The most dangerous part of an abusive relationship is when the abuser knows that the relationship is over. If possible, never let the abuser know. Just get out. And stay away from them if at all possible.
I agree with this!!! Never let the abuser knows your thought and move. Just leave! Leaving the abuser In the dark is the best way! Writing from experience! Been a decade I am free!
This made me think of the way Katie Holmes left Tom Cruise. She coordinated it secretly with her family and lawyers for months in advance. They were so worried about being caught they used burner phones. By the time she left, it was over. And this is what a rich celebrity with a high profile had to do to get away from her husband and feel safe. Don't think you're being paranoid or overdoing your safety. Do what makes you feel safe.
@@poppyfield1619 Sadly I don't think they do know. Abusers can't see beyond what they want. They can't empathize. It's all good as long as it's what they want.
Phil was supposed to be Captain Brannigan in Matt Groening’s new show in development, Futurama. After the tragedy, they changed the lead character’s name from Curtis J. Fry to Philip J. Fry in his honor.
About a year before he was died, my dad was eating lunch in LA at a jonny rockets and Phil Hartman sat next to him at the counter. Ended up chatting for about half an hour before my dad had to come get me from a lesson. He said Phil was the absolute nicest guy ever, totally down to earth and unassuming. My dad was heartbroken when he was killed.
@@AlexKaneROTN I got the impression OP tried to change it from "before he was dead" to "before he died" and just forgot to get rid of the "was." Or maybe not, but I've done that myself a few times, we just overlook simple things.
@@AlexKaneROTN dude obviously rephrased a bit from when he “was killed” to when he “died”. He simply neglected to get rid of the “was”. And that for some reason prompted you to express your displeasure with the undertone of accusing the commenter of being dumb. Yet in your uncontrollable urge to correct a stranger’s error, which was clearly just a typo, you offer your smug correction indicating that you believe the proper usage would be to edit the sentence to read “About a year before he was dead, my dad met him….” You think a proper author would choose to say someone had done something “a year before someone was dead”. Say it out loud and tell me it sounds correct. No, it sounds no better really than the typo you had to make a big deal of correcting. Typical.
Remember everyone, if you are in a relationship with someone who is on drugs, it is NEVER a good idea to tell them while they are high or drunk that you are leaving them. Do everything possible to deescalate the situation until they are sober then tell them, preferably 3000 miles away via phonecall. If you are able to do so secretly, text a good friend or family member telling them what is happening and that you intend to leave them and that you'd like their help, even if it's just to hold you accountable so you're not manipulated back to your abuser. If you are worried for your safety or your children's safety, make up some excuse like your mom is sick and leave immediately, but ONLY if you can do so without them following you. (I am NOT blaming Phil, just giving a warning to those who may face this situation.)
I escaped from an abusive relationship with a narcissist. It was very difficult to do, because I was very isolated and I was married to him and he had created a facade of him being a wonderful husband and person to the outside world. In the months before leaving, I informed several key people of my intention to leave. I agree with the advice. If you leave someone who is unstable, you must do it very quickly or end it when you have a lot of distance from that person. When they are disheveled and you are leaving them it is the most dangerous situation to be in.
Well, it depends on the drug; medicinal-erbs are fine. But Im done with these delusional, narcissistic fembots walking around all looking butch with their un-controllable penis-envy, telling themselves they know how to be a man, better than a man, so...
I wanna add that it's never a good idea to tell an abusive person you're leaving PERIOD. That's the statistically most dangerous thing to do in an abusive relationship. Just leave.
From experience, if you're in a toxic/abusive relationship with an addict/manipulator... just leave. Tell them nothing, ever. You can't save them and they won't change for you. You don't need their approval, or permission, or forgiveness, and they won't give you that anyway. Even if they won't hurt you physically, any attempt of "doing things right" by talking through it to part as friends or whatever will only trap you. I could've been free years earlier if I hadn't believed I had to do that. You don't. Just leave and never go back.
I went to high school with one of their sons (years after Phil and Brynn died). He was always really quiet in class, really kind and polite. It’s sad to know what their family went through.
A terrible loss for those children and their future kids NOT to be known and loved by that man. He seemed truly genuine and the real deal. My hope is they are well.
The fact that Brynn just left their kids in the house after she murdered Phil. They could have easily discovered their father in that state and been traumatized for life. Absolutely sick.
@@truenokill I don't think a nanny can shield any children from the repercussions of finding their murdered father in his room, shot in the head by their own mother no less
It's really a shame that Phil Hartman "married the wrong person" when he married Brynn. He had so much to offer someone and deserved a happy life. 🙏 RIP PHIL HARTMAN 🙏
Growing up as a teen in the mid-90's, my comedy heroes were Phil Hartman and Chris Farley. We watched EVERYTHING they ever did and laughed hysterically. We still quote from their shows and movies and laugh just as hard as we did 20+ years ago. To lose them both so tragically a year apart, created a comedic hole that can never be filled and left a role model void where once two juggernauts had stood. RIP guys.
Very delusional thinking of Ms. Brynn's brother saying that his sister was a great mother that always put her children first... Um, no, no she didn't put those babies first because had she done so, she would have sought professional help for her addictions and mental health... I hope Mr. Hartman's children are thriving... RIP Phil Hartman ❤️🕊️🌈
So what happened with Andy Dick and Jon Lovitz was Andy Dick, who really lives up to his name, saw Jon at a restaurant and went up to him and said “I put the Phil Hartman hex on you- you’re the next to die.” Later in the year the two ran into each other and Jon asked for an apology, and Dick refused and accused Jon of blaming him for Phil’s death, and then Jon bashed his head into the bar at the Laugh Factory.
@@willissudweeks1050 Andy Dick gropes people sexually and has never won a fight in his life. Jon Lovitz putting hands on Andy Dick via a knock-out is very different than Andy Dick putting his hands on, frankly, anybody.
I haven’t seen anyone else comment on this, but I think the Zoloft excuse is bullshit. Did all of the substances in her system maybe exacerbate her emotions? No doubt, but mixing Zoloft with other substances didn’t cause her to have no idea what was going on or what she was doing. She was abusive and violent well before this. I think he threatened divorce that night and she knew it was real this time and snapped. She’s a narcissistic murderer.
AGREED! I snapped at someone earlier in the comments who implied that Zoloft was what made her do these things. She made her own horrible choices before and after Zoloft, so I call BS too. She seemed awful.
100% agree. I feel like around this time is when antidepressants were starting to be blamed for suicidal behavior and this was pushed as evidence that it was dangerous to take the..
If you haven't seen anyone else comment on it, it's because it's pretty much a no-brainer. I wouldn't be surprised if there are a few commenters with their usual mission against pharmaceuticals because they had some kind of bad experience (or think they did), and think that makes them experts who should warn everyone about the evil conspiracies. Of course it doesn't help anything that pharmaceutical companies often ARE involved in evil conspiracies, LOL. But that doesn't mean their drugs are Jekyll and Hyde murder/suicide potions either. And I think most people at least have enough sense to know that much. That said, some may take lawsuit settlements (about anything) as an admission of guilt by the entity who pays the settlement, but in truth it's usually impossible to really know. It sounds like this case would have been a WIN for the Zoloft manufacturers, but the months or years of court involvement, with the 'Zoloft = Phil Hartman dead' association could have done much more harm to their repuatation than paying a few million bucks to end it immediately. Still, some will take that as 'shut up so the truth doesn't get exposed' money. It's a double edged sword. If any medical intervention (or lack thereof) was to blame, it would be HER DOCTOR, who misdiagnosed her, and just got her out of the office with a prescription that couldn't treat her narcissistic personality disorder or substance addiction.
@@audreymuzingo933 agreed! They said his brother forgave her after learning about the Zoloft rx, and I can’t blame him. I would want to believe that too
The first episode of News Radio when he wasn't there, where everyone stole everything from his desk, and left. Then the camera slowly pulls away from the empty desk in the lonely room. Heart wrenching, and perfect. It was a truly awesome ensemble cast, and that Phil-shaped hole never got filled. :(
@J Nix Oh, I didn't know that was Joe Rogan. Also, I see Andy Dick there; Phil must have dragged him along when he got the part. The book says Dick hooked Brynn up w/the coke she was on the fateful night.
I frequently watch RUclips channels focused on murder and psychology, and I must say that this particular channel stands out as one of the most considerate and respectful. The way they speak about those who have passed away and their viewers is commendable - no clickbait or unnecessary shock value. They simply provide informative videos without compromising on respect. Much respect to the creator of this channel.
Considering where the name _Cassandra_ comes from, it was unfortunately very fitting that she would be the one to try to persuade Phil out of marrying Brynn.
It also means "helper of mankind" since she worked so hard to help everyone she came in contact with. She wanted everyone to be in a good place. She spent her life "helping all mankind" ❤️
I was 13 when he died, and I remember thinking it was just so sad, that his wife was the one to murder him. Years later, when I first watched Kiki's Delivery Service and realized it had been his last role, I had an extra layer of appreciation for it. I hope that his children are able to receive some small comfort from the fact that there is just so much footage out there of Phil, and so, in a way, he can't be forgotten.
I was also 13 when he died. I was lucky enough to go to Disney world shortly after. It was eerie how many places his voice was in that park (the tiki room is one example I remember)
Wow. I knew about a lot of the abuse Phil endured but I wasn’t aware of the vitriolic letters and threats sent by his lunatic wife, nor was I aware of so much of the back story of her demanding work via SNL. Another phenomenal piece of work, Dreading!
I was working in his hometown when his wife murdered him. He was a non- confrontational Canadian who coped with humor. His talent was so special. This was a death that gutted many off us. I hope his kids are ok.
So selfish of Brynn! She left her babies without a mother or father! So extremely sad for their children. I hope those children are living their best life possible!!
Wow!!! Aren't you a tad over-interested in a person who was in reality, a talentless, envious, murderous coke whore? It's a pity that Hartman wasn't old enough to know better.
Phil Hartman was one of maybe 3 celebrity deaths that really affected me, and I still think of him (and our loss of him) from time to time. As a Canadian, we were all very proud of him, and everyone loved working with him. Miss you Phil.
@@thehutch7728 Norm, yes! And actually, Steve Irwin lol. I was fairly young when he passed and it was an early "life's not fair" lesson. He was so kind and passionate, had just started his family... taken too soon.
It's so much like Dorthey Stratton case. She was in. Abusive relationship, with a controlling spouse who murdered her and killed himself just like Phil Hartman's wife.
That's the most apple/orange comparison I have ever read. Stratton was a piece of meat for Playboy; she had no talent. Her husband like herself, had a solid white trash background. Phil Hartman was very talented and had a previous, responsible job in another industry. Both he and Bryn (the talentless coke whore) both came from solid middle-class backgrounds.
