George Carlin: American Dream
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George Carlin: American Dream is a documentary miniseries that chronicles the life, career, and cultural impact of legendary comedian George Carlin.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| George Carlin's American Dream | 2 |
| George Carlin: American Dream canonical | 1 |
| George Carlin’s American Dream | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: George Carlin: American Dream Context triple: [George Carlin, subjectOf, George Carlin: American Dream]
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A.
George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing
George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing is a 2005 stand-up comedy special in which George Carlin delivers dark, incisive social commentary and observational humor on topics like death, addiction, and modern society.
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B.
George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya
George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya is a 2008 stand-up comedy special featuring George Carlin’s sharp, darkly humorous social and political commentary, recorded shortly before his death.
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C.
George Carlin: Complaints and Grievances
George Carlin: Complaints and Grievances is a stand-up comedy special by George Carlin featuring his sharp, darkly humorous critiques of modern life, politics, and social norms.
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D.
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy is a television special celebrating comedian George Carlin’s four-decade career, featuring stand-up performances, retrospective clips, and commentary on his influential body of work.
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E.
George Carlin: You Are All Diseased
"George Carlin: You Are All Diseased" is a 1999 stand-up comedy special in which George Carlin delivers dark, incisive social and political commentary with his trademark irreverent humor.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: George Carlin: American Dream Target entity description: George Carlin: American Dream is a documentary miniseries that chronicles the life, career, and cultural impact of legendary comedian George Carlin.
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A.
George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing
George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing is a 2005 stand-up comedy special in which George Carlin delivers dark, incisive social commentary and observational humor on topics like death, addiction, and modern society.
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B.
George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya
George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya is a 2008 stand-up comedy special featuring George Carlin’s sharp, darkly humorous social and political commentary, recorded shortly before his death.
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C.
George Carlin: Complaints and Grievances
George Carlin: Complaints and Grievances is a stand-up comedy special by George Carlin featuring his sharp, darkly humorous critiques of modern life, politics, and social norms.
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D.
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy is a television special celebrating comedian George Carlin’s four-decade career, featuring stand-up performances, retrospective clips, and commentary on his influential body of work.
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E.
George Carlin: You Are All Diseased
"George Carlin: You Are All Diseased" is a 1999 stand-up comedy special in which George Carlin delivers dark, incisive social and political commentary with his trademark irreverent humor.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
documentary miniseries
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television documentary ⓘ |
| basedOn | life of George Carlin ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| director |
Judd Apatow
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Michael Bonfiglio ⓘ |
| distributor | HBO ⓘ |
| executiveProducer |
Judd Apatow
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Kelly Carlin ⓘ Michael Bonfiglio ⓘ |
| featuresArchiveFootageOf | George Carlin ⓘ |
| featuresInterviewWith |
Bill Burr
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Chris Rock ⓘ Jerry Seinfeld ⓘ Jon Stewart ⓘ Kelly Carlin ⓘ Patton Oswalt ⓘ Stephen Colbert ⓘ W. Kamau Bell ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
George Carlin's career
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George Carlin's cultural impact ⓘ George Carlin's life ⓘ |
| genre |
biographical documentary
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comedy documentary ⓘ |
| includesTopic |
counterculture of the 1960s and 1970s
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evolution of American television standards ⓘ free speech in comedy ⓘ impact of George Carlin's "Seven Dirty Words" routine ⓘ |
| mainSubject | George Carlin ⓘ |
| medium | television ⓘ |
| notableFor |
comprehensive coverage of George Carlin's personal and professional life
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extensive use of archival performance footage ⓘ in-depth interviews with contemporary comedians ⓘ |
| numberOfEpisodes | 2 ⓘ |
| numberOfSeasons | 1 ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| originalNetwork | HBO ⓘ |
| platform | cable television ⓘ |
| portrays |
George Carlin's conflicts with censorship
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George Carlin's influence on stand-up comedy ⓘ George Carlin's political and social commentary ⓘ evolution of George Carlin's comedic style ⓘ |
| producer |
HBO
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surface form:
HBO Documentary Films
Judd Apatow ⓘ Michael Bonfiglio ⓘ |
| productionCompany |
Apatow Productions
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Rise Films ⓘ |
| subjectOf | critical reviews about George Carlin's legacy ⓘ |
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Subject: George Carlin: American Dream Description of subject: George Carlin: American Dream is a documentary miniseries that chronicles the life, career, and cultural impact of legendary comedian George Carlin.
Referenced by (4)
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this entity surface form:
George Carlin’s American Dream
this entity surface form:
George Carlin's American Dream
this entity surface form:
George Carlin's American Dream