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Comedian George Carlin dies at age 71.
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by Bob Carson | June 22, 2008 at 09:29 pm
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian George Carlin, a counter-culture hero famed for his routines about drugs and dirty words, died of heart failure at a Los Angeles-area hospital on Sunday, a spokesman said. He was 71.
Carlin, who had a history of heart problems, died at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica about 6 p.m. PDT (9 p.m. EDT) after being admitted earlier in the afternoon forchest pains, spokesman Jeff Abraham told Reuters.
Known for his edgy, provocative material, Carlin achieved status as an anti-Establishment icon in the 1970s with stand-up bits full of drug references and a routine about seven dirty words you could not say on television. A regulatory battle over a radio broadcast of his "Filthy Words" routine ultimately reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
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at 21:41 on June 22nd, 2008
Bob Carson, Oh George, where would we be here on earth without you - now you'll have the angels rolling with laughter and may their tears from laughter in heaven, fall to those that need it most here on earth to warm our hearts once more.
Thank you for the laughter and tears, you will be missed.
at 22:01 on June 22nd, 2008
Everyone in the comedy world will be sad for sure. This is a sad day, indeed.
at 22:52 on June 22nd, 2008
Bob Carson, I like this story. It's good stuff.
I loved his irrepressible courage and outrageous wit!
at 23:11 on June 22nd, 2008
Bob Carson, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 01:39 on June 23rd, 2008
Bob Carson, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 03:04 on June 23rd, 2008
Many of his skits are available on YouTube: http://ca.youtube.com/results?search_query=George+Carlin&search_type=&aq=f&locale=en_CA&persist_locale=1
at 03:05 on June 23rd, 2008
Bob Carson, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 05:15 on June 23rd, 2008
Bob Carson, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 05:16 on June 23rd, 2008
Terrible loss to his family , his genius and to all of us
at 06:19 on June 23rd, 2008
RIP.
at 10:30 on June 23rd, 2008
Bob Carson, I like this story. It's good stuff. Bob Get with me about the highlight tool.
George Carlin was my inspiration to get in to radio. I first listened to Carlin when I was 14 years old in the 70s. I memorized, Bill Beeper, Wonderful WINO Radio, The hippy Dippy weatherman, and most of his metophor, oxy-morons, and plays on words. George tought me how to develop a lower voice and how to use inflection.
I began spinning records at a local roller rink and did dances with my, "Disco-tecque on wheels". I was started working at studio 19 in clearwater Florida (a popular night club) the day I turned 18 years old. Later I worked at one of Florida's best known night club in Cocoa Beach called Brassy's. I did my first radio commericals in Clearwater and Sarasota. Later Orlando. My first radio program was in Cocoa, FL I stayed in radio all through college. Some of my commericals still play in Florida (common guys, pay the 40 bucks and get a better voice).
My career in radio was all because of this one man who died last night. George Carlin. He was the greatest influence on my radio career. I never met him, never saw him live. I only listened to his 8 track tapes, and watched him on TV. I loved him later in his life in a few movies.
I know it is odd to speak to one who has passed. I will do it anyway. George, Thank You for helping me, become the man I am. No more shy, no more unpopular, no more untalented. Thank You George. I am sure Sister Mary Margret is waiting in heaven to give you a peice of her mind, before you enter in to your full rest.
Thanks George
Albert N. Milliron
at 12:33 on June 23rd, 2008
Taken at the El Paso, Texas Plaza theater on May 17th, 2008.
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at 14:44 on June 23rd, 2008
It is very unfortunate to have lost this man who I consider to be one of the greatest and most influential thinkers of our time. Whether one considers it bad or good, I believe that he has made considerable contributions to our society and culture in some forms if not in others. Here's to you, George.
at 17:11 on June 23rd, 2008
Wow- I just can't believe he's gone. He was in Indy (Cloews Hall) at just the right time in my life - I was being treated for stage 3 cervical cancer, and it was great to hear him in person, and I've never laughed so hard in my life. (btw, this photo is with very bad camera that I had to sneak in...but I was there!)
My favorite: He said he only refers to the $hrub as Governor George W. Bush because that was the last office Bush was legally elected to.
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at 19:22 on June 23rd, 2008
I never really knew, who Mr. Carlin is, But every now and then I get some pretty interesting stiff in my email sent by various people and friends. that they find interesting.
from the email I got. his view on aging was quite inspirational.
that all I know.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away"
I don't even know he was as actor. anyway I've posted the stuff they sent at my blog.
http://junkmailjunkie.x10hosting.com/george-carlins-views-on-aging-20080412.html
even though I knew very little about the man, I believe he has already left his mark in todays modern world.
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