GEORGE CARLIN’S AMERICAN DREAM – The life and times of iconic comic George Carlin are honestly revealed in this two-part HBO documentary. It’s excellent. Featuring commentary from his daughter, his first and second wives, many comics who were his peers in the industry and even George himself, we get a true picture of the human being behind the stage persona. As is often the case, hidden personal drama and pain allows for the creation of biting humor and truthful (albeit acerbic) observations in front of an audience. I learned a few things about the man I first discovered in college. And it’s astonishing how much of the bullshit he called out on stage way back when continues today. I miss the voice that was silenced in 2008, and I’m left pondering how George would have worked the intervening years of bullshit into his act now. There is certainly no shortage of material. Cheers, George and thanks!