Phil Hartman’s Final Night: The tragic death of a “Saturday Night Live” Genius.

[RiffRandell]

Sad...he was so talented. I didn't realize all of the details it entailed, but apparently they just recently came out. It's a somewhat difficult read as they describe in detail his wounds. Their poor children.

In almost all respects, Phil Hartman was incredibly successful. A standout star on NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" and "NewsRadio," and a popular voice-over artist on Fox’s "The Simpsons," he was beloved by millions worldwide. But when it came to marriage, Phil faltered — though not for lack of trying. Famously, his wounded third union, to the increasingly troubled Brynn Omdahl, ended in tragedy when Brynn shot Phil and then herself in the early morning hours of May 28, 1998. And while it is by no means the defining moment of Phil’s colorful life, his shocking death still resonates deeply with family, friends and fans. Until now, however, little was known about what really happened. Here, more than 16 years after Phil’s passing, is the most complete account ever of that fateful night.

Link: http://www.salon.com/2014/09/21/phil_hartmans_final_night_the_tragic_death_of_a_saturday_night_live_genius/

[Warren DeMontague]

1. He was brilliant on SNL. The 92 debates with him as Clinton and Dana Carvey as Bush and Perot were a

High water mark for that show, fucking genius.

Also little-known fact about Phil Hartman; he drew the cover for the album "America's Greatest Hits"