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George Carlin's American Dream
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George Carlin's American Dream

2022-05-20 · 217 min / episode · ★ 7.9

Documentary

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

Top Cast

George CarlinGeorge CarlinSelf (archive footage)
Bette MidlerBette MidlerSelf
Patton OswaltPatton OswaltSelf
Stephen ColbertStephen ColbertSelf
Jon StewartJon StewartSelf
Paul ReiserPaul ReiserSelf
Alex WinterAlex WinterSelf
Jerry SeinfeldJerry SeinfeldSelf
Bill BurrBill BurrSelf
Judy GoldJudy GoldSelf
Kevin SmithKevin SmithSelf
Chris RockChris RockSelf
Paul ProvenzaPaul ProvenzaSelf

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