I love the absurdity of that sketch, but it's so true. I mean, if you were an unfrozen caveman, of course you'd want a Porsche and a Rolex etc. And what better way than become an ambulance chasing lawyer.
Phil Hartman was a truly gifted performer. He was also a hugely talented graphic designer. His album covers for America, Poco, and Steely Dan, among others, are absolutely iconic. If you are unfamiliar, it is worth a bit of research, it's pretty amazing. To think that he had such a complete career in that discipline before he became an SNL cast member makes both more impressive. RIP
It's easy to get caught in moments where you compare cast members or one season to another, but when you can sit back and look at a career away from the hype and emotion, you can truly appreciate a talent.
Phil Hartman was my favorite cast member from SNL from the late 80s / early-to-mid 90s period, along with Jan Hooks - just a once-in-a-generation talent. In recent times, Cecily Strong has a similar sensibility and range, though she just moved on from SNL to greener pastures after a lengthy tenure.
Nobody had a problem with Phil. Except his wife. Really sad how nice people make a few poor choices when it really matters, and it affects the course of their lives
Jon Lovitz might have just given one of the best insights into Phil Hartmans character and talent. Plus, you can tell he really loved his friend and I’m sure misses him.
This is the first time I've seen/heard Jon Lovitz when he's not in-character (I've seen DVD commentaries, interviews, podcasts, and he's always been "on" in all of them, except for this). I've heard from other SNL alums that Hartman and Lovitz were best friends, so it's nice to see that authenticity in this clip.
Hartman had the rare trait where the moment he said or did anything, it was funny. His presence was funny. Not many have that. Gene Wilder, Tracy Morgan, Jerry Stiller, Wanda Sykes, etc.
I love you John lovitz 😅 I had to explain to someone much younger than me how Jon was married to Morgan Fairchild! The whole bit. He watched a lot of videos and approve 👍🏽
documentary maybe, not a dramatisation. too tragic at the end. I don't think his kids need that to exist. they were home when his wife had a psychotic break and shot him, then herself.
@@MobiusBandwidth you could downplay the ending, not get real graphic. Maybe her going into the room, then go straight to a news reporter reporting on what happened. I was more takking about his life and success before he got famous.
It's weird, you don't hear about Jon Lovitz much but EVERYONE in comedy seems to know him personally and respect him. He and Dana Carvey are similar in this way.
Canada’s award for its best comedian is called the Phil Hartman Award. With SCTV, Kids in the Hall, Norm and so on, nobody has or will ever argue the name. As funny as any human that ever lived 🙌🏻
Very nice. You could tell Jon really loved and respected Phil.
One could easily argue for Phil being the most talented performer on the show all-time.
Easily top 3, Eddie Murphy up there too
Whenever Phil Hartman was in a sketch, you knew it was going to be funny. He had a knack for holding the switch together.
Absolutely...Phil Hartman was definitely the best "actor" the show has ever seen.
They called him The Glue
No argument....Phil was the best of the best
We are all so lucky to have had Phil Hartman grace our lives with his talents.
Phil’s Sinatra impression was easily the best one ever.
Comedically.
"The lady is a shoe" 😂
Dead
And his Bill Clinton was classic
Phil is such an interesting person. I’m always down to hear a Phil Hartman stort
Hartman was a genius.
Straight up, undeniable.
Lionel Hutz was one of the best Simpsons characters ever. I wish Phil was still with us
Not to mention Troy McClure!
@@privatepenguin3137 You may remember me from....
@@civlyzed welcome to the chocolate factory
You read my mind! 😔
@@civlyzed Firecrackers: The Silent Killer
Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer is one of the best sketches.
"He used to be a caveman...now he's a lawyer...Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer!" I love just how crazy and simple that is.
@@brianjl7477 - "I'm just a caveman...."
I love the absurdity of that sketch, but it's so true. I mean, if you were an unfrozen caveman, of course you'd want a Porsche and a Rolex etc. And what better way than become an ambulance chasing lawyer.
Hartman is the only comedian to make me laugh so hard I cried ..Colon Blow will forever be his greatest skit for me ...that shit is classic
You would have to eat 10,000 bowls.
lol i love that skit!!!
Written by Al Franken.
I see what you did there...
