George Carlin dies...

[rosetree]

A sad day in the comedy world...
I'm saying the seven words right now.:(

http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/06/62841/index.html

Classic Carlin....not safe for work or kids language...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTyzTJTNhNk

[stynger]

Just heard the news. Along with Richard Pryor, Carlin was the best comedian of my generation. I hope some of you got the chance to see him live. I did.

I'd say RIP but I'm not sure if he will.

[chrisjoseph]

Couldn't agree more. I remember hearing him when I was a kid in the 60's....before Carlin ventured into the "controversial" material. Wonderful comedian, and he will be missed.

[NYMAMA]

He will be missed . RIP George

[Michelino]

Farewell Hippie Dippie Weatherman. May you always get the green light from the censors in the sky. Loved ya man.

[Corona]

Ugggh, we just watched one of his standup DVD's about a month ago. Loved that dude. Sad day for sure :(

[tabasco]

:( :( My favorite comedian of all time.Finally got to see him a few years ago, He was selling concert shirts that said: George Carlin says... "Go Fuck Yourself!" And they were flying off the shelf! :eek: :D

[jerseygirl67]

:( :( My favorite comedian of all time.Finally got to see him a few years ago, He was selling concert shirts that said: George Carlin says... "Go Fuck Yourself!" And they were flying off the shelf! :eek: :D

Sad day indeed...And I hope you bought one of those!!

[saturn]

One of my favourite routines by George:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac

So sad that he is gone. :(

[Doubledown]

:( One of my favorite "Carlin saw the stand-up comic's role as social commentator, rebel and truthteller". http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1817192,00.html?xid=rss-topstories

[ibjamn]

I'll miss him. :(

[saturn]

:( One of my favorite "Carlin saw the stand-up comic's role as social commentator, rebel and truthteller".

And he fulfilled all of those, and was hysterically funny at the same time!

[ohio]

RIP, friend! Grew up with his humor/commentary (no wonder I'm so odd).

Tonight's forecast: dark. With widely scattered light by dawn...

[ciscokid]

RIP, friend! Grew up with his humor/commentary (no wonder I'm so odd).

Tonight's forecast: dark. With widely scattered light by dawn...

Classic Carlin

I saw him a few times but the most memorable was Carnegie Hall in nyc in the early 70's.(the only performance i have seen there btw)

He came out late and people were throwing paper airplanes on the stage waiting for him.

when he came out he started throwing them back into the audience.

RIP George, you will be missed

[Bluesthinker]

We had just obtained ticketrs for George in October. As all entertainers get older, we wanted to see him while we could. Guess we are too late.

RIP George!

[Muffaletta Diver]

Hopefully this will be included in George's eulogy. Once it entered my ear it has never left my brain and I doubt it ever will.

"Ratshit, batshit, dirty old twat. Sixty-nine assholes tied in a knot. Hooray, lizardshit, FUCK!"

I thought about censoring the language with #s and *s and then realized that George would have been completely against such a thing.

Rock on, G.C.

[Delta]

Fucking meow!

Carlin was the best left after "Uncle Shelby" died.

[ohio]

Fucking meow!
forgot that one! as lifelong cat owners, we use that everytime a kitty goofs up a landing etc. Really really gonna miss George :(

[Delta]

forgot that one! as lifelong cat owners, we use that everytime a kitty goofs up a landing etc. Really really gonna miss George :(


We use it when kids/us/cats/dogs/whatever screws something up. Most recently when my Boo Radley kitty fell off the counter and took coffee cup, mouse, keyboard, a hammer and a box of 500 business cards with him as he landed in the garbage can. He was sound asleep and I don't think he woke up until he hit the floor.

[revjimk]

I'm crushed. I loved that guy.... used his comedy routines as "words of wisdom"
"Please St. Anthony, help me find my keys..."
"tennis is ping pong played standing on the table"
Difference between "shit" & stuff"? "Hey move your shit, I gotta put my stuff there"...
goes on & on...
sadly, never saw him..
rev

[Jada]

Very sad indeed. :(

[festivalgirl]

Farewell Hippie Dippie Weatherman. May you always get the green light from the censors in the sky. Loved ya man.

Guess he's hanging with Biff Barf talking sports. My brother & I played FM & AM until the record practically fell apart.

