George Carlin: Back in Town

March. 30,1996      
Rating:
8.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Back in Town is George Carlin's ninth HBO special. It was also released on CD on September 17, 1996. This was also his first of many performances at the Beacon Theater in New York City. He rants about Abortion, The death penalty, prison farms, fart jokes, free floating hostility and words.

George Carlin as  Himself

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