Along with Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor, George Carlin was one of the most influential, respected and controversial stand-up comics of the late 20th century. His humor was built on the vagaries of human behavior – the truth behind words and phrases, the quandaries presented in everyday life, and the hypocrisies of authority – which was unleashed on audiences in a stream-of-consciousness delivery that was equal parts profanity and profundity. Carlin sowed his seeds of free thought through over 20 albums and a record 14 specials for HBO, as well as five best-selling books and countless live
Began working as a disc jockey while serving in the US Air Force in Shreveport, Louisiana
1959
Briefly worked at a station in Boston, MA, before moving to Fort Worth, TX and working there as a deejay
1960
Launched his nightclub comic career working with a partner, Jack Burns; the duo recorded a live album, Burns and Carlin at the Playboy Club Tonight (released in 1963)
1961
Made his debut as a solo stand-up act on “The Tonight Show” (NBC); guest hosted by Mort Sahl