I guess he's found out if religion is or isn't bullshit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeSSwKffj9o

Wonder if he got his 2 minute warning!! RIP

1. Shit - The bird shit on the statue.
2. Piss - I have to piss like a race horse.
3. Fuck - Fuck you.
4. Cunt - She has a rancid cunt.
5. Cocksucker - Go to hell, you cocksucker.
6. Motherfucker - You are a motherfucker.
7. Tits - Hey, nice tits.

Later, Carlin referred to three additional "auxiliary" words:

1. Fart - I farted.
2. Turd - Who dropped a turd in the urinal?
3. Twat - Shave that hairy twat.

[glinda]

:( One of my favorite "Carlin saw the stand-up comic's role as social commentator, rebel and truthteller". http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1817192,00.html?xid=rss-topstories
Great article about a great comedic innovator. Keep em laughing up there, k, George?

[tabasco]

Sad day indeed...And I hope you bought one of those!!

Nope didn't buy one, but they're still easy to find. I really considered buying one but my daughter knows how to read now. ;)

http://www.georgecarlin.com/store/front_lg.jpg
http://www.georgecarlin.com/store/simon_ft_lg.jpg

[ohio]

We use it when kids/us/cats/dogs/whatever screws something up. Most recently when my Boo Radley kitty fell off the counter and took coffee cup, mouse, keyboard, a hammer and a box of 500 business cards with him as he landed in the garbage can. He was sound asleep and I don't think he woke up until he hit the floor.
hehe! xactly

[festivalgirl]

Nope didn't buy one, but they're still easy to find. I really considered buying one but my daughter knows how to read now. ;)

http://www.georgecarlin.com/store/front_lg.jpg
http://www.georgecarlin.com/store/simon_ft_lg.jpg

I love that shirt. I think that will be my choice for Tom Petty on Wednesday.

[ohio]

Nope didn't buy one, but they're still easy to find. I really considered buying one but my daughter knows how to read now. ;)

http://www.georgecarlin.com/store/front_lg.jpg
http://www.georgecarlin.com/store/simon_ft_lg.jpg
I can't find any for sale :(

[tabasco]

I can't find any for sale :(

Yeah I just checked his website where I got the picture from...Out of stock :(

You can get one on e-bay for $51.00 including shipping! :eek:
http://cgi.ebay.com/GEORGE-CARLIN-SIMON-SAYS-F-K-YOURSELF-VINTAGE-T-SHIRT_W0QQitemZ270249162164QQihZ017QQcategoryZ1551 93QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

When I saw them at his show I wanted one but probably wouldn't have the balls to wear it, but now I really do wish I had it. Oh well!

[bluesbaby]

Yeah I just checked his website where I got the picture from...Out of stock :(

You can get one on e-bay for $51.00 including shipping! :eek:
http://cgi.ebay.com/GEORGE-CARLIN-SIMON-SAYS-F-K-YOURSELF-VINTAGE-T-SHIRT_W0QQitemZ270249162164QQihZ017QQcategoryZ1551 93QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

When I saw them at his show I wanted one but probably wouldn't have the balls to wear it, but now I really do wish I had it. Oh well!

Tab

I don't think you are getting my emails. :( I got yours, tho.

[bluedog]

I was shocked when I heard about George this morning. RIP George you will be missed.

[stynger]

Larry King is rerunning an interview he did with George tonight, in about 30 minutes. Not sure when it's from.

[bluedog]

Larry King is rerunning an interview he did with George tonight, in about 30 minutes. Not sure when it's from.

thanx for the heads up! setting dvr now!

[breambob]

RIP George, you gave me many hours of fun and mirth.
Sorry to never have seen him.
Nice tribute on Newshour tonight. Ann Althouse has a nice one too, but many of the YouTubes are down???

http://althouse.blogspot.com/2008/06/george-carlin-died.html

Thanks, GC.

[festivalgirl]

I would guess Jon Stewart, Letterman & Charlie Rose will have tributes. Leno & Conan are repeats.

[Belle]

Having the best time showing my kids some of the good monologues on you tube. The football vs baseball skits had me rolling with my football playing used to play baseball boys. Funny, funny stuff was verbalized by Carlin. Enjoyed my indulgence of Carlin today.:D

[MusicRoadMan]

Just say him in Fort Worth back in March and he was vintage Carlin. I have not laughed that much in quite a while. This is why when the old guys come to the area, I try to make it if at all possible.

[Papins]

I was in high school when Class Clown was released. There were probably only a handful of people who hadn't commited the "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" routine to memory.

