One of my favorite comics of all time just passed away. When Laura and
I merged our households, we had a few duplicate DVDs: Bill and Ted’s Excellent
Adventure, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Reservoir Dogs.
Another thing
we both shared was a love of stand-up comedy–Foxx, Pryor, Cosby, Murphy, Rock,
Seinfeld, Rickles, Smothers Brothers, Newhart, Rivers, Carvey, Mac, Cook, etc.
AND Kevin Smith films. George Carlin fits in both categories.
Sadly, I
was hoping to cast him in my newest film as the father of the bride. His mastery
of words (including the SEVEN DEADLY ones), impeccable timing, fearlessness,
and commitment to his craft are an inspiration to any of us trying to write
anything, especially comedy. He was just too damn funny.
George Carlin’s Filmography:
- 1968-With Six You Get Eggroll
- 1976-Car Wash
- 1979-Americathon
- 1987-Outrageous Fortune
- 1989-Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
- 1990-Working Trash
- 1991-Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey
- 1991-The Prince of Tides
- 1999-Dogma
- 2001-Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
- 2003-Scary Movie 3
- 2004-Jersey Girl
- 2005-Tarzan II
- 2005-The Aristocrats
- 2006-Cars
- 2007-Happily N’Ever After
We’ll miss you, Rufus.