I remember being at work when I learned that he’d been murdered. I was horrified. His murder was my “John Lennon” or “JFK”. Thoughts of the inexcusable taking of his life still raises a lump in my throat and makes me catch my breath. Thank you, Phil, for every second of joy you brought to us. You are missed beyond measure.
this case is fucking heartbreaking dude. phil was a huge part of my childhood not because of his comedy but because i was a studio ghibli kid and he was the voice of jiji the cat in kiki's delivery service. i know it's just one measly little role out of his entire career, but jiji's been one of my favorite characters since i was a tiny kid, so phil will always have a special place in my heart for voicing him.
fr this and the christina grimmie case were not the ones to watch back to back I have not stopped crying. I know him from being Jiji which I thought like I was going to be the only one since the simpsons is so massive. studio ghibli dubs are always fantastic and they're one of the handful I exclusively listen to in english. i can still hear Phil saying "meow" in a way to show rude disdain. Unparalleled VA.
Zoloft can be dangerous for people with bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and various other mental illnesses. A lot of people with these illnesses only seek help when they are depressed and only describe their symptoms of depression ("i can't get out of bed and i've gained 20 pounds"). Health care workers are often in a rush and don't ask enough questions. I'm not posting this comment to make excuses for Bryn Hartman, I'm posting this for anyone reading this that might find it helpful for them personally. If you are prescribed an antidepressant and find yourself acting manic, taking crazy risks, staying awake for days, engaging in any sort of behavior that scares you, stop taking the medication and go back to your doctor. Read about other mental disorders. You may have been misdiagnosed.
His loss was unreal. I don’t get tied into a lot of Hollywood folks, but him and and Robin Williams passing still hits hard. Thank you for your work, I really appreciate this channel.
A couple of years ago I was watching jingle all the way and I thought why I haven’t seen Hartman in any movies, after searching him up I was shocked that he was murdered and no one talks about it. No offense to Farley but he died of OD and he gets praised every year but Phil was killed and they brush it off, seems weird.
All of the early SNL cast member deaths were tragic, but this one was definitely the most disturbing. What's just as horrific as his murder and abuse he suffered beforehand was the fact that his children were still in the house. I can't imagine growing up having to live with that. Poor Phil. He was such a talent, and it says a lot that he was willing to do what he was afraid of (leaving her) for the sake of his children.
Honestly she gets much grace, when in fact she was an abuser who killed her partner. Just like any other abusive relationship the violence escalated. Sadly domestic violence against men is not taken seriously. He just deserved so much better.
Abuse towards men isn’t taken as seriously because men shame other men who admit they are being abused by a woman. When a woman stays in an abusive relationship it’s out of fear of the man. When a man stays in an abusive relationship, it’s because he’s ashamed to get help for fear of ridicule. And the cops who you are supposed to be able to count on believing you are men. Only 18% of police in the USA are women. So if you’re a man and you want your stories of abuse to be taken seriously, take it up with the other men and this society that paints women as the weak ones.
The moment you mentioned Phil shutting down in high stress, I could kinda relate to that. I don't do confrontations, mentally, either. Interesting to know a well known person had that issue too. What happened with him is horrible and he didn't deserved to be killed like that.
I was 12 when Phil Hartman was murdered. My parents regularly watched "NewsRadio," the sitcom on which Phil was a main cast member, and I would watch the show with them. We all loved Phil. I remember my parents telling me when the news broke he had been shot to death by his wife. The tribute episode NewsRadio did for him was heart wrenching; it was obvious all his fellow cast members genuinely loved him. It's truly a shame Phil was taken before his time, and especially by someone as hatefully narcissistic as his wife.
It’s so sad. Yes, i was there on the set a few times back in the day, with Andy Dick, who is a dear friend of mine. i was with Andy when he got the news that day about Phil. He was *so deeply* effected by the loss, and especially the grotesque and shocking manner of it. Andy said Phil was like a father figure to him. The entire show was heartbroken. [Andy Dick starred on News Radio too.]
You and Dave’s Lemonade set this genre apart from merely true crime with such fascinating psychological insights. I’m always fascinated by the “why” and you provide that as well as the integrity of your research. Grateful thanks 🙏🏼
i love dave 🤍 these two channels truly set themselves apart from any other ‘true crime’ channel. in a field where there is many, they are the stars i think :)
@@chrissied4902 he’s really good but haven’t watched him for a while for some reason. New one I really like is Just Thought Lounge, he deserves some subs 👍
Phil Hartman was and is my favorite SNL performer of all time. I don’t think I ever cried over a celebrity death, but I did for him. He really seemed like such a wonderful soul. His murder was so shocking and horrible. I still feel so horrible for his family and loved ones.
His voice alone is iconic. There are very few people who have a voice that just mesmerises the listener. Although not a voice actor, Michael Jackson's speaking voice is incredibly soothing. Iconic. Phil's role's in The Simpsons always make me laugh, he doesn't even to have a funny line. His voice alone makes me picture him in the booth.
As someone who has experience with the medication Zoloft, I was surprised to hear that her doctor had prescribed it to her. It seems like she had narcissistic tendencies, maybe even some form of ASPD, and although Zoloft is effective for depression (mostly anxiety, if you ask me) I fail to see how it could have helped her in any way. Honestly, she sounds like a nightmare of a person. Self-centered, conniving, jealous and miserable. Not to mention delusional...
I can actually see how it happened in that she probably only told the doctor “her side” of the experience. Narcissistic and abusive people are indeed deeply depressed. And will not freely report their own cruelty to others. By only reporting her sadness and how lost in life she felt and not self reporting any of her extreme abusive and vitriolic behaviors and hateful feelings against others, her condition could easily look more like standard depression to the doctor hearing only from her.
@@KitKat_293 agreed. Doctors are oftentimes solely reliant on what their patient says, and she doesn’t sound like someone who’d have an honest perspective of what’s really going on.
@@fatimaoubijjane326 I've had SSRI's with all sorts and I've lived a murder-free life! 😂 But I guess it would be likely that murderers would be having medication for issues.
@@espectrodelayautja6320 Brynn created the monster she chose to be...we are where we are by the choices we choose to make concerning our lives and the lives of those around us. 🙏 RIP PHIL HARTMAN 🙏
@@espectrodelayautja6320 Yes "ALL the families" Phil's kid's will be grown now and likely have their own families. Phil had seven siblings with families who probably miss him very much. Brynn has several siblings as well. In fact, the kids lived with her sister after their parent's deaths. Maybe you don't understand how personal autonomy works, and that Brynn made her own choices. Or maybe you're just an asshole who'd rather sit back and blame people who've already been through enough tragedy.
Wow, props to covering this long-overdue story. I was a big Hartman fan back in the 90s as a young adult that loved SNL and I remember hearing his wife killed him and me thinking that was so crazy, so hard to believe but it was all true. I never heard anymore about the story, except that she shot him and that was it. So thank you for covering this story. It was long overdue for those of us that loved and grew up with SNL when it was actually funny.
I remember the horrid feeling I had when the tragedy happened. It is so sad and I am still angry at her for robbing the world of Phil, despite knowing she had issues.
"Bren" is one of the most insufferable people I've heard of in one of these documentaries. What an unapologetic narcissist. 😒 you deserved so much better Phil 😭
And her brother referred to her as a great mother who always put her kids before herself. Well, she sure as hell didn't put them before her drug use, her hunger for fame or her toxic relationship with her husband. A great mother would never murder the loving father of her kids and then herself afterwards. Pretty sure a great mother wouldn't make her kids orphans.
@@plantemor well said. It's disingenuous and demands that one ignore all facts to believe that she was a "great mother". Someone that self interested with no empathy could never possibly be a good mother.
@@SpacePriestess Since she was some one who wanted to come off as an awesome person to others, I'm sure she was good at putting up a pretty front when others were looking.
@@SpacePriestess Yeah, my dad's co-workers thought he walked on water too. Then he'd come home angry, yelling at his wife and kids about any little thing..
Being from a foreign country we didnt get the news of his passing so when i was a kid i always wondered what happened to his characters in the Simpsons (The lawyer and Troy) years later when i found out.....it was bad man, this was such an horrible case
Same! I’m from Kuwait and our cable tv would show re runs of popular 90s tv shows in the early 2000s. I was obsessed with his character on Newsradio. Needless to say I was crushed when I googled him to see what else he had starred in💔
I can actually relate to Phil. Emotionally neglected and shuts down when dealing with stress. Unfortunately this makes us easy targets for people who abusive. Such a sad situation.
I love that you guys covered this case! I grew up watching SNL when Phil was on there and I remember being so saddened by his murder 😢I hope that all of his kids know the joy he brought to so many ❤️
I watch him every year in “jingle all the way”, one of my favorite Christmas movies. Every time I watch it, I always feel horrible knowing he was taken so soon. Thank you for this video.
This may sound selfish but when I found out that he had been murdered, I instantly felt like I had been deprived and cheated out of many many years of laughter. There was never a time that I watched Phil Hartman on TV or in a movie that his presence did not make me happy. Never. The world lost a shining star when he was taken away from us. May he forever rest in peace.
No, you’re not wrong. Many have been cheated out on so much for his loss. From you and I and the laughs and beauty we would’ve had for his talent to the cavernous hole left for his friends and family in his absence. The world was hurt by his loss❤
It's not selfish at all and phil would prolly appreciate the sentiment. He has said before in so many words that he enjoyed doing what he did for the people and loved to make people laugh.
As a child growing up, my favorite comedians were George Carlin, Sam Kinison, and other comedians who fell under that umbrella. However, my favorite comedian who always brought a smile to my face with his humor (without the curse words and bitterness towards society) was Phil Hartman. I loved him in SNL, Talk Radio, and the Simpsons. I was very familiar with his work and say what you will about Small Soldiers, I liked him in that movie, and I was utterly devastated when I first heard the news about his death. I remember sobbing uncontrollably. I didn't know him but it felt like I had lost a beloved uncle from my life. Even now tears well up in my eyes just thinking about him. I find it eerie that Phil's friends never truly accepted Brynn and am very surprised to know that Elvira (looooooooooved loooved loved her as a child, I even enjoyed her movie) was repulsed with the idea that Phil was going to marry her. I know they say that hindsight is 20/20 but I find it interesting that they were so wary of her.
@@themonsterunderyourbed9408 …they know. They’re saying that men sometimes ignore their wife’s character flaws and allow them to treat them the way Brynn treated Phil. And that society also ignores the women on men crimes. Try to keep up
This channel’s a guilty pleasure. It’s addictive and fascinating, but consistently inaccurate and is mostly just a ton of mind-reading and assumptive gossip when you think about it. It’s not objective or journalistic feeling. That said, here I am watching and I will continue to do so, so I’m a sucker too.
I loved him. He was my favorite SNL actor. I remember hearing about his death while driving to work. I had to pull over to cry. He was so versatile. I loved him.
In the end, I feel for the children of them. I feel bad that these stories are out there and available for them to read and understand in the ways they probably wish were never heard and never told.
