There is a book called "The Cult of Pharmacology". It tells many stories, but one in particular is the story of the drug Prozac. It has been a savior for many people. The story most people don't know is about the preliminary testing that was done prior to its approval by the FDA and release onto the market. There were a multitude of suicides that occured and even a few murders if I remember correctly. One story in particular was that of Phil Hartman's wife. She was one of the patients undergoing treatment of the, at that point, experimental drug called Prozac. She was taking the drug at the time she murdered Phil and took her own life. The company gain approval only on a technicality. The results and effects of the drug could not be published if a test subject were to drop out of the study prior to its completion. They catagorized patients that commited suicide or who experienced adverse effects of a severe nature that would prevent approval of the drug as patients that did not complete the study. Therefore the drug was approved without knowledge of these situations. The stories weren't published until after the fact. So Prozac has saved the lives of many people. But it has also facilitated the death of many and the murder of some, including the comic genius who was Phil Hartman. RIP

She was taking Zoloft, not Prozac.

Dave had to be on his game. When you have a witty, intelligent and hilarious guest like Phil Hartman, you had to make sure he didn't end up laughing at you instead of with you. The man was a comedic genius with every character he ever portrayed, completely believable. That man literally made me laugh until I hurt.

Great collection - thanks for this - awesome to see all these! 2 of my favorite funny people. Perfect environment for Phil to go off. I miss these days - we were so lucky to have Letterman on late night TV - so much entertainment. Cheers.

I loved this guy- he made me laugh just listening to his voice. Too bad the wifey didn’t think he was funny...

46:25 Boyz II Men - Motown PHIL-ly Paul's a genius.

So glad they thawed that caveman lawyer out so he could go on to have a great career in showbusiness.

I still miss Phil Hartman,the king of smarm.

Figuratively one of the funniest men who ever lived thank you😂

Meg Parsont sighting at 35:45

I ❤ Troy McClure.

I really miss Phil Hartman.

Best Frankenstein ever. My friend Tracy knew him well enough to be in his biography. She wrote a lot of comedy sketches in her heyday. I liked him in NewsRadio too.

1:11:30 🤣🤣 Only Phil 1st segment spent on the entrance Closes with REM's Orange Crush I want to go back in time 1:21:10 WOW!!🗯🗯🤣 1:23:42 only Phil could get away with swearing without censor on Letterman Closes with GinBlossoms I hate 2021

BILKO!

Ladies and Gentleman, I’m just a caveman....

Hey Phil got away with swearing on Dave's show and they didn't bleep him

He was that brilliant

“In shoulder ginzy” - jack nicholson

My absolute favorite SNL cast member of all time. Loved his time there and all his characters.

the misses set my clock back. chilling.

Wow the stand up in German is very impressive.

I did the food service for MGM jets a couple times, back in the late 80's,, in Las Vegas,, very upscale interior for a 727-200 !!,,,, very luxurious aircraft!,, yes very limited seating!, maybe sat 30 people,, even the bathroom/lavatory had a small "couch"

Miss Phil!! So witty too🙌🏼

First mention of The Simpsons wasn't until almost 2 hours in.

I miss this talented and kind man. Jealousy is the disease of soul; my grandma used to say. His wife was suffering of this disease.

He was a talented and charming guy. Such a shame.

Phil and Sinatra died just a few weeks apart. That was a lousy month. Phil truly was "the glue". He was in the cast when I reached the age to watch SNL every week, and was always brilliant.

The funniest man EVER!

Man! Troy McClure does a GREAT Phil Hartman!

he is one of many famous people that went to my high school.

Phil Hartman co wrote Pee Wees Big Adventure , of course he did. I was floored when we lost him. I remember being under school suspension that day Newsradio was my favorite show too. RIP

Fuk! I just googled how Hartman died

Literally one of the funniest men who ever lived thank you😂

I guess that Phil sketch show didn’t work out, because a couple years later NBC started him in the epic ensemble comedy “Newsradio” instead

My good looks paid for that pool... and my talent filled it with water.

Funny funny guy. Great compilation Don. Thanks.

Lionel Hutz .... Attorney at law

This video is a great way to see the development of Phil from new player on SNL to seasoned comedian. Every one of his appearances was funny and entertaining. Great loss of talent.

I love how Phil Hartman’s comic persona, the guy in the suit and tie, was a complete invention: in reality he was a laid-back, t-shirt-and-jeans, pot-smoking hippie surfer dude who designed album covers for rock bands… crazy! He didn’t even become famous until he was forty, either — proof it’s never too late to hit it big with your third, fifth, or eighteenth career.

Same tie the first two appearances?

Phil Hartman's German sounds like Simlish!

@6:28: *"No wonder that movie was my only loser."* Not exactly, Jack.

NOBODY did impersonations better on SNL EVER! Just a huge, huge talent. and David was/is a national treasure deluxe!

He’s so gregarious, confident and funny. Such a shame we lost him.

Sounds odd but I was in a meeting when someone told me he was dead... I felt like canceling the meeting and everyone else thought I was nuts.

But you can call him ... Vicky.

