Every Phil Hartman Character on The Simpsons

[@Matt-cz6ti]

Apparently Phil Hartman was so much fun to have around that the writers came up with any and every excuse to create a character for him

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@Matt-cz6ti he’s absolutely hilarious no question

[@hopemueller2658]

Nice

[@Rjensen2]

And of course, no link to prove it. Is providing where you heard that from too much to ask? 😂😂😂

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@Rjensen2do shut up.

[@Rjensen2]

@@TheMusicalElitist It shouldn't be that hard, if it's true.

[@mathieuleader8601]

Hartmans voice just exhudes confidence

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@mathieuleader8601 no wonder he plays so many shisters

[@antonio97b]

He was supposed to play the voice of Zapp Branagan. When Hartman died, Billy west decided not to change his voice which is why he sounds like a Phil Hartman impression

[@g.g.3794]

​​@@antonio97bThey also gave Fry the first name Philip in honor of Hartman.

[@corey57255]

We were robbed of hearing him as Zapp Brannigan

[@PIXPromosMore]

(coughBLASTOcough)

[@jane1975]

Billy West does do a good likeness though.

[@Myne1001]

And the live-action Troy McClure movie they were developing just before his death

[@billblake9665]

Were you like me? Did you know the second you first heard zapp? I told my friends that right away and matt later said everyone asked that question.....I felt so smart lol But I agree, we were held up in broad daylight when he died.

[@billblake9665]

Even the king himself, Mel Blanc, couldn't have done it better I know I am smart on that assertion.

[@businesssecretsofthepharao8901]

"Homer, I don't use the word hero very often, but you are the greatest hero in American history." Is the best delivery of any line in the history of television.

[@kavtind]

And I love that it's for not being able to finish his "all you can eat buffet"

[@billblake9665]

"Bart Simpson? LET'S RIDE"

[@AiOinc1]

Troy McLure and Lionel Hutz, two of my favorite characters in the whole show. Rest in peace, good sir.

[@squawk7984]

Great touch putting in the monorail song at the end! Great work. RIP Phil Hartman

[@nelsonl.8344]

Why do people say that, there's nowhere for him to "rest", he was CREMATED!

[@Nathanatos22]

I didn’t realize his first role was speaking from heaven. 😢

[@brianking2365]

Oh shit 😞

[@ciarangleeson2880]

His first character was GOD? My God!

[@ironroad18]

That evil woman stole Phil Hartman away from us.

[@borntoclimb7116]

@@ironroad18 true

[@Aurochhunter]

I find some small consolation in knowing that she killed herself afterwards.

[@hughjass1274]

She spent the night before with Andy Dick. So did David Strickland, who then did himself in.

[@JOfJaZ]

Blame the dude who gave her drugs.

[@riton349]

​@@JOfJaZ Imagine a guy killed someone by doing DUI and then so. says "Blame the person, who gave him the bottle."

[@mmusser19]

Already an A+ but extra love for the credits montage

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@mmusser19 I’m glad you liked them it’s pain in the arse to get it just right.

[@anajonda]

3:45 It's not a movie reference. Homer is watching CSPAN (the American parliamentary channel), which is known for being this dull the vast majority of the time.

[@SpykeTheSU]

Thanks for the info dude. I’m not American so some of these thing just go over my head.

[@11sfr]

​@SpykeTheSU yeah, its Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, started by cable and satellite TV service companies in the late '70s as a nonprofit public service in order to try to prevent further government regulation on the industry. Broadcasts Congressional sessions, debates, and committee meetings, and stuff like interviews with authors and political analysts, very dry and dull, and especially in it's early years, was very under-funded with poor production values and outdated equipment. Ratings have always been pretty low, and even fewer people watched the channel in the '90s

[@lochdedy8674]

R.I.P Phil Hartman. Your legacy will live on with Gen X and millennial Simpsons fans along with SNL fans who loved the 1980's and 1990's.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@lochdedy8674 I’m a Gen Z Simpsons fan but he’s easily my favourite guest star

[@lochdedy8674]

@@SpykeTheSU Mine too! Thanks!

