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George Carlin
This funny man's career spanned more than 3 decades. How much do you know about his life and work?
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#17130
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Category:
People
Created By:
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#1 George Carlin was born on May 12th, 1937 in Chicago.
True
False
#2 Carlin is well known for a character known as the "hippie-dippie weatherman". What is this character's name?
Phil Snow
Al Sleet
Paul Rain
Jim Hail
Theodore von Lightningstorm
#3 Carlin is also well known for a routine featuring a certain number of words that, "You Can Never Say on Television". How many words are on the original list?
5
6
7
8
#4 For what cable network did Carlin tape 14 comedy specials?
HBO
Showtime
Cinemax
Comedy Central
#5 Despite his frequent use of obscenities on stage, Carlin was a regular character on a children's TV show.
True
False
#6 What "Cars" character did George Carlin provide the voice for?
Mater
Fillmore
Sarge
Chick Hicks
#7 Carlin appeared in a movie with Keanu Reeves.
True
False
#8 When Comedy Central formulated a list of the 10 greatest stand-up comedians, where did Carlin place?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
#9 Carlin was a devout Roman Catholic.
True
False
#10 Carlin was the very first host of "Saturday Night Live".
True
False
#11 What director, known for movies like "Mallrats" and "Chasing Amy", cast Carlin in 3 of his movies?
Your Answer:
2 words, 10 letters. There are 2 alternate answers.
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