Comedian in Transition / George Carlin

Description

George Carlin discusses his transition from straight comedian to a social satirist. He talks about how Lenny Bruce and Mort Sahl helped him get started, where he is headed now, and his recent firings from nightclubs for his use of political material and "objectionable" language. Interviewed by Alan Farley.

Recorded in the Playboy Club, San Francisco on December 29, 1970.

Broadcast date

02/11/1971

Broadcast station

KPFA

Program Length

29 minutes

Archive number

BB2893

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