

George Carlin's American Dream
2022-05-20 · 217 min / episode · ★ 7.9
A look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.
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- Production companies
- Rise Films, Apatow Productions, HBO Documentary Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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George CarlinSelf (archive footage)
Bette MidlerSelf
Patton OswaltSelf
Stephen ColbertSelf
Jon StewartSelf
Paul ReiserSelf
Alex WinterSelf
Jerry SeinfeldSelf
Bill BurrSelf
Judy GoldSelf
Kevin SmithSelf
Chris RockSelf
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