George Carlin, My Inspiration to pursue broadcasting, Dies at 71

by politisite | June 23, 2008 at 02:45 pm | 706 views | 9 comments

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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Rob Peters

at 18:03 on June 23rd, 2008

good stuff:

politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff.

julianw

at 18:07 on June 23rd, 2008

good stuff:

Thanks for linking to our other coverage.

JeffHuang

at 18:08 on June 23rd, 2008

good stuff:

politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff.

rpshen

at 18:15 on June 23rd, 2008

good stuff:

politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff. Nice hearing about your inspiration.

Barry Artiste

at 19:21 on June 23rd, 2008

good stuff:

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.