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Summary: Not what I expected
Review: I watched part of Robin Williams' Live on Broadway, got dizzy, loved the vulgarity and bought the DVD as my silent $17 protest against decency. A few days ago I read Carlin's reaction to the current onslaught of decency and decided to check him out. I thought he was great. One problem. From the date given for the show (Jammin') and everything I could read about it, I was/am sure Carlin was talking about poppa Bush. Yet I KNOW he named Dick Cheyney and Colin Powell. Huh? Regardless (though it bugs me), he was dead-on when he said if the government says it, don't believe it. Not even the FDA. And the reviewers who say politics and humor don't mix (Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde sure didn't say it!) just got cut a little close to the nerve. I wish (did he?) he'd do something current (as Tom Lehrer said, that's like asking a citizen of Pompeii to say something amusing about lava). Like about all the little uglies with their little axes running about like Carrie Nation screaming things like "the sanctity of marriage" (they don't mean sanctimonious, by any chance) and "tradition" and generally trying to run the lives of everyone they can. I'd love to see what he'd do with that! George Carlin was nothing like what I'd expected, instead he was more so, and I thought his numbers on similarities, euphemisms and the first bit on words (pomposity of expressions) were a riot. But I squirmed when he said "fruit." Ain't nothin' sacred! Yet when I asked a friend of mine how he'd feel if Howard Stern talked that way about his own girlfriend, he said he'd feel "proud." Iconoclasm and lots of it!
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Summary: Not what I expected
Review: I watched part of Robin Williams' Live on Broadway, got dizzy, loved the vulgarity and bought the DVD as my silent $17 protest against decency. A few days ago I read Carlin's reaction to the current onslaught of decency and decided to check him out. I thought he was great. One problem. From the date given for the show (Jammin') and everything I could read about it, I was/am sure Carlin was talking about poppa Bush. Yet I KNOW he named Dick Cheyney and Colin Powell. Huh? Regardless (though it bugs me), he was dead-on when he said if the government says it, don't believe it. Not even the FDA. And the reviewers who say politics and humor don't mix (Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde sure didn't say it!) just got cut a little close to the nerve. I wish (did he?) he'd do something current (as Tom Lehrer said, that's like asking a citizen of Pompeii to say something amusing about lava). Like about all the little uglies with their little axes running about like Carrie Nation screaming things like "the sanctity of marriage" (they don't mean sanctimonious, by any chance) and "tradition" and generally trying to run the lives of everyone they can. I'd love to see what he'd do with that! George Carlin was nothing like what I'd expected, instead he was more so, and I thought his numbers on similarities, ephemisms and the first bit on words (pomposity of expressions) were a riot. But I squirmed when he said "fruit." Ain't nothin' sacred! Yet when I asked a friend of mine how he'd feel if Howard Stern talked that way about his own girlfriend, he said he'd feel "proud." Iconoclasm and lots of it!
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Summary: We will definitely NOT be spending any quality time!
Review: I've listened to his concert CDs, and watched his HBO specials, and there's one thing I've noticed about a George Carlin standup special: watching AND listening him perform is much better than just audio alone. His expert use of pantomime and gestures, as well as some of the goofiest facial expressions this side of Looney Tunes, make the experience that much more enjoyable. I'm glad to see that someone finally had the vision ( and profit motive) to put two of his most memorable HBO standup specials on DVD! Now I can get the full George Carlin experience (rants about the misuse of English language, the slow collapse of civilization as we know it, et cetera) in crystal clear color and with great sound to boot! 'Late!
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Summary: Classic Carlin
Review: If you want to laugh in hysterics and relate to ordinary every day life, you will want to watch this video. Carlin does it again, as he describes words and phrases in relation to air travel and more. He is one of the best comedians of over two decades and after seeing Jammin' In New York (1992) for the first time, I do not at all regret this purchase. This one should be in any Carlin fan's, albeit, comedy-lover's video collection. Enjoy!
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Summary: Legendary Carlin
Review: If you want to laugh in hysterics and relate to ordinary every day life, you will want to watch this video. Carlin does it again, as he describes words and phrases in relation to air travel and more. He is one of the best comedians of over two decades and after seeing Jammin' In New York (1992) for the first time, I do not at all regret this purchase. This one should be in any Carlin fan's, albeit, comedy-lover's video collection. Enjoy!
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Summary: The Turning Point
Review: One aspect of "Jammin' In New York" which I noticed (and am probably the only one to do so) as a turning point has to do with the quality of Mr. Carlin's voice. In the years leading up to this special, that particular instrument of his had a certain quality that more or less sustained itself, good times and bad, even as his act became more strident and pointed. But "Jammin'" would be the last time his voice would maintain that quality. By the time of his 1996 "Back In Town" show, his voice would become more gravelly, coarse and ravaged (probably the combination of age and the parts of his routines where he'd scream at the top of his lungs). Back to "Jammin'," though: I especially appreciated his routine on the inanity of airplane announcements, and his advocating the use of land currently taken up with golf courses and cemeteries to house the homeless (I grew up near a golf course in Pennsylvania, so I share his sentiments in that regard). And his airplane routine was a vast improvement over that on his 1977 "On Location" program.
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Summary: Maybe its the times...
Review: Parts of this were funny. It may have been much funnier before Sept 11th. Carlin's main points were. 1. Distrust the government, their answer to everything is to bomb "brown people". 2. Carlin hates it when people show the flag and be patriotic. 3. Carlin says he only likes watching the news when thousands of people are killed when buildings explode, bodies falling, fire, etc etc. HIGHLY UNFORTUNATE CHOICE OF WORDS. Plus this was in New York, and he says "if 6,000 people die in Pakistan, who cares, I would only care if it happened in my backyard!" I watched this with 8 people, and the entire hour of Jammin in New York was just us gasping. If he were to do the same act today, he'd have to drop 95% of the jokes. Just writing this as a warning. It still had funny parts, but be prepared!
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Summary: CARLIN & NYC
Review: please remember also, that there are people outside the USA buying this show! Jokes about hating the US patriots, flags etc etc remain still veeery funny even after sept. 11th!
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Summary: Masterpiece!
Review: Rarely does a comic come along that surpasses the normal boundaries of just telling jokes and getting chuckles. George Carlin is one of those comics. His altered perspective on life leads the listener on a rollercoaster ride of laughing not only at his criticism and snips at modern life but also at the audience themselves. Carlin is one of the comedy higherarchy that other comedians look up to and respect, it is shown why in his performances. Such are two of his best, "Doin it Again" and "Jammin in New York" illustrate just how some things can get better with age as Carlin in his late 50's presents himself at his peak. This DVD double-package is well worth the price tag and is a must for any Carlin fan, or anyone who enjoys non-stop laughter.
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Summary: Classic Carlin
Review: This video is a perfect example as to why George Carling is known as such a great comedian. His opinions reflect your opinions you're yo scared to share. His acts are funny, as well as very intelligent. Every word he says we can relate to. When he performs, you know he is passionate in it. I'd reccomend this to evryone.
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