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George Carlin Dead
George Carlin, a U.S. counter-culture humorist and comedian has died at the age of 71. After complaining of chest pains he was admitted to a Santa Monica hospital.
His comedy was known for pushing the limits. In 1972 he was arrested for disturbing the peace for using offensive language in an act he called Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television. His case was later dismissed by a judge who found his act was indecent but was protected by freedom of speech. His words were later broadcast on a New York radio station. This led to a Supreme Court ruling that broadcasting stations could be punished for using offensive language when children might be listening. He said he was "perversely" proud to be part of this legal history.
His was the first host of the comedy show Saturday Night Live. He claimed he was high on cocaine while doing the show. His drug dependency was part of the cause of his death.
His comedy routines were filled with references to drugs and were strongly anti-establishment. His drug addiction followed him all his life, from the early days when he started using marijuana. In 2004 he went to a rehab clinic for alcohol and Vicodin abuse.
In 2001 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 15th annual American Comedy Awards in Los Angeles. A couple of weeks ago it was announced that he was to be given the 11th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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His comedy was known for pushing the limits. In 1972 he was arrested for disturbing the peace for using offensive language in an act he called Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television. His case was later dismissed by a judge who found his act was indecent but was protected by freedom of speech. His words were later broadcast on a New York radio station. This led to a Supreme Court ruling that broadcasting stations could be punished for using offensive language when children might be listening. He said he was "perversely" proud to be part of this legal history.
His was the first host of the comedy show Saturday Night Live. He claimed he was high on cocaine while doing the show. His drug dependency was part of the cause of his death.
His comedy routines were filled with references to drugs and were strongly anti-establishment. His drug addiction followed him all his life, from the early days when he started using marijuana. In 2004 he went to a rehab clinic for alcohol and Vicodin abuse.
In 2001 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 15th annual American Comedy Awards in Los Angeles. A couple of weeks ago it was announced that he was to be given the 11th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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