Very true. I don’t like True Crime, because i find it sensational and therefore not respectful towards the victims. Here, i hadn’t realized that this was a true crime channel, because it‘s so different.
News Radio is one of the best sitcoms ever and greatly bc of Phil. The episode they say goodbye to Bill (Phil's character) is absolutely heartbreaking. Thank you for covering this case and dispelling the lies so many today still believe about him. He didn't deserve such an end
Phil Hartman was starring in the sitcom "Radio News" when he was killed. My family and I watched the show every week. It was such a shock and even today Phil Hartman is sorely missed. I'm lucky that I never heard any of the salacious rumors. I only heard the truth about his wife's struggles and that he was trying to leave her. BTW, I'm a Minnesotan and me and my friends had never heard of Bryn until she killed Phil.
I’m rewatching it now and it’s SUCH A STRUGGLE to get thru the 4th season! Him and Stephen were the show and now that he’s gone the show is completely soulless.
This case always makes me super sad when I remember it. I love watching reruns of NewsRadio. It's amazing how often our closest relationships become our worst enemies.
Really glad that you decided to cover this case. I remember when this happened and it was so shocking. We appreciate the quality content you continue to create for us all to enjoy. Also would you consider covering the case of Andrea Yates? I would really love to hear your analysis of her crimes and the severe postpartum psychosis she suffered from. Thanks!
I feel like like there are hundreds of deep dives on that case. Like, the church she was in. And how she was hospitalized. Upon release, the doctor told him that it's not safe to leave her alone with the kids. Did that matter? Absolutely not in fact,he impregnated her AGAIN! and the break down happened because of her pregnancy before that one. I love his takes too! I just don't know if he would be able to get information that not already on the hundreds of deep dives into the case. I think that woman needs to be in an insane asylum. She did everything she could to get help! All the people around her failed her. Now, add those facts to the fact she had a tape of her preacher (cult leader?) On that tape he said "all children raised and birthed to a Jezebel, are doomed to go to hell. So she thought she doomed her children.. he should have been held responsible too!!
@@vickielawson3114 oh wow! Have you really not watch the many documentaries? Yes, her husband absolutely played a part in it. In fact, he took her home AMA, when the doctors warned him not to leave her alone with the kids. Her husband was privy to all of it. She isn't crazy. She was though. When you have certain mental health issues, you must take medicine, because nothing else helps and it just grows to be worse and worse. When she did this we didn't have HALF the antidepressants to treat women that we do now. Postpartum wasn't even really something anyone knew or understood, they called them pregnancy blues and were told it's "normal" for people to feel that. But because of they religion, he preferred for her not to take medicine. Andrea Yates tried HARD to kill herself, all the time. I believe she even told a doctor she was afriad she was going to hurt her kids. I meant, you can say that he had nothing to do with it, but you're wrong. He was negligent. She was in NO PLACE to even care for HERSELF, MUCH LESS LIKE 5 KIDS... Or was it 6?, but you get the point. The man neglected his way to loosing his whole family. She needed help and she didn't everything to try to get it. It was always her husband and their religion... That pulled her out of getting that help. Their church had extreme views.. nobody made her do anything. But literally every single person in her life failed her over and over again. What makes this all worse, has she gone to court without taking her meds (which she didn't have a choice but to take) the judge would have never let her go to trial. In fact, her trial was postponed because OF THIS! she wasn't fit to sit for trial. But don't worry, after a year (or was it two years?) She is an educated girl and she let them postpone the trial. She has the right to a speedy trial. When she was finally on the correct combo of medicine that stabilized her, the judge rules her competent. The jury first meets her and she's just a normal lady. The point of the insanity plea is their state of mind. She would ramble about delusional things. Like, I can't stress this enough.. A DOCTOR TOLD HIM THAT ITS NOT SAFE TO THE LEAVE THE KIDS WITH HER, ALONE! yeah, he was absolutely complicit. He watched her go on a downward spiral when he told her to stay home and take care of the kids. She loved her job. Listen, is it okay that she murdered her kids? Absolutely not!! She wasn't given a fair trial. If anyone should have been given the insanity plea, it SHOULD HAVE BEEN HER! it was obvious that she didn't live in the same world the rest of us do. She actually WAS INSANE! and she had no fucking idea what she was doing. She believed that they are doomed for hell and she believed it was because SHE was their mom. She was openly delusional. WHY WOULD ANYONE LEAVE KIDS WITH SOMEONE LIKE THAT??? The whole system failed her and those kids. The extremist cults pounded in her head that her delusions were god leading her into the light to save her. The guys that did this... Got in a whole lot trouble because he was a fraud. I feel bad for her, I don't think she should ever really be free. But I do think she should be spending her life in a hospital instead, in fact other people murdered and tortured and STILL got out. Casey Anthony...Robert durst...I mean, it goes on and on and and on. Yates WAS literally insane! And they intentionally waited until she was stable so that the jury would believe she wasn't sick. Not one person in her life was on her side. And I understand that. It's a heinous act. Her delusions won! And all of it was preventable!
i always watch Dreading when other True Crime youtubers start to weigh too heavy on me. the care with which every case is taken on and the fact that you guys do everything to respect and show the the lives of those affected really helps tell the facts without being cold or too speculative
I remember that day vividly. I was heavily pregnant with my first child and watching the news with one of my soon-to-be inlaws. I think it might have been the first time I spent the night with them, and we were going to pick my fiance up from the bus station the next day. He was returning home from Florida after hearing that I had a benign cyst on my ovary. Anyway, when I heard about it, I was shocked and deeply saddened. I loved Phil Hartman since I was a little girl watching SNL. What I remember most was footage of the cops carrying their babies out of the house. I placed my hand protectively over my pregnant belly and watched the news coverage in disbelief. He's still deeply missed and he deserved so much better. May he R.I.P.
Man thank you sooooo much for covering this story. It has been so confusing with all of the tabloids and liars out there. This was such a disturbing case and it was deeply sorrowful when it took place. He was such a great man and comedian. He will always be missed. RIP funny man ✌️💜🫶
What happened to Phil Hartman breaks my heart. Out of alot of the individuals who came out of his SNL class, he had such potential to be a mega star. Heck, I could have seen him breaking out of comedies and doing dramas. If his wife had gotten help, he'd still be with us. Such a shame.
Unfortunately it wasn't just drugs. It was straight up narcissism. There's really no help for those people there's only help for the people they victimize. Narcissist rarely even admit they have a problem.
Been looking forward to this episode since you announced it. This case doesn't get enough attention sadly... Going to be a nice Sunday morning settling in to watch this. Keep up the great content
A really tragic tale of love,jealousy,drugs and mental illness. Abusive relationships are more prevalent than we think and as man who has been in one you told this very sad story very well.
That evil lady took such a treasure from this world. I wonder how it would be now if people like him were here. They should be here. Rest in peace Phil.
So sad that NBC is striking this video, don't they have their hands in enough cookie jars that they could leave RUclipsrs alone?!? Very terrible that you could put in ALL the hard work and long hrs of putting this together only to have them come and pull the rug from under you last second!
Thank you for telling us the story with care and respect for Phil. I unfortunately remember hearing the news the day it happened. I can say I was saddened and hurt. I have a hard time to this day watching SNL still. He was one of my absolute favorites on there and I truly think this is a person that was taken too soon, but he did leave his mark on the world. This I am truly honored to have seen. RIP Phil
I love Phil Hartman, he was and still is 1 of my favorite actors...God, I just felt so horrible when I learned of his death! If there is 1 consolation in this tragedy its that he never felt a thing or was even aware of what was going on...I also want to add, that YOU GUYS did a great job of covering the story!...from 1 huge fan of Phil, Thank you. ❤
Imagine how Phil’s family and friends felt after such a wonderful, talented man who they loved was murdered and then the scummy media lied about him and tried to absolutely ruin his legacy! Absolutely disgusting and what a horror Bren was, Phil deserved better!
@@brianlacroix822 No. They were reporting rumors. None of the bad things the tabloids said about him were true. This was in the 90s when the world still refused to believe that men could, and often are, abused by their spouse. Spousal abuse is almost never talked about when it’s the female that is doing the abusing. Even now, In 2022, it’s still not treated with the same seriousness as when the male is the abuser. I am not a feminist in any way whatsoever, but I feel very strongly about this topic. This case is one of the best examples of how female abusers are almost never held to the same standard male abusers. Not only that, but the public and law enforcement both have a way of making men feel embarrassed and not comfortable speaking out against their abusers. There were numerous accounts of Phil showing up to work with noticeable physical injuries from Brin attacking Phil. He would laugh it off or try to minimize the seriousness of it, but people still took notice. She also would blatantly belittle and emotionally and verbally abuse Phil infront of others just to embarrass him. If the tables were turned and it was Phil being the abuser, he would have been arrested, charged, and shunned from the entertainment industry without a second thought. After she killed him and then herself the tabloids were trying so hard to find any dirt they could on Phil because people couldn’t, and wouldn’t, allow themselves to believe that Brin was nothing more than a psychotic, violent, hateful and drug addicted witch who had a history of bullying and harassing anyone who dared to tell her no or do something to set her off. Phil tried relentlessly to get her some help because he was a good person and wanted his kids to have a good mother. And unfortunately it got him killed. People refused to believe that she was a terrible person who murdered her husband and then took the cowardly route and killed herself instead of facing the consequences to her actions. The tabloids tried to find some sort of dirt on him that would somehow explain why she did what she did. At the end of the day Phil’s only mistake was giving her the benefit of the doubt and trying to get her some help because he was a good man and didn’t want his kids to be without their mom. Sadly his refusal to take his kids and kick that spiteful demon witch to the curb where she belonged cost him his life.
@@nadiadelphi6850 Lol men get away with abuse 100000x more than women what are you on about.. and they don't have to commit suicide Weinstein, Chris Brown, Polanski and i could go on Two people can be terrible at the same time Phil could've been a horrific person while Brynn was an abusive bitch to him you don't know these people so quit defending them it's weird (although most rich people are terrible so i'm saying he was probably not a good guy)
@@nadiadelphi6850 not to be rude, but how do you know all of that? Did you know him and his family personally? Or are you just going off of what others have said?…
I was a child when Phil Hartman passed. I watched his stuff mainly through The Simpsons, Jingle All the Way, and Kiki’s Delivery Service (his final role). He was the best part of the English dub so when later DVD editions took out his singsongy meow at the end, I was pretty upset. Thankfully I still have the OG VHS. Rest In Peace Phil. I hope the Hartman family is having a peaceful life too. 💜
No "The Houseguest"? (Sinbad, with Phil as the 'straightman' dad / familyman, whose family a McDonalds loving conartist, Sinbad, moves in & creates havoc for, while they both teach each other things. Its probably the best Phil Hartman movie)
@@uui219 that’s so true. I really should get a DVD backup of the VHS! I know a few peeps @ work that can help I’ve also heard the ‘05 edition of the DVD is another way you can get the original dub back. Tbh I wish streaming services gave dub options instead of preferring one dub over the other. Nostalgia is a thing after all!
