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  Missing George Carlin   popular trivia quiz  
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George died on June 22nd, 2008. He was an icon in comedy. This quiz is a tribute to him and his legacy.
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  All About George Carlin    
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George Carlin delivers acerbic standup comedy monologues with a keen sense for observational humor and an emphasis on social commentary with strong language.
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  George Carlin "Back in Town"    
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'Back in Town' was George Carlin's first return to the stage after a four year hiatus. Like usual, this was an hour long special on the HBO network.
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  Curious About George    
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From a love of language and words to a hunger for the laughter of millions, George Carlin paved the way for freedom of speech to truly exist in American entertainment.
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trivia question Quick Question
George was a writer for what comedy show from 1971-1973?

From Quiz "Missing George Carlin"





George Carlin Trivia Questions
1. When was George Carlin born?

From Quiz Missing George Carlin

Answer: May 12th, 1937

George Denis Patrick Carlin was born on May 12, 1937 in Manhattan, a borough of New York City. He was raised Roman Catholic but his later acts proved he wasn't practising.

2. In terms of the controversy surrounding the language used by George Carlin: A letter was written to the Federal Communications Commission that led to the ban of certain language from public radio. Who wrote that letter?

From Quiz Curious About George

Answer: Rev. Donald Wildmon

Wildmon founded the National Federation for Decency and is a strong advocate for censorship in entertainment.

3. Where was 'Back in Town' filmed?

From Quiz George Carlin "Back in Town"

Answer: Beacon Theatre, NYC

'Back in Town' was the second time in a row Carlin had played at the Beacon Theatre. 'Back in Town' was his 10th HBO special.

4. In 1997 George Carlin wrote a book. What is the title of the book?

From Quiz All About George Carlin

Answer: Braindroppings

George's book, "Braindroppings," (1997) was published by Hyperion. It stayed on the NY Times bestseller list for 18 weeks. George's second book, "Napalm & Silly Putty," (2001), Tim Allen's book is "Don't Stand Too Close To a Naked Man", Drew Carey's book is "Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined"

5. George was known for a certain number of words that can not be used on Radio and/or Television. What was that number?

From Quiz Missing George Carlin

Answer: seven

George was known for the "Seven words that you can't say on Radio or Television". These are the same words that can't be used in a quiz or in any family friendly web page. A man and his son listening to Carlin's act on radio in 1973, complained to the FCC saying that he heard obscene material. The case went to the Supreme Court where they agreed with lower courts that the material was indecent but not obscene. It was at this time, that new laws were established so indecent material was not broadcast when children were likely to be the audience.

6. When was George Carlin born?

From Quiz Curious About George

Answer: May 12, 1937

"He was born in New york City, New York County, and New York State" (Complaints and Grievances, 2001)

7. In what year was 'Back in Town' filmed?

From Quiz George Carlin "Back in Town"

Answer: 1996

'Back in Town' was filmed in 1996, Carlin's first HBO special since 'Jammin' in New York' which was filmed at the same place in 1992. This smash-hit was followed by 'You Are All Diseased' in 1999.

8. George Carlin did a children's show on PBS. What was it called?

From Quiz All About George Carlin

Answer: Shining Time Station

In 1991-92 George Carlin portrayed Mr. Conductor on "Shining Time Station,"a children's show on PBS. (30 episodes). Received 2 Emmy nominations for the ('91-'92) season and the ('93-'94) season.

9. George joined what military group?

From Quiz Missing George Carlin

Answer: United States Air Force

After his high school years, he joined the United States Air Force. George trained as a radar technician while he was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base. He was not successful in his military career as he was discharged. He started working as a disc jockey at a radio station in Shreveport during his initial military career. It was during his radio shows that he found his calling.

10. Complete the quote: "'Get on the plane, get on the plane' I say '...I'm getting IN the plane! Let __________ get on the plane!"

From Quiz Curious About George

Answer: Evel Knievel

One of his many complaints about airport procedures.

11. According to Carlin, pro-life conservatives only become interested in you when you reach ____?

From Quiz George Carlin "Back in Town"

Answer: military age

'Pro-life conservatives want live babies so they can grow up to be dead soldiers.' As usual, Carlin was already pushing the boundaries with his comedy.

12. George Carlin did a skit about a list of dirty words that you couldn't say on T.V. and Radio. How many words are there?

From Quiz All About George Carlin

Answer: 7

The radio broadcast of an uncensored version of his routine "Seven Dirty Words You Can't Say on Radio or Television" became the center of a debate over censorship, and FCC legislation over profanity.

13. George appeared in "The Simpsons" where he played a hippie. What was the character's name?

From Quiz Missing George Carlin

Answer: Munchie

George played Munchie in an episode of "The Simpsons" in season 10, airing November 15th, 2008. He, along with Martin Mull (Seth), played two hippies who knew Homer's mother back in the '60s. Homer wanted to find out what his middle initial J. stood for. Munchie and Seth were now successful business men who made organic juice. In true Homer fashion, he ruined their juice facility and tried to replenish it from Munchie and Seth's personal garden. By the way, Homer's middle name was Jay.

14. 'People say life begins at conception. I say life began a ____ years ago.'

