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Unlike Phil Hartman's dvd, this disc I have no complaints about. If you like good, old - fashioned American comedy, then look no further here. On this dvd, Carvey's most popular comic creatiosn are here. Whether you enjoy the sarcastic Church Lady, the conceded bodybuilder Hanz or the lovable Garth from "Wayne's World", it's hard not to enjoy what's here. Also, there's a series of his amazing impressiosn. In additon to two hilarious George Bush sequences, most of Carvey's repetoire is hre: Ross Perot, Tom Brokaw (the funniest sketch on the whole dvd), Paul McCartney, Johnny Carson (in the infamous "Carsenio"), John McLaughin, George "Look At My Butt, Dennis" Michael, Robin Leach, Prince Charles and a host of others. Even "Massive Hoeadwound Harry" is funny once gget past being grossed out at Carvey's bleeding head and the dog chewing on it.

This is a great dvd honoring one of the greaetst contemporary American geniuses. Highly recommended for "SNL" fans and anybody who enjoys laughing.

Well Isn't That Special?
Dana Carvey was one of the most versatile cast members in the long history of "Saturday Night Live". He stayed on for 6 years (1986 - 1992) and has wound up hosting several more times over the years.

The opening sequence features Carvey as a dead - on Ross Perot, fielding questions asked by Sandler and Schneider. The dvd mainly focuses on his unique impersonations of many famous people, including Robin Leach, Tom Brokaw (the one when he's Brokaw going over ways to announce that Gerald Ford is dead is hilarious), Jimmy Stewart, Keith Richards and, of course, George Bush. Also included are some of Carvey's quirkiest characters, including Garth from "Wayne's World", "Carsenio" (a spoof of "The Tonight Show" featuring Carvey as Johnny Carson trying to recapture his place with the public by copying Arsenio Hall), and "The Church Lady", which always has me laughing.

This one of the best discs that Broadway Video has released in their long line of "best - of" collection. "The Best Of Dana Carvey" will keep you laughing no matter how many times you watch it.

Portrait Of A Comedic Genius
When Dana Carvey left "Saturday Night Live" in 1993, he left behind a legacy of zany characters and hilarious (and dead - on)impressions. Since his departure, he has hosted 3 more times (in 1994, 1996 and 2000) and has made numerous guest appearances. This dvd captures the genius that Carvey was (and still is).

The opening sketch is a lively parody of Ross Perot's press conferences. When watching this sketch, it's hard to pinpoint whether you're watching Carvey or Perot of himself since he does him so exact. I loved him in "The McLaughlin Group", in which he portrays tv debate group moderator John McLaughlin as a egotistical maniac, further proof of how good "Saturday Night Live" at political satire. I loved the "Church Chat" montage, thogh I wish they had one complete sketch. The montage of his impressions is hilarious. It's amazing how well he did them, especially Robin Leach, James Stewart, George Michael and Paul McCartney, to name just a few. The Tom Brokaw sketch is better (I'm sure Crvey does him better than Chris Parnell). The Bush stuff is funny, but I wish they would ahve included the 1988 debate with the puRepublican nomiees for President, featuring one of Carvye's earliest Bush impressions.

There are many other great sketches, too many to name. I think this is a highly hilarious romp through over 10 years of classic humor.