I’m 79. Understood his style that was funny and insightful at the same time. He finished with a ditty called, “The American Dream.” Not much laughter but an audience stunned by the raw truth that falls effortlessly from his head. Absolutely the best there is. Thanks Mr Carlin. I miss you.
hmmm why? Is this pushed down out of site, shadow banned, or just banned? Why are people or youtube removing this that all need to see? 3 2 1 honest factual reality check.. Don't be scared, anyone, just keep calm, smile, joke appropriately when appropriate and do what's needed! Honest Factual Reality check of what THEY try to hide on this earth again now perhaps more than ever before. While most are obsessed with getting "rich?" their selfish desired forms of escapism and needless [poisoning excessive materialism. lust and addictions here's what's really going on... Here's the evil crazy massively polluting insanity while they claim to be stopping "global warming?" and "climate change?". How do they get the big all nations war going? Ruin the earths economies with the evil insane large portion of the earth's hierarchy, their corporations, governments and criminal bribed helpers all stealing as much as they can in every way they can. This creates massive inflation, poisoning and destruction all over the earth. This forces people to take hierarchy slave classes-controlled positions, government and military careers, jobs and lives of crimes. All of which are endlessly self-punishing miserable suicide organizations, secret societies, clubs and cults! Then off to war to be depopulated aka mass murdered. Wars cause power consolidation and massive profits also from industrial and other revolutions that massively pollute, waste resource's, kill CHILDREN, people and poison the earth and its places. All for consolidation of power, for the most insane rulers, their control, to attempt to put in more of the technology illegal spying and controlling people slavery BEAST system all over the earth So, they're ALL full of crap massively! The End! for most on earth. They're INSANE. Those who poison CHILDREN, adults, the earth, ruin place atter place and mass murder, bring the same upon themselves! The end of insanity cycle and IF anyone is left afterward, they will have to hide far away anywhere in any not ruined by their mass insanity poisoning of the earth's places. Here's what they're really doing secretly. Poisoning mountain tops, snow, and waters that run downhill in every way! They also go into springs, streams, lakes, rivers and the oceans. Also, toxic poisons from weapons, chemical, bioweapons, depleted uranium and so on. Total lunacy! Who wants to be behind such madness, help in it, or allow it!? The politicians are around 99% liars, scammers, terrorists and thieves running slave classism for even worse criminal hierarchy. The corporations and governments are also for-profit corporations. They also promote everything about getting rich, to sellout CHILDREN, humanity and the earth. Meanwhile they never let you have enough power, or money to compete with the rulers. If you get out of line, they abusively reeducate you, by taking your money and materialism, or worse lock you up for slave labor / to steal taxes and skims from the system or get you to commit suicide. Additionally, THEY have plans to offer you to be exterminated if you don't want to go to jail or prison. Total mass insanity. Find other options people! That's how this is stopped, or at least you survive! I'm posting here and everywhere as much as I can to get final warnings out to anyone deserving on how to stop and avoid this massive insanity! I usually post on infowars but they were threatened by hierarchy and government yet again with arrests and being shut down or were cracked/hacked to stop it. Likely told if they don't stop the spread of exposure of the terrorism/crimes run TOP on down. Politicians all over the earth selling out everyone else! Claiming to be for the people while profiting off terrorism, crimes and often owning stocks/investments in poisoning and profiting of RUIN of CHILDREN, adults, and the earth plus wars and mass murder slavery corporations/systems etc. etc. Most likely this means the free flow of information in comments that expose the terrorism and crimes in hierarchy and governments etc. They threatened to kill me so many times I cannot even count them anymore. Most they say and do are all lies, scams, fear threat coercion terrorism crimes, rights violations other REAL working laws violating crimes of all types they can come up with or do and bluffs with these control freak terrorists and criminals. Also, if you protect rights all day every day and everywhere plus a very short set of working all of history laws only that also protect everyone's rights, then this mass insanity stops ASAP and AMAP! As Much As Possible! Pass it on!
I am 55 and my first exposure to Carlin was when Class Clown came out, my parents owned it and I would listen to it over and over when they were not home, which was most of the time....I miss him terribly...that album got me through a period of witnessing egregious domestic violence at home between my step mom and father when divorce was NOT socially acceptable, making me ostracized at school too...rough time made less so by Carlin's ability to just take me elsewhere, ya know?
George was a philosopher, prophet, political analyst, an anthropologist and social commentator AND a comedian all rolled into one..rest in peace George.
This is just beautiful...To see this side or Mr.Carlin is a very special treat. RIP, George. You left a permanent mark in this world, and those of us lucky enough to hear you are better for it. We love you.
Two of the most hardest comedians to ever lose…George Carlin and Robin Williams. The world isn’t the same without them. Can you imagine the material they would both have in todays society!!!
Oh boy!!! I was thinking the exact same thing! I think George would be outraged, and maybe even take these woke trans, grooming...... on and on, and go a bit deeper than comedy even. I am sure he would use his anger in a comedic way up to a point. But as this insanity gets worse, he might get a bit more radical and he would never in any way tolerate being told to use "pro-nouns" etc. He most likely would start getting people to yell NO ! ENOUGH !! We ain`t playing this game.
@@gib59er56George utterly loathed the Republican mindset , he had issues with the liberal Democrats, but he completely detested republicans and conservatives attitudes…hell all the way back to …doing in New Jersey. He’d crap on trump and desantis and all the rest , and yes even Hillary , too.
I consider you FUCKING lucky! I only learned of George around 2012, after watching Dogma, and then I discovered a brilliant satirist and kindred spirit, my kind of people. Too late. I wish back in the late 1980's and early 1990's, when the Cold War kind of ended, instead of Santa Barbara and other crap, the Russian TV had purchased recordings of Carlin's performances. Then my people would know that not all Americans are brainwashed idiots, clinically incapable of critical thinking. Oh well, your government isn't the only one that believes all people need is "light entertainment," obviously.
Gitfiddle 7766 I was just thinking to myself I wish I would have seen him live before he died. One of my great regrets in life. George's comedy/ "spoken point of view" hold a super special place in my memories. He was a genius and he is sorely missed.
With people who have something to tell and experience booms of creativity it is best to just let them flow. Normally never challenging your guest as an interviewer is being a bad interviewer though. But I guess it is not that kind of interview.
The interviewer’s name is Sonny Fox. He hosted a morning show on Sirius/XM Raw Dog. He recently passed in August 2020. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Fox_(XM_Radio)
RusA MousikA Yeah, I think I know, mostly religious fanatics who think that Earth is 6,000 years old and that Carlin is burning in hell. This comment was for sane people in USA like Carlin was. You maybe in minority but there are a lots of sane people out there. Don't give up hope.
That's why I'm here. My kind hearted wife has a nasty type of breast cancer. I needed a comedic break after fighting our insurance company and a very broken medical system.
I do agree with you. I am from Shreveport Louisiana and George Carlin was in the Airforce for a short while at Barksdale Airforce Base outside of Shreveport in Bossier City.