Damn straight!
great in everything he did. he's sorely missed.
Unworldly gifted.....unimaginable end....RIP
Phil hartmen definitely one of my favourite, the regan evil genius is one of the best sketchs
Loved him. Such great talent. Rip.
Phil Hartman was a truly gifted performer. He was also a hugely talented graphic designer. His album covers for America, Poco, and Steely Dan, among others, are absolutely iconic. If you are unfamiliar, it is worth a bit of research, it's pretty amazing. To think that he had such a complete career in that discipline before he became an SNL cast member makes both more impressive.
RIP
I wish I could watch this whole interview bc lovitz is a great storyteller and Howard is actually letting him speak!
It's easy to get caught in moments where you compare cast members or one season to another, but when you can sit back and look at a career away from the hype and emotion, you can truly appreciate a talent.
Wow!
Phil is deeply missed.
Great to learn this about him.
Thanks Jon, and Howard!
Wow thanks Howard,,for letting him talk
Jon is a great interview!
Jon and Phil are two of my favorites of all time.
Phil Hartman was my favorite cast member from SNL from the late 80s / early-to-mid 90s period, along with Jan Hooks - just a once-in-a-generation talent. In recent times, Cecily Strong has a similar sensibility and range, though she just moved on from SNL to greener pastures after a lengthy tenure.
i think Kate is in the Phil Hartman category
@@ItsMikeSandovalsUA-camChannel Yes!
"Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer" was genius. Caveman's affliction signaling combined with his openly false modesty was spot-on societal commentary.
Nobody had a problem with Phil. Except his wife. Really sad how nice people make a few poor choices when it really matters, and it affects the course of their lives
That is interesting, huh?
the course of history really, imagine what else phil could’ve done for comedy
I guess if he made her laugh in the later years, to her it’d just be a bitter reminder of his talent, talent that she lacked.
Poor choices related to women are so common it's cliché.
That’s all of us. Think about it.
Reagan Mastermind is my favorite SNL skit ever.
Former Reagan aids said that was the closest anyone ever got to his real personality behind closed doors.
3:20 "every group everybody loved him"
Don't forget The Simpsons, he was amazing.
...except for one person.
Jon Lovitz is truly the future of comedy.
He was brilliant. I think I loved everything I saw him in. RIP
Even the small role that Phil Hartman & Jon Lovitz had together in three amigos was comedy gold.
Nice how Lovitz mentioned Jim Carrey along with Phil. A couple of nice Canadian boys.
what a tragic loss, so talented so nice.
Jon Lovitz might have just given one of the best insights into Phil Hartmans character and talent. Plus, you can tell he really loved his friend and I’m sure misses him.
This is the first time I've seen/heard Jon Lovitz when he's not in-character (I've seen DVD commentaries, interviews, podcasts, and he's always been "on" in all of them, except for this). I've heard from other SNL alums that Hartman and Lovitz were best friends, so it's nice to see that authenticity in this clip.
If you haven't heard it Jon Lovitz's commentary on his SNL Best of DVD was pretty sincere and personal I thought... One of my favorites actually.
Tragic. Gone too soon, way too soon. Still missed.
Phil Hartman was the GREATEST cast member of all time.
Phil, Norm, Farley, Sherri, Jan Hooks come to mind to me as some of my favorites.
Farley had his moments when he was funny, that was it
Beautiful interview.. .
Brilliant comedian. Miss him.
Phil had a great voice.
Miss Phil so much. Such a Tallent.
I had no idea Phil drew that album cover, what a mind blowing talent
He’s on the SNL Mt Rushmore for sure.
The "Dubanka" skit with Phil Hartman, Will Ferrell and the rest is one of my all-time favorites. 🤣
How nice of Jon to say that about Jim as well. I totally agree- it’s unique to be able to do that. I don’t know about Phil but Jim is legendary
INCREDIBLY TALENTED....WOW!!!!
Phil Hartman may have been the most talented sketch comedy actor that ever lived.
RIP Phil Hartman 😔
Hartman had the rare trait where the moment he said or did anything, it was funny. His presence was funny. Not many have that. Gene Wilder, Tracy Morgan, Jerry Stiller, Wanda Sykes, etc.
That is an odd list of people you came up with.