Phil was solid. He was always great in the skits in the late '80s, early '90s of SNL and he'd support and make everyone else look better, he was a rock. AND he could be the leading man comedian, he had great skits and style, like kind of a weird straight man. I loved that guy

his official SNL nickname was "the Glue" cuz he kept everything together and made it work, usually as the straightman

I miss Troy McLure.

Someone who isnt really remembered as the legend he was. Wish he had more time to shine.

Thank you , he deserves an award for his vast talent

Such a solid entertainer

My god he was talented

First two appearances: same necktie.

The Duke and Jack back to back in German was worth the click

(1:18:13): Spokesperson for the American Tobacco Growers Association, Egg Latin, Bill Clinton impersonation, and promotion of his recent movie "Greedy".

Man, I miss this man. I need to watch some News Radio stat.

i'd kill a thousand chris pratts to get one phil hartman back

The triple entrance - BLOODY BRILLIANT and HILARIOUS. Gets me every time. What a gas. LOL God love them all for doing that.

Phil always made me laugh. His skill as an actor was superb. One impression I'll never forget was his impression of Frank Sinatra. I don't believe it will ever be topped. RIP Why do the best always leave us at the top of their careers. Cheers.

Swing baby, you're platinum!!

what hsppened to the phil show?

Phil Hartman was the best ever! He is dearly and sorely missed.

Gone, but never forgotten. That was a very sad day when he was killed. I'll never forget the utter sadness at the whole situation. I miss him still.

He was murdered only a year and a half after this last Letterman appearance. Life is so terribly short.....don't spend it married to bat-shit crazy people.

Phil was a National treasure.

RIP. You were great.

Hartman was a gift to the world. So brilliant. His end so tragic. Makes no sense.

1:56:05 Phil hartman kinda looks like Stephen Colbert here.

Love. Miss.

This is the saddest thing I've ever watched, the poor man constantly references his wife

Effing crazy binged druggie fuel wife cause this artistic grandioso loss...

His poor children would be orphaned a few years later. Heartbreaking.

Such a rare talent. I watched it all and loved every minute!

You might member him as Troy McClure. Funny in any guise.

Miss this guy. So great.

What a genius!

One of the funniest guys who ever lived. Thanks for this!!

Phil's talent was just immense. There were so many epic talented guys from SNL in the 80's, but Phil tops them all, my opinion. His German/English thing in the beginning is just a whole other level to other guys who do great impressions. Thanks for uploading!

Although I wanted to watch all of this, I did not think I wanted to sit for 2 hours straight, but this was so enjoyable and funny I ended up watching it all straight through. It really hits a peak at 01:20:00-1:30:00. I watched that part several times. Phil you were awesome !!!

I really miss what Late Night With David Letterman meant to me. Had I known then I’d have recorded the hem all. Fortunately we have You Tube. I had most of the SNL episodes recorded from about 1982 onward. Sure in the 80’s you spent all your money on cocaine, rap and pastel coloured pants... I bought a carton of VHS tapes every week.

This was great, wish things didn't end the way they did for him. He had so much more to give. Such a cool dude, RIP!

Phil was a very unique talent and it's a tragedy he's gone. He would have kept us laughing for decades to come. Even though he's gone I'm still laughing at the things he did. Fantastic impersonations.

Immensely talented. Also, what a hot man.

I've escaped a few psycho chicks like the one that killed Phill.

LOL!

RIP.

Sad there are people out there that will never know how amazingly talented and hilarious Phil Hartman was 😢💖

11:54 There was NO NEED to apologize, big guy...

Nick Mullen could be the next Phil Hartman if they discover a cure for autism

My canadian hero!!

One of the funniest most natural comedian who has ever lived.

I met Phil at NBC and spent an hour talking to him one late night. A nicer, more down-to-earth person you will never meet. His biography (You Might Remember Me) and ending bring me sadness. I miss him.

Post SNL hang. Other cast were there. Phil was very gracious. The '90s were a simpler time.

Why did he have an hour to spend talking to a stranger?

Looks eerily like Bryan Cranston.

OMG the Jack Nicholson in Chinatown in german. Phil you were one of a kind

My first Yankee game was May 28, 1998. It was David Wells' start after his perfect game. I was 15 and almost as soon as I left the house, the radio reported Phil's murder. I'll never forget that day. The Yankees won 8-3 against the Red Sox. Jorge Posada and Darryl Strawberry both hit home runs. I was so torn that day. Phil was such a big influence in my humor.

Looks like David Niven with that pencil moustache.

Phil the great. So missed.

I just can't get over how ALL these shows / clips hold up. I enjoy these more now than when I first watched them back in the 80s. How is that possible?

Mr. Giller...I truly hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. The memories you have brought back through your astonishing efforts have brought immeasurable joy to so very many. Thank you so very much.

Thanks! Please stay safe and smart throughout this nightmare.

Ryan Reynolds should play Phil Hartman in a bio movie.

All these Letterman compilations are so great, you are a legend for uploading these

“I’m always as responsible as a duck.”

Where did he get his wigs?