---
title: "George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/george-carlin-playin-with-your-head-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 34163
imdb_id: "tt0199554"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 48
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/george-carlin-playin-with-your-head-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head is a 1986 comedy and documentary television special directed by Rocco Urbisci. Released on June 14, 1986, the film features comedian George Carlin tackling some of his favorite subjects and bringing his brand of humor to the screen. The stand-up performance was recorded at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles in 1986. During the special, Carlin performs several routines, which include Losing Things, Charities, Sports, Hello and Goodbye, Battered Plants, Earrings, and A Moment of Silence. In addition to the stand-up routines, the production includes a short film titled The Envelope, which features a cast including George Carlin, Rick Ducommun, Anthony James, and co-starring Vic Tayback. The runtime of the film is one hour.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rocco Urbisci
- **Networks / Studios**: HBO, Carlin Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **George Carlin** as *Self / Mike Holder*
- **Rick Ducommun** as *The Bad Guys*
- **Anthony James** as *The Bad Guys*
- **Vic Tayback** as *The Bad Guys*
- **Adam Rich** as *Billy*
- **Lyle Talbot** as *Pops*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head online?
George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head worth watching?
George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 48 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head and when was it released?
George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head is a feature film with a runtime of 60 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head?
George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head was directed by Rocco Urbisci.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/34163)
- [George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head (TV Special 1986) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0199554/)
- [George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head (1986) - Cast & Crew ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/34163-george-carlin-playin-with-your-head/cast)
- [Playin' with Your Head - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playin%27_with_Your_Head)
- [George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head (1986) - AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/george-carlin-playin-with-your-head-am42820/cast-crew)

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