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.
Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/TWCGCacySrQ?si=_V_dFp6jUtyz-bHL
WATCH ON HBO: https://www.hbo.com/george-carlins-american-dream
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AWARDS:
2022 Emmy | Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
RATINGS AT THE TIME OF THIS RECORDING:
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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