in fact indecent and that those words could not be heard on public airwaves when children might be listening.
The battle raged on until it was finally heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, giving Carlin and the words in question more visibility than anyone would have ever imagined.
In case you don't know what those words are.
Reuters reports that Carlin died at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica around 6pm Sunday night after being admitted to the hospital earlier in the day for chest pains.
As edgy and intellectual as any comedian who ever graced a stage, Carlin became best known for his routine called "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television." The FCC ruled that a broadcast of the routine was in fact indecent and that those words could not be heard on public airwaves when children might be listening.
The battle raged on until it was finally heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, giving Carlin and the words in question more visibility than anyone would have ever imagined.
In case you don't know what those words are.
- 6/23/2008
- by Colin Boyd
- GetTheBigPicture.net
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