Brynn and Phil Hartman
Added 2024-11-09 19:00:08 +0000 UTCPhil Hartman, beloved comedian and actor, known for his roles on Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, and films like Jingle All the Way, had a career full of laughter, creativity, and success. But behind the scenes, his personal life was far more complicated and troubled. His wife, Brynn Hartman, was a woman struggling with addiction, emotional turmoil, and a deeply troubled relationship.
In the early morning hours of May 28th, 1998, their lives would come to a devastating and violent end, leaving the world stunned and questioning how it all unraveled. In this episode, we’ll explore the rise of Phil Hartman, the dark secrets of his marriage to Brynn, and the tragic events that led to one of the most senseless and devastating deaths in Hollywood history.
Today's snack: Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. Purple Potato Chips with Sea Salt
Research and script by Owen Wesorick
Clips and sources:
Phil Hartman SNL audition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pycU0fk1XaY
Phil Hartman album covers: https://r1creative.net/feed/album-covers-designed-by-legendary-comedian-phil-hartman/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/what-happens-when-you-mix-antidepressants-with-illegal-drugs/
You Might Remember Me: The Life and Times of Phil Hartman, by Mike Thomas
Philadelphia Inquirer - “Police sources detail Hartmans’ last hours”: https://www.newspapers.com/image/179802717/?match=1
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jun-03-me-56032-story.html
https://www.nickiswift.com/127535/the-untold-truth-of-phil-hartman/
Phil as Bill Clinton on SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYt0khR_ej0
Dating Game appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtVrLCGB1AQ
Phil on PeeWee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFyWQTtIqkk
Phil on the Simpsons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72tst1LCMuo
Phil on the Simpsons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpETJ1IGwak
NewsRadio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5bHHBi6Cgc
Joe Rogan on Phil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Bm51faeyk&ab_channel=JRECanyon
Jon Lovitz on Phil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdxVwCN9i88
Comments
We have not watched this yet! I love Anna K. Have you watched?
Rich Bentley
2024-11-11 15:10:13 +0000 UTCA serial killer went on The Dating Game! Rodney Alcala. And Anna Kendrick just directed and starred in a great movie that slightly fictionalizes the story but tells it in a super compelling way “Woman of the Hour” on Netflix.
Alexandra Miller
2024-11-11 14:47:43 +0000 UTCThank you, Janet! ♥️ I’m so glad you enjoyed the episode. I loved that we were able to celebrate Phil and pay tribute to him and SNL.
Rich Bentley
2024-11-10 23:23:37 +0000 UTCFantastic job on one of the saddest cases ever. I’m an SNL from the very first season - I was 15! - and a HUGE fan of Phil. Thank you for this!
Janet
2024-11-10 22:05:02 +0000 UTC
