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Some look at life on the bright side. He prefers the grave side. - George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing
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Title: George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing

Release Date: 5 Nov 2005

Runtime: 1h 14m

Genre: Comedy, TV Movie, Documentary

Director: Cable Stuff Productions, HBO

Production Companies: Cable Stuff Productions, HBO

Overview: Carlin returns to the stage in his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for HBO®. His spot-on observations on the deterioration of human behavior include Americans’ obsession with their two favorite addictions - shopping and eating; his creative idea for The All-Suicide Channel, a new reality TV network; and the glorious rebirth of the planet to its original pristine condition - once the fires and floods destroy life as we know it.

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Average Vote: 7.4 (90 votes)

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  • Self: George Carlin
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