I didn't know Harris, but I think he would find it hilarious that the documentary about him is only a trailer... I'm grateful to see this, and hold him in a special place in my heart.
Man I still think about this guy. This was the 1st celebrity death that actually hit me hard and made me legitimately sad and mad. To the point it was a physical reaction. I had to clock out of work and take a break when I heard it. So much amazing work in such a short time. So much potential lost. Life the last few years would have been better with him here. RIP Harris
This one always hurt. As a fellow phish nerd around the same age as him when he was alive, i could relate to so much stuff he was talking about. He was awesome, and it stung me hard when I heard about his passing.
I was searching for foam corner and found this. I lost my sister the same way coming up on 6 months ago. I felt for his family when he passed but didn’t know what it was like then. I’m going to sit and pray for them right now. The world is beautiful and cruel and I just hope beyond hope that people can be ok. If you’re reading this and prayer isn’t your style, please send positive vibes towards his family. Also he was terrible at getting people into Phish.
This makes me so happy. I Love Harris so much and I've never met the guy. He's the buddy everyone wished they could have had. Its so weird to miss someone you have never met before..
Much love from a swedish Harris fan. Though I only saw him a handful of times on Parks & rec, and though he clearly was great on camera the I just wondered further how he was in his primary domain and vineyard as a writer and co-writer (since everything he has been involved in I love). Feels like he was a buddy and it felt like I knew him even though I probably saw him on less 120 second screen time.
I hope you pick this up again at some point. Stephanie is great, but I also think it's valuable to have the perspective of someone who isn't quite so close to the situation. (Not a knock on her, just an observation that a little more distance from Harris personally would probably result in a different and probably equally valuable end product)
The footage has been lost, and between Stephanie's book and S1 of Last Day, Harris' story has been well covered for the time being. Maybe down the road?
Just putting it out there - I would love to help in any way I can to make this into a podcast documentary. If there's anything I can do, please reach out to me at yourownbackyardpodcast(at)gmail(dot)com I made a podcast doc about a local crime last year, which you can find online. Your Own Backyard Podcast. Harris is a hero.
Matt marcus ignored signs. So did his sister. I personally dont do hard drugs anymore but the signs are obvious. Not to blame anyone, harris would have still died 'maybe'. Everyone plays down how much they knew though. They had all the signs and chances to stop it, but they didnt. Then after he died they play up the sadness. His sister has a Podcast, everyone is gaining and harris is gone. That's preposterous.
His sister lived in another state and was in communication with him. I don’t think you realize how easy it is for people to hide drug abuse and pretend like everything is under control.
I didn't know Harris, but I think he would find it hilarious that the documentary about him is only a trailer... I'm grateful to see this, and hold him in a special place in my heart.
Man I still think about this guy. This was the 1st celebrity death that actually hit me hard and made me legitimately sad and mad. To the point it was a physical reaction. I had to clock out of work and take a break when I heard it. So much amazing work in such a short time. So much potential lost. Life the last few years would have been better with him here. RIP Harris
If you ever listen to the Pete Holmes podcasts with him it's even sadder. He thought he was over the addition, but it ended his life too soon.
@mightisright yes great episode I remember listening to it around that time thanks for the reminder.
If you’re reading this- listen to his sisters podcast! “Last Day” The early seasons are heavily focused on the loss of Harris
Wow - this is great. Seemed like a buddy from listening to him on podcasts. Love Harris. RIP
This one always hurt. As a fellow phish nerd around the same age as him when he was alive, i could relate to so much stuff he was talking about. He was awesome, and it stung me hard when I heard about his passing.
Why wasn't this made?
Comedy would be different today if Harris was here. But his influence is seen through many comedians and comedy writers to this day.
I was searching for foam corner and found this. I lost my sister the same way coming up on 6 months ago. I felt for his family when he passed but didn’t know what it was like then. I’m going to sit and pray for them right now. The world is beautiful and cruel and I just hope beyond hope that people can be ok. If you’re reading this and prayer isn’t your style, please send positive vibes towards his family. Also he was terrible at getting people into Phish.
I’m sad. I miss Harris. His work and spirit lives on, I think of him often.
Miss him dearly.
This made me cry.
Still my hero
This makes me so happy. I Love Harris so much and I've never met the guy. He's the buddy everyone wished they could have had. Its so weird to miss someone you have never met before..
Love the pfp homie
Wish this could be a full thing. Stephs podcast is great, but this could've been its own thing too. Rip Harris
We love you Harris
Did this project ever getting released? I'd love to see the whole thing. Harris, even though I didn't know him, had an enormous impact on my life.
Sadly no
Much love from a swedish Harris fan.
Though I only saw him a handful of times on Parks & rec, and though he clearly was great on camera the I just wondered further how he was in his primary domain and vineyard as a writer and co-writer (since everything he has been involved in I love).
Feels like he was a buddy and it felt like I knew him even though I probably saw him on less 120 second screen time.
R.I.P. Harris. So sad.
Oh my god. The fact that this was never completed is almost as big a tragedy as his death.
Has this doc happened, or was this a pipe dream? I love harris with all my heart, bought his book. I want to visit this though.
Still waiting on this
You're going to be waiting a very long time. Read the description.
Please, please, please let me know if I can help you finish this. I am in Texas and want this to be done so badly.
I hope you pick this up again at some point. Stephanie is great, but I also think it's valuable to have the perspective of someone who isn't quite so close to the situation. (Not a knock on her, just an observation that a little more distance from Harris personally would probably result in a different and probably equally valuable end product)
Can you please tell us more about the state of the film? Do you/they need finishing funds, or is it incomplete for other reasons?
The footage has been lost, and between Stephanie's book and S1 of Last Day, Harris' story has been well covered for the time being. Maybe down the road?
Will you ever continue this project? I loved her book and was a fan of his work.
Maybe! Steph talked about Harris a lot on her podcast, so I want to wait for a while before trying to start it up again.
Whats her podcast
@@BIGMONEYPLAYER1 Last Day on the Lemonada network (which she co-founded)
@@Funnelhead76 thank you
Harris Wittels story reminded me of John Belushi. Comedic Genius who died from heroin...
wait, what happened to the A.V. Club docuseries? Is it no longer going to happen? Would *love* to see that.
It didn't end up happening, sadly.
@@Funnelhead76 what a shame. miss Harris tremendously. Creak!
@@jackmcca87Creak. Sit. Cry.
How do I view this?
You're viewing it. The doc wasn't completed, sadly.
HARRIS!!!!
Just putting it out there - I would love to help in any way I can to make this into a podcast documentary. If there's anything I can do, please reach out to me at yourownbackyardpodcast(at)gmail(dot)com
I made a podcast doc about a local crime last year, which you can find online. Your Own Backyard Podcast.
Harris is a hero.
Harris’s sister is very pretty!
What an appropriate thing to say.
Lol
Matt marcus ignored signs. So did his sister. I personally dont do hard drugs anymore but the signs are obvious. Not to blame anyone, harris would have still died 'maybe'. Everyone plays down how much they knew though. They had all the signs and chances to stop it, but they didnt. Then after he died they play up the sadness. His sister has a Podcast, everyone is gaining and harris is gone. That's preposterous.
His sister lived in another state and was in communication with him. I don’t think you realize how easy it is for people to hide drug abuse and pretend like everything is under control.