Saturday Night fever
Win SNL box sets
The complete first series of the American comedy institution Saturday Night Live has been released in a lavish eight-CD set – and we have three copies to give away.The influential show, which began in 1975, has been a vital stepping stone in the careers of most US comics, with a list of alumni that includes Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Billy Crystal, Mike Myers, Chris Rock and Adam Sandler,
Its first series introduced the American public to Aykroyd, Belushi, Chase, and Radner, and featured such guest hosts as Andy Kaufman, Richard Pryor, Raquel Welch, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore
Now, for the first time, all 24 episodes in first season have been released on DVD. Extras include the original cast screen tests, and a 1975 interview with the cast.
The DVD is out this week on the Playback label, priced £49.99. But to stand a chance of winning one for free, just answer the following question by July 30, when we will select a winner from the correct answers received.
Open to over-15s resident in the UK and Ireland only. Bulk entries will be disqualified.
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