I remember when this happened. So tragic & unnecessary. Phil was amazing, his voice work is unmistakable. RIP Phil ! Hope your family has found peace now.
He was in my favorite Christmas movie as a kid, Jingle All the Way, with Arnold Schwarzenegger. I knew who he was before that movie from watching SNL with my dad and brothers every single weekend. I remember thinking that even though he was a hugely famous comedian and celebrity, that he had that rare quality of making you feel like you’ve known him all your life. Maybe it’s because my best friends dad kind of looked like him, and my best friend was raised by her dad by himself after her mom passed away and her dad was one of those dads that was truly an awesome man who went above and beyond for everyone in our small town. Phil Hartman just had that very palpable sense of humbleness and he just seemed like he was truly in show business not for the fame or money, but because he loved making people laugh. I was around 10 when he died and I remember my dad and older brothers just being so shocked and saddened by his death, but even more saddened by the fact that it was his wife that killed him, and then took her own life, leaving her children without both of their parents. No one deserves that tragic death, but it hits even harder when it’s someone who only wanted to make others happy. I’m really glad that you made this video because it cleared up a lot of questions I’ve always had about the circumstances of the crime itself, and more than anything you gave Phil the respect and admiration that he deserves. It’s so upsetting that he was slandered by the lies and false narratives the tabloids spread about him. It is so sad to know that he never gave up on his wife, and he truly tried to do whatever he could to get her help with her addictions and mental health struggles, only to be shot dead by her in the bed they shared with their children in the house. RIP Phil ❤️
I just discovered your channel. I watched The Jared Fogel story and now this one. You do a very thorough job And I really appreciate the tasteful job you did with Phil Hartman because all that extra sensationalized and unnecessary BS that was spread by the media before was just as senseless as his death. He didn't deserve that and his family didn't need that on top of their tragic loss.
Wonderful job explaining Phil Hartman and especially what happened with his marriages and his death . Just about all of this is taken from the book YOU MIGHT REMEMBER ME , its excellent ; I've read it several times . It's very well written and well researched . Phil lived an unusual life even before he ever went on to Saturday Night Live . An accurate miniseries needs to be made about his unique life . Really ashamed about his sad demise ... a shame for his children and I think they were raised by Martin Short ... ?
You're quickly becoming one of my favourite crime channels, and your voice (or whomever is doing the voice over) has the most interesting narrative quality which fits with the tone of the subject matter.
Superb production. Your intros alone are better than most whole true crime docs, and your episodes are becoming more and more polished, not that they needed any shining up :) How you've introduced Hartman with a status quo report on the current cast was brilliant, especially with the John Malkovich/writers/cast behind the scenes material: A+, IMHO. Clearly, you lead in your league.
Awh this video made me want to cry for poor, poor tragic Phil. I grew up in the late 90s as a kid knowing of his voice Troy Mcclure off the Simpsons and I sincerely adored his character so much... One thing I noticed even as a kid was his voice stood out the most. It was so distinguished and funny because it sold the cheap used car salesman sleeze in such a brilliant way. His voice always stuck out in my head. Years later growing up, I found out one day to my utter disbelief that this voice actor I found so funny, who was a staple sound to my childhood, was murdered when I was 5 years old. Of course my parents never ever would've thought to share this information with me. It haunted me to think that this funny man had been shot in the head by his wife it haunted me. As I got older and read about the circumstances it became so clear how viciously his abuser ruined him. He was a victim of domestic abuse surrounded in a sea of like minded comedians, pals, coworkers, fans. And he was stuck on a small island that whole time. So close to support and support, but so far away from them all. To know deeper his childhood and the invisibility and fragility he faced within his personal identity and self esteem and how tender that sort of pain is, propelled then by an undercurrent of comedic talent that seems to be a drug whereby the user can never quite reach the quintessential and perfect hit... I feel he was always a lost boy constantly striving for the missing puzzle pieces he needed to make him feel whole again, which were his parents. So all of the talent and loveability and sincere natural charm and endearment he oozed due to his nature... He couldn't seem to recognise truly how deeply he was adored. He kept chasing that praise from the wrong people when so many already thought that he was enough. I am so sad now to fully know the deeper aspects of this tragedy.
he was a seriously talented voice actor. i mostly know him from voicing jiji the cat in kiki's delivery service, and his charming snarky delivery is one of the best parts of that movie.
The most dangerous part of an abusive relationship is when the abuser knows that the relationship is over. If possible, never let the abuser know. Just get out. And stay away from them if at all possible.
I agree with this!!! Never let the abuser knows your thought and move. Just leave! Leaving the abuser In the dark is the best way! Writing from experience! Been a decade I am free!
So true. Never explain why you left. The abuser already knows.
I literally hid money for months and moved out as quickly as possible one day while he was at work and never looked back
This made me think of the way Katie Holmes left Tom Cruise. She coordinated it secretly with her family and lawyers for months in advance. They were so worried about being caught they used burner phones. By the time she left, it was over. And this is what a rich celebrity with a high profile had to do to get away from her husband and feel safe. Don't think you're being paranoid or overdoing your safety. Do what makes you feel safe.
@@poppyfield1619 Sadly I don't think they do know. Abusers can't see beyond what they want. They can't empathize. It's all good as long as it's what they want.
Phil was supposed to be Captain Brannigan in Matt Groening’s new show in development, Futurama. After the tragedy, they changed the lead character’s name from Curtis J. Fry to Philip J. Fry in his honor.
That's an awesome fact. Thank you!
You can so tell the role of Zapp Brannigan was written for him. Billy West did a fantastic job of playing the character close to how he would have.
@@SaiScribbles I have a very sexy learning disability! What do I call it, Kiff?"
"Sigh, Sexlexia"
Phil Hartman deserved so much more out of life...he simply married the wrong person, but he tried to make the best of it.
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About a year before he was died, my dad was eating lunch in LA at a jonny rockets and Phil Hartman sat next to him at the counter. Ended up chatting for about half an hour before my dad had to come get me from a lesson. He said Phil was the absolute nicest guy ever, totally down to earth and unassuming. My dad was heartbroken when he was killed.
He's Canadian. They are very personable and friendly.
Dead, not died.... Sheesh...
@@AlexKaneROTN I got the impression OP tried to change it from "before he was dead" to "before he died" and just forgot to get rid of the "was." Or maybe not, but I've done that myself a few times, we just overlook simple things.
@@AlexKaneROTN dude obviously rephrased a bit from when he “was killed” to when he “died”. He simply neglected to get rid of the “was”. And that for some reason prompted you to express your displeasure with the undertone of accusing the commenter of being dumb. Yet in your uncontrollable urge to correct a stranger’s error, which was clearly just a typo, you offer your smug correction indicating that you believe the proper usage would be to edit the sentence to read “About a year before he was dead, my dad met him….” You think a proper author would choose to say someone had done something “a year before someone was dead”. Say it out loud and tell me it sounds correct. No, it sounds no better really than the typo you had to make a big deal of correcting. Typical.
@@AlexKaneROTN Jesus, dude. She wrote a coherent, punctuated, and otherwise properly-spelled comment. You may have some issues.
I don’t have a Patreon, but I wanted to support all the effort, time and care you and your team put into crafting such great content. Thank you.
Very generous of you.
Wow.
The visual part of this "video" is actually just terrible and lazy but that's nice of you
And not even a like or thank you from the guy? SMH
@@joeyw7325crazy right?
Remember everyone, if you are in a relationship with someone who is on drugs, it is NEVER a good idea to tell them while they are high or drunk that you are leaving them. Do everything possible to deescalate the situation until they are sober then tell them, preferably 3000 miles away via phonecall. If you are able to do so secretly, text a good friend or family member telling them what is happening and that you intend to leave them and that you'd like their help, even if it's just to hold you accountable so you're not manipulated back to your abuser. If you are worried for your safety or your children's safety, make up some excuse like your mom is sick and leave immediately, but ONLY if you can do so without them following you. (I am NOT blaming Phil, just giving a warning to those who may face this situation.)
I escaped from an abusive relationship with a narcissist. It was very difficult to do, because I was very isolated and I was married to him and he had created a facade of him being a wonderful husband and person to the outside world. In the months before leaving, I informed several key people of my intention to leave. I agree with the advice. If you leave someone who is unstable, you must do it very quickly or end it when you have a lot of distance from that person. When they are disheveled and you are leaving them it is the most dangerous situation to be in.
Well, it depends on the drug; medicinal-erbs are fine. But Im done with these delusional, narcissistic fembots walking around all looking butch with their un-controllable penis-envy, telling themselves they know how to be a man, better than a man, so...
I wanna add that it's never a good idea to tell an abusive person you're leaving PERIOD. That's the statistically most dangerous thing to do in an abusive relationship. Just leave.
From experience, if you're in a toxic/abusive relationship with an addict/manipulator... just leave. Tell them nothing, ever. You can't save them and they won't change for you. You don't need their approval, or permission, or forgiveness, and they won't give you that anyway. Even if they won't hurt you physically, any attempt of "doing things right" by talking through it to part as friends or whatever will only trap you. I could've been free years earlier if I hadn't believed I had to do that. You don't. Just leave and never go back.
@MikeYork-bn1mtThat’s is the picture of an abusive relationship
I went to high school with one of their sons (years after Phil and Brynn died). He was always really quiet in class, really kind and polite. It’s sad to know what their family went through.
which one?
@@michaelburess1959 They only had one son, Sean. Their other child is a girl.
Oh, that makes me sad. Anytime I think of Phil Hartman I always think of his kids and worry about them ❤️❤️
For some reason I have a vague recollection of Martin Short saying he took in their children ... ?
A terrible loss for those children and their future kids NOT to be known and loved by that man. He seemed truly genuine and the real deal. My hope is they are well.
Phil Hartman was a key part of the Simpsons' golden age. The show was never quite the same without him
Troy McClure was my favorite thing in the world when I was little. I just loved that "you may remember me from" thing so much.
@@punkybrewstar83 Lionel Hutz--his business card is an actual sponge!
I loved him on the Simpson's. Lienol Hutz is still my favourite lawyer :)
The Planet of the Apes musical is the best. I wish they would make it for real (and somehow add in the monorail song too). He was so talented.
@@meggy0 .... lol, I also like the mono-rail episode... Is there a chance the track might bend.. not at all my Hindu friend ....
The fact that Brynn just left their kids in the house after she murdered Phil. They could have easily discovered their father in that state and been traumatized for life. Absolutely sick.
Nanny in the house maybe? Idk
@@truenokill I don't think a nanny can shield any children from the repercussions of finding their murdered father in his room, shot in the head by their own mother no less
@@cbcluckyii4042 I guess she wasn't there that night - maybe she wasn't live-in.
It's really a shame that Phil Hartman "married the wrong person" when he married Brynn. He had so much to offer someone and deserved a happy life.
