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"Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television", also known as "Seven Dirty Words", was a comedy routine by George Carlin that used seven words that were considered inappropriate for use on television. A 1973 airing of a similar monologue by Carlin, "Filthy Words" led to a Supreme Court ruling which redefined what is currently considered "indecent" vs. "obscene" speech on TV and radio.
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Fast Facts
- "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television" was off of Carlin's 1972 album Class Clown
- 1973 album [[Occupation: Foole George Carlin Album|Occupation: Foole]] contained similar monologue "Filthy Words"
- Uncensored "Filthy Words" aired on Pacifica Radio, led to Supreme Court case FCC v. Pacifica Foundation in 1978
- Arrested on July 21, 1972 for disturbing the peace after performing "Seven Dirty Words" in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Freed on $150 bail
- Case dismissed: Indecent language but supported under free speech and public disturbance unfoundedJSOnline: Carlin's naughty words still ring in officer's ears(June 30, 2007)
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