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George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

19887.11h 1m

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.

Directed by Bruce Gowers
Written by George Carlin
Produced by George Carlin, Rocco Urbisci
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Robert N. Altman

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Lloyd Lindsay Young

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About George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey? is a comedy, documentary, tv movie film released in 1988 exploring themes of adult humor, comedian, satire, stage performance. Directed by Bruce Gowers, it stars George Carlin, Robert N. Altman, Lloyd Lindsay Young. 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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