Reply To: George Carlin
George Plimpton is slightly before my time, even. His popularity peaked in the 1960s. My mom was a fan of his books, and I remember him doing some TV commercials in the 80s, but George Carlin stands out more in my memory, probably because he did a lot more in my lifetime. I think George Plimpton aged even less well than George Carlin, given that most of his gimmick was to go toe-to-toe with professional athletes. I still have to give him credit, though.