For those of you who haven't heard, Mr. George Carlin, comedy legend, died this last sunday, June 22nd. He will be truly missed.
His illustrious career started back in the 60's as a comedy duo with Jack Burns, but broke that off and started his own stand up career. He's most known for his "Seven Dirty Words You Can't Say on Radio or Television" routine, which got the attention of the FCC and set the stage for the long debate on censorship.
He was the host for the first Saturday Night Live in 1975; he starred in 11 HBO specials, released 23 albums--4 of which won Grammy's for Best Comedy Album (1973: FM&AM, 1992: Jammin in New York, 2001: Brain Droppings, 2002: Napalm and Silly Putty), as well as starred in several films, including Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, Dogma, Jersey Girl, and Cars, as well as the narrator for Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.
He is a legend in the comedy community, and will be truly missed. Like many in his craft, i.e. Richard Pryor, Mitch Hedburg, he is gone too soon.
R.I.P., Mr. Carlin. R.I.P.