Universal Studios Home Entertainment Presents Unforgettable Moments From the Most Enduring and Celebrated Comedy Franchise in Television History

Universal Studios Home Entertainment Presents Unforgettable Moments From the Most Enduring and Celebrated Comedy Franchise in Television History

'Saturday Night Live:' The Best of David Spade & 'Saturday Night Live:' The Best of Alec Baldwin

DVD Rights to the Hit NBC Show Come Home to NBC Universal As USHE Takes Over Distribution of all New 'Saturday Night Live' Titles

In Stores January 24, 2006

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Live from Universal City, it's two of late-night comedy's funniest frontmen as "Saturday Night Live:" The Best of David Spade and "Saturday Night Live:" The Best of Alec Baldwin come to DVD January 24, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The release of the two DVD anthologies marks a homecoming for the hugely successful and influential NBC series, which is now distributed on DVD by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Bursting with the show's trademark outrageous comedy, these two collections feature hilarious sketches and unforgettable comic characters selected from some of the most memorable episodes of television's longest-running comedy show and are packed with bonus features that make them a must-have addition to any DVD collection.

The popular Best of "Saturday Night Live" series of DVDs is produced by Broadway Video Enterprises, a division of Broadway Video Entertainment, a major independent producer of television and film entertainment and one of New York's leading post-production services companies.

Since its debut in 1975, "Saturday Night Live" has been the gold standard for edgy, irreverent comedy on television, launching the careers of some of the brightest comedic lights in the last 30 years. Created by Lorne Michaels, who also serves as executive producer and writer, the program has won 18 Emmy(R) Awards and been nominated for more than 80. With 7 million viewers tuning in each week, the late-night comedy showcase has become a show business institution, and the most enduring and celebrated comedy franchise in television history.

During his six years as a cast member and writer on "SNL," David Spade created an unforgettable gallery of wisecracking characters and acerbic catchphrases that made him one of "SNL's" favorite stars. A four-time Emmy(R) nominee, Spade later proved himself more than ready for primetime with successful stints on "Just Shoot Me" and "8 Simple Rules," and found box- office acclaim in films including Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Joe Dirt and Tommy Boy. He is currently hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central, "The Showbiz Show with David Spade." Spade's well known sketches included on the DVD are: The Receptionist, Gap Girls and Flight Attendant.

Oscar(R) nominee and four-time Emmy(R) nominee Alec Baldwin is one of America's foremost dramatic leading men, whose notable roles have been in The Aviator, Pearl Harbor and The Hunt for Red October. He is also one of "SNL's" funniest and most popular hosts, displaying an unexpected flair for scene- stealing antics and an irresistible affinity for lampooning movie star foibles. The Best of Alec Baldwin showcases comic high points from his twelve appearances on the show in some of the most memorable sketches in the show's 30-year history. Sketches included are Scout Master, French Teacher and Pete Schwetty.

Hilarious Extras Keep 'Em Laughing

"SNL" devotees, casual viewers and newcomers to the show will delight in the hysterical behind-the-scenes hijinks featured on the new DVDs. In addition to the classic sketches, both include enough hilarious bonus features to thrill any comedy fan.

"Saturday Night Live:" The Best of Alec Baldwin includes the following bonus materials:

* Official "SNL" Photo Gallery from the Shows
* "SNL" Final Dress Rehearsals
* Exclusive Audio Commentary

"Saturday Night Live:" The Best of David Spade includes the following bonus materials:

* An uproarious David Spade interview on "Late Night with Conan
O'Brian"
* Outtakes
* Official "SNL" Photo Gallery
* "SNL" Sketches
* Exclusive Audio Commentary

Synopsis

For more than three decades, "Saturday Night Live" has been America's favorite late night television show, showcasing a generation of outrageously talented comedy performers. "Saturday Night Live:" The Best of David Spade and "Saturday Night Live:" The Best of Alec Baldwin, the latest additions to the wildly popular Best of "Saturday Night Live" DVD series, include highlights of two of the most uproarious performers ever to grace the stage of this live sketch comedy show. The Best of David Spade is an anthology of hipster wisecracks and caustic crackups while The Best of Alec Baldwin showcases the classic leading man's surprising talent as an unexpected comic virtuoso. Winner of 18 Emmy(R) Awards, "Saturday Night Live" is the longest running comedy series in television history.

Technical Information
"Saturday Night Live:" The Best of David Spade
Street Date: January 24, 2006
Copyright: 2006 NBC Universal, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $19.98 SRP
Selection Number: 29916
Running Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
Layers: Single
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Rating: Not Rated
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

"Saturday Night Live:" The Best of Alec Baldwin
Street Date: January 24, 2006
Copyright: 2006 NBC Universal, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $19.98 SRP
Selection Number: 29747
Running Time: 1 Hour 31 Minutes
Layers: Single
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Rating: Not Rated
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and Entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi Universal.

CONTACTS

Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Vivian Mayer
Senior Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-3594

Lea Porteneuve
Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-1391

Craig Radow
Senior Manager, Publicity
(818) 777-4572

Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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Studios Home Entertainment

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