It doesn't seem like 7 years since we lost Phil Hartman.

Bush_Eats_Beef

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Sun Jun-12-05 03:46 PM
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It doesn't seem like 7 years since we lost Phil Hartman.

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0367005/

http://www.eonline.com/Facts/People/Bio/0,128,25395,00.html

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Worked as a graphic designer; created the Crosby, Stills & Nash logo
Helped develop Paul Reubens' Pee-wee Herman persona in the 1970s

NOTE:

He also designed this famous album cover for Poco:

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Kathleen04

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Sun Jun-12-05 03:48 PM
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1. Sigh, such a great talent

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sasquatch

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Sun Jun-12-05 03:50 PM
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2. I loved him on "Newsradio"

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Mojambo

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Sun Jun-12-05 08:26 PM
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11. I got my Newsradio DVD's just hours ago

I can't wait to dig into them tonight.

We love you Phil. Wherever you are.

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terrya

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Sun Jun-12-05 03:51 PM
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3. That was such a sad tragedy.

He was relatively young...on the verge of major stardom (he could have had a great career in films, television, the stage). He had a huge abundance of talent. And...to have it ended so capriciously.

Very, very sad.

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Initech

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Sun Jun-12-05 03:51 PM
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4. *moment of silence*

Phil Hartman was a great actor.

I was watching my newly bought set of Newsradio and it reminded me just how great he was.

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tedoll78

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Sun Jun-12-05 04:02 PM
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5. One of the few celebrities I've actually cried over.

Damn. :cry:

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ghostsofgiants

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Sun Jun-12-05 04:14 PM
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6. Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure were brilliant characters

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Lisa

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Sun Jun-12-05 08:12 PM
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7. they still use recordings of him on SNL

He's the background announcer when Al Franken does his "Smalley" act. I thought that was a nice touch.

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AlCzervik

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Sun Jun-12-05 08:13 PM
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8. Anal retentive checf and unfrozen caveman lawyer were so funny

What a shock it was when he was killed.

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Left Is Write

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Sun Jun-12-05 08:15 PM
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9. I still remember hearing the news. I was in my car,

Edited on Sun Jun-12-05 08:15 PM by Left Is Write

checking out the new location my company was moving to. It was a gorgeous day, but it dimmed considerably when I heard.

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kwassa

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Sun Jun-12-05 08:24 PM
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10. A friend of mine talked him into trying acting

back when he was still a graphic designer. I believe it was at South Coast Reperatory, where my friend was directing a play. This friend was a successful soap opera actress for many years, who later went into education. She remained friends with Phil forever, though I had left the LA area when Phil was murdered, and didn't see her reaction to the events. I never met Phil, but felt I knew him through her and another mutual friend.

He was extraordinarily talented.

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Catchawave

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Sun Jun-12-05 08:40 PM
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12. Best SNL Clinton ever...

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Bush_Eats_Beef

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Sun Jun-12-05 10:51 PM
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13. He nailed the "likability" factor.

That McDonald's sketch is a pretty good example, too. If Bill Clinton showed up a half hour after they stopped serving breakfast, they'd MAKE HIM BREAKFAST.

Clinton seems to genuinely LIKE people, it SHOWS, and Phil GOT that. It's what set his Clinton apart from ALL of the rest.

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