[@TheFokonia]

We get it. You know his story .

[@ChicanoPhD]

Millennials? What do they know about funny?

[@UnoDoseMedia]

FOREVER!

[@2x4noah]

I curse Andy Dick for taking him away from us

[@GrayD_Fox]

how he is still around is a testament to how cruel the world is.

[@travisaurus1]

Im glad John Lovitz beat his ass

[@ricardonb6375]

Here's a factoid for you! Phil Hartman was picked to be the original voice of Zap Brannigan from Futrama considering his character.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@ricardonb6375 that would’ve been great

[@pat2rome]

And Billy West styled it after what he imagined Hartman would have been like in the role

[@wesgoodhoofd348]

And Fry’s first name Philip is a nod to Hartman!

[@roddydykes7053]

I always thought he was him as a kid until I found out he was unalived long before

[@pat2rome]

@@roddydykes7053 you can say killed or murdered here, this isn't Tik Tok.

[@synthmalicious7541]

Lionel Hutz’ introduction being because he was literally chasing an ambulance is classic

[@TylerCharlesFisher]

And immediately tells you everything you need to know about his character.

[@emberfist8347]

@@TylerCharlesFisherno the sponge card told us everything as it establishes he is not the most competent lawyer.

[@Mr.MBarrett]

Man, I didn't realize just how much of a stamp Phil had on this show!! 🤯 He was a bit of a hidden figure, yet an incredibly talented force that helped produce the golden years of The Simpsons. He will be forever missed!! Thank you so much, Mr. Hartman

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@Mr.MBarrett He’s such an icon!

[@tomoflaherty3638]

Thank you for compiling this

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@tomoflaherty3638 no worries mate

[@Bationnation]

Quality content this is what KZbin was meant to be

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@Bationnation I’m glad you enjoyed it I have a few cartoons and some more compilations on my back burner

[@Bationnation]

@@SpykeTheSU ur doin the lords work ima subscribe n everything ‼️ keep showin em how its done champ 🏅

[@CiaranNolan901]

I've seen that episode where Bart gets run over many many times but only now realised the tyre marks on snowball😮😂

[@SpykeTheSU]

It took me ages to notice the irony of a black cat being named Snowball II

[@ciarangleeson2880]

I always noticed the tyre marks.

[@patmalloy3569]

HI DR. NICK! Ending with the monorail rag is the best thing ever

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@patmalloy3569 how could I not put it in? It’s his finest moment in Simpson

[@TheWhoEditor]

Blimey, there are a lot of characters I didn’t know Hartman voiced other than Lionel Hutz, Troy McClure, Lyle Langley and Evan Conover. Phil Hartman, you sir were such a great actor. RIP.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@TheWhoEditor Hartman was an icon! I don’t usually promote unrelated content in the comments but consider checking out my Dr who memes if you’re interested.

[@borntoclimb7116]

Same here

[@timburr4453]

Love the little bloop in the middle of the Atlantic from him spitting over the side

[@dennisjansson6239]

Phil Hartman was/is awsome. Wish he NEVER was murdered so he could play as Lionel Hutz, Troy McClure & others on The Simpsons as long as possible if he still was alive. May he rest in peace. 💙🙏

[@buster5661]

People don't rest in peace if you people keep spamming "rest in peace"

[@metrowater2819]

​@@buster5661 shut up flanders

[@dennisjansson6239]

@@buster5661 Im NOT spamming, i mean it when i say "rest in peace"!

[@buster5661]

@@dennisjansson6239 you have no idea what that means do you? I even explained it to you, and you still don't understand

[@dennisjansson6239]

@@buster5661 You are the one that don't understand. I wrote "rest in peace" to pay respect. Like anybody else does!

[@illygah]

solid work. I appreciate you making this in the tone it was originally made.

[@pizzahutz_inthegarage]

Thank you for this!!!!!!! Phil Hartman is awesome!!!!