Which is why RUclips (and such) is so great. All these people who didn't get to grow up watching him on television are discovering him here and he is living on inspiring another generation.
I am too damaged to be able to debate whether humans are this way because everyone is also too traumatized or the ones who were blessed with easy upbringings and given everything on a plate screwed us all. I'd like not to be cynical but I think we're all cowardly to some degree a few exceptions like George and others (even they will have their downs nobody's perfect I'm sure they'd admit their flaws which is pretty much the battle) Everyone mostly these days in the UK is a drama queen, back stabbing, shit stirring, materialistic, piece of shit. I see either intentional evil or bullying I'm not intelligent enough to understand.
@@giusepperesponte8077 you did not know Carlin...just stating facts but that hurts the white entitlement..try seeing more of his shows. seems you are triggered easy..look in the mirror.
George was the first person who told me that things aren't always what they seem. I love him for that. He wasn't a comic; he was more like a mirror of society. Deep down i think he wanted us to laugh at him less and, instead, stand up and say, "Hey you're right! What the fuck is wrong with us? Lets do something about all the fucked up shit we indifferently allow to persist while we focus so intently on ourselves."
If the world is a big joke then George Carlin would be a journalist, and the "journalists" would be the real comedians. Hey yeh you're right it is a big joke lol
Was he always in the best position to judge? The drugs, the shattered relationships, the weaponising of comedy that he epitomises. "Muhammad Ali wanted to beat people up.../ if you don't go to kill people (in Vietnam) then we're not going to let you beat people up" that's quite a funny statement, when he puts it like that. But it's not a joke - it has the element of surprise, for pleasurable anxiety, the relief of laughter. But that sort of thing is a weakness into the world of real humour, even rebellious, ruder humour, for the politician, for free lance pundits like George Carlin to take over. There are so many people doing it that way now, it's saturated with liberal fascism.
We're all so lucky to have been able to hear George's thoughts. He gifted so many with astute knowledge wrapped in an hour of laughter. The best teacher ever! You are a cherished legend that's greatly missed. Thank you for being you till the end George! You're my hero!!!
Thank you George for wasted decades that made bosoms blossomed and so did my taste in art of actin... to said it shortly: I’ve would of loved you if We have met. R.I.P. And He was here a second ago...
"I'm not an angry man. Anger implies that I care. I didn't really care about the species. I just don't care. We had great possibilities, but we squandered it."
@@jzeltser Yeah, he spent years, decades, practicing speaking and his act. This would be the outcome! "You know, I'm think I'm starting to see some improvement"
Mr. Carlin got me through high school and college in many ways. He feels like an old friend to me. I wish I could have met him. I love seeing his reminiscent smile here.
A snippet of my personal favorite Joke from George.. I'm an "Eddie' and When I got to see him live the year before we lost him he did the 'Real Names' bit... To my euphoric delight.. I miss him so much and always think about what his takes on today would be like.
That glimmer of a smile he gave the audience when his radio bit was played, being proud and comical of where he started and how far he'd come since then, we miss you George.
Can't help feeling and realizing the treasure we lost when he passed away as we listen to his videos and audios today...they don't make them like him anymore...a true golden standard of comedy and satire...his sets still resonate today...
Everything Carlin said was the truth, and his view of the US was dead on. He was something of a prophet, as well as a brilliant man, who cut straight through the BS in a way that made you both think and laugh your @$$ off. I wonder what he would think about America today? There will never be another like him.
George Carlin died, he didn't pass away, nor did he expire like a magazine subscription...just fuckin' with ya...keep that life in the language to paraphrase the man himself. (Albeit a bit ironically, as he's dead)...but I swear, he was here just a minute ago! Peace outside! (And inside for those of us that can manage it...lol...I know I have enough trouble with it, I can't quite seem to let go of giving a fuck...lol again...But the fuck do I know, I guess I just crack me up)
@@42Mrgreenman True that brother...If we as people can't tolerate and have fun with words with each other...what chance do we even have of getting to somewhere even near World Peace...we gotta learn to be chill :D
@@antoniolim762 Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Possible meaning: A physical attack may injure me but a verbal attack cannot injure me.
I must say, what a wonderful find this conversation is. This is such a treat to hear George's personal, detailed storytelling about his childhood and early years. This just makes me love George even more. TY George ❤
Refreshing- great to hear your voice again, George! RIP...needed to hear you wisdom especially during these particularly dark times. Your truth and spirit is a much-needed salve for those of us trying to hold onto our sanity.
My brother-in-law use to watch ALL OF GEORGE CARLIN AND HE WAS intelligent,he could never get enough of him I was about 6 years younger so I didn't get everything George would put out but when I got older ,I started under
IMO, one of the most important people to have lived and certainly of our recent generations. His comedy was indeed comedy but social commentary for those who have ears to hear. Thank you for posting this!
I'm so glad that I was able to see George Carlin live in the 1980s with my dad. We didn't have the best seats in the house but we both pissed our pants laughing the entire show.
Comedians in courts have always had that role really, no one could speak bluntly to the king, and say for example that the king did something wrong or something of that kind. But the comedian could make a joke about it, and then the king could receive the information without having to kill the guy for being ''irreverent'' towards the authority of the king. Because after all, it was just a joke, right? That's why I hate when comedians say (to get out of trouble) that ''it's just a joke, just a show, nothing of this is real''. Of course it is, otherwise it would not be interesting, and certainly it would not be funny. So today they make a funny joke about feminism/women, then they hide behind and say it's all made up, just a joke, but we know it isn't.
>"He was here just a minute ago." That line almost brought a tear to my eye because now we know that he has since passed away. It seems too soon; or too close.
Only a few things in my life where I actually remember where I was when I heard he the news. His passing was one of them. Not sure why or the reason it's only a handful of events that I can clearly remember, but it is. Maybe it's a similar way of thinking, or realization (and repsect) of words having meaning, the silliness of politics, racism, and a need for political correctness, but whatever it is obviously he and his ideas, thoughts, and grievances (see what I did there) have shaped me as I grew up. I turned 21 years old on October 17th in 2001 (just 5 weeks after 9/11) So as most turning 21 living in So CA do, I go to Vegas with a friend (that was of age) and some family. This was all completely unplanned, and I had no knowledge of him even being there, but when we showed up and pulled into town (on the 16th) we see on a huge neon sign GEORGE CARLIN @ MGM GRAND 10/17 !!! Obviously sold out by now, or waaaay too expensive, probably both. But we go out that night and at midnight start to gamble, blackjack.. By 3am myself, my buddy, and my mom had all won $300-$500 each. So now I'm thinking, it's prob sold out but let's try to get these tickets. We show up at the MGM at like 930am as ticket booth opened at 10. They open we ask, and the lady said, I'm sorry but unfortunately all the seats have been sold. Bummed but what we somewhat expected I say, are you sure, and my buddy adds in "its his 21st bday". She says, yeah, I'm sorry, all seats are sold out. We start to walk away and get about 10 paces away when she calls out for us. She say "so I wasn't even aware of this, and I just looked, but apparently we have 2 tickets available in the sound/light area (like a bullpen at a baseball field) but they're just chairs, no table, no drink service, just 2 chairs. "We'll take em..!!" Needless to say, BEST FKN SEATS IN THE HOUSE..!! And if I remember correctly the tickets were only like $70. No need for a table, and a little flask with a soda was all we needed. ...there was also a lingerie convention in town that weekend, but that's another story. Saw him only once live, but I'm proud and happy to say I was able to. The way it all unfolded and happened was crazy lucky though looking back
Even if he didn't do comedy, I could just listen to George Carlin talk......He had that wonderful radio speaking voice, and what a great story teller.....Of all the comics who have passed, I miss him most of all.....
