Top Ten George Carlin HBO Stand Up Comedy Specials

George Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008), along with Richard Pryor are considered by most to be the greatest stand up comedians ever. He did a total of 14 HBO comedy specials beginning in 1977 - 2008. These are some of his best HBO stand up comedy specials.

The Top Ten

1 Jammin in New York (1992)

Routine/Acts performed:
1. "Rockets and Penises in the Persian Gulf"
2. "Little Things We Share"
3. "Airline Announcements"
4. "Golf Courses for the Homeless"
5. "The Planet is Fine"

2 Doin it Again (1990)

3 You Are All Diseased (1999)

4 What Am I Doing in New Jersey? (1988)

5 Life is Worth Losing (2006)

6 It's Bad For Ya (2008)

7 Back in Town (1996)

8 Complaints and Grievances (2001)

Routine/Acts performed:
1. "Opening"
2. "Traffic Accidents: Keep Moving! "
3. "You and Me (Things That Come Off of Your Body)"
4. "Self-Help Books"
5. "Motivation Seminars"
6. "Parents of Honor Students"
7. "Baby Slings"
8. "My Daddy"
9. "Telephone Mimes"
10. "Hands-Free Telephone Headsets"
11. "Answering Machines"
12. "Family Newsletter"
13. "Music on Answering Machines"
14. "People Who Wear Visors"
15. "Singers with One Name"
16. "Rich Guys in Hot Air Balloons"
17. "People Who Misuse Credit Cards"
18. "People Named Todd"
19. "Gun Enthusiasts"
20. "White Guys Who Shave Their Heads"
21. "Nasa-Holes"
22. "Why We Don't Need 10 Commandments"

9 Carlin on Campus (1984)

10 Playing With Your Head (1986)

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