George CarlinFilmography

George Carlin: It's Bad For Ya

Actors: George Carlin

Synopsis: George Carlin's fourteenth and final special for HBO features the revered funnyman at his most cantankerous, throwing out verbally dexterous tirades about modern parenting, death, religion, and how annoying most people are. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

History of the Joke with Lewis Black

Actors: Lewis Black, George Carlin, Kathy Griffin, Robin Williams, Penn Jillette, Teller

Synopsis: This program follows famously angry comedian Lewis Black as he searches for the elusive origin to the most basic component of his career: the joke. Through interviews with comedians like George Carlin, Kathy Griffin, and Robert Klein, Black finds out where humor originates in the brains of his Read More

Happily N'Ever After

Actors: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze, Jr., Andy Dick, Wallace Shawn, Patrick Warburton

Synopsis: Cinderella's wicked stepmother has tipped the balance of power toward the dark side in Fairy Tale Land, and now it's up to the put-upon princess to restore order and ensure that good triumphs in an animated adventure featuring the voices of Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sigourney Weaver Read More

Cars

Actors: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin

Synopsis: A pedal-to-the-metal race car determined to prove his worth on the tracks discovers that life isn't always about crossing the finish line first in Toy Story director John Lasseter's mechanically minded tale of friendship and loyalty. Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) may be just a rookie Read More

Thomas & Friends: Thomas Comes to Breakfast

Synopsis: Narrated by comedian George Carlin, this collection of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends finds Thomas as an unwelcome guest when he ventures inside the Stationmaster's house for breakfast Other episodes include Pop Goes the Diesel, Diesel's Devious Deed, A Close Shave for Read More

The Aristocrats

Synopsis: "A family walks into a talent agent's office..." So begins "The Aristocrats," a joke kept mostly secret by stand-up comedians for decades. An intentionally "bad" joke, the laughs in The Aristocrats aren't in the punch-line (one of the only elements that's the same every time), but in the set-up Read More

George Carlin: Life is Worth Losing

Actors: George Carlin

Synopsis: Few ageing comedians have managed to maintain the enduring relevance of foul-mouthed curmudgeon George Carlin, and now the man who once fearlessly broke the obscenity barrier by uttering the seven dirty words that weren't permitted on broadcast takes the stage for his thirteenth HBO stand-up Read More

Tarzan II

Synopsis: The direct-to-video sequel Tarzan II continues the story started by Disney in the 1999 animated feature Tarzan. This story involves Tarzan deciding to get away from his family out of concern that harm may come to them simply because of all the interest in him. Thanks to a series of adventures with Read More

Jersey Girl

Actors: Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Raquel Castro, George Carlin

Synopsis: Writer and director Kevin Smith embraces his warm and fuzzy side with this comedy drama about a man who learns a lot about life and love in the wake of a personal tragedy. Ollie Trinke (Ben Affleck) is a guy who seemingly has it made -- he has a great job as a music publicist with a major Read More

The N Word

Synopsis: The biggest names in show business come together to offer their opinions on one of the most inflammatory words in the English language in filmmaker Todd Williams' revealing and thought-provoking documentary. In its long and complex history, the word "nigger" has gone from a cutting and derogatory Read More

Scary Movie 3

Actors: Anna Faris, Anthony Anderson, Leslie Nielsen, Camryn Manheim, Simon Rex

Synopsis: While star Anna Faris returns for the third film in the Scary Movie series, the power behind the camera has shifted from the Wayans brothers to one of the Zucker brothers. The Zucker in question is David Zucker, and he's brought along his partner in movie-parody crime, Leslie Nielsen. This time Read More

George Carlin: You Are All Diseased

Actors: George Carlin

Synopsis: George Carlin has had a long, mutually beneficial relationship with the cable company HBO. This release documents a 1999 special by the comic entitled You Are All Diseased. Carlin fires away at such favorite targets as religion, airport security, and the ridiculousness of American culture. ~ Perry Read More

Thomas & Friends: Snowy Surprise

Actors: Alec Baldwin, George Carlin

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise

Actors: Alec Baldwin, George Carlin

Synopsis: Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise features six winter-themed episodes featuring the trains on Sir Topham Hatt's Railway. "Thomas' Snowy Surprise Story," "Jack Frost," and "Toby Had a Little Lamb" are previously unreleased episodes. Bonus episodes include "Snow" from 1998 Read More

Bitter Jester

Synopsis: On the cusp of stardom, standup comic Maija DiGiorgio suffered an emotional breakdown while performing before a room packed with a number of the comedy industry's head honchos -- whom were on the receiving end of DiGiorgio's obscenity-laced outburst -- at the Aspen Comedy Festival. Subsequently Read More

