I saw him live around 2000 some time. He opened with "Hey ladies you know when you're blowin a horse?". In our row a woman, probably named Karen, stood up and started to walk out. She had to turn around and grab her husbands arm. Husband was laughing. A few others walked out throughout the show. I laughed so hard the entire time. Great show.
Favorite quick Calin joke: We say things tha make no sense like Undisputed heavy weight champion. . . If it's Undisputed, then what's all the fighting about.
"He was so awesome man, I think about him all the time". You can really tell the admiration Kevin had for George. He really was a genius that'll be missed.
My favorite George Carlin memory is seeing him at a gas station after a show I saw him at, walking back to his limousine with a pack of beer in his hand. He didn't have a servant get it for him, he just walked in himself.
My favorite Kevin Smith story was when he found out Stan Lee agreed to appear in Mallrats. The way Smith tells it, he ran home to his wife all excited and said, "Remember how bad I wanted to get Stan Lee? He's gonna do it!" Then Stan tells his side of the story of running home to his wife all exited, "Remember that director I like, that Smith kid? I'm gonna get to work with him!" Neither of them knew it at the time but both of them went home geeking out over the other.
@@thereisnosanctuary6184 Yeah, I miss Stan too. Great showman. Great story teller. By all accounts just a really good guy. There is still plenty of the old wizard here on the internet when I miss him too bad. ;)
It’s true, Carlin was the most prolific writer, genius comedian, a one of a kind. Was heartbroken when he passed away. I was sad to learn about John Witherspoon’s passing today as well. He was such a fantastic comedic actor. He will be missed. We keep losing so many talented actors/comedians. Great interview with Kevin. Really enjoyed it. 😃👍
I was able to meet George Carlin once. I worked a venue in college where he was performing and although I wasn't able to work his show, my boss allowed me backstage when he arrived. I wanted the chance to be in the room with greatness, lol. Anyway, Carlin walked in with his manager, went to his dressing room, and I thought that was it. Soon after, I was chatting with some friends working the show and talking to them about how jealous they got to be there for it. Out of nowhere, Carlin walks up and starts chatting with us. He said, "Do you guys know where I can get a Diet Coke for my dressing room? There's supposed to be a couple in there. I like to have a soda before I go on stage." I replied, "I can get you a soda, but we're a Pepsi campus, so it'll have to be Diet Pepsi" all the while trying not to squeal at who was talking to me. He said, "Jesus, ain't that how it always is. There's Pepsi everywhere, even the hotels, it's all Pepsi. Well, either way, I'd appreciate a soda if I can get one." I got a mini-Carlin riff. It was amazing. I told him I'd get him one and be right back. He said he didn't carry cash, but I said it wasn't a problem. The poor college kid I was, I had $3. Soda was $1.50. Put in the first $2 and hit the Diet. It came back regular. I don't pray often, but at that moment...all the gods were called to be on my side.I put in the rest of my cash and it came out Diet. I ran back as fast as I could. He was on his cell. I stood patiently, not listening in on the conversation. He took the soda and said "Thanks, I really appreciate it." Always super kind. Just as he turned the corner to his dressing room, he turned back and said, "Kid, if it means anything to you, give your name and address to my manager and I'll send you a picture or something." I said I would love that, it would mean the world. I gave my boss my address, told him the story (making sure to say I didn't bother Carlin, but he came and talked to us), he passed it on, and a couple months later I got an autographed pic from Carlin Enterprises in the mail. It's still framed and sits by my desk in my office. It had to have been almost 15 years ago, but it's one of the best moments I ever had. What a hero. The voice we actually could use today.
The deaths of George Carlin and Robin Williams are still the biggest losses in entertainment and comedy to this day for me. These guys, especially George, still help me get through my life, especially in these crazy times we are living in.
I’m with you. I often listen to George, especially when I’m hung up on something. He helps to see the bigger picture… everything is bullshit, and it’s bad for you 😂
Some Carlin Quotes *Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that* *Well, if crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight? They never mention that part to us, do they?* *I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death.* *Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don't have time for all that.* *The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.*
The amount of word play George did , you'd have to be nuts to think he was improvising it. I dunno, I always thought it was obvious he was memorizing everything, but he had a flawless memory .
The "backwards cap" bit was, I believe, on his special entitled "Back in Town". If you watch it, there is someone in the front row who is particularly conspicuous. He's not heckling, but he is overly excited to the point you can actually hear him through George's mic. He's also wearing a backwards baseball cap. When George does this bit, his reaction is obvious.