He was an 8th grade genius with a command of the english language like no other. You're correct in describing this interview as a "matserpiece of self explanation." Sonny Fox did an outstanding job conducting this interview.
23:57 Gotta love how nostalgic George looks at hearing the intro to his old radio show. It's great to know that, with all his cynicism, he was still able to look back fondly on his life. ... He was here just a minute ago!
George was a very intelligent, amazing comedian. He spawned generations and made people think how fucked everything was at that point in time. Its was genius how he put it all together. There will never be another. He was a total original and will be missed.
I was a fan since FM & AM came out. He was, without a doubt, the greatest comedian ever. The shear volume of material is amazing. No one comes close. He was brilliant.
This is a great video. So much to learn about George Carlin. He was a great planner, was often at the right place and the right time. Never new he was DJ. No wonder he was a great speaker. Then there was his philosophy of life and comic genius. Miss him so much
I learned some new sides of this great man watching this and I never get tired of his great contribution to comedy and to his view (and mine) on people and humanity.
Great interviewer. Asked a question and sat back. And of course Mr. Carlin did the rest. This was a great interview of a great American Artist and I really enjoyed listening. George is now dead, but we have the opportunity to listen to and enjoy his work. And so he lives on.
I never sit still and watch things like this but I watched the entire show and loved every minute of it. And great applause to the interviewer who asked great questions ss did the audience, and he let him speak uninterrupted!
Agreed, I get so annoyed with interviewers that have to chime in constantly with a "mhmmm" or a "yea", or with their little side stories. It is so distracting, and disrespectful (even if by accident). I noticed this interviewer doesn't even nod silently in agreement, he simply lets Carlin tell his stories. Definitely an undervalued skill, to which this interviewer did a wonderful job.
Wow, i mean W T F are you talking about? The W T F is to simply express shock value. No more no less. So idk but wtf you saw, i saw exactly opposite in some circumstances. Ok thats all. Idc.
I believe George Carlin was the best, most engaging and most genuine comedian that ever lived. His earlier routines are much different than his later work. I noticed that as a younger man he was much lighter and more optimistic about the human condition--although he's ALWAYS been a realist. His later work reflects more disdain for people in general (certainly accurately placed!) and mistrust/disgust of society and societal institutions. Through the creative expression of his routines, it is interesting to see how life and experience shaped him. Though interesting, it was a little sad but certainly understandable how his routines became more jaded. This interview was refreshing in that we learned not just his history (what shaped him); but also that he did have a positive spin toward the end of his life. He was able to educate AND entertain; motivating people to see life differently through our COMMON experiences. I think he changed more lives than even HE realized. Happiness alone profoundly changes people; but his incisive commentary on society I'm sure had an impact as well. What a FULL LIFE he had; and how GRATEFUL we all are to have benefitted from his talent!!!
Thanx for the upload - zdrux - whoever you are.. This was a great interview of Carlin and one that I had missed back in 2007 - despite having satellite radio at the time.
Thank you so much for posting this. I have listened to & loved George Carlin for a long time. Until listening to this I had no idea of his childhood, never knowing his father or extended family, etc. Miss you George! Thanks again for sharing.
How have I gone 59 years without fully appreciating this amazing guy? Better late than never. I hope lots of young people watch this and listen carefully. He bridged ages and was a lively part of the culture throughout.
The true and FIRST soical justice warrior brilliantly delivered jokes that spark your mind. Simply the greatest comedic ARTIST of all time!!!! R.I.P Mr. Carlin..
It's scary to think about how close he was to his death but also realize how alive and sharp and on point he was. I really regret not seeing him live. RIP George. There will never be a comedian who has a larger impact on the world.
I totally agree. George Carlin had a depth that no comic has ever approached. And though he wasn't "college-educated," he was an intellectual, without a doubt.
@@ronaldbell3788 thank God he wasn’t college educated lol…he probably would have been indoctrinated and never given us the wisdom he has given all of us.
OR BIGGER SET OF BALLS ,,HE SAID WHAT U CANT GET AWAY WITH ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ,,SO CALLED COMMUNITY STANDARDS ,,OBSERVATION OF ONES WEAKNESS SUCH AS POLITICIANS AND RELIGION ,,THE CONTROL AND MANIPULATION OF THE WORLD ,,GEORGE WAS THE BEST AND RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING
I live in the U.K. & I had never heard of George till last week when I was watching RUclips videos of old American comedians. It's surprising how unknown he is here because I reckon his comedy would have been very appreciated in the U.K.
+Craig Cikaluk Carlin taught me one thing about the U.S. government... All of this is propaganda bullshit. If any of these half wits we call American citizens had any common sense, they would see how much their government is screwing them, and that the people who own this country (financial services, pharmaceutical companies, etc) already have their candidate picked. Instead of revolting, we just let them take more and more freedoms away. I will not participate in corruption.
+TheMikeSwitch I can't see why it would be any different this time from what it's been every other time. He knew the elections are actually just theatre for the masses, and the next president was decided a long time ago already. Shit - the next 2 or 3 presidents have already been determined. [S]elections don't decide anything other than who among us is still too distracted to realize that it's always been a fixed game and their vote doesn't mean shit.
You obviously aren't paying attention to the election. On both sides (but mainly the GOP) money is backing establishment candidates while the people aren't voting for them (in the numbers the string pullers would expect). The people in power who have been choosing the candidates suddenly find their money wasted. This is election is a unique animal. I'm not saying the end results will be any different, but it's been a strange ride. Rob Robert
My first exposure to George Carlin was in 1994 on his HBO special; I was 4 years old. I convinced my mom that if I could listen to her cuss and know not to repeat it, then I could listen to him. It was the best thing she ever did for me. I would have asked him what it was noticed that made him realize we had owners.
I'd wager it was a mix of bullshit schooling, dishonest politics, and seeing how his parents navigated their world. But we will never know probably. A great man with great insight.
George was and is my favorite. I still have his first LP (yeah, a vinyl album) entitled "I used to be an Irish Catholic." He is my all time favorite comedian, along with Robin Williams.
Interesting I always thought George C. and Robin W. were similar personalities both razor sharp wits with unique thinking minds, never following the herd.
