Remembering George Carlin
George Carlin, who died on Sunday at age 71, wasn’t a baby boomer, but his comedy routines were representative of the counter-culture that the boomers came to represent in the 60s and 70s. He will, of course, be remembered for the “seven words you can never say on television,” but his legacy can be seen in many of the popular comedians of today.
For a more articulate piece on Carlin’s impact on comedy and on American culture generally, check out Richard Zoglin’s piece on Time’s website here.
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