When comedians today talk about the "holy trinity" of comedy, they are usually referring to Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, & George Carlin.
George Carlin's material covers a variety of topics, and while he started as a one-liner stand up comic, he gradually evolved into a much more complex, comedic gold-mine of brilliance.
I was first introduced to George through my cable television while surfing the HBO catalog. I was in my teens, and I would soon find out that my parents also shared a deep love and appreciation for George's humor. Since that day I've been hooked, and I find myself re-watching his material for hours on end, it never getting old to me. I can always find something new and hilarious in his shows that I didnt notice before, or looked at in a different way.
Now, I see it as my civic duty to introduce a younger generation to George Carlin, just as I was introduced to him. Watching his HBO specials, from the first production to his most recent show just before he passed away, really helps me appreciate the evolution of a genius as he walks the tight rope of life (ok that was sort of dramatic, but its true.)
I scrounged up this free video of one of my favorite George Carlin specials to give new viewers a taste of his best stuff, as well as for lifetime fans to reminisce with.
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