🙏 RIP PHIL HARTMAN 🙏
Because your mom murdering your father and then Killing herself didn't cause any trauma
I spent 6 months with a sociopathic woman in 1986 because I had never been loved-bombed by an evil genius. I got out alive. Love you, Phil.
What a blessing. God had and has your back
@@SethMacLeod95 - dudes will shout and jump bout. A woman will straight up kill you. Obviously I'm being hyperbolic but you get the idea.
Being lovebombed is probably the major clue you're in for abuse. Normal people don't really do it. They move slower and are more boring. 💁🏼
@@brendaleverick3655 - hee. Slower and more boring. Hee ha! All of my alkie and druggy friends died (1950s to now)! They were never bored, nor boring.
Thankfully, this is being talked about more and can help people recognize the signs and strategies earlier. Hopefully, prevention becomes more common.
I hardly ever grieve when celebrities pass, but I did when Phil died. Such a superb talent.
I was the same with John Candy and Chris Farley
Same here, it just hit differently.
Yea I have not cried for any one but loved ones.
Growing up as a teen in the mid-90's, my comedy heroes were Phil Hartman and Chris Farley. We watched EVERYTHING they ever did and laughed hysterically. We still quote from their shows and movies and laugh just as hard as we did 20+ years ago. To lose them both so tragically a year apart, created a comedic hole that can never be filled and left a role model void where once two juggernauts had stood. RIP guys.
I'll be honest, I add a "van down by the river" imitation anytime I'm giving my son a speech about doing well in school
Black sheep and Tommy boy are two movies that every time I watch I wish that Farley was still alive and imagining the movies he would have made.
@@uppertroupe "fat guy in a little coat" still pops into my head
Same here. SNL was always the highlight of my week as I was not popular as a teenager and rarely had plans lol
@ninachkah mine is the”guy wearing a chicken suit waving a sign for 5 bucks an hour “ line lol
“I’m Troy McClure. You may remember me from the legend who voiced me”
RIP Phil
Very delusional thinking of Ms. Brynn's brother saying that his sister was a great mother that always put her children first... Um, no, no she didn't put those babies first because had she done so, she would have sought professional help for her addictions and mental health... I hope Mr. Hartman's children are thriving... RIP Phil Hartman ❤️🕊️🌈
@Estelle Not the sharpest knife in the drawer, are you?
@Estelle A troll is a troll .
Another holier than thou internet saint. Big surprise.
Exactly! What idiot would say she was a good mom when she purposely caused them great emotional harm by making them orphans. She was a evil junkie.
So what happened with Andy Dick and Jon Lovitz was Andy Dick, who really lives up to his name, saw Jon at a restaurant and went up to him and said “I put the Phil Hartman hex on you- you’re the next to die.” Later in the year the two ran into each other and Jon asked for an apology, and Dick refused and accused Jon of blaming him for Phil’s death, and then Jon bashed his head into the bar at the Laugh Factory.
And from what others have said was that not a single fucking person stopped Lovitz from beating the shit out of Andy.
Rightly so.
So John acted like Andy. That’s all I get from that story.
@@willissudweeks1050 Andy Dick gropes people sexually and has never won a fight in his life. Jon Lovitz putting hands on Andy Dick via a knock-out is very different than Andy Dick putting his hands on, frankly, anybody.
@@Shamino1 Andy also regularly assaults people which is what I’m referring to. So you didn’t teach me anything new haha
@@Shamino1 Emotional outburst to the point of assault is right up Andy’s alley.
Legitimately one of the finest true-crime channels out there. A very touching memoriam of a legendary actor.
How? It's like 40 minutes of a guy talking over old interview footage. There's no point using one's eyes to watch this.
I haven’t seen anyone else comment on this, but I think the Zoloft excuse is bullshit. Did all of the substances in her system maybe exacerbate her emotions? No doubt, but mixing Zoloft with other substances didn’t cause her to have no idea what was going on or what she was doing. She was abusive and violent well before this. I think he threatened divorce that night and she knew it was real this time and snapped. She’s a narcissistic murderer.
AGREED! I snapped at someone earlier in the comments who implied that Zoloft was what made her do these things. She made her own horrible choices before and after Zoloft, so I call BS too. She seemed awful.
100% agree. I feel like around this time is when antidepressants were starting to be blamed for suicidal behavior and this was pushed as evidence that it was dangerous to take the..
If you haven't seen anyone else comment on it, it's because it's pretty much a no-brainer. I wouldn't be surprised if there are a few commenters with their usual mission against pharmaceuticals because they had some kind of bad experience (or think they did), and think that makes them experts who should warn everyone about the evil conspiracies. Of course it doesn't help anything that pharmaceutical companies often ARE involved in evil conspiracies, LOL. But that doesn't mean their drugs are Jekyll and Hyde murder/suicide potions either. And I think most people at least have enough sense to know that much.
That said, some may take lawsuit settlements (about anything) as an admission of guilt by the entity who pays the settlement, but in truth it's usually impossible to really know. It sounds like this case would have been a WIN for the Zoloft manufacturers, but the months or years of court involvement, with the 'Zoloft = Phil Hartman dead' association could have done much more harm to their repuatation than paying a few million bucks to end it immediately. Still, some will take that as 'shut up so the truth doesn't get exposed' money. It's a double edged sword.
If any medical intervention (or lack thereof) was to blame, it would be HER DOCTOR, who misdiagnosed her, and just got her out of the office with a prescription that couldn't treat her narcissistic personality disorder or substance addiction.
@@audreymuzingo933 agreed! They said his brother forgave her after learning about the Zoloft rx, and I can’t blame him. I would want to believe that too
I take 150mg of Zoloft & I can say wholeheartedly that it’s saved my life. So I agree that the excuse is bullshit.
It's hard to believe how long he has been gone, he was a brilliant comedian and a wonderful soul.
Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer, Frankenstein, Sarcastic Clapping Family, God Bless You Phil Hartman
The first episode of News Radio when he wasn't there, where everyone stole everything from his desk, and left. Then the camera slowly pulls away from the empty desk in the lonely room. Heart wrenching, and perfect. It was a truly awesome ensemble cast, and that Phil-shaped hole never got filled. :(
'Loved ``News Radio!''
@J Nix Oh, I didn't know that was Joe Rogan. Also, I see Andy Dick there; Phil must have dragged him along when he got the part. The book says Dick hooked Brynn up w/the coke she was on the fateful night.
@J Nix I don't blame Andy; 'just ironic.
Rogan and Dick heads, go away. One is giving alt right heads a platform to be legit, the other is Andy Dick
I remember that. I loved that show.
I frequently watch RUclips channels focused on murder and psychology, and I must say that this particular channel stands out as one of the most considerate and respectful. The way they speak about those who have passed away and their viewers is commendable - no clickbait or unnecessary shock value. They simply provide informative videos without compromising on respect. Much respect to the creator of this channel.
Cassandra's advice was spot-on. Friends like her are to be cherished, the type that is both brave and genuinely caring.
Considering where the name _Cassandra_ comes from, it was unfortunately very fitting that she would be the one to try to persuade Phil out of marrying Brynn.
@@DiamondKingStudios Please elaborate.
@@themonsterunderyourbed9408 In Greek myth, Cassandra was a woman who could predict things reliably, but no one ever heeded her warnings.
It also means "helper of mankind" since she worked so hard to help everyone she came in contact with. She wanted everyone to be in a good place. She spent her life "helping all mankind" ❤️
@@cassandramagnusson1787 A Cassandra finally made it into the comment section about her name! Welcome.
Dreading is the bees knees! One of the absolute best and well thought out true crime RUclipsrs!!
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Couldn't agree more!
Bees knees?
No, he is not.
i love dreading but nothing tops JCS or MOCAS
I was 13 when he died, and I remember thinking it was just so sad, that his wife was the one to murder him. Years later, when I first watched Kiki's Delivery Service and realized it had been his last role, I had an extra layer of appreciation for it. I hope that his children are able to receive some small comfort from the fact that there is just so much footage out there of Phil, and so, in a way, he can't be forgotten.
I was also 13 when he died. I was lucky enough to go to Disney world shortly after. It was eerie how many places his voice was in that park (the tiki room is one example I remember)
Love this ❤️
Wow. I knew about a lot of the abuse Phil endured but I wasn’t aware of the vitriolic letters and threats sent by his lunatic wife, nor was I aware of so much of the back story of her demanding work via SNL. Another phenomenal piece of work, Dreading!
I was working in his hometown when his wife murdered him. He was a non- confrontational Canadian who coped with humor. His talent was so special. This was a death that gutted many off us. I hope his kids are ok.
So selfish of Brynn! She left her babies without a mother or father! So extremely sad for their children. I hope those children are living their best life possible!!
Wow!!! Aren't you a tad over-interested in a person who was in reality, a talentless, envious, murderous coke whore? It's a pity that Hartman wasn't old enough to know better.
Her career was literally more important to her than anything else. Hard to even pity what she was, just feel anger and what she took away.
I agree! She was such a delusional bitch!
Phil Hartman was one of maybe 3 celebrity deaths that really affected me, and I still think of him (and our loss of him) from time to time. As a Canadian, we were all very proud of him, and everyone loved working with him. Miss you Phil.
One of them has to be Norm!
Who were the others?
@@thehutch7728
Norm and Robin Williams?
Joan Rivers and Groucho Marx?
@@thehutch7728 Norm, yes! And actually, Steve Irwin lol. I was fairly young when he passed and it was an early "life's not fair" lesson. He was so kind and passionate, had just started his family... taken too soon.
It's so much like Dorthey Stratton case. She was in. Abusive relationship, with a controlling spouse who murdered her and killed himself just like Phil Hartman's wife.
Excellent observation.
So true
Rotten people who cannot stand their partner's talents.
Wicked jealousy 🙁
That's the most apple/orange comparison I have ever read. Stratton was a piece of meat for Playboy; she had no talent. Her husband like herself, had a solid white trash background. Phil Hartman was very talented and had a previous, responsible job in another industry. Both he and Bryn (the talentless coke whore) both came from solid middle-class backgrounds.
I remember being at work when I learned that he’d been murdered. I was horrified. His murder was my “John Lennon” or “JFK”. Thoughts of the inexcusable taking of his life still raises a lump in my throat and makes me catch my breath. Thank you, Phil, for every second of joy you brought to us. You are missed beyond measure.
this case is fucking heartbreaking dude. phil was a huge part of my childhood not because of his comedy but because i was a studio ghibli kid and he was the voice of jiji the cat in kiki's delivery service. i know it's just one measly little role out of his entire career, but jiji's been one of my favorite characters since i was a tiny kid, so phil will always have a special place in my heart for voicing him.
fr this and the christina grimmie case were not the ones to watch back to back I have not stopped crying. I know him from being Jiji which I thought like I was going to be the only one since the simpsons is so massive. studio ghibli dubs are always fantastic and they're one of the handful I exclusively listen to in english. i can still hear Phil saying "meow" in a way to show rude disdain. Unparalleled VA.
