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George Carlin's American Dream

George Carlin's American Dream

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George Carlin's American Dream

2022- 2022

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

7.9(43 votes)

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Documentary

Overview

A look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.

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Production Companies

Apatow Productions

HBO Documentary Films

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

George Carlin

Self (archive footage)

George Carlin

Acting

Bette Midler

Self

Bette Midler

Acting

Patton Oswalt

Self

Patton Oswalt

Acting

Stephen Colbert

Self

Stephen Colbert

Acting

Jon Stewart

Self

Jon Stewart

Acting

Paul Reiser

Self

Paul Reiser

Acting

Alex Winter

Self

Alex Winter

Acting

Jerry Seinfeld

Self

Jerry Seinfeld

Acting

Bill Burr

Self

Bill Burr

Acting

Judy Gold

Self

Judy Gold

Directing

Kevin Smith

Self

Kevin Smith

Acting

Chris Rock

Self

Chris Rock

Acting

Paul Provenza

Self

Paul Provenza

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