Phil Hartman Collection on Letterman, 1989-1996 

I was a background extra on the movie 'Sgt. Bilko.' During a lull in filming, Phil Hartman came over to a group of us and chatted us up for a few minutes. Nice guy.

The range of this man is simply astounding. He really did have it all. Thank you to whomever put this together. It's been over three decades and I'm still marveling at the genius of this treasure.

The references to his wife are just so gut-wrenching. What a talent we've lost.

So talented. We were robbed of decades of his humor

I don't mean this to be in any way disrespectful, but Phil Harthman's voice and manner of speech is simply the funniest thing I've ever heard. Maybe it's because I watched so much Simpsons (and News Radio) as a kid but I can't help but smile whenever he says anything.

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!

Thanks for collecting and posting this treasure. He was very reserved on Snyder's show, but this is some of his funniest material. He and Jan Hooks were an incredible team on SNL.

People talk about best this and best that -- all I can say is Phil Hartman consistently made me laugh harder than anybody who has ever been on SNL.

This makes me sad, I didn't appreciate him enough. He's truly funny. We can only thank him and be grateful we have these videos.

2+hrs of Phil Hartman = "Good times... good times." Thanks again Don, another excellent archival, much appreciated.

You could always tell when Dave loved a guest because he would slap his desk repeatedly right before a break. Love Dave and Phil. Awesome talents.

How can this be? This tower of comedy, a talent so giant that it continues to thrill & impress new audiences throughout the decades, a loss too great to actually fathom? Gone too soon & never replaced, Phil Hartman is still sorely missed by those that remember his unique greatness ....😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

RIP Phil Hartman (September 24, 1948 - May 28, 1998), aged 49 You will always be remembered as a legend.

It's safe to say that Phil Hartman still lives on in all of our hearts.

He's so clever, honest and charming....what Canadian isn't, after all? RIP Mr. Hartman. You are sorely missed!

Hartman is easily top 10 all time SNL cast members

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

He was one of the best cast members ever. During his run on the show the best comedians went through there during the early 90s.. Loved his voices on the Simpsons.

Thank you so much, Don Giller. The October 3, 1995 Late Show episode is special to me because my late dad and my cousin (his nephew) were in the studio audience that night. I remember my dad's stories about the taping. He saved his ticket stub. We were all Late Night and Late Show fans in our family.

One of the underrated greats.Phil Hartman.There will never another of his like. RIP knowing no one could ever Phil your shoes.

Phil Hartman was one of the greatest improv comedians to have ever lived. He was so much fun to watch whether in an interview, TV or live SNL. This man was an amazing writer and just a great family man as well. So sad his life was cut short in the manner it was.

So immensely talented. Still remember that day, hearing the horrible news and being in such disbelief and sadness. Such talent and an amazing human by all accounts

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!

Thanks for putting this up. The guy was seriously funny.

This is a treasure! Thank you for assembling sure was a lot of work.

It’s interesting to notice, there are a very people Dave seems to genuinely be in awe of, and Phil was apparently one of them.

Very few comedians can leave a lasting smile on your face like Phil did.

was a huge fan of Hartman then, still am. just makes me sick that he lost his life at such a young age and in the way he did.

He was the only SNL cast member who ever complained about having to be in too many sketches each week

What an absolute legend. Loved him on SNL, News Radio, even Jingle All The Way.

I've been hearing about Phil Hartman for years now from various people and how he was a genius and all that. Today was my first time actually thinking "you know what? I think it's time to look him up". Didn't even look familiar, but from the get go his cadence, speed, and comic mind really made me be so attentive to what's happening and soak it in. I go into the comments, and I see people saying "what a tragedy" "lost too soon" "I still can't process his loss". Me not knowing anything about him, I google him. Ok death this year, spouse this, kids that... wait, murder-suicide by his deranged wife. I couldn't believe it!! 49 years old?! so young! he was still working and still very much relevant and very much very good! for all these years i had no idea, but now i know...this is truly one of the great tragedies of the comedy world, and to some..it was biggest. RIP Phil

_Timestamps for anyone that wants them:_ Late Night: 1. April 5, 1989 (0:00-6:56) 2. October 31, 1989 (6:56-16:40) 3. September 21, 1990 (16:40-25:58) 4. October 8, 1991 (25:58-35:54) 5. March 19, 1992 (35:54-45:36) 6. October 8, 1992 (45:36-56:08) 7. March 18, 1993 (56:08-1:06:51) Late Show: 8. November 9, 1993 (1:06:51-1:17:40) 9. February 17, 1994 (1:17:40-1:29:29) 10. January 4, 1995 (1:29:29-1:42:29) 11. October 3, 1995 (1:42:29-1:55:05) 12. March 26, 1996 (1:55:05-2:03:26) 13. November 21, 1996 (2:03:26-2:12:53) I'm months late to this but I really appreciate the upload, without it I would have never seen most of these great clips. I wasn't around when Phil was still here, but he really did seem like a genuinely funny and kind person. I can only imagine what shows he would be doing today, but they would probably be fantastic.

One of the most versatile and talented comedians that ever lived.