He lived 1 year and 1 month more after this. This interview was april 2007. Best comedian on the social, linguistic, spiritual, political and religious subjects. . Last HBO special "Its Bad For Ya" was on 1 st of March 2008, televised live and he died few months later, 22 June 2008.
"he was here just a minute ago. " what a good version of the human being. Don't forget folks, life is about having fun. Enjoy the short time you have here. And try not to hurt anyone.
![George Carlin - National Press Club [complete]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pc0ZHsoHAlE/mqdefault.jpg)
I’m 79. Understood his style that was funny and insightful at the same time. He finished with a ditty called, “The American Dream.” Not much laughter but an audience stunned by the raw truth that falls effortlessly from his head. Absolutely the best there is. Thanks Mr Carlin. I miss you.
Greatest there is
He parallels Robert Anton Wilson's perspective in many ways. An important person of our time. Brilliant observations!
Ditto..
hmmm why? Is this pushed down out of site, shadow banned, or just banned? Why are people or youtube removing this that all need to see? 3 2 1 honest factual reality check.. Don't be scared, anyone, just keep calm, smile, joke appropriately when appropriate and do what's needed! Honest Factual Reality check of what THEY try to hide on this earth again now perhaps more than ever before. While most are obsessed with getting "rich?" their selfish desired forms of escapism and needless [poisoning excessive materialism. lust and addictions here's what's really going on... Here's the evil crazy massively polluting insanity while they claim to be stopping "global warming?" and "climate change?". How do they get the big all nations war going? Ruin the earths economies with the evil insane large portion of the earth's hierarchy, their corporations, governments and criminal bribed helpers all stealing as much as they can in every way they can. This creates massive inflation, poisoning and destruction all over the earth. This forces people to take hierarchy slave classes-controlled positions, government and military careers, jobs and lives of crimes. All of which are endlessly self-punishing miserable suicide organizations, secret societies, clubs and cults! Then off to war to be depopulated aka mass murdered. Wars cause power consolidation and massive profits also from industrial and other revolutions that massively pollute, waste resource's, kill CHILDREN, people and poison the earth and its places. All for consolidation of power, for the most insane rulers, their control, to attempt to put in more of the technology illegal spying and controlling people slavery BEAST system all over the earth So, they're ALL full of crap massively! The End! for most on earth. They're INSANE. Those who poison CHILDREN, adults, the earth, ruin place atter place and mass murder, bring the same upon themselves! The end of insanity cycle and IF anyone is left afterward, they will have to hide far away anywhere in any not ruined by their mass insanity poisoning of the earth's places. Here's what they're really doing secretly. Poisoning mountain tops, snow, and waters that run downhill in every way! They also go into springs, streams, lakes, rivers and the oceans. Also, toxic poisons from weapons, chemical, bioweapons, depleted uranium and so on. Total lunacy! Who wants to be behind such madness, help in it, or allow it!? The politicians are around 99% liars, scammers, terrorists and thieves running slave classism for even worse criminal hierarchy. The corporations and governments are also for-profit corporations. They also promote everything about getting rich, to sellout CHILDREN, humanity and the earth. Meanwhile they never let you have enough power, or money to compete with the rulers. If you get out of line, they abusively reeducate you, by taking your money and materialism, or worse lock you up for slave labor / to steal taxes and skims from the system or get you to commit suicide. Additionally, THEY have plans to offer you to be exterminated if you don't want to go to jail or prison. Total mass insanity. Find other options people! That's how this is stopped, or at least you survive! I'm posting here and everywhere as much as I can to get final warnings out to anyone deserving on how to stop and avoid this massive insanity! I usually post on infowars but they were threatened by hierarchy and government yet again with arrests and being shut down or were cracked/hacked to stop it. Likely told if they don't stop the spread of exposure of the terrorism/crimes run TOP on down. Politicians all over the earth selling out everyone else! Claiming to be for the people while profiting off terrorism, crimes and often owning stocks/investments in poisoning and profiting of RUIN of CHILDREN, adults, and the earth plus wars and mass murder slavery corporations/systems etc. etc. Most likely this means the free flow of information in comments that expose the terrorism and crimes in hierarchy and governments etc. They threatened to kill me so many times I cannot even count them anymore. Most they say and do are all lies, scams, fear threat coercion terrorism crimes, rights violations other REAL working laws violating crimes of all types they can come up with or do and bluffs with these control freak terrorists and criminals. Also, if you protect rights all day every day and everywhere plus a very short set of working all of history laws only that also protect everyone's rights, then this mass insanity stops ASAP and AMAP! As Much As Possible! Pass it on!
I am 55 and my first exposure to Carlin was when Class Clown came out, my parents owned it and I would listen to it over and over when they were not home, which was most of the time....I miss him terribly...that album got me through a period of witnessing egregious domestic violence at home between my step mom and father when divorce was NOT socially acceptable, making me ostracized at school too...rough time made less so by Carlin's ability to just take me elsewhere, ya know?
George was a philosopher, prophet, political analyst, an anthropologist and social commentator AND a comedian all rolled into one..rest in peace George.
May his soul rest in peace in a garage in Buffalo
And let's not forget a drug addict
George was only a person with common sense, unafraid of speaking his mind and who had a platform to so so and reach the masses.
and so what?@@bitxtrem
I don’t really look at him as a comedian, do you know what I mean?
This is just beautiful...To see this side or Mr.Carlin is a very special treat.
RIP, George. You left a permanent mark in this world, and those of us lucky enough to hear you are better for it.
We love you.
i'm 66 why did it take 65 years to listen to George? he is / was the man I want to be ......this guy should have been president.......love him!
I have no idea brother, I'm 49 and have been watching Carlin since about 1989-90 I was 14 or 15 years old:) He's the best!
Not to worry; he’s timeless
Two of the most hardest comedians to ever lose…George Carlin and Robin Williams. The world isn’t the same without them. Can you imagine the material they would both have in todays society!!!
Amen
Carlin was more of a social critic and moralist. He made you think about social conditions. One of a kind.
Oh boy!!! I was thinking the exact same thing! I think George would be outraged, and maybe even take these woke trans, grooming...... on and on, and go a bit deeper than comedy even. I am sure he would use his anger in a comedic way up to a point. But as this insanity gets worse, he might get a bit more radical and he would never in any way tolerate being told to use "pro-nouns" etc. He most likely would start getting people to yell NO ! ENOUGH !! We ain`t playing this game.
@@gib59er56you’re an idiot
@@gib59er56George utterly loathed the Republican mindset , he had issues with the liberal Democrats, but he completely detested republicans and conservatives attitudes…hell all the way back to …doing in New Jersey. He’d crap on trump and desantis and all the rest , and yes even Hillary , too.
Hands down my most beloved comedian that transcended comedy and there is no close second. He is timeless and sorely missed. Alan Johnson
He's actually a second...
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I agree with you. As much as I love comedy, nobody comes close to George.
@@glennyates2194Bill Hicks?!
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Losing Carlin made the world a little bit darker. R.I.P. sir, you are sorely missed.
Indeed!
He was awesome.
"I'm sure he is smiling from down there,, 🤣
I could not agree more.