@@itwasmedionysus he was such a perfect choice for that role. one of my all time favorite ghibli dub performances for sure
Zoloft can be dangerous for people with bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and various other mental illnesses. A lot of people with these illnesses only seek help when they are depressed and only describe their symptoms of depression ("i can't get out of bed and i've gained 20 pounds"). Health care workers are often in a rush and don't ask enough questions. I'm not posting this comment to make excuses for Bryn Hartman, I'm posting this for anyone reading this that might find it helpful for them personally. If you are prescribed an antidepressant and find yourself acting manic, taking crazy risks, staying awake for days, engaging in any sort of behavior that scares you, stop taking the medication and go back to your doctor. Read about other mental disorders. You may have been misdiagnosed.
His loss was unreal. I don’t get tied into a lot of Hollywood folks, but him and and Robin Williams passing still hits hard.
Thank you for your work, I really appreciate this channel.
I had no idea he died, let alone was murdered. I’ve seen him in heaps of movies. He had such a distinct voice and presence.
Exactly the same as me, I feel like this is the perfect time to release this too as it is more proof men are abused by women too
Same here
Me too,, is such as total shocked when i found out that he died from murdered and by his own wife,, what a tragedy!!
Rivkacohen, me too. :)
A couple of years ago I was watching jingle all the way and I thought why I haven’t seen Hartman in any movies, after searching him up I was shocked that he was murdered and no one talks about it. No offense to Farley but he died of OD and he gets praised every year but Phil was killed and they brush it off, seems weird.
All of the early SNL cast member deaths were tragic, but this one was definitely the most disturbing. What's just as horrific as his murder and abuse he suffered beforehand was the fact that his children were still in the house. I can't imagine growing up having to live with that. Poor Phil. He was such a talent, and it says a lot that he was willing to do what he was afraid of (leaving her) for the sake of his children.
Honestly she gets much grace, when in fact she was an abuser who killed her partner. Just like any other abusive relationship the violence escalated. Sadly domestic violence against men is not taken seriously. He just deserved so much better.
Just like Amber Heard.
Abuse towards men isn’t taken as seriously because men shame other men who admit they are being abused by a woman. When a woman stays in an abusive relationship it’s out of fear of the man. When a man stays in an abusive relationship, it’s because he’s ashamed to get help for fear of ridicule. And the cops who you are supposed to be able to count on believing you are men. Only 18% of police in the USA are women. So if you’re a man and you want your stories of abuse to be taken seriously, take it up with the other men and this society that paints women as the weak ones.
@@ddespair I've seen women shame men also for admitting to abuse.
@@TheZombieCurryKidWomen are not immune from societal attitudes.
Because it's rare.
I have listened to this story before but since it's you, I'll listen to it again!
The moment you mentioned Phil shutting down in high stress, I could kinda relate to that. I don't do confrontations, mentally, either. Interesting to know a well known person had that issue too. What happened with him is horrible and he didn't deserved to be killed like that.
I do that too. It's called dissociation. I'm just not there.
I was 12 when Phil Hartman was murdered. My parents regularly watched "NewsRadio," the sitcom on which Phil was a main cast member, and I would watch the show with them. We all loved Phil. I remember my parents telling me when the news broke he had been shot to death by his wife. The tribute episode NewsRadio did for him was heart wrenching; it was obvious all his fellow cast members genuinely loved him. It's truly a shame Phil was taken before his time, and especially by someone as hatefully narcissistic as his wife.
Same, I was 12 at the time and watched news radio with my parents. This was so shocking and horrible.
Loved 'NewsRadio'!
I saw that too .. god you were so young I’m sorry you experienced that. I hate the painful part of life. That Was a helluva send off that episode.
🌱
It’s so sad. Yes, i was there on the set a few times back in the day, with Andy Dick, who is a dear friend of mine. i was with Andy when he got the news that day about Phil. He was *so deeply* effected by the loss, and especially the grotesque and shocking manner of it. Andy said Phil was like a father figure to him. The entire show was heartbroken.
[Andy Dick starred on News Radio too.]
@@GetSicRiCH maybe that's why he gave Phils wife cocaine when he knew he shouldn't. Andy Dick is a dick.
You and Dave’s Lemonade set this genre apart from merely true crime with such fascinating psychological insights. I’m always fascinated by the “why” and you provide that as well as the integrity of your research. Grateful thanks 🙏🏼
JCS too! He’s having problems with YT striking his content, give him some love!
i love dave 🤍 these two channels truly set themselves apart from any other ‘true crime’ channel. in a field where there is many, they are the stars i think :)
@@clairedominguez completely agree 👍
‘This Is Monsters’ is an incredible channel as well.
@@chrissied4902 he’s really good but haven’t watched him for a while for some reason. New one I really like is Just Thought Lounge, he deserves some subs 👍
Phil Hartman was and is my favorite SNL performer of all time. I don’t think I ever cried over a celebrity death, but I did for him. He really seemed like such a wonderful soul. His murder was so shocking and horrible. I still feel so horrible for his family and loved ones.
I can't think of a SNL cast member I like better -- Phil's Ronald Reagan and Frank Sinatra are classics in my video rotation
His voice alone is iconic. There are very few people who have a voice that just mesmerises the listener.
Although not a voice actor, Michael Jackson's speaking voice is incredibly soothing. Iconic.
Phil's role's in The Simpsons always make me laugh, he doesn't even to have a funny line. His voice alone makes me picture him in the booth.
As someone who has experience with the medication Zoloft, I was surprised to hear that her doctor had prescribed it to her. It seems like she had narcissistic tendencies, maybe even some form of ASPD, and although Zoloft is effective for depression (mostly anxiety, if you ask me) I fail to see how it could have helped her in any way.
Honestly, she sounds like a nightmare of a person. Self-centered, conniving, jealous and miserable.
Not to mention delusional...
I can actually see how it happened in that she probably only told the doctor “her side” of the experience. Narcissistic and abusive people are indeed deeply depressed. And will not freely report their own cruelty to others. By only reporting her sadness and how lost in life she felt and not self reporting any of her extreme abusive and vitriolic behaviors and hateful feelings against others, her condition could easily look more like standard depression to the doctor hearing only from her.
@@KitKat_293 agreed. Doctors are oftentimes solely reliant on what their patient says, and she doesn’t sound like someone who’d have an honest perspective of what’s really going on.
@@KitKat_293agreed, my abuser was super depressed and took it out on me when it got really bad
It’s very common to prescribe Zoloft if a person complains of any mood or anxiety issues- there’s no medication for narcissism
@@Stonedandbookish no
SSRIs + alcohol has always been a bad combo but it usually would make you drowsy or nauseous. Not murder-y.
Throw cocaine and xanax in that mix more likely
I take SSRI myself but I don't drink. But watching a lot of documentaries most of them were on SSRI and that scares me 😂😂
@@fatimaoubijjane326 I've had SSRI's with all sorts and I've lived a murder-free life! 😂 But I guess it would be likely that murderers would be having medication for issues.
@@FungeHucker most likely 🤣 I'm still on it and I don't see any difference in my behavior. It made me actually softer and calmer.
It affects everyone differently.
He was so talented and a amazing person. This is such a tragic loss of life. God bless their kids and all the families
All the families? Her family created the monster she turned out to be.
@@espectrodelayautja6320 Brynn created the monster she chose to be...we are where we are by the choices we choose to make concerning our lives and the lives of those around us.
🙏 RIP PHIL HARTMAN 🙏
God bless this family??
Is this the same god who snuffed Phil??
@@espectrodelayautja6320 Yes "ALL the families" Phil's kid's will be grown now and likely have their own families. Phil had seven siblings with families who probably miss him very much. Brynn has several siblings as well. In fact, the kids lived with her sister after their parent's deaths. Maybe you don't understand how personal autonomy works, and that Brynn made her own choices. Or maybe you're just an asshole who'd rather sit back and blame people who've already been through enough tragedy.
I guess so. I love how religious people always contradict themselves. They need to grow up.
Wow, props to covering this long-overdue story. I was a big Hartman fan back in the 90s as a young adult that loved SNL and I remember hearing his wife killed him and me thinking that was so crazy, so hard to believe but it was all true. I never heard anymore about the story, except that she shot him and that was it. So thank you for covering this story. It was long overdue for those of us that loved and grew up with SNL when it was actually funny.
I remember the horrid feeling I had when the tragedy happened. It is so sad and I am still angry at her for robbing the world of Phil, despite knowing she had issues.
"Bren" is one of the most insufferable people I've heard of in one of these documentaries. What an unapologetic narcissist. 😒 you deserved so much better Phil 😭
And her brother referred to her as a great mother who always put her kids before herself. Well, she sure as hell didn't put them before her drug use, her hunger for fame or her toxic relationship with her husband. A great mother would never murder the loving father of her kids and then herself afterwards. Pretty sure a great mother wouldn't make her kids orphans.
@@plantemor well said. It's disingenuous and demands that one ignore all facts to believe that she was a "great mother". Someone that self interested with no empathy could never possibly be a good mother.
@@plantemor Mike Myers and several other SNL costars referred to her as a good mother, too.
@@SpacePriestess Since she was some one who wanted to come off as an awesome person to others, I'm sure she was good at putting up a pretty front when others were looking.
@@SpacePriestess Yeah, my dad's co-workers thought he walked on water too. Then he'd come home angry, yelling at his wife and kids about any little thing..
Being from a foreign country we didnt get the news of his passing so when i was a kid i always wondered what happened to his characters in the Simpsons (The lawyer and Troy) years later when i found out.....it was bad man, this was such an horrible case
Same! I’m from Kuwait and our cable tv would show re runs of popular 90s tv shows in the early 2000s. I was obsessed with his character on Newsradio. Needless to say I was crushed when I googled him to see what else he had starred in💔
I can actually relate to Phil. Emotionally neglected and shuts down when dealing with stress. Unfortunately this makes us easy targets for people who abusive. Such a sad situation.
Thank you so much for presenting this episode. Phil Hartman was an amazingly gifted man and his loss is felt to this day.
I love that you guys covered this case! I grew up watching SNL when Phil was on there and I remember being so saddened by his murder 😢I hope that all of his kids know the joy he brought to so many ❤️
I watch him every year in “jingle all the way”, one of my favorite Christmas movies. Every time I watch it, I always feel horrible knowing he was taken so soon. Thank you for this video.
Same
Yes! He was so memorable in that movie.
I absolutely love that film, it’s definitely my favourite too!
*"Put that cookie down. NOW! "*
Has to be one of Arnold's most underrated lines in a movie
“OH THESE COOO-KIESS!”
This may sound selfish but when I found out that he had been murdered, I instantly felt like I had been deprived and cheated out of many many years of laughter. There was never a time that I watched Phil Hartman on TV or in a movie that his presence did not make me happy. Never. The world lost a shining star when he was taken away from us. May he forever rest in peace.
