From Newspapers to Comedy: George Carlin's Family Legacy | Journalism, Advertising, and Comedy

From Newspapers to Comedy: George Carlin's Family Legacy | Journalism, Advertising, and Comedy
Inside the Media Legacy: My Father's Triumphs in Advertising

Join us for an insightful look into George Carlin's family background as he shares stories about his father, a top advertising salesman, and his mother, who worked in the newspaper and magazine industry. Carlin's unique perspective highlights the evolution of media, poking fun at the changes in newspapers like the New York Post and their shifting editorial slants.

In this clip, Carlin reminisces about his father's impressive career, which included stints at the Philadelphia American, the Bulletin, and the New York Sun, where he became the national advertising manager. His mother also made her mark, managing the Philadelphia Bulletin's New York office and later contributing to the Hearst Corporation, working for well-known publications like Good Housekeeping and Cosmopolitan. Her influence in the magazine industry, particularly during the mid-20th century, played a vital role in shaping the content that reached American households.

Carlin's upbringing in a working-class family in New York City greatly influenced his sharp wit and critical view of society. His father, John Carlin, was a longshoreman, while his mother, Mary, worked as a secretary. This background instilled in him a sense of skepticism towards authority and societal norms, themes that permeate his comedy.

Carlin often addressed the changing landscape of journalism and media, using humor to critique the sensationalism and bias that can be found in publications. His ability to blend personal anecdotes with broader social commentary made him a groundbreaking figure in comedy, resonating with audiences for decades.

Explore how these experiences shaped Carlin's comedic style, and don’t forget to subscribe for more content and classic Carlin routines!

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Transcript:

In the 1930s and 1940s my father sold newspaper advertising space and was consistently one of the top 2 or 3 space salesmen in the country by actual lineage count He began at the old Philadelphia American moved to the Bulletin and ended his career as the national advertising manager of the New York Sun He also put in some time at the New York Post when it was still a broadsheet or as my mother used to say when it was a real newspaper Not a commie rag As many of you no doubt know long before the New York Post was a fascist rag it was a commie rag Prior to that it had been an establishment rag That's when my dad was there My mother was manager of the Philadelphia Bulletin's New York office and later worked in the magazine division of the Hearst Corporation first at Good Housekeeping and then at Cosmopolitan once again when it was a real magazine

[ronhanson]

We could use his humor and insight now. He'd never run out of material. RIP Sir. 🙏

[larrymondello]

Always truthful, Always interesting, And always hilarious

[solangehogue]

Love George a legend genius ❤😂 rest in Peace.

[williamdavis]

No wonder in his day he was the People's News Anchor and Philosopher.. RIP Mr Carlin

[jimmywoods]

This explains everything why the guy is so literally gifted

[bella_ciao]

Hearing him call the New York post a fascist rag is so cathartic lol. I couldn’t love this man more if I tried

[Bluefox]

When you hear George refere to his parents like he does you stop wondering why he was such a great comedian… they taught him well!❤

[stetson-ross]

Sure miss him, saw him at the Paramount in Seattle in 73

[cisium]

A muckraker baby. That explains a lot.

[CitroTeam]

When newspapers and magazines reported the news, not their own political opinions. In that time he learned.

[glenhaycox]

We need him now lord some comic relief ok

[HarryMarsee-fwot]

You know what I heard during his speech? "I was raised middle-class, never went hungry, never wanted for anything in my life." So, who is he to be telling me anything? He NEVER SUFFERED WANT!

[billyfugate]

The fact that both of his parents were members of the press before the age of yellow journalism explains so much about his philosophy and worldview.

[tashathayer]

I wonder where he got the gift of gab. 😏 lol

[macsnafu]

It's hard to believe that Cosmo was ever a *real* magazine. I'd skim through my mother's copies in the 70s and 80s looking for the lingerie ads. But it wasn't like my dad's Playboys. Playboy had great interviews and interesting articles. Cosmo had silly quizzes for the readers.

[richiejones]

Back when Subluminal brainwashing was widespread

[gabornagy]

So he got an inside source for advertising and B.S. show