Brenda Hosbrook (August 5, 1961 — May 11, 1997) (her death) 1 child Sally Wade (June 24, 1998 — June 22, 2008) (his death) Notable works and roles Class Clown "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" Mr. Conductor in Shining Time Station Narrator in Thomas and Friends HBO television specials George O'Grady in The George Carlin ShowRufus in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey Signature Website www.georgecarlin.com Grammy Awards Best Comedy Recording 1972 FM & AM 2009 It's Bad For Ya[posthumous] Best Spoken Comedy Album 1993 Jammin' in New York 2001 Brain Droppings 2002 Napalm & Silly Putty American Comedy Awards Funniest Male Performer in a TV Special 1997 George Carlin: Back in Town 1998 George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy 2001 George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums..