In the inaugural episode of Podumentary hosts Melanee and Jim take a deep dive into Pt. 1 of the Emmy winning documentary George Carlin's American Dream. Like so many creatives, Carlin's childhood was one marked by trauma, substance abuse and tough parental personalities. Comedy is a common coping mechanism for pain, but in George's keen eye and critical wit rendered a brand of comedy that was anything but common.

Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Patton Oswalt, Stephen Colbert, Bill Burr, Bette Midler, W. Kamau Bell, Sam Jay, Judy Gold and Jon Stewart are among those interviewed for the project.

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GEORGE CARLIN'S AMERICAN DREAM

WATCH IT ON HBO

AWARDS:

2022 Emmy | Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special

RATINGS:

• Rotten Tomatoes | 100%
• IMDB | 8.3/10
• Google Reviews | 94%

CREDITS:

• Produced and directed: Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio
• Produced: Kelly Carlin
• Production Companies: HBO Doc Films, Rise Films & Apatow Productions

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

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• A Carlin Home Companion by Kelly Carlin
• The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling on HBOMax
• The Great Depresh on HBOMax
• 70s TV Show - That's Incredible!
• Psilocybin & Treatment Resistant Depression
• Child Parentification

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