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Post by cigarviper on Jun 23, 2008 5:58:34 GMT -5
My favourite comedian of all time passed away last night from heart failure at 71. I still remember what used to be the seven bad words no one could say on television, until the Sopranos came along. I won't repeat any of them here although some days I wish I could repeat them all. Rest in peace, George. You were one funny dude. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac |
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Post by franko on Jun 23, 2008 6:13:10 GMT -5
beat me to it. RIP indeed. A classic comedian.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 23, 2008 6:50:29 GMT -5
My favourite comedian of all time passed away last night from heart failure at 71. I still remember what used to be the seven bad words no one could say on television, until the Sopranos came along. I won't repeat any of them here although some days I wish I could repeat them all. Rest in peace, George. You were one funny dude. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLacI remember that album coming out around 70/71, CV. Somewhere around there anyway. A good friend of mine bought it and his parents only knew he was a comedian. Actually, I'm wondering whether he talked them into buying it for him; we were only 14 or so. Here's the album cover  And for those who want read the script here it is: The scriptThere are pioneers and then there's George Carlin. RIP and thank you. |
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Post by Polarice on Jun 23, 2008 6:54:36 GMT -5
He was one of a kind!! RIP George!!  |
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 23, 2008 7:02:35 GMT -5
I'm stunned. The stand-up world has lost its major influence. Fearless and articulate. As profound as he was ground-breaking. I can't think of one stand-up who didn't consider him the epitome of writing and performance. His body of work and longevity in the field speaks for itself.
A true master.
I had every one of his 70s albums memorized.
He had heart problems/surgeries for quite a while.....but it's too soon, George....too soon.
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Post by clear observer on Jun 23, 2008 9:17:16 GMT -5
Easily among my all-time faves. It was a huge thrill and honor to have watched him perform live a few years ago (Casinorama, Orillia ON).
A legend is gone.
R.I.P. George.
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Post by CrocRob on Jun 23, 2008 9:23:33 GMT -5
Wasn't a big fan, but I'm surprised to learn that he was 71. I mean, I'd never seen him when he didn't have grey hair, but he carried the demeanour of a much younger man.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 23, 2008 17:59:06 GMT -5
Wasn't a big fan, but I'm surprised to learn that he was 71. I mean, I'd never seen him when he didn't have grey hair, but he carried the demeanour of a much younger man. A friend of mine said the same thing, Red. He was doing really well and looked good for a guy his age. Just never know I guess. Cheers. |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Jun 24, 2008 14:52:58 GMT -5
The world just lost a talent.
Somewhere up there he is swearing to his hearts content and St. Peter is nervously trying not to laugh!
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Apr 29, 2009 17:22:35 GMT -5
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Post by habernac on May 8, 2009 11:16:09 GMT -5
funniest man to ever walk a stage. My iPod is full of his live shows. My co-workers look at me funny as I laugh out loud every few minutes when one of his routines come on. His bit on Euphemisms might be my favourite.
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