George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

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George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

1988

1h 1m

7.4(53 votes)

Comedy

Documentary

TV Movie

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.

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HBO

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3 featured cast members

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George Carlin

George Carlin

Self

Robert N. Altman

Taxi Driver

Lloyd Lindsay Young

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Bruce Gowers
Rocco Urbisci
Written by: George Carlin
Produced by: George Carlin
Rocco Urbisci

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