George Carlin: It's Bad For Ya
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Manufacturer: MPI HOME VIDEO
Starring: George Carlin
Directed By: George Carlin
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: MPI
EAN: 0030306787695
Format: Color
Label: MPI HOME VIDEO
Manufacturer: MPI HOME VIDEO
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MPI HOME VIDEO
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-11-25
Running Time: 69
Studio: MPI HOME VIDEO
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Summary: George, we sure miss ya
Comment: George was so good for us- his intelligent, irreverant, insightful humor is especially missed these days when everyone's so conscientious abt. being "politically correct" that we don't even laugh at ourselves anymore and people are funny and his riffs on parenting, manners, religion, etc. are so true to life that it had me and my husband "rolling in the aisle" at home, his candidness, courage, insightfulnes, outrage and caring is so straight to the heart and soul. I'm ordering more, in fact! I originally bought it as a xmas present for my husband, but I knew it would also be a present to myself as well!
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Summary: Carlin's Swan Song
Comment: George Carlin has done it again. A concert intended for laughs but ends up going much deeper. He easily attacks our beliefs and values, destroying them. Same wonderful Carlin, funny but thought provoking. Obviously much more than a comedian. He knows all the stuff we have had jammed down our throats by parents and religion and appropriately educates us all with simple logic. Who else could make one not believe in God or government? Makes a lot of sense to those willing to think and question why we are in this state. George Carlin, before his death, implored people to ask why they should believe in something with no proof. He will make you re-evaluate all that you believe in. A must see for eveyone out there. There is something that relates to us all.
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Summary: goodbye georgie
Comment: George carlin has been one of mr favorite comics for many years because of his insightful way of looking at our society I'm going to miss him very much!!!
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Summary: George's last is also one of his best
Comment: A refreshing change from his "angry man" shows from 1999 and 2001, this and "Life is Worth Losing" are a great coda to Carlin's long career. This is also probably Carlin's smartest show, while also being his least hostile. While he's aggressive and critical as always ("They never hear those all important words: "You lost, Bobby! You're a loser!"), they're insightful - everyone can't expect to be a winner. Losing is an important part of life.
It's also George's softest, where he gives hints that he does believe (somewhat) in a higher power. While he says, "There IS no 'up there'", he goes on later to talk about how God would never pick favorites, and quotes Proverbs as well ("Pride cometh before the fall.") He also reveals that despite his 14 shows he actually LIKES people (in short doses) - which sets up some of the funniest lines in his long career ("You remember my neighbor with the burns on 90 percent of her body? Well, she burned the other 10 percent now. She was lighting a fart and her bush caught fire!")
He's also visibly waning in health - his posture is somewhat hunched, his voice weaker - though crustier. One gets the impression he knows his time is short, and his musings on death and how people act at funerals seems to be his way of instructing people on how he wants to be remembered ("There goes old Georgie".)
70 was far too young. Goodbye, Georgie.
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Summary: One of his best - RIP George
Comment: One of his best performances yet. He crosses the line and takes the audience with him.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: George, we sure miss ya
Comment: George was so good for us- his intelligent, irreverant, insightful humor is especially missed these days when everyone's so conscientious abt. being "politically correct" that we don't even laugh at ourselves anymore and people are funny and his riffs on parenting, manners, religion, etc. are so true to life that it had me and my husband "rolling in the aisle" at home, his candidness, courage, insightfulnes, outrage and caring is so straight to the heart and soul. I'm ordering more, in fact! I originally bought it as a xmas present for my husband, but I knew it would also be a present to myself as well!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Carlin's Swan Song
Comment: George Carlin has done it again. A concert intended for laughs but ends up going much deeper. He easily attacks our beliefs and values, destroying them. Same wonderful Carlin, funny but thought provoking. Obviously much more than a comedian. He knows all the stuff we have had jammed down our throats by parents and religion and appropriately educates us all with simple logic. Who else could make one not believe in God or government? Makes a lot of sense to those willing to think and question why we are in this state. George Carlin, before his death, implored people to ask why they should believe in something with no proof. He will make you re-evaluate all that you believe in. A must see for eveyone out there. There is something that relates to us all.
Customer Rating:
Summary: goodbye georgie
Comment: George carlin has been one of mr favorite comics for many years because of his insightful way of looking at our society I'm going to miss him very much!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: George's last is also one of his best
Comment: A refreshing change from his "angry man" shows from 1999 and 2001, this and "Life is Worth Losing" are a great coda to Carlin's long career. This is also probably Carlin's smartest show, while also being his least hostile. While he's aggressive and critical as always ("They never hear those all important words: "You lost, Bobby! You're a loser!"), they're insightful - everyone can't expect to be a winner. Losing is an important part of life.
It's also George's softest, where he gives hints that he does believe (somewhat) in a higher power. While he says, "There IS no 'up there'", he goes on later to talk about how God would never pick favorites, and quotes Proverbs as well ("Pride cometh before the fall.") He also reveals that despite his 14 shows he actually LIKES people (in short doses) - which sets up some of the funniest lines in his long career ("You remember my neighbor with the burns on 90 percent of her body? Well, she burned the other 10 percent now. She was lighting a fart and her bush caught fire!")
He's also visibly waning in health - his posture is somewhat hunched, his voice weaker - though crustier. One gets the impression he knows his time is short, and his musings on death and how people act at funerals seems to be his way of instructing people on how he wants to be remembered ("There goes old Georgie".)
70 was far too young. Goodbye, Georgie.
Customer Rating:
Summary: One of his best - RIP George
Comment: One of his best performances yet. He crosses the line and takes the audience with him.
It s Bad For Ya, Carlin s Emmy nominated 14th and final HBO special from March of 2008 features Carlin s noted irreverent and unapologetic observations on topics ranging from death, religion, bureaucracy, patriotism, overprotected children and big business to the pungent examinations of modern language and the decrepit state of the American culture.
For this unprecedented 14th HBO special, Carlin once again comes up with an hour of brand new material that not only makes you laugh, but makes you think.
George Carlin will always remain part of the popular lexicon for his "Seven Dirty Words" routine, and as a comedian who was never afraid to challenge his audience.
Special Features:
Too Hip for the Room* Carlin on December 17, 2007
Carlin on The Jackie Gleason Show - January 25, 1969
*Selections from the Archive of American Television s 3-hour interview with George Carlin
Emmy Award Nominee for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special
Winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
14th special from legendary stand-up comedian George Carlin!
Available for the first time on DVD uncut, uncensored, and unforgettable.
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