![]() ![]() Throughout his many comedy albums and specials, countless interviews (such as this High Times interview 10 years before he passed), and 5 books he’s published, you can find an infinite amount of philosophical questions and ideas that just might push the boundaries on your current understanding of life. George Carlin was arrested after debuting his infamous ‘Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television’ His comedy took a new tone that evolved well into his later years, and like a fine wine, he somehow managed to grow better with age. He began what would eventually become an illustrious stand-up comedy career in 1956, and truly began to bloom as a comedian in the late 60s as he was swooned by the counter culture movement, creating such legendary bits as his ‘ Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television‘. Known for his shamelessly crass style and powerful social commentary, above everything he was a philosopher, a title I don’t think he quite gets enough credit for. ![]() For you regular Loud News readers, you probably know by now that I am a huge fan of stand-up comedy, and one name that will always remain at the top of my list of favorites is the enigmatic George Carlin (1937-2008).
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