"He was here just a minute ago"
RIP
Saw George live three times. I consider myself lucky.
I concur!
I consider you FUCKING lucky! I only learned of George around 2012, after watching Dogma, and then I discovered a brilliant satirist and kindred spirit, my kind of people. Too late. I wish back in the late 1980's and early 1990's, when the Cold War kind of ended, instead of Santa Barbara and other crap, the Russian TV had purchased recordings of Carlin's performances. Then my people would know that not all Americans are brainwashed idiots, clinically incapable of critical thinking. Oh well, your government isn't the only one that believes all people need is "light entertainment," obviously.
WOW...you are lucky. 😍
Gitfiddle 7766 I was just thinking to myself I wish I would have seen him live before he died. One of my great regrets in life. George's comedy/ "spoken point of view" hold a super special place in my memories. He was a genius and he is sorely missed.
Yeah u were
George is a flawless speaker !! He was sharp on every word! Genius literary! Speech perfect “no lulls” just raddled off perfectly every word!! Genius
Love you, George. You were the LAST bastion of sanity in this insane world. You are a national treasure. Thanks for posting.
I like the interviewer, he doesn’t interrupt and let’s George finish what he is saying.
Big pops who is he?
Definitely a great interviewer. Just the right amount of “steering” I guess.
With people who have something to tell and experience booms of creativity it is best to just let them flow.
Normally never challenging your guest as an interviewer is being a bad interviewer though. But I guess it is not that kind of interview.
A great interviewer who really wants to hear from you and wants other to do the same.
The interviewer’s name is Sonny Fox. He hosted a morning show on Sirius/XM Raw Dog. He recently passed in August 2020.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Fox_(XM_Radio)
This is a super video! I loved it ! I was a Carlin fan back in the '70 s . It is a shame that Carlin didn't live 10 more yrs! Carlin was Cool!
George lived to the equivalent of 175 yrs old. His brain is still churning out brilliance today😳.
I wonder what George would have thought of Trump.
You Americans should put this guy on Mount Rushmore.
RIP George, Europe also misses you.
Lunatic on the grass DN you obviously don't realize who runs the show out here in the dreaded states.
RusA MousikA
Yeah, I think I know, mostly religious fanatics who think that Earth is 6,000 years old and that Carlin is burning in hell.
This comment was for sane people in USA like Carlin was. You maybe in minority but there are a lots of sane people out there.
Don't give up hope.
RusA MousikA The USA is fucked get over it
John Doe- not fubar yet so theres still potential just do something bout trump
+John Doe- Nah it's so fucked up by this point no one wants to admit they fucked it, but secretly continue to do so.
George had the best way with words I could listen to him all day RIP to the GOAT ❤️
This is my favorite George Carlin interview. Thank You
Absolutely! I never heard him 'get real' like this before....just snippets of his career life.
Whenever times get tough, I listen to some of George's material and I feel much better.
Hey buddy, come listen to some George Carlin.
That's me right now. And he has never disappointed
So do I...
That's why I'm here. My kind hearted wife has a nasty type of breast cancer.
I needed a comedic break after fighting our insurance company and a very broken medical system.
The only person that could make us laugh and somehow feel safe by speaking the truth.
I could listen to this man talk for hours. We still really need him, especially nowadays.
I do agree with you. I am from Shreveport Louisiana and George Carlin was in the Airforce for a short while at Barksdale Airforce Base outside of Shreveport in Bossier City.
Which is why RUclips (and such) is so great. All these people who didn't get to grow up watching him on television are discovering him here and he is living on inspiring another generation.
From the soul I agree.
We need him in 2020.....
@@Puchuchi747 Carlin ''UNMASKED'' in 2020
" im no longer emotionally invested in the fate of humanity " the man ascended , its all consciousness and levels of understanding ✌🏻
The saddest part of George Carlin's legacy are the people who clapped, and laughed, but were still ignorantly asleep to what's going on in the world.
I am too damaged to be able to debate whether humans are this way because everyone is also too traumatized or the ones who were blessed with easy upbringings and given everything on a plate screwed us all.
I'd like not to be cynical but I think we're all cowardly to some degree a few exceptions like George and others (even they will have their downs nobody's perfect I'm sure they'd admit their flaws which is pretty much the battle)
Everyone mostly these days in the UK is a drama queen, back stabbing, shit stirring, materialistic, piece of shit. I see either intentional evil or bullying I'm not intelligent enough to understand.
you mean phony liberals..really just entitled white middle class.
@@tlee4218 Carlin would have thought you were a jackass
Or they laughed but didn't understand what he was saying-and the way he said it was absolutely amazing-almost like he was telling a story!
@@giusepperesponte8077 you did not know Carlin...just stating facts but that hurts the white entitlement..try seeing more of his shows. seems you are triggered easy..look in the mirror.
George was the first person who told me that things aren't always what they seem. I love him for that. He wasn't a comic; he was more like a mirror of society. Deep down i think he wanted us to laugh at him less and, instead, stand up and say, "Hey you're right! What the fuck is wrong with us? Lets do something about all the fucked up shit we indifferently allow to persist while we focus so intently on ourselves."
No he didn't care about you or me or anyone, just himself. and he said as much. but, I still thought he was funny.
+promeitheus Hi, remember "Question Authority" and "It's bullshit and it's bad for ya!" He was the best.
+promeitheus ....you mean like a philosopher..........
+pompom11 Are yu saying those are the names of his specials?
Bob Marley was the first for me I found George later in life tho
'He was here just a minute ago' and he's still here. Bravo George.
Indeed!
This interview is gold. It's rare to get an insightful interview with someone of the stature and class of George Carlin.
Carlin didn't really do comedy.
He observed the world around him and spoke the truth.
+RoadCaptainEntertain He observed the comedy of the universe
+RoadCaptainEntertain a master satirist!
I think you misunderstood the point I was trying to make.
Good luck with your English comprehension.
seem how the world is a big joke, i think he can be classified as an comediante
If the world is a big joke then George Carlin would be a journalist, and the "journalists" would be the real comedians.
Hey yeh you're right it is a big joke lol
George Carlin absolute legend, philosopher, commentator, comedian... RIP mate, from one of your numerous Australian admirers...
"If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you."
-Oscar Wilde
browna518 oscar wilde was the son of the man who invented the rules of boxing 🥊 and was blowing men in the gloomy streets of England correct?
no, that was Sebastian Melmoth.
OpenVisionz That’s what you got out of that truism? Wth
never heard that.. brilliant x!
What a great quote.
he was a realist man deeply disappointed by our species. He has all my respect.
Marcus Aseth Ditto absolutely♥.
+Marcus Aseth I am too. We think alike. All the respect is for him.
+Marcus Aseth Richard dawkins is a delusional fool.