No, you’re not wrong. Many have been cheated out on so much for his loss. From you and I and the laughs and beauty we would’ve had for his talent to the cavernous hole left for his friends and family in his absence. The world was hurt by his loss❤
That's what grief is, though: mourning the loss of what a person meant to you and the joy they brought into your life.
No that is absolutely not selfish!
It's not selfish at all and phil would prolly appreciate the sentiment. He has said before in so many words that he enjoyed doing what he did for the people and loved to make people laugh.
I loved him on News Radio. I’ve never been a big fan of SNL. I fall asleep 😴
As a child growing up, my favorite comedians were George Carlin, Sam Kinison, and other comedians who fell under that umbrella. However, my favorite comedian who always brought a smile to my face with his humor (without the curse words and bitterness towards society) was Phil Hartman. I loved him in SNL, Talk Radio, and the Simpsons. I was very familiar with his work and say what you will about Small Soldiers, I liked him in that movie, and I was utterly devastated when I first heard the news about his death. I remember sobbing uncontrollably. I didn't know him but it felt like I had lost a beloved uncle from my life. Even now tears well up in my eyes just thinking about him.
I find it eerie that Phil's friends never truly accepted Brynn and am very surprised to know that Elvira (looooooooooved loooved loved her as a child, I even enjoyed her movie) was repulsed with the idea that Phil was going to marry her. I know they say that hindsight is 20/20 but I find it interesting that they were so wary of her.
as a 46 yr old stand up comic, this hits home. many comedians laugh to keep from crying.
Watching this gives me chills. I was married to a person who was almost a mirror image of Brynn in many ways.
So many men are and refuse to acknowledge it! Society refuses to acknowledge it!
I qm glad you got out alive
@@QuadriviumNumbersUmmm... A woman was a murderer here. Try to keep up.
@@themonsterunderyourbed9408
…they know. They’re saying that men sometimes ignore their wife’s character flaws and allow them to treat them the way Brynn treated Phil. And that society also ignores the women on men crimes. Try to keep up
Borderline Personality Disorder is no joke for the loved ones of people who have it. Brynn most definitely had it.
I remember Phil Hartman in the 90’s when I was a teenager. He was so funny and such a great actor. It was really sad when he died.
I always appreciate how responsible and respectful you are in telling these stories.
Definitely one of the best -if not "THE"- true crime and psychology channels.
I always wait for your next show.
I remember joining this channel when he had 12k subs and I was shocked it wasn’t 250k. Glad to see his Channels growth happen so quickly
Absolutely. Right up there with JCS.
And Matt Orchard
@@MilkFire1 Dave's Lemonade is pretty good too
This channel’s a guilty pleasure. It’s addictive and fascinating, but consistently inaccurate and is mostly just a ton of mind-reading and assumptive gossip when you think about it. It’s not objective or journalistic feeling. That said, here I am watching and I will continue to do so, so I’m a sucker too.
I loved him. He was my favorite SNL actor. I remember hearing about his death while driving to work. I had to pull over to cry. He was so versatile. I loved him.
You open up a different view. Narrative, short, concise, informative,and I repeat, on point.
In the end, I feel for the children of them. I feel bad that these stories are out there and available for them to read and understand in the ways they probably wish were never heard and never told.
There is something so genuine and compassionate about you that I don't find it in a lot of the other crime RUclipsrs. Please don't change! 🖤
Very true. I don’t like True Crime, because i find it sensational and therefore not respectful towards the victims.
Here, i hadn’t realized that this was a true crime channel, because it‘s so different.
News Radio is one of the best sitcoms ever and greatly bc of Phil. The episode they say goodbye to Bill (Phil's character) is absolutely heartbreaking. Thank you for covering this case and dispelling the lies so many today still believe about him. He didn't deserve such an end
My god, those poor, poor children. I hope they are safe and well, and have received the help they need to get through this ordeal.
Phil Hartman was starring in the sitcom "Radio News" when he was killed. My family and I watched the show every week. It was such a shock and even today Phil Hartman is sorely missed. I'm lucky that I never heard any of the salacious rumors. I only heard the truth about his wife's struggles and that he was trying to leave her.
BTW, I'm a Minnesotan and me and my friends had never heard of Bryn until she killed Phil.
I’m rewatching it now and it’s SUCH A STRUGGLE to get thru the 4th season! Him and Stephen were the show and now that he’s gone the show is completely soulless.
Newsradio
@@mrkurto You're right. Thanks for the correction.
@@darkdemonqueen…their friend was brutally murdered. Of course it’s not gonna be as good.
RIP Phil Hartman. Truly a comedy genius and such a tragic loss.
But is WIFE WAS SO CRAZYYYYYY AND DAMERIOUSS VERY Dangerous as h*** dangerous.
This case always makes me super sad when I remember it. I love watching reruns of NewsRadio. It's amazing how often our closest relationships become our worst enemies.
News Radio is so nostalgic for me. Even baby Joe Rogan warms my heart
@@jerrysizzler44 Baby Joe Rogan warms my heart as well 🥹
@@jessicalynne1359 I'd gladly trade Joe Rogan and Andy Dick for Phil Hartman
@@jessicalynne1359 same
@@doctorthirteen5499 I didn't ask. Weirdo.
This story is definitely not talked about enough. Thanks for posting. Watching now!
i’m so grateful to now be surrounded by ppl who encourage me instead of want to dim my light.
It appears that this documentary is much more informative than others I’ve heard so far.
I really like how you show respect for the victims and their families by putting out the facts and not the rumors.
Really glad that you decided to cover this case. I remember when this happened and it was so shocking. We appreciate the quality content you continue to create for us all to enjoy. Also would you consider covering the case of Andrea Yates? I would really love to hear your analysis of her crimes and the severe postpartum psychosis she suffered from. Thanks!
I feel like like there are hundreds of deep dives on that case. Like, the church she was in. And how she was hospitalized. Upon release, the doctor told him that it's not safe to leave her alone with the kids. Did that matter? Absolutely not in fact,he impregnated her AGAIN! and the break down happened because of her pregnancy before that one. I love his takes too! I just don't know if he would be able to get information that not already on the hundreds of deep dives into the case. I think that woman needs to be in an insane asylum. She did everything she could to get help! All the people around her failed her. Now, add those facts to the fact she had a tape of her preacher (cult leader?) On that tape he said "all children raised and birthed to a Jezebel, are doomed to go to hell. So she thought she doomed her children.. he should have been held responsible too!!
@@jennerally_correct He shouldn’t have been held responsible for her being crazy. And aren’t you aware she’s dead?
@@vickielawson3114 oh wow! Have you really not watch the many documentaries? Yes, her husband absolutely played a part in it. In fact, he took her home AMA, when the doctors warned him not to leave her alone with the kids. Her husband was privy to all of it. She isn't crazy. She was though. When you have certain mental health issues, you must take medicine, because nothing else helps and it just grows to be worse and worse. When she did this we didn't have HALF the antidepressants to treat women that we do now. Postpartum wasn't even really something anyone knew or understood, they called them pregnancy blues and were told it's "normal" for people to feel that. But because of they religion, he preferred for her not to take medicine. Andrea Yates tried HARD to kill herself, all the time. I believe she even told a doctor she was afriad she was going to hurt her kids.
I meant, you can say that he had nothing to do with it, but you're wrong. He was negligent. She was in NO PLACE to even care for HERSELF, MUCH LESS LIKE 5 KIDS... Or was it 6?, but you get the point. The man neglected his way to loosing his whole family. She needed help and she didn't everything to try to get it. It was always her husband and their religion... That pulled her out of getting that help. Their church had extreme views.. nobody made her do anything. But literally every single person in her life failed her over and over again.
What makes this all worse, has she gone to court without taking her meds (which she didn't have a choice but to take) the judge would have never let her go to trial. In fact, her trial was postponed because OF THIS! she wasn't fit to sit for trial. But don't worry, after a year (or was it two years?) She is an educated girl and she let them postpone the trial. She has the right to a speedy trial.
When she was finally on the correct combo of medicine that stabilized her, the judge rules her competent. The jury first meets her and she's just a normal lady. The point of the insanity plea is their state of mind. She would ramble about delusional things. Like, I can't stress this enough.. A DOCTOR TOLD HIM THAT ITS NOT SAFE TO THE LEAVE THE KIDS WITH HER, ALONE! yeah, he was absolutely complicit. He watched her go on a downward spiral when he told her to stay home and take care of the kids. She loved her job.
Listen, is it okay that she murdered her kids? Absolutely not!! She wasn't given a fair trial. If anyone should have been given the insanity plea, it SHOULD HAVE BEEN HER! it was obvious that she didn't live in the same world the rest of us do. She actually WAS INSANE! and she had no fucking idea what she was doing. She believed that they are doomed for hell and she believed it was because SHE was their mom.
She was openly delusional. WHY WOULD ANYONE LEAVE KIDS WITH SOMEONE LIKE THAT??? The whole system failed her and those kids. The extremist cults pounded in her head that her delusions were god leading her into the light to save her. The guys that did this... Got in a whole lot trouble because he was a fraud. I feel bad for her, I don't think she should ever really be free. But I do think she should be spending her life in a hospital instead, in fact other people murdered and tortured and STILL got out. Casey Anthony...Robert durst...I mean, it goes on and on and and on. Yates WAS literally insane! And they intentionally waited until she was stable so that the jury would believe she wasn't sick. Not one person in her life was on her side. And I understand that. It's a heinous act. Her delusions won! And all of it was preventable!
@@vickielawson3114 I'm going to be super charitable and assume you're thinking of a different case.
@@vickielawson3114 You seriously think he holds no responsibility in what happened to those kids? Really?
i always watch Dreading when other True Crime youtubers start to weigh too heavy on me. the care with which every case is taken on and the fact that you guys do everything to respect and show the the lives of those affected really helps tell the facts without being cold or too speculative
I remember that day vividly. I was heavily pregnant with my first child and watching the news with one of my soon-to-be inlaws. I think it might have been the first time I spent the night with them, and we were going to pick my fiance up from the bus station the next day. He was returning home from Florida after hearing that I had a benign cyst on my ovary. Anyway, when I heard about it, I was shocked and deeply saddened. I loved Phil Hartman since I was a little girl watching SNL. What I remember most was footage of the cops carrying their babies out of the house. I placed my hand protectively over my pregnant belly and watched the news coverage in disbelief. He's still deeply missed and he deserved so much better. May he R.I.P.
Man thank you sooooo much for covering this story. It has been so confusing with all of the tabloids and liars out there. This was such a disturbing case and it was deeply sorrowful when it took place. He was such a great man and comedian. He will always be missed. RIP funny man ✌️💜🫶
What happened to Phil Hartman breaks my heart. Out of alot of the individuals who came out of his SNL class, he had such potential to be a mega star. Heck, I could have seen him breaking out of comedies and doing dramas. If his wife had gotten help, he'd still be with us. Such a shame.
