Episode 7: Kelly Carlin

Kelly Carlin’s father George went from being a stand-up comic who did safe routines to a counter culture comedian whose “7 dirty words” routine went all the way to the Supreme Court. George was the guest host of the first Saturday Night Live show ever broadcast. He did 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO, wrote three best sellers, won 5 Grammy Awards and is idolized by comedians like Louis C.K. But it wasn’t easy being the daughter of a brilliant comedian who spent too much time away from home and used too many drugs. Kelly Carlin is author of the memoir, “A Carlin Home Companion: Growing Up with George.” I went to see Kelly at her home in LA. We talked about comedy, addiction and how the Buddha was right when he taught that  life is full of suffering as well as joy.