George Carlin's American Dream

Overview

A look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.

Episodes

Part 1

S01E01 Part 1

May 20, 2022 9.5 112 min
In the 1960s, young George Carlin cuts his teeth in comedy – but stifles his rebellious instincts to achieve mainstream success. As the counterculture emerges, Carlin reinvents himself, shocking and delighting 1970s audiences with sets...
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Part 2

S01E02 Part 2

May 21, 2022 8.0 105 min
After a slump in the ‘80s, Carlin comes back with a vengeance, reaching new heights – and new audiences – with another reinvention that highlights his prescient political commentary and sharply honed observations about the...
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Cast

George Carlin
George Carlin
Self (archive footage)
Bette Midler
Bette Midler
Self
Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt
Self
Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert
Self
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
Self
Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser
Self
Alex Winter
Alex Winter
Self
Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld
Self
Bill Burr
Bill Burr
Self
Judy Gold
Judy Gold
Self
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith
Self
Chris Rock
Chris Rock
Self

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