Was he always in the best position to judge? The drugs, the shattered relationships, the weaponising of comedy that he epitomises. "Muhammad Ali wanted to beat people up.../ if you don't go to kill people (in Vietnam) then we're not going to let you beat people up" that's quite a funny statement, when he puts it like that. But it's not a joke - it has the element of surprise, for pleasurable anxiety, the relief of laughter. But that sort of thing is a weakness into the world of real humour, even rebellious, ruder humour, for the politician, for free lance pundits like George Carlin to take over. There are so many people doing it that way now, it's saturated with liberal fascism.
+Marmamarquess STFU u big PC wussbag!!
We're all so lucky to have been able to hear George's thoughts. He gifted so many with astute knowledge wrapped in an hour of laughter. The best teacher ever! You are a cherished legend that's greatly missed. Thank you for being you till the end George! You're my hero!!!
Oh how I miss this man. We need him now more than ever.
Oh man this world could sure use George Carin today.
a multitude of em.
And a Bill Hicks
Dave Chappell
Yeah man. See my Reply above of the three people missing. I'm with ya.
Thank you George for wasted decades that made bosoms blossomed and so did my taste in art of actin... to said it shortly: I’ve would of loved you if We have met. R.I.P. And He was here a second ago...
Still unmatched, George Carlin is in my opinion the real GOAT ! and I miss him so much...
Agreed
Agreed. Robin Williams. Jon Stewart, Bassem Youssef are from the same breed.
"I'm not an angry man. Anger implies that I care. I didn't really care about the species. I just don't care. We had great possibilities, but we squandered it."
Yes Hazy, stupid humans is putting it nicely!
I really wish I met this man. He’s literally a mirror image of me and I’m just now hearing about him.
Listen to his perfect English, he never said "like " like young people use now million times during their "conversations": "I am like and hi is like "
@@jzeltser Like what are you tryin' to say? I don't know like what you are taling about. :)
@@jzeltser Yeah, he spent years, decades, practicing speaking and his act. This would be the outcome! "You know, I'm think I'm starting to see some improvement"
Mr. Carlin got me through high school and college in many ways. He feels like an old friend to me. I wish I could have met him. I love seeing his reminiscent smile here.
I can relate. His 4 gold albums came out during my high school years.
"He was here, a minute ago" ---------such a profound statement. We miss him dearly.
A snippet of my personal favorite Joke from George.. I'm an "Eddie' and When I got to see him live the year before we lost him he did the 'Real Names' bit... To my euphoric delight.. I miss him so much and always think about what his takes on today would be like.
It's a long story....and I'm keeping it long....absolutely priceless...Thanks again.
I could listen to George all night There’ll never be another one like him, a true man of the people.
That glimmer of a smile he gave the audience when his radio bit was played, being proud and comical of where he started and how far he'd come since then, we miss you George.
About his tombstone, “he was here just a minute ago”, I believe he knew that even in 50years his thoughts will still be relevant.
That's how it seems with almost everyone I cared about that left us .. those words were actually comforting to us💔
Everything this man ever did or said will be eradicated by then if the WEO has their way.
I think that actually would have made him sad, that nothing's changed. For his sake, I'm glad he didn't have to live through the Cheeto.
Wow, is that what his tombstone says?
UK comic Spike Milligan's headstone says " I told you I was ill
He was a genius, in my opinion. RIP Mr. Carlin.
He’s still one of my favorite comedians. My dad was a huge fan of him and Richard Pryor. Two all time greats. Imo
Can't help feeling and realizing the treasure we lost when he passed away as we listen to his videos and audios today...they don't make them like him anymore...a true golden standard of comedy and satire...his sets still resonate today...
Everything Carlin said was the truth, and his view of the US was dead on. He was something of a prophet, as well as a brilliant man, who cut straight through the BS in a way that made you both think and laugh your @$$ off. I wonder what he would think about America today? There will never be another like him.
as george would say: i blame the educaton system,
George Carlin died, he didn't pass away, nor did he expire like a magazine subscription...just fuckin' with ya...keep that life in the language to paraphrase the man himself. (Albeit a bit ironically, as he's dead)...but I swear, he was here just a minute ago!
Peace outside! (And inside for those of us that can manage it...lol...I know I have enough trouble with it, I can't quite seem to let go of giving a fuck...lol again...But the fuck do I know, I guess I just crack me up)
@@42Mrgreenman True that brother...If we as people can't tolerate and have fun with words with each other...what chance do we even have of getting to somewhere even near World Peace...we gotta learn to be chill :D
@@antoniolim762 Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Possible meaning: A physical attack may injure me but a verbal attack cannot injure me.
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that"- George Carlin
NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT, LOL! AND IT AIN'T FIXABLE..
Yes-all the vaxed running off a cliff
technically that should be a median person
@@maplenook Hordes of Vaxed people shoving 5 big macks into their 250 lb frames and wondering why the next viral strain has them on their deathbed...
It's not the average but the median... (For the statistically inclined)
I must say, what a wonderful find this conversation is. This is such a treat to hear George's personal, detailed storytelling about his childhood and early years. This just makes me love George even more. TY George ❤
Refreshing- great to hear your voice again, George! RIP...needed to hear you wisdom especially during these particularly dark times. Your truth and spirit is a much-needed salve for those of us trying to hold onto our sanity.
My brother-in-law use to watch ALL OF GEORGE CARLIN AND HE WAS intelligent,he could never get enough of him I was about 6 years younger so I didn't get everything George would put out but when I got older ,I started under
Understanding everything.He was great and he called it like he seen it.. Which was the way things were.!
His thoughts are still here. We just have to have the courage to act on them.
Brilliant. R.I.P. George. When children leave school, they should be given all the works of George. It would make for a better world.
A WONDERFUL drift back. Our memories fade and for one hour 20 minutes I back to where I started. Im ready for that train now.
IMO, one of the most important people to have lived and certainly of our recent generations. His comedy was indeed comedy but social commentary for those who have ears to hear. Thank you for posting this!
There's not a lot of people like George, people who can make you laugh but also teach you the most important lessons in your life
I'm so glad that I was able to see George Carlin live in the 1980s with my dad. We didn't have the best seats in the house but we both pissed our pants laughing the entire show.
To call him a “comedian” doesn’t accurately describe Carlin.
To me, he’s best described as a philosopher.
Agreed
I call him “Saint George”
I call him a philosopher that writes and performs his own material
Comedians in courts have always had that role really, no one could speak bluntly to the king, and say for example that the king did something wrong or something of that kind. But the comedian could make a joke about it, and then the king could receive the information without having to kill the guy for being ''irreverent'' towards the authority of the king. Because after all, it was just a joke, right?
That's why I hate when comedians say (to get out of trouble) that ''it's just a joke, just a show, nothing of this is real''. Of course it is, otherwise it would not be interesting, and certainly it would not be funny. So today they make a funny joke about feminism/women, then they hide behind and say it's all made up, just a joke, but we know it isn't.
@@777lucifero There’s a reason George titled one of his albums “Occupation, Foole” George was never afraid of any kings.
It's so sad to have lost this brilliant man. "He was here just a minute ago."
A Linoge "i think he's down there, screaming up at us"
>"He was here just a minute ago."