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@pizzahutz_inthegarage he’s hysterical my favourite is Lionel Hutz and I’m guessing he’s yours too

[@iguana9173]

3:22 that shot of Santa’s little helper staring at the cable guy’s butt crack still makes me laugh every time.

[@MrTimshellscherber]

Thanks for uploading this.

[@HalfEatenMedia]

RIP Hartman, we miss you and thank you for entertaining us

[@androzani]

Gee, Phil Hartman REALLY Debuted alot during Homer VS. Lisa and the Ten Commandments.

[@bchearne]

Nice job on the compilation, really enjoyed it!

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@bchearne thanks for your lovely comment I have a few more including a recent tribute to James Earl Jones if you’re interested

[@CrashFan03]

9:00 oh *that's* why nelson's dad disappeared for so long. i didn't realise phil voiced him. also at 11:42 that sounds more like hank azaria doing something like his disco stu voice

[@SpykeTheSU]

Honestly I should do a Nelson’s dads bc he has so many

[@sct913]

4:27 I had forgotten about the "State Line 1 mile, Casino 1 mile 1 foot' sign - it is usually cut out in reruns

[@Sirenhound]

"We found this one swimming naked in the fermentarium!"

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@Sirenhound I am the lizard queen

[@katlicks]

3:45 I think this is just CSPAN, the boring live stream of the senate and house passing bills.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@katlicks yeah I’ve had a few people explain it to me now, I’m not from the US so it just went over my head.

[@steelwolfwc36]

​@@SpykeTheSUAhh makes sense

[@chrisyoung3603]

🎶Monorail Monorail MONORAIL!!!🎶 We miss you, Phil Hartman. Thank you for the laughs. 🙏🏿🕊

[@SpykeTheSU]

I remember watching music man for the first time last year and realising this it what they were parodying.

[@lukebarber9511]

3:50 is probably a reference to C-Span rather than a particular film

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@lukebarber9511 Yes it is , the reference went over my head when I watched that episode.

[@baxtronx5972]

That card should say 'No, money down!'

[@WayneStanley-q1i]

@3:40 "Ohh, pro wrestling from Mexico, you know down there it's a REAL sport."

[@laurenhackett4781]

Phil Hartman did a lot of voices in the Simpsons I hope he rests in peace in heaven😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ R.i.P Phil Hartman And have a good birthday next week on September 24th.❤❤❤❤❤

[@domjfante8140]

I would’ve never guessed that he voiced Fat Tony or the German guy, that’s awesome

[@AbstractS04]

"the German guy" as in Bane Wolfcastle?

[@domjfante8140]

@@AbstractS04 No I meant Horst

[@every116]

He only voiced Fat Tony the one time, since he already had a big role in the episode it probably wasn't hard to get him to do an extra role. I don't know why Fat Tony's own voice actor didn't do it.

[@phineasarcturis]

@@every116 I think that's Hank Azaria voicing Fat Tony - you can hear a little bit of Comic Book guy and Disco Stu in his voice.

[@Rjensen2]

​@@phineasarcturis It definitely is not.

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

13:28 I don't usually like the movie title jokes, but that one got me btw appreciate the collection, very cool

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369 thanks for your kind comment but the video’s only 15 minutes long

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

@@SpykeTheSU wow yeah that was wrong on multiple levels, fixed it lol

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369 oh I was kinda hoping you were talking about one of the silly names I gave for the anonymous characters.

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

@@SpykeTheSU Oh I usually like those, urs included hehe

[@bassbeardiful]

14:20 is such an amazing fake laugh

[@SpykeTheSU]

It sure is Bassbeardiful, it sure is!

[@mb8226]

8:32 I love how early Lisa was a smart kid, but still a kid. All it takes to quiet her down is an adult acknowledging how smart she is.