No, if Phil had gotten rid of his wife (divorce) he would still be with us. Phil deserved so much more than Brynn.
Unfortunately it wasn't just drugs. It was straight up narcissism. There's really no help for those people there's only help for the people they victimize. Narcissist rarely even admit they have a problem.
Been looking forward to this episode since you announced it. This case doesn't get enough attention sadly... Going to be a nice Sunday morning settling in to watch this. Keep up the great content
A really tragic tale of love,jealousy,drugs and mental illness. Abusive relationships are more prevalent than we think and as man who has been in one you told this very sad story very well.
I miss Phil so much. The world misses his humor and talent
That evil lady took such a treasure from this world. I wonder how it would be now if people like him were here. They should be here. Rest in peace Phil.
Thank you for putting Phil's story out there. He is so loved and so missed! ❤️
I LOOOOOOVE that you covered him! I totally adored him and was crushed when he was murdered! Ugh. Thank you for this 🙏🏽❤️
So sad that NBC is striking this video, don't they have their hands in enough cookie jars that they could leave RUclipsrs alone?!? Very terrible that you could put in ALL the hard work and long hrs of putting this together only to have them come and pull the rug from under you last second!
He says the exact same about each video and about why it's demonetized
capitalists are gonna be capitalists, there will never be enough money for them.
Well he is using their footage..
@@tamatea_ he’s using footage that falls under fair use.
@@clmaoo easy enough for lawyers to sort out then
Thank you for telling us the story with care and respect for Phil. I unfortunately remember hearing the news the day it happened. I can say I was saddened and hurt. I have a hard time to this day watching SNL still. He was one of my absolute favorites on there and I truly think this is a person that was taken too soon, but he did leave his mark on the world. This I am truly honored to have seen. RIP Phil
I love Phil Hartman, he was and still is 1 of my favorite actors...God, I just felt so horrible when I learned of his death! If there is 1 consolation in this tragedy its that he never felt a thing or was even aware of what was going on...I also want to add, that YOU GUYS did a great job of covering the story!...from 1 huge fan of Phil, Thank you. ❤
Imagine how Phil’s family and friends felt after such a wonderful, talented man who they loved was murdered and then the scummy media lied about him and tried to absolutely ruin his legacy! Absolutely disgusting and what a horror Bren was, Phil deserved better!
they were not trying to ruin his legacy they were reporting the facts
Media lie!?!? Really! That's all they do is lie and pick a side. They're awful evil human beings.
@@brianlacroix822
No. They were reporting rumors. None of the bad things the tabloids said about him were true. This was in the 90s when the world still refused to believe that men could, and often are, abused by their spouse. Spousal abuse is almost never talked about when it’s the female that is doing the abusing. Even now, In 2022, it’s still not treated with the same seriousness as when the male is the abuser. I am not a feminist in any way whatsoever, but I feel very strongly about this topic. This case is one of the best examples of how female abusers are almost never held to the same standard male abusers. Not only that, but the public and law enforcement both have a way of making men feel embarrassed and not comfortable speaking out against their abusers. There were numerous accounts of Phil showing up to work with noticeable physical injuries from Brin attacking Phil. He would laugh it off or try to minimize the seriousness of it, but people still took notice. She also would blatantly belittle and emotionally and verbally abuse Phil infront of others just to embarrass him. If the tables were turned and it was Phil being the abuser, he would have been arrested, charged, and shunned from the entertainment industry without a second thought. After she killed him and then herself the tabloids were trying so hard to find any dirt they could on Phil because people couldn’t, and wouldn’t, allow themselves to believe that Brin was nothing more than a psychotic, violent, hateful and drug addicted witch who had a history of bullying and harassing anyone who dared to tell her no or do something to set her off. Phil tried relentlessly to get her some help because he was a good person and wanted his kids to have a good mother. And unfortunately it got him killed.
People refused to believe that she was a terrible person who murdered her husband and then took the cowardly route and killed herself instead of facing the consequences to her actions. The tabloids tried to find some sort of dirt on him that would somehow explain why she did what she did. At the end of the day Phil’s only mistake was giving her the benefit of the doubt and trying to get her some help because he was a good man and didn’t want his kids to be without their mom. Sadly his refusal to take his kids and kick that spiteful demon witch to the curb where she belonged cost him his life.
@@nadiadelphi6850 Lol men get away with abuse 100000x more than women what are you on about.. and they don't have to commit suicide
Weinstein, Chris Brown, Polanski and i could go on
Two people can be terrible at the same time
Phil could've been a horrific person while Brynn was an abusive bitch to him
you don't know these people so quit defending them it's weird (although most rich people are terrible so i'm saying he was probably not a good guy)
@@nadiadelphi6850 not to be rude, but how do you know all of that? Did you know him and his family personally? Or are you just going off of what others have said?…
Phil and Dana Carvey will always be my favorite SNL cast members. I remember crying when I heard that he had been murdered. How horrible.
You did Phil justice with this video. RIP Phil Hartman. You might remember him as the guy who made everyone laugh.
Thank you for the extensive videos you make. May your future continue providing what you love doing.
I always wanted to know the true story of Phil Hartman as he was such a comic genius. I thank you so much for this program.
I was a child when Phil Hartman passed. I watched his stuff mainly through The Simpsons, Jingle All the Way, and Kiki’s Delivery Service (his final role). He was the best part of the English dub so when later DVD editions took out his singsongy meow at the end, I was pretty upset. Thankfully I still have the OG VHS.
Rest In Peace Phil. I hope the Hartman family is having a peaceful life too. 💜
Get the VHS converted if you can, so that it lasts!
Don’t be shy, convert the vhs!!! (And then share lol)
I miss the songs from the vhs sooooo much!!
No "The Houseguest"? (Sinbad, with Phil as the 'straightman' dad / familyman, whose family a McDonalds loving conartist, Sinbad, moves in & creates havoc for, while they both teach each other things. Its probably the best Phil Hartman movie)
@@uui219 that’s so true. I really should get a DVD backup of the VHS! I know a few peeps @ work that can help
I’ve also heard the ‘05 edition of the DVD is another way you can get the original dub back. Tbh I wish streaming services gave dub options instead of preferring one dub over the other. Nostalgia is a thing after all!
Juri-
Just watch him on SNL
It’s all you’ll ever need to
💜💜💜 Phil✌️
I remember when this happened. So tragic & unnecessary. Phil was amazing, his voice work is unmistakable. RIP Phil ! Hope your family has found peace now.
I was a little kid when it happened so I don't remember but the older people in my life do and they always talk about how heartbreaking it was 😕
He was in my favorite Christmas movie as a kid, Jingle All the Way, with Arnold Schwarzenegger. I knew who he was before that movie from watching SNL with my dad and brothers every single weekend. I remember thinking that even though he was a hugely famous comedian and celebrity, that he had that rare quality of making you feel like you’ve known him all your life. Maybe it’s because my best friends dad kind of looked like him, and my best friend was raised by her dad by himself after her mom passed away and her dad was one of those dads that was truly an awesome man who went above and beyond for everyone in our small town. Phil Hartman just had that very palpable sense of humbleness and he just seemed like he was truly in show business not for the fame or money, but because he loved making people laugh. I was around 10 when he died and I remember my dad and older brothers just being so shocked and saddened by his death, but even more saddened by the fact that it was his wife that killed him, and then took her own life, leaving her children without both of their parents. No one deserves that tragic death, but it hits even harder when it’s someone who only wanted to make others happy. I’m really glad that you made this video because it cleared up a lot of questions I’ve always had about the circumstances of the crime itself, and more than anything you gave Phil the respect and admiration that he deserves. It’s so upsetting that he was slandered by the lies and false narratives the tabloids spread about him.
It is so sad to know that he never gave up on his wife, and he truly tried to do whatever he could to get her help with her addictions and mental health struggles, only to be shot dead by her in the bed they shared with their children in the house.
RIP Phil ❤️
I just discovered your channel. I watched The Jared Fogel story and now this one. You do a very thorough job And I really appreciate the tasteful job you did with Phil Hartman because all that extra sensationalized and unnecessary BS that was spread by the media before was just as senseless as his death. He didn't deserve that and his family didn't need that on top of their tragic loss.
Wonderful job explaining Phil Hartman and especially what happened with his marriages and his death .
Just about all of this is taken from the book YOU MIGHT REMEMBER ME ,
its excellent ; I've read it several times .
It's very well written and well researched .
Phil lived an unusual life even before he ever went on to Saturday Night Live .
An accurate miniseries needs to be made about his unique life .
Really ashamed about his sad demise ... a shame for his children and I think they were raised by Martin Short ... ?
You're quickly becoming one of my favourite crime channels, and your voice (or whomever is doing the voice over) has the most interesting narrative quality which fits with the tone of the subject matter.
Superb production. Your intros alone are better than most whole true crime docs, and your episodes are becoming more and more polished, not that they needed any shining up :) How you've introduced Hartman with a status quo report on the current cast was brilliant, especially with the John Malkovich/writers/cast behind the scenes material: A+, IMHO. Clearly, you lead in your league.
i have so much admiration for the amount of work you put into this. my favorite channel by far. thank you for all your hard work ❤️
agree!!!
Awh this video made me want to cry for poor, poor tragic Phil. I grew up in the late 90s as a kid knowing of his voice Troy Mcclure off the Simpsons and I sincerely adored his character so much... One thing I noticed even as a kid was his voice stood out the most. It was so distinguished and funny because it sold the cheap used car salesman sleeze in such a brilliant way. His voice always stuck out in my head. Years later growing up, I found out one day to my utter disbelief that this voice actor I found so funny, who was a staple sound to my childhood, was murdered when I was 5 years old. Of course my parents never ever would've thought to share this information with me. It haunted me to think that this funny man had been shot in the head by his wife it haunted me. As I got older and read about the circumstances it became so clear how viciously his abuser ruined him. He was a victim of domestic abuse surrounded in a sea of like minded comedians, pals, coworkers, fans. And he was stuck on a small island that whole time. So close to support and support, but so far away from them all.
To know deeper his childhood and the invisibility and fragility he faced within his personal identity and self esteem and how tender that sort of pain is, propelled then by an undercurrent of comedic talent that seems to be a drug whereby the user can never quite reach the quintessential and perfect hit... I feel he was always a lost boy constantly striving for the missing puzzle pieces he needed to make him feel whole again, which were his parents.
So all of the talent and loveability and sincere natural charm and endearment he oozed due to his nature... He couldn't seem to recognise truly how deeply he was adored. He kept chasing that praise from the wrong people when so many already thought that he was enough. I am so sad now to fully know the deeper aspects of this tragedy.
he was a seriously talented voice actor. i mostly know him from voicing jiji the cat in kiki's delivery service, and his charming snarky delivery is one of the best parts of that movie.
Phil Hartmann was one of the ten best SNL ever gave the world.
No one can deny that. He saved the show in the early 90s.