Phil Hartman (Simpsons' Troy McClure) was killed by his wife, and was set to voice Futarama's Zapp Brannigan
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_HartmanPosted Nov 19, 2009, 8:08 PM UTC
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I always thought Zapp sounded like a deliberate Phil Hartman impersonation... like an homage.
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Same here. Very convincing at times too.
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He also played his most epic roll as Bill mcNeil in the TV show News Radio.
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Personally, I think his work as Captain Carl on Pee Wee's Playhouse is his finest.
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Mekka lekka hi mekka hiney ho
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Mekk lekka hi mekka Jambi ho!
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Who didn't already know this? I grieve for him anew every time I hear his voice.
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It's no coincidence The Simpsons went in the toilet after he died.
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Hi I'm Troy Mclure, you might remember me from such domestic disputes as...
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I believe international treaty disallows describing Phil Hartman simply as "Simpsons' Troy McClure."
hah. Sorry! i just know him as troy mcclure. Uncultured, I know.
You might remember him from such shows as Newsradio or SNL.
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