@Lash,
I don't know anything about George Carlin, he doesn't seem to have had much air time over here.
Not all comedy travels, neither Peter Cook nor Rik Mayall made much of an impact in America, and I regard them as our very best.
Having said that I know nothing about Carlin I think it's unfair to compare anyone, with the possible exception of Ricky Gervais to the unfunny, pretentious, self publicising piece of **** that is Russell Brand.
I always loathed the little twat long before all the rape allegations came out.
He's just one of those people you want to punch in the face.