George Carlin was an American comedian well known for his black humor and opinions on controversial subjects. Carlin, who came into prominence during the 1970s, was a bold and outspoken individual who often voiced his opinions on topics that were considered taboo at that time. His most famous performance was his outrageous comedy routine ‘Seven Dirty Words,’ which played a significant role in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to regulate indecent material on broadcast media in 1978. He started his comedic career by pairing up with Jack Burns with whom he performed successfully for two years before moving on to pursue a solo career. He began performing on variety shows in television and soon became popular as a frequent performer on ‘The Tonight Show.’ After starting out as a conventional comedian, he began experimenting with his looks and style. He stirred up considerable controversy with his routine ‘Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television,’ which not only increased his popularity, but also made him a household name in the United States. George Carlin has influenced many comedians, including Lewis Black, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Attell, Bill Burr, Ben Stiller, Kevin Smith, Russell Peters, and Jay Leno among many other famous personalities. He was posthumously honored with the prestigious ‘Mark Twain Prize for American Humor’ in 2008. In 2017, he was ranked second on ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine's list of ‘50 best stand-up comedians of all time.’