Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Commenters were quick to laud Carlin’s razor-sharp commentary, coupled with his fearless take on controversial subjects. One wrote ...

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The funniest funny people of the last 25 years — as chosen by the bookers and heads of comedy clubs, festivals and 'The Tonight Show.' By Frank DiGiacomo Editor No matter how quick the wit, no ...

Commenters were quick to laud Carlin’s razor-sharp commentary, coupled with his fearless take on controversial subjects. One wrote, “What was really impressive about George was not just that he was ...