The Life and Death of Phil Hartman | True Crime

[@MirrorMindYT]

*EDIT JULY 2024: I am very aware a lot of you aren't fans of how I speak in this video. I'm pretty sure the most popular comment is someone recommending that you speed it up when you watch it lol. This was made very early into the channel's life when I wasn't really comfortable on a mic yet and it shows. My narration on our newer videos is a lot better in my humble opinion, so if you thought to yourself "good video but hate the narrator" try giving one of our newer videos a shot and see what you think! Maybe you'll still hate how I sound but you'll at least hear me sound alive haha. Our newer work in general is just higher quality, but unfortunately KZbin doesn't seem to push it quite as hard as our older stuff. Either way thanks for all the feedback over the years, it has made me better as KZbinr and I appreciate all of you immensely for that!* *Corrections:* 1. 10:17- An important thing to note here is this is Mr. Reubens recollection of what happened, Phil never elaborated on it beyond "we had a falling out and haven't spoken since". While I don't think Pee -wee would lie to us it's always important to recognize how perspective colors our view of events, and since Phil died before he could really tell his side of the story publicly all we have to go off of is what Paul is saying happened. 2. 18:02- I want to apologize to my fellow Simpsons fans for neglecting to mention Troy's attraction to fish, I know I let all of you down here and I'm truly sorry 😔 3. 19:29- In retrospect saying he was offered "the lead role" isn't really accurate, he was definitely one of the main characters, but it was more of an ensemble show ala It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia or something like that. It was also pointed out to me that Joe Rogan wasn't actually brought onto the show until after the pilot had been shot, my mistake. 4. 25:58- The lawsuit was not dismissed, her brother settled out of court for $100,000. My mistake on that. 5. I pronounced Stephen Root's name wrong. It's stee-vuhn not steh-fuhn. *Additional Information:* Originally, I expanded more on Phil's post-SNL career before going into the murder, but I decided to cut some of that out for time so I will list the info here for anyone who is interested: -NewsRadio ran for 5 seasons total (with Phil starring in all but the final season), it was very well received critically but struggled with audiences and never really had great ratings. It's a very funny show IMO and definitely worth checking out if you're ever looking for something to watch. *EDIT: So in a prior version of this comment I incorrectly speculated that a reason the show struggled in ratings was it had to compete with some of the more popular shows of the 90s such as Seinfeld, Friends, etc. But a commenter kindly pointed out that it was actually on the same network as those shows and the reasons for it struggling were mostly internal conflicts with executives.* I think if it had the benefit of being around in today's world where streaming views are more important than TV ratings it would've become more well known. -Phil returned twice to SNL as a host in 1996. -Some noteworthy films he starred in around this time included the Arnold Schwarzenegger led comedy Jingle All the Way, Sgt Bilko(which was a critical and commercial failure), and the Sinbad comedy Houseguest. His final on-screen role was in the 1998 Science Fiction film Small Soldiers which was dedicated to him.

[@BigGiantMonster]

When Phil joined the cast of Newsradio it did not include a young Joe Rogan. Rogan was cast after the pilot was filmed. Also Newsradio was never "up against" Seinfeld, Frasier or Friends, as all of those shows were on NBC. The creators of Newsradio were always clashing with the network execs and the network is the one that basically f**ked the show.

[@MirrorMindYT]

@@BigGiantMonster Ah fair enough, thanks for the info. I'll adjust the comment.

[@BigGiantMonster]

@@MirrorMindYT Not to be critical, this was a great video thanks!

[@primitiveonpurpose]

Super job, well done doc!

[@grandtheftautotune7715]

Andy Dicks drug problems also screwed the show over.

[@FreddySherman]

Best watched at 1.25X speed

[@jimmyl324]

Thanks!

[@radbie]

Tried it and you’re right.

[@FreddySherman]

@@radbie No offense to the presenter, it's cool info, but he......speaks......very.....slowly!!

[@ullgeologist]

Even 1.25x is too slow for me. I’d actually settle with 1.3x or 1.4x if available, but they aren’t, so I actually watch at 1.5x.

[@FreddySherman]

@@ullgeologist Maybe he could just drink some coffee before recording the voiceover!

[@pinup_charmer3348]

Be careful who you choose to share your life with. Rest easy Phil. You are missed.

[@acomedybyec1437]

Totally

[@PaSportsGal]

Unfortunately, so true 😢

[@RG-iw7py]

narcissists are extremely difficult to recognize.

[@sugargold4126]

When I feel bad about the damage and chaos my ex caused in my life, still paying 24 yrs later, I realize it could have been a lot worse( Shanann Watts).

[@whodidit99]

@@RG-iw7py not true, there are telltale signs.

[@btdg7282]

Poor Phil...certainly didn't deserve to go that way. And the poor children didn't deserve to lose their parents that way. This was a complete and senseless tragedy.

[@Goldenowl66]

Yes, the poor children didn't deserve to lose their father through the act of their heartless and selfish mother.

[@neneshubby]

It wasn’t a tragedy. It was a heinous murder by a self centered and disturbed woman.

[@corduerorose9747]

We were robbed by his stupid wife his death was a terrible tragedy I felt bad for his daughter and son who had a tragic childhood they still missed their father but hate their mother

[@SoyAntonioGaming]

@@Goldenowl66 phil didnt see his and fulfill his wife's needs. he is the one to blame for this probebly. dont be misogyny

[@Goldenowl66]

His insensitivity doesn't excuse her for murdering him. That word misogynistic is overused. She is not the victim.@@SoyAntonioGaming

[@moniquemonicat]

drugs + alcohol + morbid jealousy = recipe for murder. Please if you are involved with someone like that run and never look back even leave the country if need be or you may die before your time. Better to be alone than dead. Poor Phil, he thought things would get better went to bed. Never go to sleep with a psycho roaming about in the house.

[@drdrew3]

Drugs + alcohol + morbid jealousy is rampant in Hollywood and is a common reason for DIVORCE. It ended in murder because she was psychotic and untreated.

[@DrLuke49]

Never start a family with anyone like her.

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

You also forgot a woman hitting the wall

[@diane7352]

None of us were there in their home to even know what REALLY happened. Mental illness is not a reason to hate someone. And, this video even alludes to Phil's infidelity in previous marriage. If that was part of his last marriage, jealousy isn't the problem. Trauma, extreme betrayal, extreme violation, etc. is the problem. And cons ou dering her behavior after their first child, she could have had post partum issues that were never addressed. I don't want to disparage him, but I have been in a marriage where I received a gift for our baby from a woman my ex had nude photos of, that I discovered the pics on. So imagine the slap in the face recieving a gift for a tiny human being created by you and the father, when his former (or maybe sneakily current) lover are still communicating. My ex was also very apathetic and would easily go to bed and sleep like a baby uninterested and apathetic to my feeling and careless at what he was doing to me. On the outside, we looked like a cute couple with a beautiful baby. But nobody knew the extreme mental abuse and eventually physical abuse I went through until I started to confide in te trusted friends. I would just like to add that I was not a drug or alcohol user during this period in my life. Yeah I smoked pot as a teen a few times and drank socially in my 20s but this all occurred in my 30s. My ex seemed very normal to most people and would play the victim to his family. It was actually his own friends that saw through him because they could see the lies he had told about me to be diametrically opposed to who I was and am. Dealing with someone like him, can send someone over the line of sanity. And it is a shame. I really enjoyed Phil's work but philandering is a form of intimate partner abuse. So is the apathy about the misdeeds. It is crazy making otherwise known as gaslighting.

[@lesliefroelich4144]

@@diane7352 anybody being treated like that should be an independent adult and gtfo of it. When you tolerate anything for one day, you become complicit; you are tolerating the partner's behavior, telling him/her it is "OK". And when I say complicit, I mean equally at fault for whatever happens.

[@moonchildluvsbobcrane]

The world loves and misses you Phil Hartman. Rest in peace.

[@jerryneil8558]

I still watch his stuff

[@moonchildluvsbobcrane]

@@jerryneil8558 me too

[@sweetness1586]

yes i always loved watching him !!

[@normanalvarez5751]

He was great

[@sunnystormy4973]

~ rest in paradise ~ 😔 🕯

[@thejeff2469]

I was an extra at the time Phil Hartman died. I was on the back lot and got to talk to him a few days beforehand. He was a genuinely nice person and even showed me the engine of his new Ferrari when I asked about his car. His death is a tragedy for everyone

[@georgemallory797]

Brynn didn't kill herself out of guilt. She did it to evade responsibility.

[@nicholashord144]

Exactly!!

[@StillmanVonStillman]

Agree

[@cheleshows]

Any "reason" is only speculation (at this point). We (as clear thinking, not on cocaine or alcohol people who haven't murdered our spouse) people think "Well yeah she killed herself to avoid responsibility." BUT she may have been feeling guilt along with horror, sadness, panic, ... speculation.

[@aishabintabubakr4944]

​@@cheleshows No, f- her. That no talent actress blew Phil's fortune on drugs

[@michaelbarcz326]

Didn't realize you were there ( or in her head). Between Zoloft, coming down off a cocaine rush for the last 10 hours add in alcohol another depressant you become VERY aware what your actions are now and THERE IS NO GOOD ALTERNATIVE to this as the brain presents. So it's a painful, guilt ridden and desperate moment and having the simple solution to end the nightmare And pain in your hand - it's a very easy decision

[@kimber45ish]

She wasn’t unable to deal with guilt from what she did..she was embarrassed of how it made her look! Narcissists don’t have guilt.

[@darcyking14]

I think she was just a mean bitch

[@watersbey25]

Huh? Narcissists don't experience guilt so she killed herself because she had guilt?

[@kimber45ish]

Her family stated that she killed herself because she couldn't deal with the fact that she killed her beloved husband. I disagree.

[@AlexanderNixonArtHistory]

re-read her comment@@watersbey25

[@renaissance5300]

narcissism only feel shame they like to show a perfect image when their mask is gone they feel empty an inner death@@watersbey25

[@robertmatch6550]

Phil Hartman was a great talent. I think of him many times. Thank you for remembering his life and his accomplishments.

[@Traderjoe]

What a tragedy. We all need to be very selective about who we allow into our lives and as a parent to our children.

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Amen

[@janai5074]

Truth

[@YoungoneYoung-lm4xe]

That's part of why i'm not married. I don't have any drama in my life thank goodness.

[@msaquablue2925]

As a fan of Phil Hartman, I saw him in New York months prior at the airport what a delight to tell him I appreciated his work on SNL. When I heard what she did I was glad shot herself.

[@lindaajide2115]

💯

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

This was one of very few stars that affected me and my friends, terribly. Senseless. He brought enormous joy to millions and hr didn't cause problems in society, in any way. No bs, scandels, etc. He always delivered. Every single time you saw or heard him. Once again, tremendous job growing the channel!

[@TheSteveBoyd]

“One of the things you learn, after years of dealing with drug people, is that everything is serious. You can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug.” ― Hunter S. Thompson

[@shanemcfadden6427]

Troy McClure was arguably the greatest satirical comedy character in animated history. Just one of Hartman's many, many creative achievements. We all miss this wonderful man terribly. As great a tragic loss as comedy has ever sustained.

[@CaliZephyr]

Lionel Hutz too. The new lawyers could never replace him

[@caseyisadore7952]

I agree. I'm not much interested in the show anymore. Without this comedic God rest easy Phil. Know that we know you were not in the wrong.

[@benlavallee1368]

lionel hutz was funnier i think

[@MoeSlislack]

Hi I'm Troy McClure. You might remember me from educational films such as Alices adventures through the windshield glass and the decapitation of Larry lead foot.

[@wojciechgrodnicki6302]

No, money down!

[@JstJayn]

I loved Phil Hartman. I’ll never forget the SNL commercial he did for COLON BLOW. I laughed till I cried! RIP Phil.

[@therealwilfreddierkes9980]

I love the Adobe car. And he did a phenomenal Phil Donahue.

[@ladybhive1210]

Phil was the man! Miss you

[@mikeymasters8459]

Love colon blow ! One of my favs

[@TheFeliciakelley]

“News Radio” was my show!! Between Phil and Stephen Root I was in comedy heaven!!

[@spiritmatter1553]

Colon Blow had the same effect on me too! He was the perfect "straight man."

[@Luv2u01]

Phil’s death sent shockwaves across the board. Such an incredible talent and family man. A real shame for him to be taken far too soon.

[@2Ryled]

He wasn't an incredible family man. He was a cheater...

[@Luv2u01]

@@2Ryled Gee thanks for mucking up my tribute. Why don’t you go troll somewhere else. Dork. 🙄

[@HeatherR-u2o]

​@@2Ryled he told his wife that his 1st wife was the love of his life. Bad idea

[@TerryFlynn-sd1ho]

Phil was such a Beloved Figure, And his 'Wife' went down in History as a Hated Figure! RIP PHIL.

[@RexWallace-v8r]

Not to sound cryptic but I wonder if that woman to this day that stood him up on the Dating Game would be probably kicking herself in the ass for doing that for maybe that date could’ve blossomed in to something and she could’ve been hooked up with him and married and being a part of his success although tragically cut short.

[@katemaloney4296]

Every time I think I've stopped grieving over the loss of Phil Hartman, some talented video-maker goes and makes an incredible tribute to the late comedian and my heart rips open all over again. There are some people who make the world a better place in such a subtle way that it isn't until they are gone that there is an empty spot that even the sun can't fill. Phil was one of those people. His comedy and memory will last forever.

[@MirrorMindYT]

Yeah, Phil was an incredibly gifted entertainer and his work meant a lot to me. Definitely one of those people who didn't get the appreciation he deserved till after he was gone, which says a lot because he was pretty damn popular in life. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelsix9684]

@@MirrorMindYT Phil played a huge role in helping the late Jan Hooks on SNL, she said later --"he was my rock", Jan had terrible stage fright on SNL and Phil helped her do her best when they performed together, his death deeply upset her, her dad had died a month earlier, Phil was the first person to comfort her when she got the news, both these deaths really tore her up--may have contributed to cutting back on her career -- she faded from sight after 2001

[@michaelsix9684]

Jan Hooks and Phil were incredible as a team

[@tammyranchor6482]

A few years back someone put up pictures of Phil's children they are all grownup and awesome his son is studying art. As for his sister she wasn't sure what she wanted to do. I must say Brynn's sister did a wonderful job with both of them. They were told the truth of what happened once they were old enough to know. Their Aunt and Uncle took excellent care of their well being.

[@reneedennis2011]

I'm glad to hear that they're doing well.

[@FindLiberty]

APPROVED - very good news.

[@dianacassinelli4932]

God Bless those relatives

[@PhoenixRising87]

I follow his daughter's Instagram. She seems cool!

[@pumpkinpuna4087]

Thank you. I was wondering how they're doing !!!!!❤️🌹💯👍

[@bizygirl1]

My brother went to high school with Phil Hartman. We watched his career progress. Hartman lived in our hometown for several years until he went full on “Hollywood”. It was tragically heartbreaking to learn of his demise.

[@Nathanaelelliott]

Which town was it?

[@bizygirl1]

@@NathanaelelliottWestchester, CA

[@TheFredismShow]

I’ve seen no one else who could pull off the dead pan comedic style that he used. It was a kind of a “Joe Friday” seriousness and authority in his delivery that made me burst out laughing every time I saw his work. THE BEST!

[@haw3455]

I loved Phil, he was spot on with all his impersonations. He died way too soon via his lunatic wife who was a mental case and needed to be put away in an institution before she could destroy a wonderful soul.

[@hensonlaura]

A wonderful soul who is a serial cheater isn't so wonderful.

[@jordannewsom3606]

​@@hensonlaura I'm sure you have skeletons in your closet

[@jacquelineoutlaw3252]

​@@hensonlauraThere's no evidence he had ever cheated on her. She was jealous of everything about him and that included his talent. He didn't deserve her insane accusations and abusive treatment. He tried to help her with her career but she was not a talented person. She destroyed everything she was fortunate to have because she was the owner of an insane mind.

[@j-555]

@@hensonlaura so i guess since he was a cheater in your mind, it's less sad that he was murdered. good thinking. 👍

[@stephaniemccord6100]

There are always two sides to every story. I would imagine Brynn needed more attention than Phil was able to provide to her and his star rising with her star falling made it very difficult for their marriage. It's just so tragic that their emotional situations resulted in both their deaths. I am just glad to hear their children are doing well as adults.

[@cchavezjr7]

I got chills when he said who they hired along with Hartman to SNL. That group created the golden age of SNL They were amazing and the chemistry amongst the whole cast showed through and I consider myself truly lucky to have experienced it.

[@weirdshibainu]

Phil Hartman playing Bill Clinton at a McDonald's is pure gold.

[@3Brandon11]

"There's gonna be a whole BUNCH of things we don't tell Mrs. Clinton!" Hahaha!!

[@shilohnanny5422]

"You gonna finish those fries?"

[@jasonbourneistreadstone]

".. intercepted by warlords.."

[@dorothykilgallenwasmurdere1653]

That skit was the first time I ever saw him.

[@johnnypk1963]

I think u missed the point. But true enough lol

[@johnnypk1963]

That monster killed Phil then w/o the children, left the house leaving them w their dead father.

[@HeadNtheClouds]

Your a good mom 😬

[@sharonblevins3281]

I truly wish he'd of given the monster a divorce!

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@sharonblevins3281 YES

[@bobbyfrancis8957]

@@sharonblevins3281 Soon after the tragedy,I saw the cover photo of them on People magazine, seeing brynn for the very first time, and I thought, "She has very cold eyes".

[@najadea1382]

She definitely was evil

[@ZipSlipHollingbrook]

Phil Hartman brought a lot of joy and laughter to many people. May he rest in peace.

[@resevoirdog]

She robbed us of him for years to come. He was the best.... from animation to variety show to sitcoms. He was the legend. And now he's gone. 🇨🇦 a true Canadian comic legend

[@dshanea1024]

It was a selfish act. She could've just killed herself tbh

[@resevoirdog]

@dshanea1024 she got her 15 minutes of fame now....jealousy is a strong thing isn't it

[@HateBear-real]

@@dshanea1024 Right? Do everyone a favor LMAO

[@debshaw680]

He seems like a nice guy and his death was a shocker.

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

He’s my all-time favorite SNL cast-member. It broke my heart when he passed. ☮️

[@EJBing]

If you play the intro to SNL when they introduce Phil, the woman he’s sitting across from is his wife. You’ll notice her earring was swinging. She was trying to get her face in the shot, and the director told her to turn her head back because they only wanted his face in the shot. That’s how much she wanted attention.

[@MirrorMindYT]

Oh wow, that's crazy.

[@rtoma1974]

Yes. The intro is on KZbin. She's wearing a long dangly earing that's swinging back and forth really fast. She wanted to be a Hollywood insider, but she never was. It's theorized that she killed Phil to send a message to Hollywood for shunning her.

[@kerprice]

I remember seeing that in a special on Hartman. They also said she got a role in some play but quit because she missed her kids--which I don't believe. She was probably let go

[@MississippiTreasureHunter]

You have a link?

[@MississippiTreasureHunter]

Link?

[@ameliaforse8591]

He should still be here dammit. I'll never be over it.

[@yentavegan8823]

You and me both. I still grieve.

[@thisisme3238]

Brynn definitely had a lot of issues...he married below his level, in more ways than one!.RIP PHIL HARTMAN 🙏❤️

[@thejoker-wu1sp]

I hate his wife.

[@kamlawilliams6549]

@@thejoker-wu1sp me too.

[@kamlawilliams6549]

Me too. I loved watching him. He was on News Radio and he gave me great joy.

[@mrfabulous5579]

Everybody Phil was around was drunk or high. This was the 70's-90's most his co-workers did a lot of the drugs but Phil didn't and why he is such a legend because he was the designated driver and someone who always knew where comedy industry was going. He had argument s with his wife but he was so busy with his career he didn't realize how dangerous his wife had become.

[@ou4got12]

News Radio was one of the most under rated sit coms of all time largely in part to his Bill MCNeal character. I miss this guy 8(

[@MirrorMindYT]

Agreed, NewsRadio was a hilarious show that never got the love it deserved.

[@BigGiantMonster]

I am a HUGE Newsradio fan and have seen seasons 1-4 at least 100 times. I've never once made it through all of Season 5

[@trinisniper7064]

yes loved that show...when he died they replaced him with another SNL allum JON LOVITZ he was ok but PHIL HARTMAN was in another class how he played BILL MCNEIL...am happy someone acknowledged this show it was funny...his BILL CLINTON on SNL was funny as hell

[@zdrumdude]

Where Rogan got his start

[@michaelsix9684]

Phil was such a talent, he can't be replaced,

[@judithharley9236]

What a tragedy. Hartman was an immense talent and a likable person. I feel so sorry for his children. May he Rest In Peace. Judith

[@anjoleahdupree1963]

I miss the dynamic presence of Phil Hartman in oh so many ways,since his untimely death.He was very much so a very talented performer.

[@Karenann0313]

Such a preventable tragedy. I feel bad for their children growing up without parents.

[@jasoncardoza6375]

Obviously not if the tragedy has happened. Really think hard about that.

[@fredpinczuk7352]

Phil's death was hard to comprehend. He was so talented and his character on News Radio, one of my all time favorites. RIP Mr. Hartman.

[@lyndafayesmusic]

Most women married to men this talented would have been so supportive-what a terrible choice he apparently made? If you are so unhappy with your spouse, it's a free country, MOVE ON... Bren seemed to have "clung" to this marriage as he patiently also tried to cope. (Divorce is so expensive, ha !) He "Made " SNL what it was for so many years; Funny back then, better writers too ? Bless this man for never letting Letterman rattle him with interruptions to the flow of his subject matter; Letterman never seems to get the great attention he requires , and often at the expense of his guests' creativity. I was introduced to him after a show when Jim Varney and I were at the Comedy Store on Sunset; When I said nice to meet another resident from Gary-He said nothing, as if he didn't want the crowd to know he, himself is from, Indiana ? Arrogant, unfriendly, and even Jim said so. (This narrator has elicited a few grammatical deficiencies, but a great voice delivery, and "pace" so I'll leave that to the experts in Canada and the Uk!) "You're the Reason I'm not Married" LyndaFayeSmusic@gmail&Yahoo.

[@jenniferann7212]

I remember Joe Rogan said he asked Phil why he didn’t just pull the plug on the marriage, and Phil said he was afraid divorce would result in less time with his kids. He was reportedly a very loving father.

[@MsNooneinparticular]

The dynamic of this relationship is so similar to me & my ex it's terrifying. His wandering eye & tendency to go to sleep or shut her out during arguments; her drug use, jealousy & feelings of inadequacy in her career. The difference was the presence of a gun in the home & the fact we broke up (they didn't). Don't ever "try to make things work" with someone--especially if you have kids--when things are this bad. I feel so bad for the kids they left behind.

[@therealjulez7886]

Apparently Phil spoke to Joe Rogan before his death telling Joe about the fights with his wife. Rogan told him to divorce her but he didn't listen. Very sad what happened at the end

[@DrLuke49]

The reason that Brynn was so calm and lucid at that final dinner date with her friend was because she had already decided on what she was about to do. Phil and those children did not deserve this.

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Well at least she didn't kill the kids too... Thank God for small miracles I guess.

[@DrLuke49]

@@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13 a miracle would have been that nobody would have died at all.

[@chadcudney9088]

Phil ❤️..I’ve experienced this behavior with an ex that I truly loved..Anger jealousy and insecurities can become extremely dangerous

[@misfitbrit1989]

I didn't know he died this way until tonight. I've spent my life thinking he died of an overdose. Never knew his wife had the problem and their lives ended the way they did. Excellent tribute to a wonderful man - subbed. I hope his children have found peace despite the trauma they went through. RIP Mr. Hartman ❤

[@skylined5534]

Absolutely heartbreaking. The first time I knew of Phil Hartman properly was strangely a bonkers 'Pot Noodle' advert in the UK in the early mid 90s which featured 'The Ace of Spades' by Motörhead (Lemmy, the front man who was from my city of Stoke-on-Trent!) I then learned he was the voice of Lionel Hutz and was a fan even now I knew who he was

[@Snakeman612]

U musta lived under a rock or not been born EVERYONE knew that's how he died

[@jayluis189]

I know this is kinda inappropriate but can I get your IG? Youre purdy

[@32mybelle]

This was a heartbreaking loss! He was so brilliant!

[@michee144]

This was the best and most funniest Era of SNL.... RIP Phil Hartmann

[@jamesholzapfel6842]

I always thought Phil had the most gorgeous face and smile! He was such a beautiful guy! Beyond his great looks and his dapper Dan demeanor, he had the unbreakable comedy chops to never break character! He was a talent taken way too soon in such a terrible way!

[@aarondigby9859]

When i heard PH had expired i was in disbelief to say the least, it's still numbing to this day. RIP PH.

[@TheMeJustMe75]

Phil was a comedic genius on SNL. He had some of the most memorable characters like Caveman Lawyer. I consider him up there with Eddie Murphy and his time on SNL.

[@siggyretburns7523]

What was the name of the Egg character where Phil was a talking egg and always giving advice to angry people hoping they dont throw him. I looked everywhere for one of those clips. Cant find one.

[@michaelsix9684]

he was great with Jan Hooks in sketches

[@nottthereyet4872]

He was brilliant. LOL brilliant.

[@HSDarke]

I rank him above eddie becoz phil was more versatile and could play the straight guy in a way that was magical.

[@spiritmatter1553]

The Colon Blow SNL commercial. Every time. 🤣

[@loribug12]

His story was so tragic. He always seemed like a genuinely good guy. Such a comedic loss.❤

[@asacloutier7530]

Moral of the story : if you let mental illness fester then supply it with drugs and alcohol, people WILL end up dead. Poor Phil shoulda jumped ship as soon as she was sniffing up every powder in sight. I feel like he probably partied as well and thought little of it at the time but he had no idea it would fry her already deeply unstable perception of reality.

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

Sounds like it was a problem for her previously, she'd gotten sober for a while and relapsed not long before she killed him and herself. Would be good if we could get an official documentary about him and hear from those who knew him personally.

[@MH-nj7uu]

moral of the story she was a selfish C U next Tuesday.

[@michaelcoletta4547]

She wasn't that it of touch with reality.... she was just depressed and envious of her husband's success. Most women would hand loved being Phil Hartman's wife, but Brynn was very ambitious... she just didn't have the likes or talent to come anywhere close to reaching her goals. She was utterly selfish and vindictive.

[@marsoblivi0n945]

Not all mental illness is the same. Most aren’t curable. Tired of everyone lumping people together like they’re all dangerous.

[@kerricksanker3051]

Andy Dick got her back into drugs and then bragged about it after their deaths. When John Lovitz ran into him at a bar. John broke Andy's nose.

[@chuckgehman]

Will never forget Phil. Loved him doing Frankenstein.

[@safeinmyheart1]

Loved his Sinatra, too. 💜

[@TheEddieStilson]

Fire BAD!!

[@bradsullivan2298]

There is a hilarious skit with Frankenstein, Tarzan and Tonto singing Deck the Halls.

[@jasonpowell7622]

@@TheEddieStilson Fire good!

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

I was looking for this comment 🙂

[@alisterzarkar7163]

I will always remember the first time Phil played Ed McMahon with Dana as Johnny Carson. He said, "You are correct, Sir." The audience paused for a second, and that moment was a risk he took, and we all experienced it. But we all know how the audience reacted next. Laughter. Loud joyful laughter. Acceptance and participation. It was so great.

[@johnshields6852]

Phil was a funny guy, immensely talented, I loved his work and was shocked at the murder suicide, it's one of those, I can't believe it moments. I also know personally like many others that relationships can be difficult for anyone ,. RIP Phil, thanks for the laughs and enjoyment you brought to me and millions of others.

[@hihrd1]

his delivery as Vicky, an alcatraz tour guide is probably the funniest caught on film

[@raynjpg]

As someone who was unfamiliar with Phil Hartman, his contributions to the comedy world, and his career, thank you for this video. I think you did a stellar job detailing, not just the tragedy of his life, but also highlighting his contributions to the world. This is something too many people look over when it comes to the whole "true crime" category. I believe that the reporting was fair to all parties, and did not paint anyone in a negative light who was too undeserving of their description. Thank you again, very good video.

[@MirrorMindYT]

Thank you!

[@politicallyincorrect869]

First of all who could put dislikes to this video. Shame on you ! Phil Hartman was a very underrated comedian. I didn't care for him at first but after a couple of years on SNL I was hooked. His characters were extremely funny. This man didn't deserve to die this way. I still feel sad today ! 😞

[@whalepsychologist]

I think the dislikes are due to how slow the guy spoke on this video.

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

@@whalepsychologist Good thing one can adjust the speed of a video to their liking then.

[@truthhurts79]

She just didn't want to go to prison... Nothing to do with her guilt

[@damagecontrol7]

kinda hard to say without being in her mind. maybe it also could've been the shame she'd feel after everything was exposed in the news the next morning.

[@DrLuke49]

She was not in her right mind though she was lucid enough to have known exactly what age was doing.

[@heatherallingham7120]

We can't say for sure, but it presents as classical narcissistic behaviour. I feel for the children left alone in the house unattended with their dead father. For me, that's the most horrifying part of this story

[@MrAllBlack015]

I completely agree.

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

Of course she killed herself. She didn't kill herself out of guilt. She killed herself out of cowardice. She didn't want to face the consequences of her selfish actions.

[@vampirequeen953]

He was such a talented gentleman and it truly was ashame we lost such a genuinely funny individual. I remember when this had happened and honestly when I had heard about it I was in shock.

[@crystalraf]

I was just a kid when he died. I had no idea he was murdered at the time. I loved watching his tv show.

[@FaithandNova]

I'm just finding out he died 😔

[@falconeshield]

​@@FaithandNova Never saw Kiki?

[@richardwarren1718]

Phil as Judge Wapner, Jon as Mephistopheles and the issue over the bonnet hair dryers in The Peoples Court was a classic. 😂❤

[@joshthompson5081]

This man will always be missed and never forgotten. A true legend

[@Loveandlight445]

Loved Phil Hartman. Not only a comic genius but talented in many other areas. I miss him on Earth 🌍

[@breezluize3282]

Excellent and thorough coverage of Hartman's life before he met her. Well done.

[@snowblack7303]

He probably thought she was his cross to bear. This was a toxic relationship, no one should stay with someone who has her kind of behaviour. Some men think it is cute that a woman is jealous around them, no it is not cute, it is nasty.

[@michaelsix9684]

Joe Rogan and Phil were close friends. Phil told Joe one reason he was slow to divorce Brynn was that it would cost him a fortune in legal fees. Maybe Phil thought he could reason with Brynn and over time things would settle down. He did buy her a gun, big mistake, and they had guns in the house. She had a long history with drugs, and despite rehab she never really got past it. They fought often. It was a toxic relationship.

[@onal1996]

Yep! Also, people think only men are capable of this type of behavior, but women are too! It’s a scary world out there. You could be sleeping, feeding, nurturing, and loving your very own killer…. Quite frightening if you think about it😞

[@betsybabf748]

Jealousy doesn't even make sense, and too many women don't comprehend that. You can't force someone to love you, be faithful or not leave. It onlnly works if they genuinely feel that way about you, respect you and voluntarily want to and choose to be there. If they don't, all the anger and jeaousy in the world can't change that.

[@heatherallingham7120]

back then they didn't know as much about narcissism as they do now. Those poor children

[@zerkzy842]

I remember hearing about this on Jesse Ventura’s radio show of all things. Jesse producer broke the news. Jesse said he didn’t want too talk about it out of respect for Phils family. The producer didn’t agree. This lead too a heated on air exchange. Jesse ended up walking off his own show with 30 min left.

[@joecap2919]

This is one of the best and most thorough domunentrys I have seen on KZbin. Great work.

[@5150Rockstar]

Lesson: don’t keep a gun when living with someone who’s nuttier than a squirrels turd

[@martyzielinski1442]

U funny guy!

[@boataxe4605]

Well I’ll keep my gun and avoid living with someone who is nuttier than a squirrels turd. People that nutty can usually get their own gun.

[@pjost6643]

Lol

[@gaggita9922]

@@boataxe4605 exactly!! Ain't no one taking my guns!

[@lucifersapphire8412]

Which is why we need gun control laws. Nut jobs shouldn’t be allowed to buy a deadly weapon. I’m all for guns I have my own gun.

[@diane7352]

Phil added so much to SNL. I haven't watched in years but when he was part of the team, it was some of my favorite SNL times.

[@michaelhasenstein721]

Yet people mock those of us who are fanatically anti-drug. Well, look at the damage it does. Phil was a joy to watch, this deprived the world of his talent. Sad.

[@rhwinner]

I was working the graveyard shift at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale when they brought in him and his wife's bodies. No joke.

[@promise72]

Wao!

[@promise72]

I worked as a security guard at Forest lawn in West Covina for a weekend.

[@rhwinner]

@@promise72 Yes, that was my job too. Had to escort the bodies into the morgue. He had a hole right in the center of his forehead the size of a quarter. The back of her head was blown out when she put the gun in her mouth.

[@FaithandNova]

@@rhwinner wow that's horrible. If that was my sibling I would not be ok with having a funeral with the wife or spreading their ashes at the same place..

[@rhwinner]

@@FaithandNova I guess they figure it was a crime of passion, in the spur of the moment. Apparently they had had an argument, and he went to sleep without resolving it.

[@jimmycrackcorn7627]

One of the all time great comedian/actors. Thanks for the joy Phil, RIP

[@kathrynoneill5862]

What happened to poor Phil Hartman reminds me what Dorthey Stratton's husband did to her. It's so sad.

[@infamouseli92]

Who

[@kathrynoneill5862]

@infamouseli92 The playboy model, who was shot to death by her ex-husband in the 80s. They made a movie about it. Called Star 80..

[@hadara69]

That story still haunts me. 😖 Yes, sadly this sort of thing is STILL all too common but generally it's the abusive husband/bf who murders. We really need to improve our "stalker" laws to mitigate this horror. It's to do with gun control as well. What was a gun doing in that house?!

[@gglen2141]

14:22 Unfrozen caveman Lawyer was a life changer for me. I still use it to this day when explaining why I don't understand something. With certain friends.

[@spensert4933]

Inexplicably funny. Hey but if u have to plead ignorance saying u r caveman works. And I do.

[@cards0486]

Such a tragedy. Poor Phil. My heart breaks for their children.

[@hadara69]

I worry that whatever lunacy the mother had may be genetic.

[@barryallenflash1]

Very well done, it honors Phil's memory and I'm sure family and friends appreciate that. When I heard the news about his death, I actually cried. There's only a few "celebrities" I've done that for. He was such a great human being, not just an "actor". He is missed every day.

[@MirrorMindYT]

Thank you.

[@kazper765]

Fun Fact; The character in Futurama, Zapp Brannigan was written exclusively for Phil Hartman.

[@haileyshannon7548]

Also Fry's first name Phillip is a tribute to him!

[@sciencedavedunning3415]

Morbo, Lur, Calculator, and several other Futurama characters were also to be voiced by Phil

[@melissaupton2097]

She was furious that Phil was a beloved star and she wasn't. Cocaine, alcohol, and jealousy drove her to this disgusting act - NOT Zoloft.

[@xiomanaxoxoxo3212]

Zoloft can make you want to kill everyone and drive off a fucken Cliff what are you talking about .

[@FaithandNova]

@@xiomanaxoxoxo3212 so they should have sued the drug dealer and alcohol company also 🙄🙄

[@xiomanaxoxoxo3212]

@@FaithandNova pharmaceuticals are supposed to be safe but what they don’t tell you is that you may want to kill yourself and have The urge to blow up your apt or run your car through a grocery store window , but at least you won’t be depressed . The connector to suicides and murders had not been made public enough we just prefer to demonize people .

[@sickstuff7624]

@@xiomanaxoxoxo3212 They give you a large pamphlet with every medication and if you would ever stop to read it, you would clearly see every thing you mentioned is listed in some form or another. They usually call them hallucinations and delusions. Knowing the side effects won’t stop you from committing those acts but they do inform you.

[@constancedenchy9801]

Or self medicating from emotional abuse Hartman put her through...dude was married how many times? There's a pattern. Abusive men are wonderful at hiding what's happening behind closed doors. They smear their "hostage" letting everyone think they are trying so hard to make the relationship work. All the blame lands on their victim. This woman lost her marriage and her children and left her smeared and devastated...ostracized. so she snapped like Betty Broderick.

[@stephengrigg5988]

It's strange seeing John Luvitz genuinely sad. This must've been such an insane shock to all of them

[@gemma5632]

Such a handsome guy! The episodes of the Simpsons when Phil is Troy McClure always pull at my heartstrings

[@shelleykolody7069]

Me too

[@boataxe4605]

Lionel Hutz is gonna sue you for not mentioning him.

[@k33k32]

You may remember me from such films as The Presidents Neck Is Missing! and The Greatest Story Ever Hulaed" RIP Phil Hartman.

[@NeedlessExposition]

@@k33k32I mostly remember P Is For Psycho and Gladys the Groovy Mule.

[@bhall4996]

I remember him from such safety films as, "Firecrackers- the silent killer" and, "Locker room Horseplay- the blinding of Johnny Hornacker"

[@christophersuswal9544]

Andre The Giant we hardly knew ye.

[@TidePrideMan]

I was walking through the Airport at LAX and first saw the news breaking on the TV about his murder. Then I attended the Tonight Show with Jay Leno that following Monday and saw Jay Leno break down in tears and get emotional in his shows opening monologue and tribute to his friend Phil Hartman.

[@williamfata3732]

Phil was my favorite comedian on performer on SNL, followed closely by Dan A and Will Ferrell. The Bill Clinton at McDonalds was pure genius. RIP Phil

[@silasmarner7586]

That clip of Lorne Michaels at 8:57 is the $3,000 he offered the Beatles to get back together and play live on SNL. He said, "if you want to give Ringo a bit less, that's ok by me".. hah hah! And legend has it that McCartney was at Lennon's apartment and they almost got a cab and went down there and did it, but changed their minds at the last minute. Ahhhh.. the one that got away...

[@Sie84yv]

Great story I wasn't aware of. Thanks!

[@Bikewithlove]

Very well done. I never looked into Phil’s death before. For a murder it always seemed strange to me how quiet everyone was about it. This video lays out an unbiased report of events & testimony, which reveals a tragic situation that probably happens to a lot of people to varying degrees. In this case the worst happened. Maybe the reason it was never controversial or a big headline story is because it’s more of a cautionary tale, and that Phil’s wife, by confessing and then promptly ending her life next to Phil, had brought herself to justice in a way that answers all questions and brings closure. I hope their children have been surviving the trauma and I pray they’ve overcome it in some ways.

[@cbstevp]

One tiny error. Maura Tierney was cast the day before the pilot episode of Newsradio was shot, so Phil would not have known about her being part of the cast before he joined the show. Also, Joe Rogan was not in the pilot episode and joined from the second episode.

[@willo7734]

I remember Phil Hartman as a huge part of my childhood. Really great video btw, your channel is going to blow up.

[@hectorlopez1069]

I liked when he worked with Chris Farley doing the matt Foley thing on SNL in the 90s.

[@DGemme1000]

I remember the day that I heard about Phil. Soon after, it was Chris Farley. I reeled, that some of my favorite celebrities were dying. Due to the legend of Farley, I’ve heard a lot of tributes. I still love “The Glue.” He was the best. I have been waiting to hear the story. It’s a shame. I wish he was still here. I’d gotten snippets about him designing album covers. It grew my interest. What a great guy. I think that there is more to discover. Thank you for this story. I would love to hear about what the cast will say about him.

[@halldorherm]

Amazing job, I don't think I blinked once. Informative and respectful, I just broke in the end. I'm a few years too young to have been lucky enough to have fully enjoyed his talent while he was alive, but I started looking in to his work few years ago after hearing his former co-stars and fellow comedians talking about him. What a talent this man was.

[@ronque23]

Loved Phil Hartman. Broke my heart when this incident happened. No one knew what he was going through with his wife. So sad. His name was Phil Hartman- you may remember him from such network television shows as SNL, News Radio and The Simpsons. 😢

[@sancho8521]

... thanks Ron

[@alvincash3230]

Phil was brilliant in each role he played. Such a shame that he died so early.

[@markfox8947]

This was a very well produced segment. Bravo !

[@jeffyjoebob8300]

"I love you baby... Like I love Fresca." - Troy McClure

[@sickstuff7624]

Hello! I'm Troy McClure. You may remember me from such self-help videos as Smoke Yourself Thin and Get Confident, Stupid.

[@HeadNtheClouds]

Mmmmm, peach Fresca

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

@@HeadNtheClouds I like the original Fresca. Grapefruit.

[@tomjones2348]

Excellent presentation. So tragic. For anyone on anti-depression meds, please read the books of Dr. Peter Breggin.

[@bimmyfrizzo3988]

I think one of the deadliest blunders phil ever made, was not only remaining in that marriage but giving his crazy pos monster wife easy access to those fire arms. If he would have got out of there and kept the fire arms safely away from her, Then this tragedy could have been avoided and phil would still to this day be with us. RIP Phil hartman!

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

He taught her to use them to protect herself; he couldn't have known she was capible of that. Its not his fault she did what she did. He's not a psychiatrist.

[@Hamigal]

She was one demon filled woman. Her jealously anger drugs alcohol all deadly.

[@IcemenMike45]

I remember watching the first episode of the final season of NewsRadio when they had their memorial episode for Phil. You could tell that the tears during the episode were very real. I talked to Dave Foley at a convention last year, and he said they had to take multiple breaks during scenes because they couldn't stop crying during them

[@JanelleBlack-zz6mk]

That episode was heartbreaking

[@theskillzreport]

You sure could tell. The first time I saw that scene with the letters being read and the whole cast was in tears, I soon was too.

[@kamlawilliams6549]

This literally *broke my heart.* I loved Phil Hartman. Loved. Him. Such a tragedy.

[@itamararce7347]

I doubt it LITERALLY broke your heart...

[@normanalvarez5751]

😔

[@daniellejones2962]

I was 12 when he was murdered, I remember crying like I lost my uncle or something, this still hurts hearing what happened again.

[@marzipom5630]

*figuratively

[@samwiningar6089]

Turn this video on 2x speed, it’ll sound like the narrator is actually talking normally

[@thunderousapplause]

how, though? its not in settings

[@ameenescence]

@@thunderousapplause three dots in the top right corner, playback speed, select 2x 🙂🙂

[@HealthyObbsession]

I picked 1.25 speed it works better for my ears lol

[@cheleshows]

#@^% no joke, it is painfully to listen to.

[@davlynnolan236]

Thanks

[@chris55529]

*GREAT VIDEO, DUDE!* Very well done.

[@MirrorMindYT]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@celiagorleski2716]

I really liked him in Jingle All The Way.

[@hectorlopez1069]

He was amazing with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

[@ultraderek]

My son loved this movie.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Yeah he made that movie better for being in it

[@lordtrigon1733]

Who said you could eat MY cookies??

[@NotAriaRobloxx]

That's the first time I saw him on a movie..jingle all the way. He had a charm smile and seemed friendly in th movie