[sophisticated sissy]

PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE
George Carlin
With three Grammys, a record 12th HBO special in the works, and the respect of his peers (his Comedy Hall of Fame inductee ceremony included Bob Hope, Richard Pryor, and Sid Caesar), George Carlin has been richly rewarded for an act that fuses incisive social commentary with somewhat risqué language.

With the publication of his second book, Napalm and Silly Putty, Carlin shows that the seven words you still can’t say on television are “George Carlin is not a comic genius.”


May 2001

What is your greatest fear?
To lose the power of speech.

Which historical figure do you most identify with?
No one so far.

Which living person do you most admire?
I don’t spend a lot of time admiring people.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
My inability to relax and do nothing.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Courage.

On what occasion do you lie?
To protect people’s feelings.

What do you dislike most about your appearance?
My left arm is 13 inches shorter than my right.

What is your greatest regret?
Having wasted nine perfectly good years in school.

What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Sally Wade, the Pearl of the Ozarks.

When and where were you happiest?
Home alone after school, before my mother got home from work.

Which talent would you most like to have?
To be able to play great boogie-woogie piano.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Sustaining in my field and improving over time.

What is your most marked characteristic?
Positive attitude.

What is the quality you most like in a man?
Honesty.

What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Toughness.

What do you most value in your friends?
Their ability to exchange overcoats while running at full speed.

What is your most treasured possession?
Charlie Parker’s autograph. I got it at Birdland when I was 15. And a medal: Best Entertainer, 1949, Camp Notre Dame. I still wear it.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
To be cold, sick, broke, hungry, lonely, forgotten, and dying.

Where would you like to live?
I guess right there at home would be a pretty good place.

Who is your favorite hero of fiction?
I’m not interested in make-believe people.

Who are your heroes in real life?
No one should have heroes. It is degrading.

What are your favorite names?
Fortescu Dalrymple, Tinky Pringle, and Sympathetic Hah.

What is it that you most dislike?
Organized religion.

How would you like to die?
To just explode spontaneously in someone’s living room.

What is your motto?
“Always have a good motto.”

************************************************** **************

What a funny guy! At least we still have the treasure trove of his work to keep us smiling. I never saw him in a live performance but once. I loved seeing his routines on TV.

[tabasco]

Pretty bummed about the news today, BUT if anyone had left a mark he most certainly did! I had about 6 or 7 of his HBO shows on my DVR. When I found out he put his whole collection out "all my stuff (http://www.amazon.com/George-Carlin-All-My-Stuff/dp/B000RPCJBG)" on DVD I deleted them all but I still havent bought it yet! Just put it in my shopping cart today! :D

Ive used his dialogue a lot on this bored, for instance, last week I was trying to find his skit about golf to post on the golf thread when people were talking about the Tiger Woods comeback...Sorry a little too late.:(

This is the youtube clip I posted on the Live Earth (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?t=2805&highlight=george+rules) thread when everyone was arguing about the energy crisis. Classic!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eScDfYzMEEw

[festivalgirl]

Here's the link to Seinfeld's piece on George Carlin.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/24/opinion/24seinfeld.html?hp

[marignygreg]

As George said in 'Bill & Teds' , and what could be the Threadhead motto,"Be excellent to each other" !! Party on George.

[rosetree]

HBO is re-playing all of it's George Carlin shows....:cool:

http://www.hbo.com/events/george-carlin/tribute.html?ntrack_para1=feat_main_image

[jazzykeb]

Seinfeld on Carlin from today's NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/24/opinion/24seinfeld.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&ref=opinion&pagewanted=print


June 24, 2008
Op-Ed Contributor
Dying Is Hard. Comedy Is Harder.
By JERRY SEINFELD
THE honest truth is, for a comedian, even death is just a premise to make jokes about. I know this because I was on the phone with George Carlin nine days ago and we were making some death jokes. We were talking about Tim Russert and Bo Diddley and George said: “I feel safe for a while. There will probably be a break before they come after the next one. I always like to fly on an airline right after they’ve had a crash. It improves your odds.”

I called him to compliment him on his most recent special on HBO. Seventy years old and he cranks out another hour of great new stuff. He was in a hotel room in Las Vegas getting ready for his show. He was a monster.

You could certainly say that George downright invented modern American stand-up comedy in many ways. Every comedian does a little George. I couldn’t even count the number of times I’ve been standing around with some comedians and someone talks about some idea for a joke and another comedian would say, “Carlin does it.” I’ve heard it my whole career: “Carlin does it,” “Carlin already did it,” “Carlin did it eight years ago.”

