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When you think of the most influential comedians to ever grace the television screen, somewhere on that list there is bound to be Dave Chappelle. His hard working comedic style and ability to connect with audiences has won him the respect and admiration of his peers as well as the international public.

Behind every legendary career is a story, and with Chappelle this is no exception. He has enjoyed some of the best times a comedian can imagine having gotten his own TV show, rave reviews of his stand-up routine, fame for his hilarious impressions of Rick James, and more. Mixed in with these incredible upswings of success and increased fame came their counterparts, those times when things didn’t go so well.

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Television bio George Carlin: One of the most famous comics of his generation.

George Carlin was not only one of the most famous comics of his generation, but one of the most famous comics in the history of the world. He broke boundaries with his comedy, and made a huge impact on pop culture as we know it.

During his career he had 14 HBO specials, the first of which was taped in 1977. Originally his comedy was based on different characters that he had created, but eventually into the 90s and 2000s changed his comedic direction entirely.

Carlin’s most famous bit, more talked about and referenced than any other, has been the “Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV.” While making him get into controversy with the censors, it also increased his image and fame in the eyes of the public. Later on he even went so far as to expand his list of offensive words, and became known for this routine.

As Carlin began to age and his mindset began to settle into the changing decades and social issues, so did his comedic style. He began to talk about the problems with modern society as we know it, and would reference these problems in both a funny and satirical way.

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On Mar 23, 2011, the world received the sad news that screen legend Elizabeth Taylor passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from problems related to congestive hearth failure. The actress passed away surrounded by her four children. On this day, many people contemplated the life of Elizabeth Taylor and the impact that she had on movies and pop culture in general.

While Taylor was revered for her acting skills (she won two Oscars for Best Actress) she was probably even more well-known for her scandalous personal life, her striking beauty and her sometimes bizarre behavior. And now that Taylor has passed away and left a palpable hole in the world of popular culture, which young Hollywood starlet will step up to fill her salacious shoes? Let’s take a look at a few likely candidates.

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