I miss Phil Hartman.

what an incredible document. thank you

He never failed to make me feel better 😆😂🙏

Interesting to see how much more confident he was on later appearances. Heartbreaking to see the picture of his adorable young son who would be an orphan in 10 years. Rest in peace, Phil. You are loved and missed

What a phenomenal talent Phill was, I love watching all these programs he done. Such a funny man. Too think of all the television and movie hours gone to waste because his wife had a drug problem. I'm very glad I stopped doing drugs myself twenty five years ago. Sometimes drugs can effect your life directly, and then sometimes indirectly. Either way it can effect everyone around you that can become a down rite pain that nobody needs or wants. For me , the last twenty five years of my life have been the best. I try not to look back. No one said this life was going to be easy. Peace everyone.

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

what a great compilation! Loved Phil Hartman and I think Dave really enjoyed having him on the show. Thanks Don!

God, I miss you Phil. So good to see this. Thanks a million, Don.

I hade no idea this guy was this much fun. Boy, did we loose an amazing talent. A talant very similiar to Robin Williams.

Mr Giller I don't know who you are but sir you have made my day so many times and you must have a great collection or you worked for these people at one point whatever you have done to get these recordings you've done a fine job and I am very happy to have stumbled across this channel these videos would be dead if it wasn't for you.

God he was so damn brilliantly funny. One of the funniest people that has ever lived. So talented and such a tragic end to such an amazing soul.

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?

Phil Hartman was soooo so talented. He is sorely missed.

Outstanding collection, Don. Really miss Phil, he was an amazing talent.

One of the most brilliant comedic minds of all time. Man I love his work. Just fantastic.

Ty for compiling this! I'm reading the biography on him right now. RIP Phil.

Epic. Thanks for organizing this.

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 work in one of Dave's favorite restaurants in Indianapolis. He's been in with his family many times. He's very cool and treats people like he's always know them. Nice guy.

OMG he was so special. Thank you for this clip. What a mind.. what a talent. laughing my ass off right now. woooooo...

THANKS so much, Don!!! I was so very very downhearted when his death was announced on our news in New Zealand. Although I had seen him on SNL only via compilation 'Best Of...' videotapes over here (and film roles) I was a huge devotee of 'News Radio'. What a tremendous loss. One of the biggest natural talents ever!

I've heard alot of great stories about his friendship with Jon Lovitz, those 2 on SNL for years what a great time that had to be.

What I realized about my own real life is I’m not really special or important but I can still make a big difference in peoples lives by just being earnest and thoughtful.... nobody will notice or care but deep down I will know it’s true.

There’s a select few people who when you look at them, you just laugh and know you’re in for a treat. One of the best

God Bless you Phil!!!! You made A difference. You will never be forgotten!!🌻😁❤.

Right there at the end, Phil does Ahnold doing Phil doing Troy McClure. The world still doesn't know how much it misses you, Phil.

Thanks for the compilation, Don... What a brilliant (and I'm told kind & loving) human being... Thank You Dave... Love & Miss You, Phil Hartman.

So sad to come to the end of his life the way he did. Incredibly funny and wickedly creative man. Wish you were still here, Phil!

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 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.

I'm sooo happy I found this. Thank you sooo much, Don

I only knew him from jingle all the way. He was so gifted. Reminds me of Robin Williams.

The most versatile SNL cast member. I loved him on NEWSRADIO AS BILL MCNEIL ❤💯

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.

The caveman skit was my favorite as a kid! “Listen folks. I’m just a simple caveman..”

His first interview is what he did for his SNL audition. God Bless You Phil. ❤️

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.

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.

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

Everybody loves Phil Hartman

One of the funniest people in the United States,loved him on SNL and News Radio

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

None of the people currently on SNL are even close to this level of talent.

A great talent..Taken away from us way too early....RIP Phil

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

For anyone who is a fan of Phil's work, check out the Fly on the Wall Podcast. They recently did a two episode tribute to Phil, with many former cast members calling in to share their memories of Phil. Worth a listen.

I never really watched The Simpsons or his run on SNL, but I've been addicted to Don Giller's channel...and man does Phil Hartman have so much life in him. It's just so weird when there's someone who has so much life and then one day they just don't exist. I have no doubt he'd be one of the biggest actors in Hollywood today if only because of his unsupressable charismatic life energy. You can just feel it...and even Hollywood wouldn't need to validate that...it's something only people who love him and fans of his work can validate. I wish I was familiar with his work.

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

No matter how many times I watch this, the egg Latin story around 1:22:50 always makes me laugh. Rest in Peace Phil Hartman

Fantastic. A Robin Williams collection would go down a treat, and collections featuring Carson would also be brilliant. Thanks for the effort you've put into this and all of your other videos!

Oh my goodness, I laughed even harder than Dave when Phil walked out to the smattering of applause at 1:11:30.

I wish I lived in a world that Phil Hartman was the elder statesmen of our comedic world.

One of the most underrated comedians ever. Never got a chance to fully bloom.

What a charming delightful man! Thank you, Don Giller!

Watch the guy and then think of the current SNL cast (April 2023)...

Greatest character comedian of all time.

Phil and his son were robbed of a wonderful life shared together. A cultured and literate, brilliant man.

"Hi, i'm Troy McClure, you may remember me from.."..man, i miss this guy

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

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

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

this post is a better, more satisfying treat than anything on the thanksgiving table! thank you

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.

The man of a thousand voices.

It’s obvious how well trained he is, or at least, how experienced. Great vocal technique.

I loved Phil. News Radio was a great show. His talent and gift to all of us is sorely missed. He was the voice of Blasto, an original PlayStation game (if anyone remembers), in addition to all of his work on SNL and the Simpsons.

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.