Besides appearing regularly on The Daily Show (in his own segment, 'Back in Black'), he has written and starred in a string of successful HBO and Comedy Central specials and one-man Broadway shows. Lewis Black is the hugely popular and New York Times bestselling author, stand-up comedian, actor, and playwright. The documentary will feature a unique mix of conversations with Carlin’s family and friends, material from his stand-up specials, TV appearances and personal archive. He filmed his first HBO special in 1977 and appeared on “The Tonight Show” over 130 times. Carlin was once dubbed “the dean of counterculture comedians” and has been regarded as one of the most influential stand-up comics of his time.

If you ever have chicken at lunch and chicken at dinner, do you ever wonder if the two chickens knew each other?Ībout the Author George Carlin (1937-2008), a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author, was best known for his irreverent, dark comedy and reflections on American society.

I put a dollar in one of those change machines.

Have you ever noticed the lawyer is always smiling more than the client?.

A tree: first you chop it down, then you chop it up.

What year did Jesus Christ think it was?.

Also included are two timeless bonus items from the past, “A Place for Your Stuff” and “Baseball-Football.” Readers will get an inside look into Carlin’s mind, and they won’t be disappointed by what they find: Filled with thoughts, musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiousities, monologues, assertions, assumptions, and other verbal ordeals, Brain Droppings is infectiously funny.

Now, for the first time, Carlin has produced a book of original humor pieces, Brain Droppings. With nearly 20 albums, two Grammys, two Cable ACE awards, and more HBO specials sunder his belt than anyone else, George Carlin is more popular than ever.

Brain Droppings by George Carlin