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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0030306787695
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Label: MPI HOME VIDEO
Manufacturer: MPI HOME VIDEO
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MPI HOME VIDEO
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 25, 2008
Running Time: 69 minutes
Sales Rank: 913
Studio: MPI HOME VIDEO
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Product Description:
It s Bad For Ya, Carlin s Emmy nominated 14th and final HBO special from March of 2008 features Carlin s noted irreverent and unapologetic observations on topics ranging from death, religion, bureaucracy, patriotism, overprotected children and big business to the pungent examinations of modern language and the decrepit state of the American culture.
For this unprecedented 14th HBO special, Carlin once again comes up with an hour of brand new material that not only makes you laugh, but makes you think.
George Carlin will always remain part of the popular lexicon for his 'Seven Dirty Words' routine, and as a comedian who was never afraid to challenge his audience.
Special Features:
Too Hip for the Room* Carlin on December 17, 2007
Carlin on The Jackie Gleason Show - January 25, 1969
*Selections from the Archive of American Television s 3-hour interview with George Carlin
Emmy Award Nominee for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special
Winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
14th special from legendary stand-up comedian George Carlin!
Available for the first time on DVD uncut, uncensored, and unforgettable.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - George's last is also one of his best
A refreshing change from his "angry man" shows from 1999 and 2001, this and "Life is Worth Losing" are a great coda to Carlin's long career. This is also probably Carlin's smartest show, while also being his least hostile. While he's aggressive and critical as always ("They never hear those all important words: "You lost, Bobby! You're a loser!"), they're insightful - everyone can't expect to be a winner. Losing is an important part of life.
It's also George's softest, where he gives hints that he does believe (somewhat) in a higher power. While he says, "There IS no 'up there'", he goes on later to talk about how God would never pick favorites, and quotes Proverbs as well ("Pride cometh before the fall.") He also reveals that despite his 14 shows he actually LIKES people (in short doses) - which sets up some of the funniest lines in his long career ("You remember my neighbor with the burns on 90 percent of her body? Well, she burned the other 10 percent now. She was lighting a fart and her bush caught fire!")
He's also visibly waning in health - his posture is somewhat hunched, his voice weaker - though crustier. One gets the impression he knows his time is short, and his musings on death and how people act at funerals seems to be his way of instructing people on how he wants to be remembered ("There goes old Georgie".)
70 was far too young. Goodbye, Georgie.
Rating: - One of his best - RIP George
One of his best performances yet. He crosses the line and takes the audience with him.
Rating: - Greatest final performance ever.....
I've been a fan of Carlin for a long time, and like others, I not only got to see this performance on HBO, but I had the honor of attending one of his last live shows in Orlando shortly before "It's Bad for ya" aired on HBO.
I have say I thought Carlin was kinda losing it with his last couple of HBO specials, I didn't find "You are all Diseased" or "Life is worth losing" quite as good as previous specials, but with this latest HBO special, Carlin showed he's still master of his game. Carlin will be missed and I'm grateful for one last masterful performance that we've been left with.
Rating: - George Carlin Interview
An amazing bonus feature on this dvd contains selections from a full-length interview with George, completed just months before his final HBO performance by the Archive of American Television. It's a riveting interview, and some of the best moments were selected for this special DVD.
More information about the full (3+ hour) interview can be found at emmytvlegends.org
Rating:  - R.I.P George
George was as raw as ever on what was his final HBO special. This was the funniest comedian ever. Yes, it maybe somewhat offensive to some but not as offensive as say "you're all deseased". It just seems ironic the George talked so much about death and the "so-called after life" and it was aired on HBO only 3 and a half months before his death.
George was never afraid to tackle any subjects. He went where most people would not dare to go. Hopefully George is up there "smiling down on us", and getting a kick out of this current presidential election.
George will be missed.
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