George Carlin: Back in Town

George Carlin: Back in Town

Directed by Rocco Urbisci

Produced by HBO

199660 min7.7 / 10

A sharp, high-energy stand-up special where Carlin's acerbic observational comedy tackles dark social and political subjects with irreverent humor and linguistic playfulness.

Back in Town is George Carlin's ninth HBO special. It was also released on CD on September 17, 1996. This was also his first of many performances at the Beacon Theater in New York City. He rants about Abortion, The death penalty, prison farms, fart jokes, free floating hostility and words.

Questions people ask

  • Does George Carlin: Back in Town end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is George Carlin: Back in Town violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is George Carlin: Back in Town sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is George Carlin: Back in Town easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is George Carlin: Back in Town scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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93/ 100

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Love93

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