Not British, but very nearly Quintessential, George Carlin was an American standup comic best known to international audiences as Rufus in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure back in 1989.
His recent death has reminded comedy fans of the “Seven Words You Can’t Say on Television” routine, plus hosting the first ever Saturday Night Live while high [...]
Not British, but very nearly Quintessential, George Carlin was an American standup comic best known to international audiences as Rufus in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure back in 1989.
His recent death has reminded comedy fans of the “Seven Words You Can’t Say on Television” routine, plus hosting the first ever Saturday Night Live while high on cocaine.
Can’t think of a better way to enjoy Saturday Night Live these days…
You can read a full obit in the Times
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