Phil Hartman: Behind Closed Doors

Phil Hartman: Behind Closed Doors

88 mins

In the ‘90s, Phil Hartman was one of television’s most beloved comedians. After eight seasons on Saturday Night Live and a record-setting 153 episodes everyone knew his name – but very few people knew him. Because despite his well-known warmth and generosity, Hartman was constantly disappearing into his SNL characters, the cartoons he voiced and finally into a marriage that ended in murder. Though his career was cut short by violence Hartman has left us with a wealth of performances both hilarious and poignant. Adding in the voices of friends, loved ones and colleagues, Phil Hartman: Behind Closed Doors reveals a man of intense intelligence, dedication and talent—man known by few but loved by many.

Phil Hartman: Behind Closed Doors

88 mins

Phil Hartman: Behind Closed Doors
In the ‘90s, Phil Hartman was one of television’s most beloved comedians. After eight seasons on Saturday Night Live and a record-setting 153 episodes everyone knew his name – but very few people knew him. Because despite his well-known warmth and generosity, Hartman was constantly disappearing into his SNL characters, the cartoons he voiced and finally into a marriage that ended in murder. Though his career was cut short by violence Hartman has left us with a wealth of performances both hilarious and poignant. Adding in the voices of friends, loved ones and colleagues, Phil Hartman: Behind Closed Doors reveals a man of intense intelligence, dedication and talent—man known by few but loved by many.
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Original title Phil Hartman: Behind Closed Doors
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Phil Hartman

as Self (archive)

Joe Guse

as Self

Paul Hartmann

as Self

Brian Mulhern

as Self

Mike Scully

as Self

Natalie Morales

as Self (host)