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Summary: It's About Time!
Review: It's about time they released the Best of Phil Hartman on DVD! He was the best SNL cast member ever and this disk is long over due. Can't wait to get it. No matter which skits they include, it'll be awesome. The VHS version is great and hopefully this will have more. Would love to see the Soilent Green sketch.....Soilent Green is People! People!!!
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Summary: Great Tribute to a Great Comedian
Review: Phil Hartman has to be one of the best SNL players of all time. I loved this tape. I loved the "Sinatra Group" sketch. I thought this tape was very good and put most of, at least, my favorite Hartman sketches together.
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Summary: Ping Pong Match!
Review: Phil Hartman is one of SNL's best, and this DVD does a fair job of capturing his talent, but, like most of these recent SNL DVD releases, it is definitely lacking. If you're a big Hartman fan, you should buy this, but if you're looking for a DVD packed with non-stop laughs, you may be disappointed. This one starts out strong, but dwindles in comedic value by the end. The extras are OK at best, although I did really enjoy the audition extra, which again, if you're a huge Hartman fan, you'll definitely want to see. Overall, there's nothing wrong with this DVD, I had just hoped for more going into it. It would be a definite buy for less than $10.
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Summary: The Best Of Phil Hartman - Yes!
Review: Phil Hartman was a genius, to be simple. He can do anything he was asked to do, whether it was Bill Clinton, Frank Sinatra, or The Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer, he was arguably the most versatile actor on "Saturday Night Live".The cold opening on this dvd, featuring Hartman as General Stockwell and an almost unrecognizable Dana Carvey as Ross Perot, just goes to prove my point. And while he only appears in one sketch, he was undoubtedly the show's best Clinton. In "Clinton At McDonald's", he captures the scandal - ridden former president to a t. He also does great as Frank Sinatra in the hilarious "Sinatra Group". Towards the end though, the dvd does start to hit the skids, but over all it's an excellent representation of his eight years on "Saturday Night Live". Extras include a photo gallery, audition tape, dress rehearsal and outtakes. I also recommend all the other great best - off's sets out there, namely Dana Carvey, Mike Myers and Adam Sandler. If you want to see all the best, get the 8 - pack collection available at wherever dvds are sold.
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Summary: Great, but Could Have Had More
Review: Phil Hartman was a master impersonator. This special shows him and his great genius. It could have had just a few more skits and the Phil Donahue one was a little boring. Highlights include: Ross and The Admiral go for a ride-"Gridlock!"
Bill Clinton at McDonald's
The Sinatra Group-this is the best skit! He does a great Frank Sinatra impersonation! He's crack about O' Connor are hilarious!
Compulshion-he slaps Dana Carvey, heh.
Sprokets Bachorette-"House on fire! House on fire! Put it out! Put it out!"
Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer-he's just a caveman, really.
Matlock-brilliant!
Anne Boleyn-how many ways to kill a queen.
Love Is A Dream-okay it's not supposed to be funny, but they did a great job making it look like an old film. Great little dramatic closer
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Summary: Completely Displays Phil Hartman's comic genius
Review: Phil Hartman's wonderful comic ability and characterizations have all been brought together in this video. It focuses solely on him, just as it should, and has his most memorable skits, like the one with the Frank Sinatra talk show or the Unforzen caveman lawyer. It was no coincidence that SNL's golden years had Phil Hartman as a cast member. The only thing keeping it from getting five stars is that there is very little of his Ed McMahon sketches.
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Summary: Not the best clips
Review: Such a talent and yet not the best clips selected. His best skits were the satires of others (Frank Sinatra, Admiral Stockdale, President Clinton). I'm sure he has many other great clips and can only believe they are being saved for future disks.
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Summary: One of the best of "The Best of" videos so far!
Review: The opening credits for this video say "Saturday Night Live Remembers Phil Hartman." How could anybody NOT remember Phil Hartman? With so many impersonations and characters, I'm sure it was very difficult for the creators of this video to pick out "The Best of Phil Hartman." The following skits and impersonations are included in this 83 minute video:
Cold Opening - Admiral Stockdale
The Sinatra Group
Compulsion
Clinton At McDonald's
Donahue
Discover The World of Science
Barbara Bush
Ronald Reagan
"The Tonight Song" with Steve Martin
Governor Mario Cuomo
Senator Edward Kennedy
Church Chat
Visit From Jesus Christ
Charlton Heston
Johnny Cash
Michael Caine
Telly Savalas
Burt Reynolds
Star Trek
Andy Griffith
"Dadly Duties"
Ed McMahon
Unfrozen Cave Man Lawyer
Weekend Update Commentary: The All-Drug Olympics
Drama Class
Johnny O'Connor
Cooking With the Anal Retentive Chef
Succinctly Speaking
Encounter With Mr. Cherrywood
Sassy
Army Base
Sprockets Dating Game
On Broadway
Robot Repair
Anne Boleyn
Love Is A Dream I would say 30 out of the 36 sketches on this tape are very funny. It's incredibly saddening that Hartman is no longer alive to share more laughs with us. This tape is a great tribute to the times that he was. I dare you fans and new viewers to try not to laugh as you view this truly great tribute to a truly comedic genius.
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Summary: One of the best of "The Best of" videos so far!
Review: The opening credits for this video say "Saturday Night Live Remembers Phil Hartman." How could anybody NOT remember Phil Hartman? With so many impersonations and characters, I'm sure it was very difficult for the creators of this video to pick out "The Best of Phil Hartman." The following skits and impersonations are included in this 83 minute video:
Cold Opening - Admiral Stockdale
The Sinatra Group
Compulsion
Clinton At McDonald's
Donahue
Discover The World of Science
Barbara Bush
Ronald Reagan
"The Tonight Song" with Steve Martin
Governor Mario Cuomo
Senator Edward Kennedy
Church Chat
Visit From Jesus Christ
Charlton Heston
Johnny Cash
Michael Caine
Telly Savalas
Burt Reynolds
Star Trek
Andy Griffith
"Dadly Duties"
Ed McMahon
Unfrozen Cave Man Lawyer
Weekend Update Commentary: The All-Drug Olympics
Drama Class
Johnny O'Connor
Cooking With the Anal Retentive Chef
Succinctly Speaking
Encounter With Mr. Cherrywood
Sassy
Army Base
Sprockets Dating Game
On Broadway
Robot Repair
Anne Boleyn
Love Is A Dream I would say 30 out of the 36 sketches on this tape are very funny. It's incredibly saddening that Hartman is no longer alive to share more laughs with us. This tape is a great tribute to the times that he was. I dare you fans and new viewers to try not to laugh as you view this truly great tribute to a truly comedic genius.
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Summary: Many Great Hartman Skits Missing
Review: This is good for a few laughs, but overall is a major disappointment. It does not do justice to all the hilarious Phil Hartman moments on SNL. The first half of the tape is decent, but the last few sketches on the video are flat out unfunny. Purchase the video with your expectations low or you will be disappointed.
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