George Carlin - On Location at USC

Back in 1977, $5 would get you a ticket to watch George Carlin perform at USC. It was his first HBO special, and obviously it wouldn't be his last.

As you probably know, Carlin passed away this week. In his honor, HBO2 is airing all of his specials. They start tonight at 8. (that may be 5 p.m., depending on your service provider) with the one filmed at USC. If you don't get HBO or can't watch it tonight, here's the opening of the show. It has nothing to do with sports (if you want that, check out this routine), but transcends pretty much everything. For the entire special, click here (be forewarned, the material in the last link is a little vulgar -- for 1977).