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George Carlin: Back in Town
George Carlin: Back in Town

George Carlin: Back in Town

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

7.7/10

Release Date

30 March 1996

Country

United States of America

Cast

George Carlin

George Carlin

Self

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