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George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head
George Carlin is in top form with these stand-up recorded at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles in 1986. Routines included are "Losing Things," "Charities," "Sports," "Hello and Goodbye," "Battered Plants," "Earrings," and "A Moment of Silence." Also included is a short film entitled "The Envelope" co-starring Vic Tayback.
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Plot Summary
George Carlin delivers his sharp, observational humor in this 1986 stand-up special. Carlin tackles topics ranging from religion and politics to language and societal absurdities. He dissects the everyday hypocrisies and nonsensical aspects of modern life with his signature wit and intelligent cynicism.
Critical Reception
As a stand-up special, 'Playin' with Your Head' was met with the typical acclaim George Carlin garnered for his specials, praised for his insightful social commentary and fearless approach to controversial topics. Audiences familiar with Carlin's work found it to be a consistent display of his comedic genius and intellectual rigor.
What Reviewers Say
Carlin's masterful dissection of societal norms remains relevant and hilarious.
A quintessential example of Carlin's intellectual and often provocative stand-up.
His ability to find humor in the mundane and the controversial is unparalleled.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this 1986 special is not readily available, but George Carlin's specials generally resonate strongly with audiences who appreciate intelligent, observational comedy and social critique.
Fun Fact
George Carlin originally conceived the 'seven words you can never say on television' bit in his 1972 HBO special, 'Stamets!', and continued to explore the evolution and absurdity of language throughout his career, including in 'Playin' with Your Head'.
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