TV series
George Carlin's American Dream
Overview
A look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.
Details
- First air date
- 2022-05-20
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 2 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary
- Network
- HBO
- Production
- Rise Films, Apatow Productions, HBO Documentary Films
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- George Carlin as Self (archive footage)
- Bette Midler as Self
- Patton Oswalt as Self
- Stephen Colbert as Self
- Jon Stewart as Self
- Paul Reiser as Self
- Alex Winter as Self
- Jerry Seinfeld as Self
- Bill Burr as Self
- Judy Gold as Self
- Kevin Smith as Self
- Chris Rock as Self
Creators and crew
- Jerry Hamza - Executive Producer
- Teddy Leifer - Executive Producer
- Lisa Heller - Executive Producer
- Kelly Carlin-McCall - Executive Producer
- Michael Bonfiglio - Executive Producer
- Nancy Abraham - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Part 1
In the 1960s, young George Carlin cuts his teeth in comedy – but stifles his rebellious instincts to achieve mainstream success. As the counterculture emerges, Carlin reinvents himself, shocking and delighting 1970s audiences with sets like "The Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television," while battling personal demons.
Episode 2: Part 2
After a slump in the ‘80s, Carlin comes back with a vengeance, reaching new heights – and new audiences – with another reinvention that highlights his prescient political commentary and sharply honed observations about the state of America and the world. Following his death in 2008, fellow comics reflect on his enduring legacy.
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