And he didn’t just “do” it. He worked over an idea like a diamond cutter with facets and angles and refractions of light. He made you sorry you ever thought you wanted to be a comedian. He was like a train hobo with a chicken bone. When he was done there was nothing left for anybody.

But his brilliance fathered dozens of great comedians. I personally never cared about “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television,” or “FM & AM.” To me, everything he did just had this gleaming wonderful precision and originality.

I became obsessed with him in the ’60s. As a kid it seemed like the whole world was funny because of George Carlin. His performing voice, even laced with profanity, always sounded as if he were trying to amuse a child. It was like the naughtiest, most fun grown-up you ever met was reading you a bedtime story.

I know George didn’t believe in heaven or hell. Like death, they were just more comedy premises. And it just makes me even sadder to think that when I reach my own end, whatever tumbling cataclysmic vortex of existence I’m spinning through, in that moment I will still have to think, “Carlin already did it.”

Jerry Seinfeld is a writer and a comedian.

[mightyradgumbo]

His book, Brain Droppings, is piss your pants funny...just don't read it in public because those who don't know you will think you are out of your mind when you just bust out laughing.

[SteveMiami]

Rest in Peace, George ;)

[rosetree]

For you "old school" people....
NBC is re-running the first SNL this Saturday----first guest host-- George Carlin.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/24/snl-to-air-first-ever-epi_n_109039.html

[festivalgirl]

For you "old school" people....
NBC is re-running the first SNL this Saturday----first guest host-- George Carlin.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/24/snl-to-air-first-ever-epi_n_109039.html

Damn I'm old .... I remember watching that show the first time.

[Muffaletta Diver]

His book, Brain Droppings, is piss your pants funny...just don't read it in public because those who don't know you will think you are out of your mind when you just bust out laughing.

It's kind of like reading this forum at work, I suppose. :)

[rosetree]

Damn I'm old .... I remember watching that show the first time.

Not old, "old school"!!! ;) :D

[djgriff]

http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2008/06/24/toon24edt.gif

[festivalgirl]

Not old, "old school"!!! ;) :D

Thanx!! I needed that. :D

[mightyradgumbo]

It's kind of like reading this forum at work, I suppose. :)

YYR, yyr heh

[festbabe]

The original Saturday Night Live (first ever!) hosted by George Carlin is on tonight. If you're sad enough like me to be home.... :o :)

[jolie]

The original Saturday Night Live (first ever!) hosted by George Carlin is on tonight. If you're sad enough like me to be home.... :o :)

I'm watching!
Great Show.. we're not sad at all!!

[jolie]

Janis Ian.. whoa

[festbabe]

Muppets!

[rosetree]

Janis Ian.. whoa

Wasn't her voice incredible?

[glinda]

Wasn't her voice incredible?
amazing voice, and real emotion behind those lyrics... but then I can relate to what she's sayin...

[Rossvegas]

I felt the same way about seeing her last night! I always liked that song, but I never really paid attention to the melancholy lyrics - it's absolutely beautiful.

In so many ways, I'm extremely fortunate. I was always one of the "in" kids in high school, and I thought (and still do) that they were some of the best days and years of my life. A few years after graduation, I ran into an old classmate and I was talking about how much fun we had back in the day, and he just looked at me and said "that's because you were on the inside." His experience was VERY different than mine (he was a bit of an art geek type), and I've felt badly about it ever since.

This all kind of ties into George Carlin. I caught a tribute to him last night on Larry King, and he was talking about how humans are basically really good people...until you get them into groups. Even groups of 2 or 3 - that's when the backbiting and alienation starts. His comment was something along the lines of "Hitler was probably a really fun guy at parties! It's when they stuck him in front of a whole bunch of people that all the trouble started..."

We'll miss you George!

[rosetree]

amazing voice, and real emotion behind those lyrics... but then I can relate to what she's sayin...

I knew the lyrics and the story behind them. I watched her perform without a smile. Even when she finished and the audience showered her with applause, it took a good 10 seconds before she smiled. It was a very real and from the heart performance.

[Belle]

Watching last night..it was so sad that so many on that show are no longer with us.....but it sure was good stuff. Never really got Andy Kaufman though:confused:

[ibjamn]

I also was a big fan of Janis Ian and totally related to "At Seventeen". It was amazing to see that SNL last night and I agree; amazing performance!