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Wonderland

Synopsis: Celebrate the winter season with Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends on the Island of Sodor in Thomas' Christmas Wonderland, featuring the voices of Alec Baldwin and George Carlin. The stories include "Snow," "Thomas' Christmas Party," "Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree," "Terence the Read More

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Actors: Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Ben Affleck, Shannon Elizabeth

Synopsis: The frequently recurring title characters, employed by writer and director Kevin Smith as supporting players in several of his films, are put to rest with this comedy that focuses on them exclusively. Jay (Jason Mews) and Silent Bob (Smith) are a pair of stoned New Jersey slackers who have long Read More

George Carlin: Personal Favorites

Synopsis: Hosted by the iconoclastic, Grammy Award-winning comedian George Carlin and originally televised on HBO Comedy Hour, this video contains a compilation of various Carlin routines selected from his first six HBO specials, including On Location: George Carlin at USC (performed March 5, 1977), On Read More

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trackside Tunes

Synopsis: Thomas the Tank Engine, the star of this award-winning children's series, shares a number of fun surprises in this video. Kids can sing, dance, and clap their hands to all six of the featured songs as Sir Topham Hatt and a number of helpful little engines help them learn the words. Funny comedian Read More

George Carlin: Complaints and Grievances

Synopsis: In this hourlong made-for-cable comedy special, taped live at the Beacon Theater in New York City, veteran comic George Carlin combines his typically dirty-mouthed observational humor -- including material from his book Napalm & Silly Putty -- with jokes and anecdotes of a decidedly splenetic Read More

Thomas & Friends: Gallant Old Engine

Synopsis: This video is part of a children's series narrated by George Carlin that features Thomas the Tank Engine, a talking iron horse who is also an educator. Thomas and his rail yard friends take children inside the fascinating world of trains. The kids learn a lot about trains and life, and have a lot Read More

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Wonderland

Synopsis: Children are invited to join comedian George Carlin as he fills the role of storyteller for this collection of holiday-themed Thomas the Tank Engine adventures. Released in 2000 by Anchor Bay Entertainment, Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends: Christmas Wonderland features regular characters Read More

Thomas & Friends: Thomas & His Friends Get Along

Synopsis: Part of the Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends video series, children will learn the importance of working together with others through this video, which includes a "best-of" compilation of episodes, from on the PBS television series, about getting along and working nicely and being friendly with Read More

Dogma

Actors: Ben Affleck, George Carlin, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Salma Hayek, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock

Synopsis: Would you believe that the last living descendent of Jesus Christ is a woman working at an abortion clinic in Illinois? And that she's been sent on a holy mission with two minor characters from Clerks and Mallrats as her guides? Prepare to suspend any and all disbelief as you watch the religious Read More

Thomas & Friends: Ten Years of Thomas

Synopsis: All aboard for a magical journey with the friends of the world's friendliest, cuddliest train. Here in full color, young viewers will be reunited with all their favorites from the Thomas the Tank Engine series including James, Old Iron, Bertis, Annie and Clarabelle, and Terrence. Join the whole Read More

George Carlin: George's Best Stuff

Synopsis: This video presents comedian George Carlin at his best, before a live and appreciative audience. In this particular tape, Carlin performs some of his best-loved routines including "A Place for My Stuff," "Seven Words You Can't Say on Television," and "Baseball and Football." Intended for adult Read More

George Carlin: Back in Town - Live at the Beacon Theatre NYC

Synopsis: This video offers viewers a taste of comedian George Carlin at his best, before a live and appreciative audience. Filmed live in New York City, Carlin offers viewers a wide range of his unique comedy style, from his observational humor to his often cutting remarks about society and government. Read More

Streets of Laredo

Actors: James Garner, Alexis Cruz, Sam Shepard, Sissy Spacek

Synopsis: This miniseries follows the original Lonesome Dove miniseries, and both are based on the characters created by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry. Although much of the cast has changed from the original, the compelling saga is as satisfying as ever. The Western tale continues with the Read More

Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Special Letter

Synopsis: Everyone's favorite really useful railroad engine has more adventures with his friends in this collection of stories from the popular children's television series Thomas the Tank Engine (shown in the United States as Shining Time Station). Thomas and his pals travel to a distant railway station Read More

Thomas & Friends: Thomas Meets the Queen

Thomas & Friends: Sing Along & Stories

Synopsis: This collection features two favorite stories and seven songs from the popular children's television program Thomas the Tank Engine (aired in the United States as Shining Time Station). Thomas and Friends: Sing Along and Stories presents two new stories, "Bulldog" and "Peter, Sam and the Read More

