| Description |
8 videodiscs (approximately 1593 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., dual layer, NTSC. |
| Cast |
Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Laraine Newman, Garrett Morris. |
| Performer |
Disc 1: George Carlin, host; Billy Preston & Janis Ian, musical guests (October 11, 1975) ; Paul Simon, host; Simon & Garfunkel, Phoebe Snow, Randy Newman & The Jesse Dixon Singers, musical guests (October 18, 1975) ; Rob Reiner, host; Joe Cocker with John Belushi, musical guests (October 25, 1975). Disc 2: Candice Bergen, host; Esther Phillips, musical guest (November 8, 1975) ; Robert Klein, host; ABBA, Loudon Wainwright III, musical guests (November 15, 1975) ; Lily Tomlin, host; Howard Shore's all-nurse band, musical guest (November 22, 1975) ; Disc 3: Richard Pryor, host; Gil Scott Heron, musical guest (December 13, 1975) ; Candice Bergen, host; Martha Reeves & The Stylistics, musical guests (December 20, 1975) ; Elliott Gould, host; Anne Murray, musical guest (January 10, 1976). Disc 4: Buck Henry, host; Bill Withers & Toni Basil, musical guests (January 17, 1976) ; Peter Cook & Dudley Moore, hosts; Neil Sedaka, musical guest (January 24, 1976) ; Dick Cavett, host; Jimmy Cliff, musical guest (January 31, 1976). Disc 5: Peter Boyle, host; Al Jarreau, musical guest (February 14, 1976) ; Desi Arnaz, host and musical guest (February 21, 1976) ; Jill Clayburgh, host; Leon Redbone, musical guest (February 28, 1976). Disc 6: Anthony Perkins, host; Betty Carter, musical guest (March 13, 1976) ; Ron Nessen, host; Patti Smith Group, musical guest (April 17, 1976) ; Raquel Welch, host; Phoebe Snow & John Sebastian, musical guests (April 24, 1976). Disc 7: Madeline Kahn, host; Carly Simon, musical guest (May 8, 1976) ; Dyan Cannon, host; Leon & Mary Russell, musical guests (May 15, 1976) ; Buck Henry, host; Gordon Lightfoot, musical guest (May 22, 1976). Disc 8: Elliott Gould, host; Leon Redbone, Harlan Collins & Joyce Everson, musical guests (May 29, 1976) ; Louise Lasser, host; Preservation Hall Jazz Band, musical guest (July 24, 1976) ; Kris Kristofferson, host; Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge, musical guests (July 31, 1976). |
| Note |
Created by Lorne Michaels. |
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Originally broadcast on NBC television during the 1975-1976 season. |
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Contains all 24 episodes from the first season. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
A late-night comedy show featuring memorable short skits, hilarious sketches, parodies of television commercials, a live guest band featuring original musical performances, and a pop-cultural guest host each week. |
| Note |
Special features: Limited edition photo journal "SNL: the complete first season, 1975-1976"; original screen tests; 1975 TV interview with cast. |
| Credits |
Created by Lorne Michaels. |
| Contents |
disc 1. George Carlin ; Paul Simon ; Rob Reiner -- disc 2. Candice Bergen ; Robert Klein ; Lily Tomlin -- disc 3. Richard Pryor ; Candice Bergen ; Elliott Gould -- disc 4. Buck Henry ; Peter Cook & Dudley Moore ; Dick Cavett -- disc 5. Peter Boyle ; Desi Arnaz ; Jill Clayburgh -- disc 6. Anthony Perkins ; Ron Nessen ; Raquel Welch -- disc 7. Madeline Kahn ; Dyan Cannon ; Buck Henry -- disc 8. Elliott Gould ; Louise Lasser ; Kris Kristofferson. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Comedians -- Drama.
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Comedy sketches -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Television programs.
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Television comedies.
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Live television programs.
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| Added Author |
Aykroyd, Dan.
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Belushi, John.
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Chase, Chevy.
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Curtin, Jane.
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Radner, Gilda.
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Newman, Laraine, 1952-
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Morris, Garrett, 1937-
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Michaels, Lorne, 1944-
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National Broadcasting Company.
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Spine Title |
Saturday night live. The complete first season |
| ISBN |
1417012749 |
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9781417012749 |
| Standard No. |
025193056528 |
| Music No. |
30565 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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