George Carlin R I P

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The man made famous for edgy stand-up performances has passed away of heart failure at the age of 71; in Santa Monica, CA. Carlin's work span's from the 60's to the 2000's. From everything from 23 comedy album's, 3 books, and having the amazing honor of hosting the very first broadcast of 'SNL'. Also, he had his own shortlived tv series in '94, lasting only 12 episodes. Other television appearances were on The Simpson's, MAD TV, Shining Town Station, and Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. George was in a variety of films; some personal favorite of mine are Kevin Smith's DOGMA and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. The great Bill and Ted films of the late 80s/early 90's as the mentor Rufus. He also voiced the character of Fillmore in Disney PIXAR's 2006 smash hit CARS. But where he felt most comfortable was on the stage, doing stand-up. With countless performances "under his belt". Everyone being as controversial as the next except in 1972 in Milwaukee. He was arrested for disturbing the peace by saying the "Seven Words" from his routine of Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV. This routine later in 1978 helped cause the U.S. Supreme Court to open a radio censorship case. A very vast career for in my opinion one of the Legends of comedy. He will sadly missed. Definitely the first time in a long time a Carlin related topic has not made me laugh out loud.

Mr. Carlin is survived by his second wife, Sally Wade. His first wife passed away in 1997. Also survived by his daughter Kelly Carlin McCall.



This was written by me. After hearing the news and seeing no one had posted anything yet. I felt the need to write my own report out of respect for Mr. Carlin. With the help of facts from some other websites. Writing has always been a passion of mine. So I thought writing a article for a man with so much passion would be a great show of respect. I hope my "article" was good enough. I will also add links of the heart breaking news. Thanks, Billy!



news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080623/ap_on_en_mo/obit_george_carlin

edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/06/23/carlin.obit/

[Mightyfanatic]

Wow! That was a sad surprise.... really a shame. I am definitely a big George Carlin fan... I especially always liked his "Hippy-dippy weatherman" routine (since my wife and I are vegetarian New Age types). He will definitely be missed.

[hardrockcafe]

Wow...you beat me to the report Billy....of course I just woke up and it is 8:00am....day off today. can't believe the news. One of the greatest comedians around. Some of his humor was edgy, but loved it very much. He will be missed. RIP

[Zoop]

Truly sad. I was a huge fan, very happy I got to see him in person in 2001. Even have a signed CD boxset from that tour for $75. Happy I bought it, it's great. R.I.P. to an unapologetic giant in a world of apologizing ants.

[Mightyfanatic]

Jun 23, 2008 9:02:16 GMT -8 Zoop said:

R.I.P. to an unapologetic giant in a world of apologizing ants.

Well said, my friend.... well said!!

[Jose G.]

Wow. We are losing so many greats. What the Heck is going on?

[Mightyfanatic]

Time marches on... (unfortunately)

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[hardrockcafe]

you know i was telling my kids about him dying yesterday and my son was wondering who he was....i tried to find some stuff on the internet to play for him but most of the stuff was pretty much not censored. I remember that about him. He was such a funny guy. But you don't realize how much of his comedy is really geared for the adults till you listen again. He was such an animated man in his voice and such. Enough for my kids to enjoy him. RIP

[Mightyfanatic]

And contrast his "bluer" material with his stint as (one of the) Mr. Conductor's on the kids show Thomas the Train & Friends (which also had the distinction of having Beatle Ringo Star doing a previous voice for Mr. Conductor). Interesting to see a different side of their personalities that way....

[hardrockcafe]

yeah....also...he was Filmore in Cars the Pixar movie....Loved him in that movie

[xssocx]

It's kind of weird for him to pass for me. Because Carlin was/is one of the few real bonds I have with my father. Meaning that we both could sit down and completely enjoy something(Carlins comedy routines) together. See my father and I do not see eye to eye often. So Carlin was so to speak a bridge bringing together a father and son. He will be missed for many many reasons. He holds a special place for me. That's why I felt the need to try and write something "honoring" his work instead of just posting links. Hope I at least did decent in that. Rest Well, George.

Thank you for the memories, Billy!

[hardrockcafe]

Billy that was very well said.....nothing quite like having someone or something happen in your lifetime that helps to bring back some great memories. especially with someone that you just can't see eye to eye like your father. very special.