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George Carlin, My Inspiration to pursue broadcasting, Dies at 71
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by politisite | June 23, 2008 at 10:45 am
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George Carlin, My Inspiration to pursue a career in broadcasting, Dies at 71
By Albert N. Milliron, Editor, Politisite.com
George Carlin was my inspiration to get in to radio. although he was most famous for the 7 things I couldn't say while on the air. 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 metaphor, oxy-morons, and plays on words. George taught 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-techique 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 commercials in Clearwater and Sarasota. Later Orlando. My first radio program was in Cocoa, FL I stayed in radio all through college. Some of my commercials still play in Florida (come on guys, pay the 40 bucks and get a better voice).
One Blogger explained, about Carlins Death, "WINO Radio is off the Air" He was the single greatest influence on getting me started in radio. 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 piece of her mind.
Thanks George
Albert N. Milliron
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at 14:03 on June 23rd, 2008
politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 14:07 on June 23rd, 2008
Thanks for linking to our other coverage.
at 14:08 on June 23rd, 2008
politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 14:15 on June 23rd, 2008
politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff. Nice hearing about your inspiration.
at 15:21 on June 23rd, 2008
politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff. Thanks for the links Politisite
When my buddy Norm (MacDonald) was just starting out almost 20 years ago working as a writer on Roseanne, he met Carlin at a Comedy club he was performing in, and Carlin took him under his wing, and let him crash at his place the odd time. They were good buds, right up to his untimely demise. I know Norm is going to miss him terribly.
at 15:31 on June 23rd, 2008
politisite, thanks for sharing your personal account of Carlin's passing. Good stuff.
at 16:12 on June 23rd, 2008
politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff.
Thank you for this wonderful tribute to a truly wonderful man! You were blessed to discover him at such a young age!
at 16:27 on June 23rd, 2008
My family may take issue with that. After hearing wonderful WINO radio hundreds of times they were ready to ship me and my 8 tracks off to a relative
at 21:26 on June 23rd, 2008
RIP George, we will catch up with you someday, safe trip
at 11:10 on March 4th, 2009
Just wanted to say hello to a fellow worker of Brassy's. I worked there when it was Brassy's through the change to Brassy's Take II and on to The Arena. Can you tell I LOVED my job! LOL Jimmy was our DJ at that time and Andy.