[@lucpraslan]

What have I done to deserve this flat, flavourless Manhattan? 🍸

[@sandwich2473]

That monorail line is pure genius

[@rmkw4291]

I love the Plato Casino greeter at 4:36 I never knew he did a lot more in their early seasons before settling on Troy and Lionel in the mid 90s peak. Whenever he was on a Simpsons episode it's always a great laugh. God bless you Mr Hartman ❤️

[@billyeveryteen7328]

Just want to point out, even though I'm sure most people already know: Marge vs. the Monorail was written by Conan O'Brien, and both the plot of the episode and "The Monorail Song" were heavily influenced by the movie The Music Man, which is one of Conan's favorite movies.

[@MrPhantaze]

Outside Simpsons, Phil also had short career in Cartoon network powerhouse Bumpers. You can hear Troy McClure from his voice

[@kristijoy13013]

News Radio was awesome

[@louisdefoort]

Barts dad pulled himself together😂

[@SpykeTheSU]

Say hello to your sexy new daddy!

[@AntillesFilms]

The Simpson's precipitous decline was inextricable linked to the death of Phil Hartman. The loss of his roster of recurring characters left a charisma vacuum the series has struggled to fill for 26 years.

[@Wordgoblin]

Phil Hartman has one of those voice that is just unmistakable no matter the character, but I gotta say, his Fat Tony sounded nothing at all like him. It sounded just like Joe Mantegna voicing the character!

[@fergus3972]

And the dodgy stock seller guy

[@laktisandpipik9265]

That movie reference you probably don't understand is actually Homer sitting up in the middle of the night watching CSPAN. So he's super addicted.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@laktisandpipik9265 thank you for your helpful comment!

[@fergus3972]

Wow never realised he played so many other characters, truly talented voice actor ❤

[@lucpraslan]

Bart, I could kiss you, if the Big Brothers hadn't made me sign a form promising I wouldn't.

[@dammad8584]

Great actor and great comedian.....great man. RIP PHIL HARTMAN you are and will always be missed.

[@samfilmkid]

Had no idea that German guy was voiced by Phil Hartman til now!

[@1stevekombolis]

Had his wife survived she should have been charged with crimes against humanity. Phil was beloved by people that knew him and brought a lot of joy into the world with his work.

[@oz_jones]

*Andy Dick

[@aznmegs]

Miss that man every time I watch a Simpsons episode

[@Deut6.8]

"probably some movie reference I don't get s2e13" was definitely any random time on C-SPAN when it just covers random congress or Senate deliberations. His character directs the house to page four thousand of some bill. They just tried to do this the other day but it failed and made big news.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@Deut6.8 The yanks for your insightful response I’m glad I have so many comments willing to help me.

[@thegoat5141]

Never seen that scene before and is now one of my favorites: 5:51

[@ataricom]

@thegoat5141 same. My earliest recollection of what a rerun is was sometime during the second or third season, where my older sisters failed to convince me that an episode I really desperately wanted to watch was one we all saw earlier in the week. I've had trust issues with women ever since, especially since that was the same year that breaking a mirror would bring seven years of bad luck literally weeks before dropping my mom's hand mirror on the corner of her bathroom counter.

[@jswets5007]

The monorail song is the best part.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@jswets5007 thanks for watching the whole thing

[@jswets5007]

@@SpykeTheSU I wish it could have been longer.

[@rileyalt1251]

11:42, it may just be my ears, but this sounds more like Hank Azaria to me, and he has filled in for guest star characters before, such as in ‘The Front’ where he voices Roger Meyers Jr. Compare Fat Tony’s voice here with Disco Stu who was introduced later on and was also played by Azaria and i think you would also hear a resemblance. However I’d appreciate any extra info on this.

[@SpykeTheSU]

Some of my other awesome commenters have pointed this out and I get where they’re coming from but Wikipedia, and both Simpsons fan wikis are adamant that’s Hartman. However if you listen to the Stockbroker and the other mobsters you kinda hear the vocal similarities to Hartmans Fat Tony. That being said I’m only human and Ive made mistakes before just check out my James Earl Jones video for example.

