George Carlin, 1937-2008
Carlin began his career as a more conventional comic in suit and tie and sans beard and ponytail, but discovered he had more in common with the kids protesting over the Vietnam war than their parents, for whom he was performing, so reinvented himself as a counter-culture comedian (albeit not without some peril - he lost gigs and had his life threatened when he re-emerged with his new persona), and the rest is history.
Here's Carlin with a typically acerbic yet philosophical take on "saving the planet:"
If Carlin doesn't get into heaven, it may be because of this clip, in which he deconstructs/eviscerates the 10 Commandments:
Is it just me, or are celebrities dropping these days at a kind of fearsome rate?
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David Kronke was appointed Mayor of Television after a bloodless coup in 2000. Since then, he has improved infrastructure, championed greater educational opportunities and fought for reforms that have utterly erased corruption and incompetence from the television industry. Since Mr. Kronke has ascended to power, Television is a far better place.
I had to go look at these clips on YouTube because your blog server, or my computer, or perhaps the marriage of both just didn't work so well.
I love George Carlin! What an original; he'll be missed.
As far as celebs dying? It just seems like the good ones are going.