George Carlin Reads to You

An Audio Collection Including Grammy Winners 'Braindroppings' and 'Napalm & Silly Putty'

By: George Carlin

Narrated by: George Carlin

Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

If one George Carlin audio is funny, then two are funnier and three must be funniest, right? That's our thinking behind this new collection. It's a HighBridge library of laugh-out-loud, award-winning recordings featuring George himself performing many of his best bits. The set includes:

Brain Droppings
Acerbic observations, manic musings, in-your-face questions, witty word play, and more "droppings" from Carlin's singular brain. "I put a dollar in a change machine. Nothing changed." "Why are there no recreational drugs taken in suppository form?" The first Carlin book on audio and a 2001 Grammy winner.

Napalm & Silly Putty
Carlin invents Past-Tense TV (Got Smart, Father Knew Best, It Was Left to Beaver); crusades for the Center for Research into the Heebie Jeebies; founds the George Carlin Book Club (recommended reading: Fill Your Life with Croutons); and suggests that "If the shoe fits, get another just like it." A 2002 Grammy winner.

More Napalm & Silly Putty
Everything that wouldn't fit on the first Napalm recording - like "A Day in the Life of Henry VIII", "Sports Should Be Fixed", compelling confessions ("I couldn't commit suicide if my life depended on it"), and candid takes on life's little moments ("I'm beyond the nice day"), all delivered with wicked glee.

©1997, 2000 Comedy Concepts, Inc. (P)2000-2002 HighBridge Company

Classic Carlin Stand Ups

What made the experience of listening to George Carlin Reads to You the most enjoyable?

George Carlin in his own words.

Any additional comments?

After buying this title I was somewhat disappointed that most of the material is straight from his stand ups. Being an owner of some of Carlin's recorded live performances I found very little fresh material in this audiobook. My lower rating is only due to the lack of fresh material. I would recommend this title to anyone who doesn't already own his live recordings.

fans of the late Carlin

simple enough to say, George Carlin. while this does overlap with some of his stand-up, it also gives some additional perspective. something for every fan.

Funny, well read and a great audio book

Loved it, a great listen, well read by a comedic genius a excellent collection, Highly recommended.

Classic Carlin

Where does George Carlin Reads to You rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best comedy books in all my collection. He makes me laugh and think.

Who was your favorite character and why?

NA

Which character – as performed by George Carlin – was your favorite?

NA

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

NA

Any additional comments?

Lots of older material (early/mid 1970s) that makes you think as well as laugh. Some of the best Carlin ever.

great

just love George. i listen to this book over and over while driving. keeps you entertained. keeps you engaged the whole time you listen

Mostly Enjoyable; Not as Funny as I Anticipated

This seems to be a compilation of many of George Carlin's bits over the years. Some of them I recall and made me remember how funny George Carlin is; however, in some parts he sounded like an angry old man ranting and raving about how things should be the same as when he was young. I can get that from my dad any day of the week. Overall, I enjoyed it but was bored after a while with the complaints.

One of the greatest comedians

George Carlin has the unique ability of decomposing even the most common things we do and say everyday to their roots in a smart and comedic way. Thought provoking and challenging, funny, I had a great time hearing it especially from with his own voice and style.

GREATEST COMEDIAN OF ALL TIME!

My personal hero George Carlin, so awesome listening to him, never forgotten and eternally missed.

A Stand Out for a Stand Up

If you could sum up George Carlin Reads to You in three words, what would they be?
Absolutely hilariously funny!

Who was your favorite character and why?
All of them. I was hospitalized and couldn't sleep after surgery. I felt I needed a pick me up so I listened to this book. It was just the right medicine!

What about George Carlin’s performance did you like?
I like hearing him perform his material. His delivery is impeccable. So sorry he is gone.

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