George Carlin dead at 71 :( - Aircraft of World War II

evangilder · 06-23-2008, 04:50 AM

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George Carlin loved words—the good, the "bad," the "filthy."

The iconic standup comic, whose routine about the seven words "you can't say on television" was heard from college campuses to the Supreme Court, died today of heart failure at a Santa Monica, Calif., hospital, his publicist announced. He was 71.

Carlin, who suffered his first heart attack at age 41, was admitted to St. John's Hospital earlier today after complaining of heart trouble, the statement said. He died at 5:55 p.m.

Much more than a "footnote in legal history," as Carlin often referred to himself for his role in the seven "filthy" words case, the comic was the first-ever host of Saturday Night Live, a four-time Grammy winner, and a touchstone for generations of writers and performers.

Carlin was due to receive the 11th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in November. The honor was announced just last week, around the time of his final performances, at the Orleans in Las Vegas. According to his Website, he had dozens of shows booked through the end of the year.

If there was one thing Carlin wasn't, it was the retiring type.

"Yes, I've accomplished all the things I've wanted to and way more, I couldn't have really predicted some of the paths," Carlin told Salon in February. "But I know that there's a restlessness, you know, artists are never finished."

Born May 12, 1937, in New York, Carlin marked his 50th year in show business last year.

George Carlin was in the Air Force also, training as a radar technician. He was stationed at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. He did not complete his Air Force enlistment. Labeled an "unproductive airman" by his superiors, Carlin was discharged on July 29, 1957. It's hard to imagine George Carlin a soldier of any type, as anti-establishment as he was. But he was one hell of a funny guy and one of my comic heroes.

Rest well, George, and thanks for all the laughs.

eddie_brunette · 06-23-2008, 05:40 AM

Sad day, loved his comedy....

v2 · 06-23-2008, 06:13 AM

lesofprimus · 06-23-2008, 06:41 AM

Probably my favortie Stand Up Comic, the man was a genius... He will be missed...

Njaco · 06-23-2008, 07:46 AM

He was a genius! I may not have agreed with his poitical beliefs but he was funny as 'ell! Always!

Henk · 06-23-2008, 08:05 AM

RIP and it is a great loss to the world of funny people.

Thorlifter · 06-23-2008, 09:13 AM

RIP George. Now to can argue with "The Man" instead of arguing about "the man".

ToughOmbre · 06-23-2008, 10:35 AM

One of my favorite comics.

He's probably doin' a "stand up" at the Pearly Gates as we speak.

RIP George.

TO

ccheese · 06-23-2008, 10:45 AM

Some things are better off not said..... he was not one of my
favorite people....

Charles

wilbur1 · 06-23-2008, 11:18 AM

Rest in peace Goerge

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 06-23-2008, 02:32 PM

Terrible!

Rest in peace man!

I was an absolute fan of of George Carlin. He was funny, would always break the barrier, go where others would not go and all to much told the truth sometimes.

FLYBOYJ · 06-23-2008, 03:03 PM

orion549 · 06-24-2008, 01:01 AM

RIP, he's off to see the Big Joe Pesci.

Where ever you are, I hope you're knockin' 'em dead...errr..yeah, deader.

RabidAlien · 06-24-2008, 08:37 AM

DOUGRD · 06-24-2008, 11:46 PM

He was definitely an "Original" Poor guy had a name that never ended...
Ge or ge or Ge or ge or Ge or ge or Ge or ge........The "Hippy Dippy Weatherman" will not be forgotten. RIP George.

06-23-2008, 06:13 AM	#3
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lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,388	Probably my favortie Stand Up Comic, the man was a genius... He will be missed... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

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Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 10,184	He was a genius! I may not have agreed with his poitical beliefs but he was funny as 'ell! Always! __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

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Henk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: George - South Africa Posts: 2,773	RIP and it is a great loss to the world of funny people. __________________ The ultimate revolution in aircraft designs during WW2

06-23-2008, 09:13 AM	#7
Thorlifter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 4,308	RIP George. Now to can argue with "The Man" instead of arguing about "the man". __________________

06-23-2008, 05:40 AM	#2
eddie_brunette Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Posts: 555	Sad day, loved his comedy....

06-23-2008, 10:35 AM	#8
ToughOmbre Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,184	One of my favorite comics. He's probably doin' a "stand up" at the Pearly Gates as we speak. RIP George. TO __________________ *“Let's get Enterprise* and Hornet turned into the wind."**

06-23-2008, 10:45 AM	#9
ccheese Older Than Dirt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 7,209	Some things are better off not said..... he was not one of my favorite people.... Charles __________________ I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either....

06-23-2008, 11:18 AM	#10
wilbur1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 2,206	Rest in peace Goerge __________________ Dont shoot him...... It will just make him angry.

06-23-2008, 02:32 PM	#11
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 33,011	Terrible! Rest in peace man! I was an absolute fan of of George Carlin. He was funny, would always break the barrier, go where others would not go and all to much told the truth sometimes. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"[/I]

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06-24-2008, 01:01 AM	#13
orion549 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 35	RIP, he's off to see the Big Joe Pesci. Where ever you are, I hope you're knockin' 'em dead...errr..yeah, deader.

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RabidAlien Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 2,705	__________________ Pillage, then burn. Argue not with dragons, for thou art crunchy and go well on toast.

06-24-2008, 11:46 PM	#15
DOUGRD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alexandria, MN. USA Posts: 804	He was definitely an "Original" Poor guy had a name that never ended... Ge or ge or Ge or ge or Ge or ge or Ge or ge........The "Hippy Dippy Weatherman" will not be forgotten. RIP George. __________________

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