Product Description

Studio: Mpi Home Video Release Date: 08/28/2001 Rating: Nr

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38581 in DVD
• Brand: MPI
• Released on: 2001-08-28
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 60 minutes

Amazon.com
"What are you, a comedian?" The question is being asked by a cop, played by George Carlin in a semi-improvised sketch, of a wisecracking scofflaw who just happens to be the real George Carlin. Well, yes, he is a comedian, Mr. Policeman, as it turns out. Carlin, the popular satirist, is making a persuasive and very funny case that comedy suffers from negative associations in our language ("That guy is sure acting funny..."), and the joke is typical of his 1982 performance at Carnegie Hall, captured here for an HBO special. On the rebound from his second heart attack ("I lead Richard Pryor in heart attacks two to one, and he leads me in setting oneself on fire"), Carlin follows his rambling observations through such random topics as whether one can argue with Rice Krispies or reject a well-wisher's blessing of "Have a nice day." ("Maybe I don't feel like it. I'm ready, by God, for a crappy day.") Other items on the agenda include a look at the news ("A man attempting to walk around the world drowned today..."), an overview of foods that don't look edible, the poor manners of dogs, and Carlin's ever-expanding list of dirty words to provoke the authorities. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews

Carlin's finest performance
George is at his best in the now classic performance at Carnegie Hall. It starts off with his one liner about abortion, then moves on through hilarious routines about food, dogs, cats, and much more. It includes several outrageous observations, and the grand finale about dirty words will have audiences clutching their sides and falling off their chairs. The hilight of the show is when Carlin performs a headline news skit. This is highly recommended for all Carlin fans.

CARLIN CLASSIC! THIS IS HILARIOUS!
I pulled out my George Carlin DVD collection after the sad news of his untimely death. George Carlin has so many good stand-ups available on DVD that it is hard to decide which one is the best! This is certainly one of them! To truly appreciate Mr. Carlin's brand of humor you need first to have an open mind. Then you need to have a brain!

R.I.P. George
You will be missed!

Who Can't laugh @ George
This was an AWESOME DVD and in GREAT shape! George Carlin is funny and this is by far one of his best! I would suggest this to anyone who is looking to laugh.

I will warn you this isnt for children to watch.