Thomas & Friends: Rusty to the Rescue

Synopsis: Rusty the Diesel Engine must summon all of his courage to travel a lonely railway in hopes of rescuing fellow engine Stepney from a scrap yard. Meanwhile, Sir Handel finds himself in a pickle after losing his temper one too many times, and Thomas shares the story of how Duke earned the nickname Read More

George Carlin: Doin' it Again

Synopsis: This video presents comedian George Carlin at his best, before a live and appreciative audience. In this particular tape, Carlin regales an audience with his observational humor. Intended for adult audiences, parents will likely find that the language and content of this video make it Read More

George Carlin: Jammin' in New York

Crew: Screenwriter

Synopsis: This video presents comedian George Carlin at his best, before a live and appreciative audience. This tape is of a performance in New York City. Included are his takes on government and society in general. Intended for adult audiences, parents will likely find that the language and content of this Read More

The Prince of Tides

Actors: Nick Nolte, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Kate Nelligan, Jeroen Krabbé

Synopsis: Barbra Streisand directed and stars in this love story about two people of dissimilar backgrounds who form a connection based on their unhappy experiences. Adapted from the novel by Pat Conroy, the story concerns Tom Wingo (Nick Nolte), a rudderless, unemployed football coach. Stuck in a loveless Read More

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Actors: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Bill Sadler, Joss Ackland, Pam Grier

Synopsis: Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey find the two obtuse pals battling The Grim Reaper, God, robots, great philosophical questions, and girls -- although not necessarily in that order. In this loose parody of the Terminator movies, directed by Peter Hewitt, the ultimate has happened -- at Bill and Ted Read More

Shining Time Station: Season 02

Working Trash

Synopsis: Working Trash's ad copy consisted of a photo of a large threaded screw, with the caption "Tonight, two working stiffs are going to do to Wall Street what it's done to us." Wink wink, nudge nudge. The two stiff workers--er, working stiffs--are George Carlin and Ben Stiller, janitors in a large Read More

Best of Comic Relief '90

Actors: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams

Synopsis: Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and Billy Crystal once again donate their time and talent to host the Best of Comic Relief '90, a charity event to benefit the Comic Relief organization, which aids America's homeless. Among the over 40 comedy stars performing in this program are Louie Anderson, George Carlin Read More

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Actors: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, Bernie Casey, Terry Camilleri, Dan Shor

Synopsis: With only a few days before their high-school graduation, it looks like airheaded rock star wannabes Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) are doomed to flunk all their finals. The boys' long-suffering teacher (Bernie Casey) gives them one more chance. If they can ace an oral exam on the topic Read More

George Carlin: What am I Doing in New Jersey?

Actors: George Carlin

Synopsis: George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey? was taped before a live audience. Carlin's conceptual brand of humor encompasses any number of topics, ranging from politics to those Seven Deadly Words. His random musings on stupid drivers would later be develop into a weekly Fox TV series. As with Read More

Justin Case

Synopsis: In this kooky, spooky comedy, a dead private detective comes back from the Great Beyond to investigate his own death. He enlists the aid of an unemployed actress. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide Read More

George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

Synopsis: This video presents comedian George Carlin at his best, before a live and appreciative audience. In this particular tape, Carlin performs a variety of his classic routines on stage. Also included is a short film with co-star Vic Tayback. Intended for adult audiences, parents will likely find that Read More

Outrageous Fortune

Actors: Shelley Long, Bette Midler, Peter Coyote, Robert Prosky, John Schuck

Synopsis: Two women with serious differences are forced to look out for each other in this anarchic comedy. Sandy (Bette Midler) and Lauren (Shelley Long) are a pair of struggling actresses who don't get along especially well -- and are even less fond of each other when they discover that they're both Read More

Thomas & Friends: Percy's Ghostly Trick

Synopsis: This ghostly episode of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends starts off with a very nervous Thomas, whose friend Percy has convinced him there is a ghost running amok. Percy meets his match, however -- distracted by his own puffs of smoke, he runs into a giant haystack. Meanwhile, Oliver learns that Read More

The Best of Comic Relief

Thomas & Friends: Thomas, Percy & the Dragon

Synopsis: In this episode of Thomas the Tank Engine, Percy the Small Engine gets scared by a dragon while James the Red Engine gets embarrassed and twin engines Bill and Ben cause trouble. Narrated by George Carlin, this half-hour program originally aired in 1991. Appropriate for elementary school kids as a Read More

Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets Bumped

Actors: George Carlin

Synopsis: Everyone's favorite Number One engine returns to the screen to the delight of children everywhere in this tale of new faces and curious rumors in Sir Topham Hatt's train yard. From Harold's handling of Percy's usual duties to Gordon's indifference to a famous visitor and Bertie's carrying of Read More

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Party

Thomas & Friends: Trust Thomas

Synopsis: More animated adventures are included here in this seven story video. See Thomas, Henry, James and all the others too! ~ All Movie Guide Read More

Thomas & Friends: A Big Day for Thomas

Synopsis: Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - A Big Day for Thomas features six stories about Thomas and his fellow locomotive friends. In addition to the title tale, this video contains the stories Percy Runs Away, Thomas Breaks the Rules, Henry's Special Coal, The Flying Kipper, and Toby the Tram Engine. Read More

Carlin on Campus

Synopsis: The college campus is the perfect venue for the witty humor of George Carlin. The free-wheeling atmosphere of the campus and the informed audiences are a good match for the topical satire that have made Carlin a perennial favorite at universities. This documentary culls the best from his live Read More

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and His Friends Help Out

Synopsis: Part of the Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends video series, children will learn the importance of helping out others with this video, which includes a "best-of" compilation of episodes, from the PBS television series, about assisting people. The episodes included on this tape are "Edward Helps Read More

Thomas & Friends: Daisy

Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz

Synopsis: This release collects seven stories featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and many of his friends. Stories here include a tale of engine James learning that he might not be quite as brave as he thought. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

Saturday Night Live: George Carlin [2]

Actors: George Carlin, Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Synopsis: This 1984 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by George Carlin and features musical guest Frankie Goes to Hollywood. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide Read More

George Carlin at Carnegie Hall

Synopsis: George Carlin is one of America's most enduring comedians, with an appeal that spans decades and generations. He brings his unique brand of intelligent humor that has made him famous to this live 1983 performance at Carnegie Hall. Carlin exhibits his artistry in some of his best tongue-twisting Read More

Americathon

Actors: Peter Riegert, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Zane Buzby, Nancy Morgan

Synopsis: In the future (the distant year of 1997), the United States of America is in crisis. The oil shortage has grown to epic proportions, leading to people living in their cars and bicycling to work. Cigarettes and meat have been outlawed, gold coins are needed to operate common household appliances Read More

George Carlin Again!

Synopsis: This video offers viewers comedian George Carlin at his best, before a live and appreciative audience. This tape is of a performance at a comedy club in Phoenix, AZ. Among other classic routines, Carlin performs "Newscast Number Two," "Death," and "Kids and Parents." Intended for adult audiences Read More

George Carlin: On Location with George Carlin

Synopsis: Appearances on network television in the 1960s led comedian George Carlin into a mire of bland comedy that bored him. But when he went "counterculture" and started uttering the famous "Seven Words," he not only triggered a landmark FCC lawsuit, he stopped getting asked to be a guest on TV. He even Read More

Car Wash

Actors: Franklyn Ajaye, Sully Boyar, Richard Brestoff, George Carlin, Irwin Corey

Synopsis: Michael Schultz directed this kinetic, hyperventilating comedy (scripted by Joel Schumacher) concerning the crazed events that go on within a single 10-hour period at a Los Angeles car wash. The cast of colorful car-wash employees includes Lonnie (Ivan Dixon), an ex-con; Duane (Bill Duke), a Read More

Saturday Night Live: George Carlin [1]

Actors: George Carlin, Janis Ian, Billy Preston

Synopsis: The premiere episode of the long-running and influential sketch comedy series features host George Carlin and musical guests Janis Ian and Billy Preston. Most of the show's soon-to-be familiar elements are already in place, such as the announcement of "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night," the Read More

The Mike Douglas Show: February 18, 1972

Synopsis: In 1972, John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, made a strategic and historic week-long guest appearance on the hit talk/variety television program The Mike Douglas Show hoping to get their counterculture message across to middle America. Day five, February 18, 1972, was the final day of their foray Read More

The Flip Wilson Show: Lena Horne, George Carlin

With Six You Get Eggroll

Actors: Doris Day, Brian Keith, Pat Carroll, Barbara Hershey, George Carlin

Synopsis: A young widow with three children and a sheepdog marries a widowed man with a young daughter and a French poodle in this amusing comedy. Abby (Doris Day) is the owner of a lumberyard who falls for Jake (Brian Keith) when her sister Maxine (Pat Carroll) introduce the two at a party. The couple is Read More

Thomas & Friends: The Gallant Old Engine