I couldn't stand Andy Kaufmanfor the most part and thought he was a huge azzz, but that Mighty Mouse bit on SNL just struck a funny bone with me and still cracks me up everytime I see it.

[rosetree]

Watching last night..it was so sad that so many on that show are no longer with us.....but it sure was good stuff. Never really got Andy Kaufman though:confused:

http://www.gavinshearer.com/photos/weblog/2005_08_09_mightymouse.jpg

thank you very much...
;)

He was definitely "different" ...

[tabasco]

I knew the lyrics and the story behind them. I watched her perform without a smile. Even when she finished and the audience showered her with applause, it took a good 10 seconds before she smiled. It was a very real and from the heart performance.

Watched last night also, Janis Ian was awesome! My wife and I both commented out loud when she finally did smile. Enjoyed Billy Preston also!
Hard to believe that was the first episode ever.
I was 7 years old. Not that I remember watching back then, but wow! seeing Belushi, Chevy, Gilda, recognizing all the Muppet voices, really brought back some memories!

Speaking of SNL memories, have you seen the new Mr. Bill commercial! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiq9FzJNKnQ)

[ibjamn]

Speaking of SNL memories, have you seen the new Mr. Bill commercial! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiq9FzJNKnQ)

Speaking of Mr. Bill, did you know that Vance DeGeneres, brother of Ellen, formerly of Cowboy Mouth and NOLA native was co-creator of Mr. Bill with Walter Williams? Vance was the original Mr. Hands.

[Staxsun]

Speaking of Mr. Bill, did you know that Vance DeGeneres, brother of Ellen, formerly of Cowboy Mouth and NOLA native was co-creator of Mr. Bill with Walter Williams? Vance was the original Mr. Hands.

Yes, and don't forget formerly of the Cold.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Yes, and don't forget formerly of the Cold.

... and, currently, back with CM... unless that has changed very recently.

[ibjamn]

Yes, and don't forget formerly of the Cold.

I never forget that. That's where I first saw Vance and I was there, pogoing at every gig. I loved the Cold!! THREE CHORD CITY!!!!

[festbabe]

Watching last night..it was so sad that so many on that show are no longer with us.....but it sure was good stuff. Never really got Andy Kaufman though:confused:

Ah, I thought the Andy Kaufman bit was hilarious! Sublime humor....

Whole ep was great, and yes, so sad to think how many of them are no longer with us.

[Staxsun]

I never forget that. That's where I first saw Vance and I was there, pogoing at every gig. I loved the Cold!! THREE CHORD CITY!!!!

When it cools off enough to carry vinyl in my car, I'll play some more Cold on my show.

[revjimk]

I loved the Mighty Mouse bit too..
If you tried to "get" Andy Kaufman, you missed the point. Toward the end he was borderline insane anyway (that wrestling thing???!??)
How about Andy's Latka in "Taxi"? Outrageous, along with Louey DePalma & "the Original" Rev Jim... possibly the funniest sitcom ever..
rev

[rosetree]

How about Andy's Latka in "Taxi"? Outrageous, along with Louey DePalma & "the Original" Rev Jim... possibly the funniest sitcom ever..
rev

...and what about a true psycho---Jeff Conaway?:eek:

[festivalgirl]

This is from Kelly Carlin, George's daughter. She sent it to my friend
Cat who forwarded it to me. Finally, a chain letter I can believe in!

Adam

In honor of The Mark Twain Prize honoring my father tonight,
Wednesday Feb. 4 at 9PM on PBS, AND more importantly to point out
the fact that the 7 Words You Can't Say on Television are still
deemed indecent almost 40 years later and will be bleeped in said
special tonight - I am sending you the 7 WORDS that you will be
missing tonight, and ask that you pass them on to 7 PEOPLE today.


This chain letter will not bring untold riches or dreams coming true.
It might make some people laugh, and it might make others cry.
It could possibly get you in trouble (depending on who you send it
to).
But most probably, it will just remind people of my dad, who was
funny and a great teacher, and a way cool father.
Oh, yeah, and the hypocrisy of language that still exists.


So here they are:
Shit
Piss
Fuck
Cunt
Cocksucker
Motherfucker
Tits.


Enjoy. Keep the Chain alive. Have a great day.
And watch the show. It is wonderful.


love,
Kelly Carlin-McCall