George Carlins - 7 Words

George Carlin's '7 Words You Can Never Say on TV' routine sparked a landmark legal case, FCC vs. Pacifica, which defined the boundaries of indecency in broadcast media. The routine, influenced by Lenny Bruce, led to Carlin's arrest in Milwaukee and a Supreme Court decision that allowed the FCC to regulate broadcast content. Despite the legal challenges, Carlin's work became a symbol of free speech and influenced future generations of comedians.

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