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Famous Manufacturers and Industry Titans.

36 PROFILES

36 celebrated manufacturers and industrial pioneers who built the factories, brands, and systems that powered modern economies.

George Carlin

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George Carlin

United States

George Carlin's 1978 Supreme Court case over his Seven Dirty Words routine defined free speech in broadcasting. He won five Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album and received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2008. Over 14 HBO specials, he evolved from a conventional comedian to a biting social critic, profoundly influencing stand-up comedy.

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1890 1980