SNL: The Complete First Season, 1975-1976

Starring: Aykroyd, Dan and Belushi, John

Nicknamed the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players," the original cast of Saturday Night Live ignited a comedy revolution with their mix of irreverent characters and satirical impressions of political figures and pop culture icons. From the premiere of this groundbreaking sketch comedy show on October 11, 1975, live from historic Studio 8H in New York City's Rockefeller Center, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Chevy Chase, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, and Gilda Radner launched themselves into instant stardom and were often referred to as "The Beatles of Comedy." Created by Lorne Michaels over three decades ago, few other shows have had the cultural impact and relevance of Saturday Night Live. Nowhere else can you see the complete first season of SNL, featuring hosts George Carlin, Rob Reiner, Lily Tomlin, Richard Pryor, Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, or original musical performances by Simon & Garfunkel, ABBA, Patti Smith Group, Jimmy Cliff, and Carly Simon. And if you're curious as to how the original cast was hired, check out the DVD bonus features that include the screen tests of each performer.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 025193056528
• Release Date: April 2010
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Publisher: Universal Home Video
• Directors: Dave Wilson, A.D. Miles, Christopher Guest, Mike Judge, Tom Schiller, Leon Ichaso, Andy Warhol, Bill D'Elia, David Wachtenheim, Paul Miller, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Robert Smigel, Gary Weis, Claude Kerven, Mike DeSeve, Albert Brooks, Walter Williams (IV), R
• Starring: Aykroyd, Dan, Belushi, John
• Runtime: 26 hours, 34 minutes
• Number of Disks: 8
• Other Video Info: DVD
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 5.4"

Customer Reviews

Wow - First Season of Classic show!

Crazy comedy, wild antics - done by some of the best comedians of the era. All went on to movie careers with their amazing talent. Also musical guest stars that are in their prime.