Product Details

• Actors: George Carlin
• Directors: Rocco Urbisci
• Writers: George Carlin
• Producers: George Carlin, Rocco Urbisci, Bob Livengood, Brenda Carlin, Jerry Hamza
• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Mpi Home Video
• DVD Release Date: August 29, 2006
• Run Time: 59 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000FFJZOW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,923 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "George Carlin - Jammin' in New York" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

When George Carlin is asked which HBO concert is his favorite, his answer is always, "Jammin’ In New York." The reasons are several: It was his first HBO show done live; it was the first he had done in his hometown, New York City; and it was the largest audience he had ever worked before: 6,500.

But Carlin says it also represented a newfound sophistication in his writing. "It was the first time I had done truly extended pieces consisting of separate sections all flowing together. It was a big leap for me."

The show, taped at the Paramount Theater in Madison Square Garden and winner of the 1992 CableACE Award, is a perfect blend of biting social commentary and more gently-observed observational pieces.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite Carlin DVD, August 30, 2006

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G. Moore "Eddy Trojan" (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: George Carlin - Jammin' in New York (DVD)

This is one of my favorite Carlin DVD! I think if you like George Carlin and think he's funny, you should buy this DVD and you'll realize he's very very funny and a pure genious! I also suggest you pick up "Life is worth losing" Carlin's next DVD soon to be released. I don't get offended about anything Carlin says but in that one i got offended with like 2 things he said. Then he explained more and i just realized how stupid i was. Carlin is always making you step back as a human being to look at yourself and people as a whole. Look at how ignorant we sometimes act but at the same time talking about all the little things that we all do but never talk about. BUY THIS DVD i have 11 george carlin HBO specials and i never will regret paying a penny for them.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Legendary Carlin, March 24, 2003

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Gina M. Valdez (Pacifica, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: George Carlin - Jammin' in New York [VHS] (VHS Tape)

If you want to laugh in hysterics and relate to ordinary every day life, you will want to watch this video. Carlin does it again, as he describes words and phrases in relation to air travel and more. He is one of the best comedians of over two decades and after seeing Jammin' In New York (1992) for the first time, I do not at all regret this purchase. This one should be in any Carlin fan's, albeit, comedy-lover's video collection. Enjoy!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Carlin, May 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: George Carlin - Jammin' in New York [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video is a perfect example as to why George Carling is known as such a great comedian. His opinions reflect your opinions you're yo scared to share. His acts are funny, as well as very intelligent. Every word he says we can relate to. When he performs, you know he is passionate in it. I'd reccomend this to evryone.