Rufus where are you! We all miss you(Carlin). And we all need you now more than ever. OK I got a plan. Build a time machine. Go back before he found coke. Tell him that he needs to stay healthy so he can live past 2025. To save the world with his killing humor. Be excellent to one another, and party on dudes!
I met George Carlin in Orlando. I stopped to see a friend who worked at a restaurant and Carlin was eating there. I was introduced and George invited me to sit with him and his companion and have a glass of wine. I was blown away. I was just getting into performing magic...(It never lasted)...but George spent 15 minutes explaining how important writing and working a routine in any entertainment field was. He told me about his "year' of writing, rehearsing and perfecting a bit. He told me EVERYTHING,,,right down to hand gestures and eyebrow raises,,,EVERYTHING had to be scripted and perfected. He told me everyone did it and some, even Robin Williams who made it look like improv....did it. He told me to watch Carson and other talk shows,,,and see how any given comic or act would do the same exact thing on 3 different programs. He was right. It was a very insightful 15 minutes. I wish I had made more of it. He was very nice, very helpful and I was very grateful to take advice from a master.
I can't really think of any other instances in art were my personal favorite coincides with who I think the best is. George was always the one that made me laugh the hardest while simultaneously impressing me with his technical mastery of timing, language, cadence, and physical comedy. On top of all of that he was so prolific in his work, there will never be another like him
I remember sneaking downstairs to watch TV, I was maybe 11 years old. My grandfather was sitting on the couch laughing, well I sat with him and watched George Carlins HBO special. And that's when I was born.
Cristiana Chemistry I think his current TV shows is kind of killing the Inage, but before the Jim Jeffries show I think Jim was probably the closest successor to Carlin. His religious bits is almost as if Carlin wrote it himself.
Sloppy Toons Bill Burr is another one heavily influenced by Carlin. Some of his specials, like his most recent have some jokes that I could’ve heard Carlin saying
@@MrZombiejoe CARLIN WOULD HAVE BEEN BROKEN. THAT COMEDIANS WERE NOT EXEMPT. THAT WOULD UPSET HIM. YOU PPL DID NOT KNOW CARLIN. KNOW HIS MATERIAL. IF YOU DID THESE COMMENTS DONT NEED SAID
I'm just getting around to watching this and that just hit me like a ton of bricks. He even had him on the show not too long ago. That man was a fucking Force Of Nature. RIP John Witherspoon
@@aleswanson4152 Are you a comedian? Are you comparing George Carlin to Bill Hicks? There's nothing to compare, George Carlin is incomparable with the rest comedians. Carlin was more of a Philosopher level of a comedian. Carlin's genius is that he never used "attitude" in his act, only his intellect and POWER of observation. Carlin reached a high level of Philosophy late in his life that his act, while STILL FUNNY, became highly political and eye-opening facts.
He could always invite George's daughter Kelly to come on, but he doesn't. I don't think Carlin would be a fan of Joe's interviewing abilities or his comedic abilities if he was still alive.
Completely disagree. I think George would appreciate Joe's curiosity, open mind, and anti-establishment leanings. But I do agree he wouldn't be a fan of Joe, mainly because I don't think George was a fan of anyone. To borrow a lyric from Shania, George wasn't impressed by much.
This boils down to Kevin being an amazing open down to earth transparent conversationalist & human. I love his work, it’s helped me through part of my life when I was standing on the edge of a cliff.... I had jay and silent bob strikes back on vhs way back in the day and watched it’s on repeat everyday when I with the tv, which was a lot at the time because I suffered from agoraphobia, for two years. and if it wasn’t for the life & humor he portrays in film have struck a chord with me that’s something I’ll never forget. quoting line for line seeing it gave me something I couldn’t have made it without. I absolutely adorable and love Kevin. Congrats on the success!
I was 8 or 9 when I brought George Carlin album to show and tell, the teacher was not paying attention in the back of the room. I proceeded to play "the 7 words you can't say on tv" I was shuffled to the office and became who I am today because of that day :)
Thank God he enlightened your mind, my man... LoL. Seriously though, yes he was an amazing man, when I saw him in Tunica MS at Sam's Town casino, so many old Christians got outrageously offended that at least 20 of 'em immediately got up & nearly RAN out of that theater room that I began to involuntarily laugh at them, especially as old men held their hands over their wives ears on the way out... SO damned Awesome!
I saw Carlin live at The Palace Theater in Upstate New York and he was working on a new routine so he was reading directly from his script, and it was still f****** awesome
I seen him around 2004 in Easton PA. At the State Theater 3rd row my wife got the tickets, he was in sweats and read from paper trying to get everything memorized for his HBO show. He was awesome and very charismatic to the crowd. Still my favorite comedian/ actor.