That line almost brought a tear to my eye because now we know that he has since passed away. It seems too soon; or too close.
@@Emma-ob5oj I think he went wherever he thought he was gonna go😪😔
When I was 11 on early youtube, I came across some George Carlin clips while on a stand-up comic binge and those 45 minutes changed my life.
When Carlin died, it felt like a close family member of mine passed away
Likewise.
yup. My favorite person in all of history. It felt like a part of me died when he did.
it pained me a lot more than when michael jackson died. and i do like michael jackson, but not as much as george carlin.
thefhappened you've obviously never had a close family member die
Only a few things in my life where I actually remember where I was when I heard he the news. His passing was one of them. Not sure why or the reason it's only a handful of events that I can clearly remember, but it is. Maybe it's a similar way of thinking, or realization (and repsect) of words having meaning, the silliness of politics, racism, and a need for political correctness, but whatever it is obviously he and his ideas, thoughts, and grievances (see what I did there) have shaped me as I grew up.
I turned 21 years old on October 17th in 2001 (just 5 weeks after 9/11) So as most turning 21 living in So CA do, I go to Vegas with a friend (that was of age) and some family. This was all completely unplanned, and I had no knowledge of him even being there, but when we showed up and pulled into town (on the 16th) we see on a huge neon sign GEORGE CARLIN @ MGM GRAND 10/17 !!! Obviously sold out by now, or waaaay too expensive, probably both. But we go out that night and at midnight start to gamble, blackjack.. By 3am myself, my buddy, and my mom had all won $300-$500 each. So now I'm thinking, it's prob sold out but let's try to get these tickets. We show up at the MGM at like 930am as ticket booth opened at 10. They open we ask, and the lady said, I'm sorry but unfortunately all the seats have been sold. Bummed but what we somewhat expected I say, are you sure, and my buddy adds in "its his 21st bday". She says, yeah, I'm sorry, all seats are sold out. We start to walk away and get about 10 paces away when she calls out for us. She say "so I wasn't even aware of this, and I just looked, but apparently we have 2 tickets available in the sound/light area (like a bullpen at a baseball field) but they're just chairs, no table, no drink service, just 2 chairs. "We'll take em..!!" Needless to say, BEST FKN SEATS IN THE HOUSE..!! And if I remember correctly the tickets were only like $70. No need for a table, and a little flask with a soda was all we needed.
...there was also a lingerie convention in town that weekend, but that's another story. Saw him only once live, but I'm proud and happy to say I was able to. The way it all unfolded and happened was crazy lucky though looking back
Precious, precious man. RIP George. You did your job with those who could HEAR! Love.
This Man Is My Mentor. He Makes More Sense Than Anything I was ever Taught in School..Church or Otherwise. I Miss Him.
Even if he didn't do comedy, I could just listen to George Carlin talk......He had that wonderful radio speaking voice, and what a great story teller.....Of all the comics who have passed, I miss him most of all.....
My god. Talk about an interview, this was a god damned masterpiece of self explaination. George Carlin was no dummy.
.... incredible memory !! .... purely honest man .... i miss you George ....
Yup Got It Yes, this was fascinating. I could’ve watched another couple hours of it easily. He’s a great storyteller.
He was an 8th grade genius with a command of the english language like no other. You're correct in describing this interview as a "matserpiece of self explanation." Sonny Fox did an outstanding job conducting this interview.
Absolutely fabulous telling of the history, life and times of the honorable, George Carlin‼️🇺🇸🌎
I feel so lucky that I was able to see him a couple years before he passed. Always my favorite comedian and this is a phenomenal interview.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ why is seeing someone live any better than a video ?
23:57 Gotta love how nostalgic George looks at hearing the intro to his old radio show. It's great to know that, with all his cynicism, he was still able to look back fondly on his life.
... He was here just a minute ago!
I couldn't imagine coming of age in the 1960s and looking back on it now. It's got to be one hell of a trip
Yeah I was about to comment on how much he was smiling and how lost he looked in the moment. That made me happy.
George was a very intelligent, amazing comedian. He spawned generations and made people think how fucked everything was at that point in time. Its was genius how he put it all together. There will never be another. He was a total original and will be missed.
i love this comment. but things are still fucked
At one point in time ?
@@Tdaz250”That point in time”
I was a fan since FM & AM came out. He was, without a doubt, the greatest comedian ever. The shear volume of material is amazing. No one comes close. He was brilliant.
I watched this guy cause i heard hes a great comedian. Ended up getting enlightened..
Funny how George incorporates that into his shows, enlightens us, broadens our horizons, makes us think & makes us laugh about it all 😅🤣😂😆😉
Welcome, it's not crowded up here ;) for a reason lolz
This is a great video. So much to learn about George Carlin. He was a great planner, was often at the right place and the right time. Never new he was DJ. No wonder he was a great speaker. Then there was his philosophy of life and comic genius. Miss him so much
As much as I love George for his comedy, it was his subtext in his performances that profoundly affected the way I think. Miss ya George.
I learned some new sides of this great man watching this and I never get tired of his great contribution to comedy and to his view (and mine) on people and humanity.
Sonny Fox. Never annoying, never interrupting or stealing the moment. RIP smooth daddy
Great interviewer. Asked a question and sat back. And of course Mr. Carlin did the rest. This was a great interview of a great American Artist and I really enjoyed listening. George is now dead, but we have the opportunity to listen to and enjoy his work. And so he lives on.
George Carlin The greatest comedian of all time No one else is even close
I miss mr Carlin. My entire life he was there. I'm 52 now. I still remember listening to 7 words.
He is my hero.
His 4 gold albums came out during my high school years.
My little brother hipped me to George Carlin. My brother doesnt know this. I love George Carlin. RIP big brothers.
EXCELLENT interview with great introspection from George Carlin on his life. Very honest, open, humble insights of a smart hard working artist.
I'm 77. In my opinion George was brilliant and one step ahead of himself. He was so Frank about our species we had to laugh at ourselves.
Well thank god you included your age in that comment...really
@@barneyrebel6020❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ i am 2.5 years old* ….. cool your jets * Saturnian
His reaction to the old recordings of his radio days was adorable.
I never sit still and watch things like this but I watched the entire show and loved every minute of it. And great applause to the interviewer who asked great questions ss did the audience, and he let him speak uninterrupted!
Agreed, I get so annoyed with interviewers that have to chime in constantly with a "mhmmm" or a "yea", or with their little side stories. It is so distracting, and disrespectful (even if by accident). I noticed this interviewer doesn't even nod silently in agreement, he simply lets Carlin tell his stories. Definitely an undervalued skill, to which this interviewer did a wonderful job.
@@dreg7305 this was right before the world went crazy.
Second dat!
Wow, i mean W T F are you talking about? The W T F is to simply express shock value. No more no less. So idk but wtf you saw, i saw exactly opposite in some circumstances. Ok thats all. Idc.
Well let me also mention that i am only 16 min in. Lol
Highly intelligent, very lucid, compelling talker. A lot more intelligent than I ever gave credit for.
