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During his time at SNL, original cast member John Belushi created some of the most memorable characters in television history. One of the most brilliant comedic performers of all time, Belushi’s rebellious presence and intensity changed the face of comedy forever. From classic original characters like the Blues Brothers. King Bee and Samurai Warrior to incomparable impressions of Joe Cocker, Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor and more, you can experience the best of Belushi for years to come. Plus enjoy extra bonus material, including interviews form SNL’s original cast and writers and never before seen footage as well as the very first SNL sketch of all time.
Reviewer: Jack Pripusich
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: SNL's Original "Bad Boy"!
Review: I will never forget watching the very first SNL broadcast, essentially ""by accident". If you want to pick up on the attitude and edgyness of the time...get this "Best of John Belushi" DVD. He was unpredictable and uncanny. What would he do next? A special and complicated talent. These SNL "Best of's" are lots of fun and have a knack for showcasing the moments that had the most bang for the buck. Samurai, Joe Cocker (hilarious over the top Belushi moment, but I'd forgotten how well John SINGS the part!), SNL Update Commentaries, a priceless full performance by the Blues Brothers, and much more. For me, though, the most important parts of this DVD are the incredible extras, including John's screen test (Brando, etc.), and an appearance with Dan Aykroyd on the Today Show (early 80's) which is one of the more compelling insights into Belushi's off screen personality, and some obvious discomfort in that setting (being interviewed), so Dan takes charge. There is also a great and frank "tribute/discussion" with John's wife and SNL team members. I think you'll find it illuminating. (Interesting side-bar: The photo of John Belushi on the cover of the DVD I received is different than the one shown here at Amazon.).

Reviewer: george poniros
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Belushi-Best-SNL !
Review: WOW! I Loved John Belushi on SNL! Thanks!

Reviewer: Mark J. House
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Saturday Night Blues Brother
Review: One of the best Saturday Night Live actors ever! Most people remember him from the movie The Blues Brothers and they will tell you that he is one of their favorite comedians of all time! Belushi was known to be a bad boy doing it his own way but the producers knew that is what makes them money. His impressions of Samurai, Marlon Brando, and Joe Cocker are just a few incredibly good comedy sketches from this expert. This DVD also has bonus sketches and interviews never before seen. How about the very first SNL sketch ever aired? GOT IT. A MUST HAVE.

Reviewer: Scott B.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Early SNL Shows Where GREAT
Review: The cast for the first 6 years of SNL were in my view the best. When they screwed with the format the ratings said it all. But at the front were the Not Ready Foe Prime Time Players. No one could hold a match to them, ever ! ! ! !

Reviewer: bostonears
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: His Liz Taylor Impersonation Still Chokes Me Up
Review: I was a college student in the late 1970's, and back then, every dorm room and frat house on campus settled down at 11:30 on Saturday nights, so that everyone could gather 'round the tube to watch the original SNL. Man was that show funny, especially John Belushi.This DVD does an admirable but insufficient job of conveying Belushi's comic genius. A few of the sketches, such as Cheeseburger, haven't withstood the test of time, and left me wondering why I thought he was so funny. But then he really shines on others, such as Samurai Night Fever, Godfather Vito Corleone in therapy, and his Joe Cocker rendition of "With A Little Help From My Friends," which is so dead-on that on one episode of SNL (NOT the version on this disc) Joe himself comes out on stage in the middle of Belushi's performance, to the astonishment of the audience who thought Joe was already the one performing. But the skit that still has me laughing out loud every time I see it is Belushi's impersonation of Elizabeth Taylor choking on chicken in the middle of an interview. I know it's morbid, but it's oddly sublime, and no other comic could have pulled it off. In fact, no other comic would have even attempted it, and that's what made Belushi one-of-a-kind.The main reason I'm giving this DVD only four stars is because the run time is a scant 78 minutes, and surely the SNL archives hold enough Belushi gems that they could have put out two or three hours worth. Nevertheless, this is as close as you can get to seeing Belushi in his prime.

Reviewer: Evelyn F.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great price on New dvd
Review: I was very pleased to be able to even get this dvd and it was only $2.49 with very reasonable shipping and it was the last one in stock. I’m using this for personal use. i can’t wait to watch it. Thank You for everything.

Reviewer: tacincala TAWAMICIAYA
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: REMINDS ME OF MY LATE 20"S WHEN I LIVED IN ...
Review: REMINDS ME OF MY LATE 20"S WHEN I LIVED IN PARK CITY, UTAH. YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW THIS TID BIT...BACK IN 1980, UNLESS..... YOU HAD CABLE OR WENT TO THE BARS TO WATCH "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO VIEW IT ON REGULAR TV...INUTAH! NO PROBLEM IN ILLINOIS OR OTHER STATES. GO FIGURE!

Reviewer: Robert S. Criscione
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Little Chocolate Donuts...long Live John Belushi
Review: as with the golden age of film or the early days of rock, the early days of Sat. Night live are the ones that most people miss through out the shows history. John Belushi, Dan Akroyd, Gilda Radner, Garret Morris, Bill Murray, or the "not ready for prime time players" set the standard for a medium that had not existed before them. All the classic J.B. sketches are here, and for my money are the best. He was bigger than life, over the top and a true talent. Long Live John Belushi.

Reviewer: kim
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Soooo funny!!