On March 5, 1977, George Carlin's standup concert at the University of Southern California became the first of his 13 HBO specials. This performance showcases his unique role as America´s first counter-culture comedian, and his distinct ability to hold society´s hypocrisies and idiocies up to the light. The routines include: Old Folks & Kids, Monopoly, Dogs & Cats #1, Newscast #1, Names, Supermarkets and Words.