George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

Jun 12, 1988

1h 1m

★ 7.2

Overview

George Carlin changes his act by bringing politics into the act, but also talks about the People he can do without, Keeping People Alert, and Cars and Driving part 2.

Genres

Comedy

Documentary

TV Movie

Production Companies

HBO

Cable Stuff Productions

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Cast

Self

George Carlin

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Robert N. Altman

Self

Lloyd Lindsay Young

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George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

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