Of course, Carlin never had any problem taking shots at someone the rest of the country loved, but what makes this bit fascinating is how much public opinion has come around to agreeing with Carlin’s side. These days, Armstrong’s steroid use is a known fact, but it was merely a rumor at this point.
But Carlin has none of it, chastising him for his balls, his bicycles, and, most notably, his steroids.
He had yet to be stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, and he was seen as an American hero. To put this in perspective, Armstrong was still largely beloved by the American public at this time. The host for the episode is George Carlin, and the musical guests are Billy Preston and Janis Ian. With George Carlin, Janis Ian, Billy Preston, Albert Brooks. After a lengthy round of applause, Carlin says, “I’d like to begin by saying f*ck Lance Armstrong,” which earns him a solid bit of laughter and applause. Saturday Night Live: George Carlin/Billy Preston/Janis Ian: Directed by Dave Wilson. The album contains the biting critiques of modern society that had long become expected of him, but it’s particularly notable for the very first line. For instance, in most sports you score points or goals in baseball you score runs. Shortly before his death in 2008, Carlin released his final HBO special, It’s Bad For Ya. Football, by George Carlin (a great oldie) Baseball is different from any other sport, very different.
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