Zero Mostel
Jonathan Winters & Robin Harris were in that line too.
Phil's Clinton in McDonalds was amazing!
"You read mah mind!"
Great skit!
_"Now on to Pizza Hut!"_
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Warlords
He was great in House guest and Jingle all the way but I remember first seeing him in cb4 and loaded weapon. All classics to me
I'm astounded that he went up on stage and was not only performing but performing well!!!
Great stories
I remember driving and hearing the news that Phil had been killed. It still breaks my heart. What a genius. What a loss.
Cool to see Lovitz having the ability to quickly answer Stern's 1st ? & ignore his known 'or was it because...' lol
His Icon status is underrated. He had kind eyes too. Really sad how it all turned out!! ❤️❤️
Rip Phil
RIP Phil Hartman, the best comedian
R.I.P. Phil Hartman- one of his best sketches on SNL was Bill Clinton in the McDonald’s in ‘92.
"You read mah mind!"
Jon’s the best!!
I have that album!!! Had no clue
I was devastated when he died 😢
Tonto, Frankenstein, and Tarzan were hysterical skits by lovitz and nealon and Phil
My all-time favorite SNL member.
I love you John lovitz 😅
I had to explain to someone much younger than me how Jon was married to Morgan Fairchild! The whole bit. He watched a lot of videos and approve 👍🏽
RIP Phil Hartman
Ed O Neill has a great story about talking to Lovitz after Phil died. It's on UA-cam, worth looking up.
"Oh, thaaaaaaat!"
Rip Phil we still miss you
Phil was one of my favourites
He was the glue.
"The lady is a shoe" 🤣
Lovitz must have some incredible Hartman stories.
They need to make a movie of Phil's life.
documentary maybe, not a dramatisation. too tragic at the end. I don't think his kids need that to exist. they were home when his wife had a psychotic break and shot him, then herself.
@@MobiusBandwidth you could downplay the ending, not get real graphic. Maybe her going into the room, then go straight to a news reporter reporting on what happened.
I was more takking about his life and success before he got famous.
Phil was one of the best, when he died NewsRadio wasn’t as funny without him but Jon Lovitz did his best under the circumstances
Robin, i love your glasses!
It's weird, you don't hear about Jon Lovitz much but EVERYONE in comedy seems to know him personally and respect him. He and Dana Carvey are similar in this way.
I love when the Robin Quivers show starring Howard stern has funny people on. It's nice every once and a while to have a bit of humour on the show.
Miss him
Phil Hartman was insanely talented.
I love the bit where Lovitz plays Satan, suing the hairdresser in the People's Court.
The hairdresser’s mom said “I am a barfly.”
Canada’s award for its best comedian is called the Phil Hartman Award. With SCTV, Kids in the Hall, Norm and so on, nobody has or will ever argue the name. As funny as any human that ever lived 🙌🏻
Jon Lovettes, Phil Hartman, and Paul Rubin were a sub group in the groundings.
Oh yeah!!!! 🙏💪🌍🌏🌎❤️🇺🇸🖖
Phil is not top 5 of all time on SNL, he is definitely #1.
News Radio was the best.
Jon is one of the greatest SNL performers EVER!
He also designed the Steely Dan Aja artwork!
NUMBER 1 performer of ALL time on SNL.
0:17 I thought Harry Caray was dead? Oh, er, wait, that’s Robin.
get back in the studio howard!!!!!!!!!!
Phil was the mayor in the movie cb4 with Chris rock
It's true, everybody fing loves him. Period.
I miss him on the Simpsons.
RiP 🕯️🌹🕊️
Hartman was great!
Hartman's new movies about to sky-rocket
That’s very interesting about Phil Hartman I lean something new
“Hiiii I’m Troy McClure; you might know me from such films as…”
P is for "Psycho".
Lorne Michaels and Phil Hartman - both Canadian funny men
The eternal voice of Troy McClure, from the Simpsons
And Lionel Huts
I miss Phil
🕯
Jon as Tommy Flanagan needs to guest on SNL with Bowen Yang as George Santos.
That doesn’t sound funny at all.
Jon played santos on the tonight show. And bowen played him on saturday. Both did a great job, even though both were the same “jokes”
Nelson Franklin, from Veep, did Santos on Kimmel. He was perfect.