George Carlin, he of the “seven dirty words” that once got him thrown into a Milwaukee jail, was a comic ahead of his time. Just how far ahead and what drove his comedy is explored in a two ...

A&E; Entertainment; Review: ‘American Dream’ is a reminder of legendary comic George Carlin’s legacy May 20, 2022 Updated Fri., May 20, 2022 at 4:37 p.m. This March 19, 2004, file photo ...

“George Carlin is a much-needed voice at this particular time,” says Judd Apatow, who, with Michael Bonfiglio, made the two-part HBO documentary “George Carlin’s American Dream” about ...

George Carlin's American Dream, which debuts Friday on HBO, shows how the comedian's persona sharpened over the years, from genial jokester to hardened cynic.

The life and work of the legendary stand-up comic, who constantly evolves with the times and stays sharply resonant up until his death in 2008 and ... George Carlin's American Dream.