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George Carlin on obscenity in the age of Ashcroft.
The mere suggestion of a topic is enough to set Carlin off on monologues. ... Salon reached Carlin by phone during his tour to promote "Jersey Girl. ...
By Charles Taylor
Saturday, April 3, 2004
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As his book "Why We Suck" hits the shelves, Denis Leary talks about lazy parenting, the media storm surrounding his views on autism, and the omnipotence of Oprah.
I interviewed Carlin last year, and he said that he didn't become a real writer ... You're sort of following in Carlin's footsteps in terms of provoking a big ...
By Heather Havrilesky
Thursday, November 20, 2008
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George Carlin talks about Littleton jokes, white-yuppie cocksuckers and why he still loves his BMW.
George Carlin talks about Littleton jokes, white-yuppie cocksuckers and why he still ... At 62, George Carlin is the last comic of his era who still makes a living on a stage. ...
By Geoff Edgers
Wednesday, June 23, 1999
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Jerry Brown swaps race politics for results; is it time to outgrow George Carlin?
Jerry Brown swaps race politics for results; is it time to outgrow George Carlin? ... As an old Carlin fan, I have to say that these days I am just that -- an old Carlin fan. ...
By Letters to the Editor
Wednesday, June 30, 1999
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With a big HBO deal, astronomical album sales and countless fans, Dane Cook may be the hottest comedian in years. So where is the laughter?
While Seinfeld or Rock or Carlin or Miller react against the world, working themselves into a lather over just how idiotic and bizarre other people's ...
By Heather Havrilesky
Sunday, September 3, 2006
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No, but seriously, Mitch Hedberg is the funniest new comedian in the world.
Jenny Craig ends ad campaign after lawsuit. The autism-vaccine lie ... George Carlin talks about Littleton jokes, white-yuppie cocksuckers and why he still ...
By Chris Colin
Friday, June 22, 2001
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Out on the road in the grimy world of stand-up comedy, the audience is mean, the comics are meaner and the guy with the best used-tampon joke wins.
George Carlin talks about Littleton jokes, white-yuppie cocksuckers and why he still loves his BMW. By Geoff EdgersWednesday, Jun 23, 1999 ...
By Cory Busse
Tuesday, September 12, 2000
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Check out Tom Schaller's round table on 2008 swing states and Larry King's tribute to George Carlin.
Also, Carlin's brother Patrick and daughter Kelly called in; if you've ever thought a professional curmudgeon and shit stirrer might have to be ...
By Joan Walsh
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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George Carlin dies at 71. Read Heather Havrilesky's last great interview with Carlin, in which he talks about cocaine, being a fallen idealist and ...
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Preparing for his 14th HBO comedy special, George Carlin waxes philosophic on the freedom that comes from not giving a #%&@.
Carlin made a name for himself with comedic bits aimed at provoking conventional ... [ Carlin has said that he doesn't vote and hasn't voted for anyone ...
By Heather Havrilesky
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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On the good nights, he was the second best thing you could do in bed -- buton his best nights, he was the best.
Tuesday, Feb 20, 2001 15:00 EST. Johnny Carson. On the good nights, he was the second best ... to ponytailed George Carlin, who gave America its first taste of network dope humor. ...
By Jack Boulware
Tuesday, February 20, 2001
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Coulter walks all over Leno.
We were sort of looking forward to the hyped face-off between Ann Coulter and George Carlin on "The Tonight Show" -- we like a good fight! ...
By K.L.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
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Friday/weekend: Will "Oprah's Big Give" make the world a better place? Plus: What did you think of "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" on Thursday?
What the Supreme Court got right. Obama to indefinitely imprison detainees without charges ... George Carlin performs live from Santa Rosa, Calif., in "George Carlin: It's Bad ...
Friday, February 29, 2008
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This week's bestselling books, courtesy of Powells.com.
World's cutest cheese ad, exploding wine, chocolate records ... by George Carlin. Hardcover, $22.95. Buy it | Read more on George Carlin. 20. Barbecue Bible ...
Tuesday, June 5, 2001
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Tom Hanks and Paul Newman get gloomy, "Tales of the City," Barnabas Collins, "Deep Space Nine," Cary Grant rarities and the rest of the week's best new releases.
Jenny Craig ends ad campaign after lawsuit. The autism-vaccine lie ... "George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?" Carlin's sixth HBO stand-up concert ...
Tuesday, February 25, 2003
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Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, May 15, 2001
Politically Incorrect (ABC) George Carlin, Robert Shapiro. Conan O'Brien (NBC) Matthew ... Craig Kilborn (CBS) George Carlin. All times Eastern unless noted. ...
By Joyce Millman
Tuesday, May 15, 2001
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Michael Moore shows the snarky boys how it's done in "The Awful Truth."
You knew where Richard Pryor was coming from, and Lenny Bruce, and George Carlin and the Smothers Brothers. But quick: Is Bill Maher a Democrat, ...
By Joyce Millman
Monday, April 19, 1999
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Even if it's a second-rate joke, and even if Kevin Smith knows it, these two lazy dipweeds really are just a third-rate Bill and Ted.
Others, like Carlin's bit as a hitchhiker who gets results by holding up a sign that says "Will Give Head for Ride," feel forced and overcooked. ...
By Stephanie Zacharek
Wednesday, August 22, 2001
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But we're meeting these down times the way we always have: Not with resignation but with ... Jerry Brown swaps race politics for results; is it time to outgrow George Carlin? ...
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Salon's TV picks forWeekend, Feb. 25-27, 2000
The Cure and George Carlin guest on Mad TV (11 p.m. Sat., Fox). Bender becomes the Ultimate Robot Fighting champ on Futurama (7 p.m. Sun., Fox) ...
By Joyce Millman
Friday, February 25, 2000
