Bio of George Carlin. If you're looking for laughs, you won't find them here. Perhaps the odd chuckle. The book explores Carlin's life with an emphasis on his professional career as a stand-up comedian and the various transformations in his career.It's not a narrative non-fiction so don't expect to be entertained. The first third is more a data dump of radio stations, TV shows, night clubs and the myriad people involved.There are no startling revelations.Part of the book deals with the 7 words you can't say on TV and still can't. At least broadcast TV in the US. The focus is on the legal battles and ultimately the US Supreme Court ruling. I suppose that I was attracted to this book because I already liked George Carlin before I read it. However, I don't know if this bio would have made me want to listen to Carlin if I knew nothing of his style & wit. I kept wanting this author to use more extensive examples of Carlin's comedy -- but maybe this was the wrong type of book for that. Still, I enjoyed getting a fuller perspective of the man and a better understanding of how he went from a straight laced traditional comedian to counter-cultural bad boy.
I found James Sullivan's biography about the iconic comedian a must read for all George Carlin fans.
—Micky
Audio version read by George's brother George, who sounds oddly very much like him.
—sweetactionhero
Well researched. Plenty of info. Just wish George had written it himself.
—Neika
Great insight into the life and times of the great man.
—Rule
No insightful comment here..... It was ok.
—maitec
