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Curious About George

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Introduction:
"From a love of language and words to a hunger for the laughter of millions, George Carlin paved the way for freedom of speech to truly exist in American entertainment."


1. In terms of the controversy surrounding the language used by George Carlin: A letter was written to the Federal Communications Commission that led to the ban of certain language from public radio. Who wrote that letter?
    Pres. Ronald Reagan
    Rev. Donald Wildmon
    Fr. Ernest Cruz
    Off. John Pigman


2. When was George Carlin born?
    June 12, 1936
    May 12, 1937
    June 11, 1937
    May 11, 1936


3. Complete the quote: "'Get on the plane, get on the plane' I say '...I'm getting IN the plane! Let __________ get on the plane!"
    Amelia Earhart
    Evil Knievel
    Bruce Wayne
    Charles Lindbergh


4. Which of these was not recorded by George?
    FM & AM
    Class Clown
    Dancin' in Plain Sight
    Playin' With Your Head


5. Where did George perform his first HBO special, which had the controversial "Seven Words You Can't Say on TV" skit toward the end?
    University of Southern California
    Phoenix
    Beacon Theater
    Carnegie Hall


6. What was George's wife's first name?
    Brenda
    Janice
    Kelly
    Angela


7. George hosted the first ever episode of 'Saturday Night Live.'
    True
    False


8. Which movie did George not appear in?
    Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back
    Jersey Girl
    Scary Movie 2
    Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure


9. What is the full name of George's character, also known as the "hippie-dippie weather man"?
    Al Sleet
    Matt Storm
    Jim Rain
    Jack Hail


10. Who was George's radio partner throughout his early career?
    Jordan Flynn
    Blaine Blake
    Jack Burns
    Kyle Taylor


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