When Mike Tyson Mysteries Paid Tribute To PHANTASM

For readers of our blog you know that PHANTASM has a knack for popping up in the most unexpected corners of pop culture. (Buffy The Vampire Slayer anyone?!)

One lost surprising appearance is in the Adult Swim animated comedy series, Mike Tyson Mysteries.

This show, known for its wildly surreal humor and bizarre plots, features a fictionalized Mike Tyson solving bizarre mysteries with the help of a talking pigeon, his adopted Korean-American daughter, and the spectral Marquess of Queensberry. It's a truly unconventional premise that frequently delves into the absurd and the supernatural.

In the episode "Mystery on Wall Street," Phantasm fans are treated to a delightfully eerie homage. The show features a menacing, towering figure strongly reminiscent of our very own Tall Man, complete with a similar gaunt appearance and an ominous, silent presence.

What makes this cameo even more fitting is that this Phantasm-esque character is voiced by the talented Jeff Bergman, a veteran voice actor renowned for bringing iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to life. His involvement adds another layer of unexpected brilliance to this bizarre but brilliant tribute.