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George Carlin: The Real George Carlin (1973)

Directed by Clark Jones

Overview

Carlin recorded his only network special, The Real George Carlin, in 1973. Featuring bits about growing up in New York, the material is neither profane nor squeaky clean – but has a slice of life element obviously lacking in the cuddly Carlin of the ‘60s. There’s a gold star moment of longhaired George mocking a cardboard cutout of the suit and tie version, and so take-em-or-leave-them musical appearances by BB King and Kris Kristofferson. Certainly, worth a modern glance.

Length 50 minutes

Actors

George Carlin | B.B. King | Rita Coolidge | Kris Kristofferson