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MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Not For Children, Profanity Movie Release: 2001 DVD Release: 09/28/2004 Format: DVD Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 0 hrs 57 mins Studio: MPI Home Video Members Wishing: 3 Genres: Comedy, Concerts, Standup Comedy

In this hourlong made-for-cable comedy special, taped live at the Beacon Theater in New York City, veteran comic George Carlin combines his typically dirty-mouthed observational humor -- including material from his book -Napalm & Silly Putty -- with jokes and anecdotes of a decidedly splenetic nature. An extended introduction establishes Carlin's New York credentials and addresses the aftermath of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks of September 11, 2001 (which occurred after most of the set's material was written). Carlin then lightens the mood, poking fun at a wide range of subjects, from farts and "lip crud" to traffic accidents and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Once he's warmed up, though, the meat of his performance consists of a list of "People Who Ought To Be Killed." These include readers of self-help books, parents who display bumper stickers about their kids' "minor academic achievements," men who use hands-free cellular telephones on the street, people who wear visors, singers without surnames, folks who state the obvious on their answering machines, hot air balloonists, consumers who buy gum and other small-ticket items with their charge cards, gun enthusiasts and would-be space colonists. Over-the-top profanity and oblique social commentary lace each of these extended complaints and grievances. The final piece of material -- an explanation of why the Ten Commandments should have been reduced down to the Two Commandments -- brings the set full circle as Carlin vents his political and religious beliefs and makes pointed barbs at religious fanatics who kill in the name of god. George Carlin: Complaints and Grievances was broadcast live on HBO on Nov. 17, 2001. The comic's longstanding relationship with HBO stretches back to 1977; Complaints and Grievances is his 13th special for the premium cable network. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide

For decades, George Carlin has remained one of the most incisive and consistently funny comedians to grace the stage and screen. Now, thanks to MPI Home Entertainment, the 45-year veteran of the standup circuit tackles everything from the tragic events of 9/11 to singers with one name in a performance in which nothing is sacred. The feature is presented in 1.33:1 full- frame and offers audio rendered in English Dolby Digital Stereo. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide