Reddit reviews You Might Remember Me: The Life and Times of Phil Hartman

There's a new biography out called You Might Remember Me: The Life and Times of Phil Hartman (which I really want to read) and I was reading an article about Phil and the book where they linked to a video of his from SNL that I hadn't seen. It's him seling some countersink flanges which doesn't mean anything but it's just so funny in it's randomness and earnestness.

Of course, that led to a marathoning of clips of Phil doing his many, many great characters from SNL. He managed to make smarminess endearing somehow. Like he does with Troy McClure. Troy's the biggest hack that ever existed. He will shill ANYTHING if there's a paycheck and the possibility that his star will burn on even in it's diminished state. It's like "This isn't ridiculous. This is SHOWBIZ BABY! And there aint nothing better."

1990s SNL and Phil Hartman Simpsons go hand in hand as some of the best things from my childhood even if I didn't get all of it at the time. Now that I'm older, I appreciate what Phil brought to the screen so much more because it was so perfect and layered.

Unfortunately, things out of his control took his star away from everyone way too soon. I hope I am always able to conjure up the sound of his voice in my head. There's something wonderful about that "Hi, I'm Troy McClure!" intro. Something hilarious was about to happen. It reminds me of all those hours my brother and I spent watching reruns laughing like we had just heard the joke for the first time even if it was the 100th time that day.

RIP. There are few people that just understand how to make people laugh. He was one of them.

Adam opens the show discussing some delicious salami that was entrusted to Mike August, only to be eaten by his dogs. He also talks about his new police uniform policy, and takes a fan phone call about the media’s response to ‘Road Hard’. Adam then speaks to Mike Thomas about the life of Phil Hartman. They also discuss some hilarious career highlights, and the circumstances of his tragic death. Bald Bryan then discusses the film ‘Chappie’ for this week’s Hooray for Baldywood. Later, Adam takes fan calls about his thoughts on tipping for takeout, and bachelor party etiquette when you’re in a long-term relationship.

The news opens with a story about Obama’s statement on why some people don’t vote. They also discuss a British Airways flight that had to turn around after somebody had left a disgusting mess in the bathroom. As the show wraps up, the guys react to a survey that says half of married men find their mother in law attractive.

 

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SCTV Mel’s Rockpile

Chappie #1

Chappie #2

Chappie #3

Obama Voting

 

Producers: Mike August, Mike Lynch, and Mike Dawson
Co-Producers: Gary Smith, Chris Laxamana, and Matt Fondiler
Newsgirl: Gina Grad
Sound Effects: Bryan Bishop

There's a wonderful biography of Phil Hartman called You Might Remember Me: The Life and Times of Phil Hartman that's very much worth reading.

http://www.amazon.com/You-Might-Remember-Me-Hartman/dp/1250027969

Blatant plug/Full Disclosure: I narrated the Audible Audio edition of the same book:

http://www.audible.com/pd/Bios-Memoirs/You-Might-Remember-Me-Audiobook/B00OP9EM1U

The book is a very interesting look at his life and career, and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in knowing more about Mr. Hartman.

Worth a read. http://www.amazon.com/You-Might-Remember-Me-Hartman/dp/1250027969