Absolute genius. Miss you George!
I believe George Carlin was the best, most engaging and most genuine comedian that ever lived.
His earlier routines are much different than his later work. I noticed that as a younger man he was much lighter and more optimistic about the human condition--although he's ALWAYS been a realist. His later work reflects more disdain for people in general (certainly accurately placed!) and mistrust/disgust of society and societal institutions.
Through the creative expression of his routines, it is interesting to see how life and experience shaped him. Though interesting, it was a little sad but certainly understandable how his routines became more jaded. This interview was refreshing in that we learned not just his history (what shaped him); but also that he did have a positive spin toward the end of his life. He was able to educate AND entertain; motivating people to see life differently through our COMMON experiences. I think he changed more lives than even HE realized. Happiness alone profoundly changes people; but his incisive commentary on society I'm sure had an impact as well.
What a FULL LIFE he had; and how GRATEFUL we all are to have benefitted from his talent!!!
Wow what a full and well thought out review so rare on RUclips and very refreshing
Thanx for the upload - zdrux - whoever you are.. This was a great interview of Carlin and one that I had missed back in 2007 - despite having satellite radio at the time.
That interviewer looks like the child of Ringo and a Bee Gee.
Hahaha..you nailed that!
Yes! I thought the same thing!
😅😀😁😂😃
wen the video started i fort it was ringo star
and the actors studio guy
Ha! Yes!
Thank you so much for posting this. I have listened to & loved George Carlin for a long time. Until listening to this I had no idea of his childhood, never knowing his father or extended family, etc. Miss you George!
Thanks again for sharing.
How have I gone 59 years without fully appreciating this amazing guy? Better late than never. I hope lots of young people watch this and listen carefully. He bridged ages and was a lively part of the culture throughout.
Great question! It must be very heavy -- that rock you must live under.
I’ve been a fan for years. This interview was extremely interesting. Much respect for George for overcoming the early challenge in his life.
The true and FIRST soical justice warrior brilliantly delivered jokes that spark your mind. Simply the greatest comedic ARTIST of all time!!!! R.I.P Mr. Carlin..
They call him an artist because everything he says is a masterpiece
This interview was awesome. The interviewer was awesome. Not interrupting is golden. 👍👍👍👍👍
Alan Watts and George Carlin are my two favorite philosophers.
Got to add Bill Hicks. He died far too young and had so much potential.
Yes for me too
Mine too. Along with Robin Williams and John Taylor Gatto.
MINE TOO, MET ALAN BRIEFLY!
One of the good guys. Gave so much to the world of comedy and beyond.
His personality reminds me of an American version of my auld Scottish Grandpa.
Where is the comedic genius of George Carlin like RIGHT NOW ! He was truly one of a kind !! R.I.P.
It's scary to think about how close he was to his death but also realize how alive and sharp and on point he was. I really regret not seeing him live. RIP George. There will never be a comedian who has a larger impact on the world.
I totally agree. George Carlin had a depth that no comic has ever approached. And though he wasn't "college-educated," he was an intellectual, without a doubt.
@@ronaldbell3788 thank God he wasn’t college educated lol…he probably would have been indoctrinated and never given us the wisdom he has given all of us.
He is dearly missed
OR BIGGER SET OF BALLS ,,HE SAID WHAT U CANT GET AWAY WITH ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ,,SO CALLED COMMUNITY STANDARDS ,,OBSERVATION OF ONES WEAKNESS SUCH AS POLITICIANS AND RELIGION ,,THE CONTROL AND MANIPULATION OF THE WORLD ,,GEORGE WAS THE BEST AND RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING
I live in the U.K. & I had never heard of George till last week when I was watching RUclips videos of old American comedians. It's surprising how unknown he is here because I reckon his comedy would have been very appreciated in the U.K.
What an awesome interview. And yeah, we need more people like you today George.
I never forget Carlin, he’s definitely my idol, his witty ness and the way he carried himself is really something to be admired.
I miss George terribly. I wish I could hear his thoughts on the current US election.
+Craig Cikaluk You're not seriously that stupid?
+Craig Cikaluk Carlin taught me one thing about the U.S. government...
All of this is propaganda bullshit. If any of these half wits we call American citizens had any common sense, they would see how much their government is screwing them, and that the people who own this country (financial services, pharmaceutical companies, etc) already have their candidate picked. Instead of revolting, we just let them take more and more freedoms away. I will not participate in corruption.
That what we might think is an election, is all orchestrated by the true powers that be? ( like a bad pop movie )
+TheMikeSwitch I can't see why it would be any different this time from what it's been every other time. He knew the elections are actually just theatre for the masses, and the next president was decided a long time ago already. Shit - the next 2 or 3 presidents have already been determined. [S]elections don't decide anything other than who among us is still too distracted to realize that it's always been a fixed game and their vote doesn't mean shit.
You obviously aren't paying attention to the election. On both sides (but mainly the GOP) money is backing establishment candidates while the people aren't voting for them (in the numbers the string pullers would expect). The people in power who have been choosing the candidates suddenly find their money wasted.
This is election is a unique animal. I'm not saying the end results will be any different, but it's been a strange ride. Rob Robert
My first exposure to George Carlin was in 1994 on his HBO special; I was 4 years old. I convinced my mom that if I could listen to her cuss and know not to repeat it, then I could listen to him. It was the best thing she ever did for me. I would have asked him what it was noticed that made him realize we had owners.
I'd wager it was a mix of bullshit schooling, dishonest politics, and seeing how his parents navigated their world. But we will never know probably. A great man with great insight.
You convinced your mom that if you could hear her cuss and know not to repeat it, then you could hear him cuss... and you did this at age 4? 🤨
I wasn’t aware of how he got his start and this is quite the story!!! Thanks for posting!
The title is soo ironic now that its 2020. GC is one of the only comics that really stood the test of time.. thankful for many years of entertainment
George was and is my favorite. I still have his first LP (yeah, a vinyl album) entitled "I used to be an Irish Catholic." He is my all time favorite comedian, along with Robin Williams.
Mabel Casagrand Could you record it with your phone and post it here?
Interesting I always thought George C. and Robin W. were similar personalities both razor sharp wits with unique thinking minds, never following the herd.
Beautiful soul shines through.
He lived 1 year and 1 month more after this. This interview was april 2007. Best comedian on the social, linguistic, spiritual, political and religious subjects. . Last HBO special "Its Bad For Ya" was on 1 st of March 2008, televised live and he died few months later, 22 June 2008.
"he was here just a minute ago. " what a good version of the human being. Don't forget folks, life is about having fun. Enjoy the short time you have here. And try not to hurt anyone.
High-5.
Very well said!
+pranksterguy1 thanks
Ulrich Enevoldsen.
When you get to the point where you no longer care about your species... you’ve already shed enough tears to fill an ocean. That’s who this man was.
George Carlin was a cerebral genius. He is so missed. RIP. Thank you for this.👍
What other kind of genius is there? 🤔🤨
As opposed to a "big toe genius".