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• Actors: James Belushi, A. Whitney Brown, Dana Carvey, Chevy Chase, Harry Connick Jr.
• Directors: Kenneth Bowser
• Writers: Kenneth Bowser, Michael O'Donoghue
• Producers: Kenneth Bowser, Blair Foster, Ken Aymong, Lisa Ammerman, Rachel Talbot
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
• Subtitles: English, French
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Universal Studios
• DVD Release Date: August 26, 2008
• Run Time: 87 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000ZOXDFU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,381 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Saturday Night Live Lost & Found: SNL in the 80's" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A new perspective, March 28, 2008

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D. Miner "iconoclast" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saturday Night Live Lost & Found: SNL in the 80's (DVD)

I caught most of this program when it aired on NBC a year or two ago, and I was fascinated by the turmoil behind the scenes that almost killed SNL and the developments that revitalized it in the mid 80s, when I fell in love with the show. I was excited when I learned the special would be coming to DVD so I could put it on my shelf next to the similarly excellent "First Five Years" special.

Besides being a solid documentary overview of SNL in the 80s, we get a sampling of important moments, candid commentary and excerpts of the wide range of musical guests over the decade. I was particularly amused to finally see the infamous moment where Charles Rocket uttered the most unmentionable word on television.

The package notes an "Bonus Featurette" which turns out to be nearly an hour of extra interviews and clips - essentially deleted scenes from the main show. Nice value!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Rejects of SNL, March 6, 2008

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This review is from: Saturday Night Live Lost & Found: SNL in the 80's (DVD)

Obviously the 80's were a rough go for the revolving door of writers, directors and cast members of SNL, this restrospective puts that to the forefront, but leaves you feeling a little sad.
Joe Piscopo and Eddie Murphy are credited as saving the show from total obscurity and ridicule, retaining rhe praise of their co-cast members as team players and generally talented people. While Jon Lovitz is shown as the only cast member beloved enough to survive one cast literally going up in flames at the end of a season.
The interviews are not complete downers, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss is pretty chipper about the experience (obviously she had some success afterwards), Kevin Nealon recalls his time at SNL with great fondness and Victoria Jackson's memories are just fascinating to listen to.
The sad part is watching the footage of the sketches, which were just words being thrown into the air and the audience seemingly laughing at the hope of hearing something funny.
Also Gilbert Gottfried is terribly glum about the situation, with his basic message being "this was my chance and they set me up to fail".
There is a light at the end of the tunnel however as 1989 leads into the promise of the 1990's and true comedy to come, but of course we aren't treated to that footage.
If you're looking for a perspective from movie star cast members like Robert Downey Jr., Joan Cusack, Anthony Michael-Hall or Eddie Murphy, you won't find it here.
But if you want a reason to appreciate the magic of the original cast or the joy that was the 1990's, by seeing just how bad it could be and was, then buy this DVD.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars SNL in the 80s Lost and Found..sort of..., September 8, 2008

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Commander Flake "Commander Flake" (Mudville, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saturday Night Live Lost & Found: SNL in the 80's (DVD)

After the spectacular run of the original cast, it was mighty difficult for any new cast to look good compared to them. They tried, but oh, how awful and oh how mediocre it was. But Eddie Murphy was worth the price of admission, (Gumby, Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood)and Joe Piscopo was adequate, with moments where he showed that he had some talent. All in all, if you are an 80's survivor, give this a look.