[@rileyalt1251]

@@SpykeTheSU In my very limited experience i’ve come to learn that a lot of the time wiki pages (especially fan-wikis) tend to be home to info that’s been passed through around 5 sets of ears before being put on the page, so i generally trust my instincts on this one, however i’m inclined to look into this a bit further as if this potentially false credit has become so popular on fansites it must have started somewhere. Maybe someone figured since Hartman had a habit of playing 2 or 3 characters per episode he was in, and since Joe Mantegna was uncredited, two unrelated dots ended up being connected? That’s just my speculation. Having been a consistent viewer of the show for most of my life though i hope i don’t come off as bigheaded when i say i think i can recognise each main member of the voice cast and tell them apart. I don’t blame you for going with the one credit that’s listed in most places.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@rileyalt1251 not at all man I might look into further too

[@adamlytle2615]

Yeah I am 99.9% sure that is Hank Azaria. I looked into it a little while ago, and while Wikis and various listicles on sites like Cracked say it's Hartman, I've yet to see what you would call a primary source for this info.

[@renersify]

2:12 also

[@Nklecz1980]

Phil always got some of the best Simpsons lines

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

Phil had that perfect narrators/announcers voice..... Such a talent and such a great loss to the world of comedy. ( my favorite character of his was Troy McClure in "Planet of the Apes the Musical.")

[@crpa-ml2kg]

I know wikipedia says the Fat Tony cameo is Hartman, but it sure sounds like Azaria. I'd swear Dr. Nick's boss is Shearer too.

[@SpykeTheSU]

"Well if you don't like it, go on the the internet and complain" - Brian Griffin

[@crpa-ml2kg]

@@SpykeTheSU Not complaining, just pointing it out.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@crpa-ml2kg No worries dude i was only joking anyway

[@IABITVpresents]

I hear Hartman in both of these.

[@dewaldsteyn1306]

​@@SpykeTheSU sure you were

[@illygah]

good catch on him filling in for Joe Montanga. I remember that commentary. Hadn't thought about that in decades (plural).

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@illygah I used the Simpsons wiki actually

[@blastedquinn98]

Rip Phil Hartman he's always be Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure, classic simpsons fans loves him like snl fans.

[@teresacarosella7624]

I missed the one where Troy mcclurg sings the planet of the apes

[@spreadthelove77]

What a guy. The Simpsons was never the same without him 👌🏼❤️

[@mahatmarandy5977]

The obscure reference you didn’t get was just a random clip of C-Span, which just runs endless congressional procedures and debates

[@SpykeTheSU]

Thanks for your comment, lots of my awesome viewers have explained the reference to me, I'm not American so it just went over my head.

[@mahatmarandy5977]

@@SpykeTheSU Whups! I apologize. This was the first video of yours I’ve ever seen, so I didn’t know. And I probably should have read more (or any) of the comments before I commented. Sorry to be condescending. Here, lemme subscribe and like to make it up to you.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@mahatmarandy5977 that’s all good I’m glad to hear you’re subscribing! Thank you very much!

[@lucpraslan]

Do we have any alcoholics among us? I'm drunk right now 🍺🍻

[@niriop]

Of course! Bart hears Hutz in his unconscious state and imagines him as the devil!

[@ciarangleeson2880]

You mean God.

[@natr3980]

Phil Hartman!! I remember him from such voice work as Lionel Hutz attorney at law and as America’s most versatile actor Troy McClure

[@anywx550]

His character usually ends up ripping and swallowing an object to hide evidence. Hilarious.

[@t-rexbatman36yearsago]

I never realized the voice were all same for other characters

[@GLynnQuint]

8:12 NO ONE OUTRUNS THE FLASH!

[@CornishCreamtea07]

Given that he voiced 2 regular characters, and various bit parts/one time characters, I'm surprised he was always billed as a special guest. 09:15 I always thought that was Troy McClure

[@SpykeTheSU]

TM has a lower voice, it might have been Hutz on his side hussle

[@bob8776]

Where’s Miguel Sanchez?!