From Quiz George Carlin "Back in Town"

Answer: billion

'And it's a continuous process. It just keeps rolling and rolling and rolling along.' Carlin then goes on to discuss carbon atoms and just maybe we shouldn't be burning all that coal!

15. Where did George perform his first HBO special, which had the controversial "Seven Words You Can't Say on TV" skit toward the end?

From Quiz Curious About George

Answer: University of Southern California

George did perform subsequent HBO specials in the Beacon Theater in Phoenix, and at Carnegie Hall, among other venues.

16. Until what age does Carlin say he was a Catholic?

From Quiz George Carlin "Back in Town"

Answer: The Age of Reason

'Catholics, which I was until the age of reason.' 'Don't look for consistency in religion'. Like usual, Carlin provides some rather controversial comments, but in context, they are very funny.

17. What was the name of the character that George played in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)"?

From Quiz Missing George Carlin

Answer: Rufus

"Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989) starred Alex Winter as Bill, Keanu Reeves as Ted and the great George Carlin as Rufus. In the movie, Bill and Ted would not graduate from high school because they were failing history. In some strange twist of fate, Rufus appeared and helped them travel through time to learn first hand about history. It was a very funny movie!

18. What was George's wife's first name?

From Quiz Curious About George

Answer: Brenda

Brenda, unfortunately, passed away on May 11, 1997, the day before George turned 60. Kelly is his daughter's name.

19. While Carlin discusses the sanctity of life, he mentions four names of people who are dead to prove the sanctity of life is self-interest. Who does Carlin NOT mention?

From Quiz George Carlin "Back in Town"

Answer: Richard Nixon

'You want to know where the sanctity of life came from? We made it up! Why? Because we're alive. Self interest.'

20. In 1989, George Carlin starred in his 4th movie: what was his character's name?

From Quiz All About George Carlin

Answer: Rufus

Rufus, an Emissary from the Future. It seems that in Rufus' time, Bill and Ted's music is the basis of all existence, and if the Wild Stallyns are disbanded, Rufus's world will no longer exist.

21. George provided the voice for what car in the movie "Cars"?

From Quiz Missing George Carlin

Answer: Fillmore

George played Fillmore in "Cars" (2006). This role was perfect for George. He played a hippie who was a Volkswagen MicroBus. It even had funky, psychedelic paint. "Cars" (2006) was an animated movie made by Pixar. George voiced Fillmore along with such other stars as Paul Newman, Cheech Marin, Tony Shalhoub and Owen Wilson. It was a great story about car racing.

22. Who does Carlin think the government should start executing, instead of drug dealers?

From Quiz George Carlin "Back in Town"

Answer: Bankers

'Drug dealers aren't afraid to die. They are already killing each other on the streets. We should start executing the bankers who launder the drug money.' Carlin is of the opinion that if they start executing bankers, the drug rate would drop pretty quick.

23. The 'George Carlin Show' lasted how many seasons?

From Quiz All About George Carlin

Answer: 2

It was a mid-season replacement show. It ran on FOX from January 1994 to July 1995.

24. Which movie did George not appear in?

From Quiz Curious About George

Answer: Scary Movie 2

He was Bart Trinke in 'Jersey Girl,' Rufus in the 'Bill & Ted' movies, and the hitchhiker in 'Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back.' George appeared in Scary Movie 3, but not in its predecessor.

25. 'If you look at the polls, the people want capital punishment and they want _________.'

From Quiz George Carlin "Back in Town"

Answer: a balanced budget

Apparently the people are rather easy to please considering they are being bought off by the upper 1%.

26. George Carlin was the very first host of what 2 skit comedy shows?

From Quiz All About George Carlin

Answer: "Saturday Night Live" and "Friday's"

George Carlin was the first ever host of "Saturday Night Live", as well as the first ever host of "Fridays" a show fashioned after "SNL", on ABC from 1980 to 1982.

27. George was a writer for what comedy show from 1971-1973?

From Quiz Missing George Carlin

Answer: The Flip Wilson Show

George was a writer and performer on "The Flip Wilson Show" (1970-1974). Flip Wilson was a great comedian. This variety show featured such talent as George Carlin and Tim Conway. George was not a writer on "Rowan and Martin's Laugh In" (1968-1973), although he would have certainly fit in. George was not a writer on "Good Times" (1974-1979). "The Sonny and Cher Show" (1976-1977) was not a show George was involved with in the 1970s.

28. What is the full name of George's character, also known as the "hippie-dippie weather man"?

From Quiz Curious About George

Answer: Al Sleet

"Tonight's forecast.... dark. Continued dark tonight, turning to widely scattered light in the morning." Portrayed in many of George's shows, he was a favorite for years.

29. 'Cleanliness, right next to ______.'

From Quiz George Carlin "Back in Town"

Answer: Godliness

Carlin would discuss the obsession with hygeine in 'You Are all Diseased' but is discussing the obsession with cleanliness when talking about catapulting felons into brick walls ....

30. When did George Carlin have his first heart attack?

From Quiz All About George Carlin

Answer: 1978

1978 - First heart attack. 1982 - Second heart attack at Dodger Stadium during a Mets game. 1991 - Valentine's Day, third heart attack while driving to Las Vegas.

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