A Modern Man
The Best of George Carlin
$46.44
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
31 May 2022
Summary
It is impossible to talk about 20th century comedy without discussing George Carlin. Named the 2nd greatest standup of the 20th century by both Comedy Central and Rolling Stone, Carlin garnered multiple gold records, 4 Grammys, 6 Emmy nominations, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He was the first host of SNL, appeared on the Tonight Show some 130 times, and acted in beloved films like Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Dogma. Dubbed “the dea…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780306827099 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0306827093 |
| Author: | George Carlin |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Hachette Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 31 May 2022 |
| Weight: | 314g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 138mm x 24mm |
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George Carlin
George Carlin (1937-2008), a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author, was best known for his irreverent, dark comedy and reflections on American society. Carlin was once dubbed “the dean of counterculture comedians” and has been regarded as one of the most influential stand-up comics of his time. He filmed his first HBO special in 1977 and appeared on “The Tonight Show” over 130 times.
Lewis Black is the hugely popular and New York Times bestselling author, stand-up comedian, actor, and playwright. Besides appearing regularly on The Daily Show (in his own segment, “Back in Black”), he has written and starred in a string of successful HBO and Comedy Central specials and one-man Broadway shows. He’s won a Grammy, an Emmy, and an American Comedy Award. Born near Washington, D.C., Black graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has a master’s degree from the Yale School of Drama.
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