Episodes
George Carlin’s American Dream: Part 2 (S1EP2 HBO Sat May 21, 2022)
Carlin reaches new heights in the 1990s after a slump in the 1980s, and his new political and social observations continue to resonate to this day; following Carlin’s death in 2008, fellow comics reflect on his enduring legacy.
Airdate: Sat May 21, 2022 at 20:00 on HBO
Season 1 Episode 2
George Carlin’s American Dream chronicles the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin. Dubbed the "dean of counterculture comedians," Carlin’s career spanned half a century during which he headlined 14 HBO comedy specials and appeared on "The Tonight Show" over 130 times, constantly evolving with the times and staying sharply resonant up until his death in 2008 and beyond. Carlin’s ability to zoom in on societal ills has proven eerily prophetic and much of his work resonates today with alarming – and still hilarious – clarity. The documentary examines a cultural chameleon who is remembered as one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time.