| HBO | Season Premiere Date: May 20, 2022 |
Summary:
The two-part documentary directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio about the life and career of comedian George Carlin features never-before-seen archival recordings, photos, letters, and diaries as well as interviews with friends and family.
Genre(s):
Comedy, Movie/Mini-Series, Reality, Documentary, Travel
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Season 1 Episodes
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S1:E2. Part 2
Air Date: May 21, 2022
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S1:E1. Part 1
Air Date: May 20, 2022
The Playlist
May 24, 2022
May 19, 2022
No doubt Carlin’s observations are as relevant as ever in 2022, and that’s all laid out in the entertainingly comprehensive documentary from Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio—but I also love that this film is the definitive reminder that whether Carlin was making Big Picture Statements or engaging in relatively lightweight stand-up antics, he was flat-out effing funny.
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RogerEbert.com
May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
There are plenty of talking heads, too—Patton Oswalt, W. Kamau Bell, Jon Stewart, Chris Rock, Sam Jay, Bill Burr, Steven Wright—but they never stray into redundant “You have to understand, Carlin was a genius” territory. The vast majority of them have something meaty and specific to say. ... Over these nearly four hours, one thing that stands out is the man’s tenacity.
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May 17, 2022
The point ultimately is to treasure the record that Carlin left and to lament that that record didn’t include two or three decades more of scathing commentary and reflection — both the taking down of politicians and sacred cows and the fart jokes and funny voices. Here it largely succeeds, and four hours spent listening to George Carlin is four hours well spent.
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Jun 10, 2022
A thorough and informative doco that covers the many phases of George Carlin. With plenty of interesting talking heads and access to his personal archives this dco is a must see into the life of this comedic genius.
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season 1
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Season 1 Overview
Air Date: May 20, 2022
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S1:E2. Part 2
Air Date: May 21, 2022
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S1:E1. Part 1
Air Date: May 20, 2022
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Season 1 Overview