Comedians argue for more curses on TV; critics say it won't happen anytime soon. June 24, 2008 — -- You won't hear the seven dirty words come out of George Carlin's mouth again, and it's doubtful ...

In 1972, comedian George Carlin delivered one of the most iconic bits in stand-up history: “Seven Dirty Words You Can’t Say on Television.” It was a profanity-laced masterclass in satire, pointing out ...

George Carlin rose to prominence as a stand-up comedian in the 1960s and '70s, reinventing himself multiple times over a career that reveled in the use of language and took sharp aim at society. The ...