[@ciarangleeson2880]

And Doctor Nyguen Van Phoec?

[@legitbeans9078]

Show was never the same without him RIP

[@58mph48]

God that c span bit is genius

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@58mph48 that’s not a bit I genuinely didn’t know what Cspan was.

[@58mph48]

@SpykeTheSU no I just mean the joke in the Simpsons I thought was very funny

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@58mph48 yeah that was wishful thinking on my part

[@billiebleach7889]

« Next question. You there, eating the paste »

[@gmanthewinner]

I came here from a "Best of classic Simpsons" video. I feel like it was just the same video

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@gmanthewinner PH is in some of the best episodes so that’s hardly surprising

[@SpykeTheSU]

Special thanks to @mrtimshellscherber for suggesting this video!!

[@MrTimshellscherber]

You’re welcome.

[@martellusbennett8840]

3:44 the reference is homer is watching c-span which broadcasts u.s. congressional sessions, those sessions are usually pretty boring and feature a lot of dispirited monotone talking about the many many boring details of drafted policies

[@SpykeTheSU]

Thanks for your helpful comment. I should get things wrong more often because that one mistake has driven my engagement WAY up!

[@pavelow235]

3:42 C-SPAN

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@pavelow235 thanks for your insightful comment! I’m not American so the reference just went over my head

[@horacio-ho3bf]

All the commercials sound like YT today

[@SpykeTheSU]

ads have got too ridiculous to parody

[@CanIUseYourJohn]

“Ooh, a program-like advertisement” lol

[@IloveOtherPplsMsry]

That man was taken from us way too soon

[@LeroyBickerstaff-IV]

I miss him

[@RayOrly-fs3gr]

Lionel H was one of the best characters. Respect for the creative team for removing the character after Phil Hartmann past away

[@borntoclimb7116]

3:36 addicted to tv, a Simpsons running gag, today they are addicted to Smartphones.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@borntoclimb7116 can relate

[@darwincity]

And the “Probably some Movie Reference I didn’t get” is most surely C Span.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@darwincity I have no idea what that is.

[@darwincity]

@@SpykeTheSU The US-based channel that shows Congressional debates, testimonies and the like? Imagine BBC Parliament, but in the US.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@darwincity Oh I understand! thanks for your insight.

[@SignatureSignsSouthampton24]

I didn't realize the first Troy McClure was a reference to amazing discoveries, that infomercial with the sweater, it's got to be the juice tiger!

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@SignatureSignsSouthampton24 really I’m not familiar with the reference

[@SignatureSignsSouthampton24]

@@SpykeTheSU it was a series of infomercials in the 80's. Some of the 80s infomercials were actually fun to watch. Just KZbin: Amazing Discoveries Juice Tiger Some guy in an argyle shirt and Jack LaLane promoting this 2 in 1 juicer. I remember it was on quite a bit.

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@SignatureSignsSouthampton24 Oh you know what I do know what you’re talking about, but only because of the Cat in The Hat movie.

[@tdickensheets]

Philip Edward Hartman (né Hartmann; September 24, 1948 - May 28, 1998)

[@jamesmack3314]

The Clinton Dole skit is epic!

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@jamesmack3314 one of my fave Treehouse stories

[@BananaPhoPhilly]

Hutz’s voice got a lot higher

[@SpykeTheSU]

Thats why I decided to show his first and last appearances. So viewers like you can compare the 2.

[@tiananman]

americo-australinian relations never recovered

[@vosteove]

“Hey, cool, I’m dead!”

[@indowneastmaine]

10:45 busted me up for some reason. 🤣

[@camjewell5244]

The episode is actually called Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment, not the Ten Commandments, because the 8th commandment is thou shalt not steal. Just fyi

[@SpykeTheSU]

@@camjewell5244 gee I really hope somebody got fired for that blunder.

[@GorbixElite01]

If you think you hate Andy Dick enough, you don't.

[@dustinsmith4576]

Barts dad has really pulled himself together lol