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- Birth Name: George Dennis Carlin
- Born: May 12, 1937
- Birth Place: New York City, New York
- Was the first host of Saturday Night Live
- Released 22 solo albumsBoston.com: Carlin to be honored (June 18, 2008)
- Author of three best-selling booksBoston.com: Carlin to be honored (June 18, 2008)
- Arrested in 1972 for violating obscenity laws
- Nominated for six Emmys
- Nominated for ten Grammys, won four
- Spouse: Sally Wade
- First wife: Brenda Hosbrook, died in 1997
- Daughter: Kelly Carlin McCall
- Voiced "Seth the Hippie" on The Simpsons
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Legendary stand-up comedian George Carlin died on June 22, 2008, in Santa Monica, California, from heart failure. He was 71 years old. The comedian had a history of heart problems. Carlin's death came only a few days after he was selected by the Kennedy Center to receive the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy.
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Influence
Carlin, a counter-culture figure who had stirred controversy with his famous "Seven Dirty Words" routine, influenced a number of contemporary comedians, including Denis Leary, Bill Maher, Stephen Wright and Lewis Black.SunJournal.com: At age 70, George Carlin still calls it like he sees it (May 26, 2008)Comedy Central ranked him at #2, behind only Richard Pryor, on their 2004 list of the Greatest All-Time Comedians. Carlin's 14th and final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, aired on March 1, 2008.
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George Carlin Dead Questions
George Carlin Tribute: What is your favorite quote AND video by George Carlin? 7 AnswersI love George Carlin. It's so sad that he's gone. One of my favorite sayings of his is "NIMBY" which is "Not In My Back Yard". That one is great and probably ... read more
Comedy Playoff: Semi-Finals ~ Whoopi v. Homer v. Python v. Hedberg v. Carlin 10 AnswersVery tough to choose. Whoopi Goldberg is consistently funny, but she never made me fall of the chair in laughter. George Carlin was a legend of comedy and inven... read more
Was it a snub to leave George Carlin out of the In Memoriam segment at the Oscars? 3 AnswersWas he a member of the Academy? I do not think it was a snub as he was a comedian not an actor. He appeared in limited rolls in a few movies but still he was ... read more
can a girl dress up as boy george 5 AnswersAbsolutely. I don't see why not...You can dress up as whomever..it's part of dressing up! Boy George would be a fun one to dress up as too! read more -
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