In what has to be some of the crummiest news to wake up to, comedian George Carlin has passed away yesterday of heart failure. He was 71.
If you are a fan of today's stand-up comedy, be you a fan of Lewis Black or even Dane Cook, you owe Carlin a debt of gratitude. If it wasn't for Carlin, they would have a hard time earning their living. He revolutionized the world of stand-up comedy, picking up the ball left behind by Lenny Bruce and running with it, and terraformed that landscape of comedy we see today.
And even more amazing is the fact that he was still performing, including a show last week in Las Vegas. His comedy was just as timely now as it was when he started in the 60s. Sure, he adapted with the years, but that in and of itself takes skill and intelligence.
The world of comedy has lost one of its greatest legends and the world in general has lost a unique voice. He will be missed.
For a nice obituary, check out CNN.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment