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Comedian George Carlin and the Absurdity of Language

Carlin stirred up controversy with his bit about seven words inappropriate for broadcast. He joins Fresh Air to talk about about obscenity, performance, and his past drug use.

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Other segments from the episode on September 10, 1990

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 10, 1990: Interview with George Carlin; Interview with John Mahoney; Review of four new television sitcoms.
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Stage and Screen Actor John Mahoney

While in his 30s -- and with no past experience -- John Mahoney gave up a career editing a medical journal to pursue acting. He became a member of Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and has appeared in films like Moonstruck and Say Anything.

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Sifting Through Fall's New TV Shows

Critic David Bianculli says that networks are releasing more new programs than ever before. He reviews four upcoming sitcoms; only one -- The Fresh Prince of Bel Air -- really works.

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