- Network: HBO
- Series Premiere Date: May 20, 2022
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings
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Jun 10, 2022A thorough and informative doco that covers the many phases of George Carlin. With plenty of interesting talking heads and access to his personal archives this dco is a must see into the life of this comedic genius.
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George Carlin’s American Dream effectively shows all sides of Carlin—a class clown, a rebel, a former idealist, a husband, a loner, a father, an artist—and reiterates his lasting legacy as a talented comedian who keenly understood the human condition.
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“George Carlin’s American Dream” may run close to four hours, but it’s also Apatow’s most politically incisive work to date.
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Specials about comedy talents are often just excuses to watch the best bits of a famous star, but “George Carlin’s American Dream” is way more than that. It is loving and appreciative of his genius without ever devolving into fan service.