You Might Remember Me

The Life and Times of Phil Hartman

By: Mike Thomas

Narrated by: Corey Snow

Beloved TV comedic actor Phil Hartman is best known for his eight brilliant seasons on Saturday Night Live, where his versatility and comedic timing resulted in some of the funniest and most famous sketches in the television show's history. Besides his hilarious impersonations of Phil Donahue, Frank Sinatra and Bill Clinton, Hartman's other indelible characters included Cirroc the Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer, Eugene the Anal Retentive Chef and, of course, Frankenstein. He also starred as pompous radio broadcaster Bill McNeal in the NBC sitcom NewsRadio and voiced numerous classic roles - most memorably washed-up actor and commercial pitchman Troy McClure - on Fox's long-running animated hit The Simpsons. But Hartman's seemingly charmed life was cut tragically short when he was fatally shot by his troubled third wife, Brynn, who turned a gun on herself several hours later. The shocking and headline-generating turn of events stunned those closest to the couple as well as countless fans who knew Phil only from afar.

Now, for the first time ever, the years and moments leading up to his untimely end are described in illuminating detail through information gleaned from exclusive interviews with scores of famous cast mates, close friends and family members as well as private letters, audio/video recordings, extensive police records, and more.

Both joyous tribute and serious biography, Mike Thomas' You Might Remember Me is a celebration of Phil Hartman's multi-faceted career and an exhaustively reported, warts-and-all examination of his often intriguing and sometimes complicated life - a powerful, humor-filled and disquieting portrait of a man who was loved by many, admired by millions and taken from them far too early.

©2014 Mike Thomas (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Thoroughly covered

If you enjoyed and respected Phil Hartman's work, you'll find this to be enlightening and well researched. A very fitting tribute to his career.

definitely remember you!

I am a big fan of Phil Hartman and this story was awesome to listen to. I have always been and always will b ed a big fan of Phil and only regret that his story ended so soon and he was not able to be the voice.

always wondered...

this book is a chance to fill in the blanks about the life of a gifted performer. the narrator does some spot on impressions.

I feel for Phil!

One of the most underrated comedic and stage performer that ever existed. I love Phil Hartman!! This book really captures Phil Hartman's life and tragic sudden end. Sure wish he was around today, making fun of all of today's topics and American politics. Phil Hartman was a very giving human being and very much loved by those close to him. Great book!! Miss you Phil!!

What you don't know about Phil Hartman

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes--this is a thorough story that helped me understand how Phil Hartman died, and why. The author weaved a compelling story through the pieces of Hartman's life, especially his life with his third life. I was fascinated by the details of his life and death.

What other book might you compare You Might Remember Me to and why?

Hope:The Entertainer of the Century. This book, like You Might Remember Me, you get a good look at how someone makes their way in the entertainment industry, especially in comedy. Also, you see that the person on the screen, whether it is Hartman or Hope, is very different from the real person. Both of these men, while popular and successful, had trouble engaging with their own families, as well as others.

Which scene was your favorite?

I liked the section about his time at SNL. I have never read another book about someone who spent that much time on the show, and it was interesting to see how he worked within that "system" and the types of characters he created. (I also never watched SNL>)

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No not in one sitting, but I wanted to get through quickly because it was so interesting.

Any additional comments?

The performer was excellent. He replayed some SNL vignettes very well, and he subtly mimicked different people in the story, and different characters played by Hartman. This is difficult to do and he did it in a subtle way, especially with the female voices. Most performers cannot do this effectively.