My dad had a ton of comedy albums when I was a kid. Carlin, Pryor, Cheech and Chong ( with the rolling papers still in the album!) Flip Wilson and Bill Cosby. We were only allowed to listen to Cosby. We Snuck the other ones snd listen to them anyway. I also got both Eddy Murphy cassettes and listen to them.
A LOT of comedians kind of pretend their stuff wasn't relavant or even considered comedy because of how their material turned aggressive. Reality is, it struck a chord.
I appreciate Hicks, but his stuff never grabs me. I feel that way about Lenny Bruce and Kennison also. But I appreciate who they are want what they mean to comedy and so on.
I know George was always really appreciative of working on Kevin’s films. Especially “Jersey Girl” where he actually had some dramatic elements to his role.
I love how a dude who played Mr. Conductor on Shinning Time Station and did voice over for Thomas the Tank Engine used to sit in his private plane doing coke. 🤣
George Carlin was an exception in stand-up. He was as much a monologuist as a stand-up comedian, which is why his work sounded more theatrical than conversational. Oddly, many people still think that stand-up comedians just walk on with nothing and riff for their allotted time. When Eddie Murphy announced he was looking to get back up, I wrote a piece about how difficult it would be for him to build a new act, and outlined the reasons why. It blew my mind the number of people who responded with, essentially, 'What are you talking about? He'll just go onstage and talk.' I still don't understand how, at the end of the beginning of the 21st Century, with all the stand-up and stand-ups' podcasts, people still don't know that comedians _prepare_ their work. Some people write it down and work it out, some people work it all out onstage, but almost nobody extemporizes. And some of the comedians who _claim_ their hour is spontaneous are not telling the truth. When comics _do_ improvise the hour, it forms the basis of their show. British comedian Ross Noble is an example. Todd Barry did Crowd Work, which was as the name spells out.
A legend no doubt. Carlin and Robin Williams were huge influences on me growing up. Taught me volumes on how to look at something from a dozen crazy angles and find a reason to grin when I'm having the worst.
I worked with a guy who had worked at a radio station with George Carlin, I believe in Amarillo. He said that Carlin just about lived at the station. He would put in about ten hours each day getting ready for his four hours on the air. He scripted everything down to the letter, and the guy told me that it showed, because every show ended up being tight and brilliant.
I've read every George Carlin book. They are all amazing. You can get audio books read by George. Except last word. That was read by his brother. But all of the books are a great read.
The opening dialogue about letting go of your success immediately is also talked about a lot by Tim Grover, the trainer to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, who uses countless examples from peak champions of this mindset. Just search for Kobe Bryant post game interviews during championships where he is extremely sober to the point of being dismissive about the victory, and only focusing on the coming challenge.
When I was 11 years old, I saw a commercial for George Carlin's first HBO special... got busted watching it. My dad hated Carlin, that alone was enough for me to be a fan. Always been a Carlin fan, even introduced my children to his comedy. So glad I got to see him live! Also had all the Cosby albums... Chicken Heart! "snakes". And, my friends uncle was only 4 years older than us, he had the Cheech & Chong albums. Those were the good old days when we were still naive, life seemed a bit slower, and we laughed more.
First introduced to George Carlin's standup, in his special from HBO in '96... I was in the 8th grade, on a school trip to D.C. and we had cable in our hotel room (us 4 nerds stuck together), we laughed our asses off all night after watching it. Way more memorable than visiting Clinton at the White House!!! (the show where the backwards hat joke came from)
Saw George Carlin's first HBO special when I was 11... got my ass beat for sneaking downstairs to watch it. He defiantly set the bar high! My parents had most of the Cosby albums, and a friend's Uncle let us listen to Cheech and Chong; the good old days.
I'm so glad Kevin got a chance to have him as a bud and co-worker. Mostly so Kevin can relay these stories about him. I absolutely worshipped Carlin, like he was a rock star. He was a total rock star to me, since I was 13 years old in 1987 when I was first exposed to AM/FM. My parents bought me and my best friend two tickets to see him as a high school graduation present, but he canceled the show due to a surgery he was having at the time, and I never did get to see him live. I dont blame him, and I ain't mad at him for it. He gave me so much in the way of insight, and a way to objectively look at the world, and had such a huge hand in me developing as a person from my teenage years to now...I'll always owe him for that. I miss the man. Anyway, just my rambling thoughts.
Lmao@ Kevin Smith, comedy is all in the writing and rehearsal! I write comedy bits, and I often write in pauses, mistakes, and even words half spoken then cut off, you go with what sounds the most genuine and funny.