Monday, June 23, 2008

George Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008)



Comic legend George Carlin died last night at the age of 73, due to heart failure. Carlin was one of the first "dirty" comedians in the business and helped pave the way for a new generation of stand up comedy along with Richard Pryor. His most famous bit was the "SEVEN WORDS YOU CAN NEVER SAY ON TELEVISION". He also hosted the very first episode of Saturday Night Live and has starred in a number of HBO specials over the years. If it wasn't for him stand up comedy wouldn't exist it in its present day form, he will be missed.

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