Product Description Cheri Oteri's peppy, energetic style always made her characters on SNL hilarious to watch. From physical comedy (along side Will Ferrell) as the Cheerleader, Arianna, to impressions of Barbara Walters and Judge Judy, to wacky characters like Rita Del Vecchio, Nadeen or prescription drug junkie Collette Reardon, Cheri made audiences laugh so hard they often needed time to "Simma Down." Now you can own the best of Cheri's performances on one DVD. Be sure check out the bonus features such as the audio commentary and get a first-hand account of SNL from Cheri herself, as well as a sketch from a dress rehearsal that's never been seen until now!Bonus Content:Disc 1:Photo GalleryAuditionDress SketchTV Appearance - ConanAudio Commentary]]> .com Cheri Oteri breathed bracing fresh air into the seasons she appeared on Saturday Night Live, and created memorable characters both absurd and delightful. This 78-minute disc contains samples of some of her signature performances, including the preternaturally peppy cheerleader, Arianna, paired with a strapping Will Ferrell. (Ever tried to lead a cheer at the team's swim meet? Arianna never met a challenge she couldn't conquer.) Oteri also takes on media icon Barbara Walters, satirized decades earlier by the incomparable Gilda Radner as Baba Wawa. Oteri's impersonation both pays homage to Radner's and takes it to a new level of absurdity; Oteri's Walters is a randy, name-dropping old coot who doesn't miss a beat--or an opportunity to aggrandize herself ("I was horseback riding the other day with Saddam Hussein "). Don't miss the brief skit where Walters tries to have phone sex with a nonplussed Tom Brokaw. Other signature characters include Oteri's Judge Judy and the prescription hound Collette (appearing here in a priceless bit with John Goodman as a flummoxed pharmacist). And of course, the abusive Burger Castle counter chick Nadeen, who shoots down every customer request with a "Simma down, now!" Extras include audition and dress rehearsal footage, and an audio commentary by Oteri. --A.T. Hurley
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I am in total agreement with Previous Reviewer
The first person who reviewed this is right- so much more of Cheri Oteri was missing from this DVD but I have waited (impatiently!) for YEARS for the release of this DVD so I am just glad to have some best of Cheri Oteri on SNL to watch- over and over. I hope they do release a part 2 DVD. Cheri Oteri needs her own show- like Tracey Ullman where she can explore her characters and create new ones. This DVD made me pee in my pants from laughter.
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Pure fun
I think Sherri is a very lady. Laughed the whole time
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Cheri Oteri: SNL dvd
Cheri Oteri is in a category of her own. That is not an exaggerated statement.The 4-star rating DOES NOT reflect Cheri, herself, just the actual dvd. This dvd is for fans who want to own some of Cheri's best skits all in one place, but it can serve as some kind of introduction for people who don't know who she is. Most fans know this, but for the people who don't...many of the regular characters she played are her own written creations (Collette Reardon, Nadeen, Rita Del vecchio, Arianna, etc)The dvd is great at showcasing the variety of personalities that Cheri can play, instead of just focusing "the regulars". I'm giving this 4 stars because there could have been a couple of better choice skits put in place of the "Barbara Walters" segment, but the dvd is edited quite well! The extras include an Audio Commentary that's worth listening to in its entirety, a scrapped dress rehearsal sketch (with Will Ferrell, "Morning Latte"), tv appearance, and her SNL audition tape. It's as best a representation of her that you can do in 60 minutes--to say the least.I'm not going to get too far off subject here or analyze every last skit because that would take away from the magic of it all. However, I will say that Ms.Oteri is one of the most terribly overlooked comediennes out there and it's a shame because she deserves more recognition, especially after all this time.In all, this dvd is certainly worth owning, even if you simply enjoy good comedy.For fans who are interested, go to YouTube and type in "Kevin Pollack Chat Show Cheri" and you'll find a lengthy "interview" she did. You're missing out if you don't watch it.
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I NEED MORE CHERI OTERI !!!
I love this DVD!!! So far I have 2 of Will Farrell's and one Chris Farley and this is by FAR my favorite!!! I love all the cheerleader sketches that she and Will did - and the "Simma Down Na" was just sooooo funny. My family uses that phrase all the time now. I need MORE, MORE, MORE Cheri Oteri !!!!! Pleeeaaaassse!
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I love Cheri Oteri so I would recommend this video if ...
I love Cheri Oteri so I would recommend this video if you have a good sense of humor and enjoyed watching her when she was on Saturday Night Leave.
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Five Stars
I try to watch the pharmacy skit once a day. It still makes me laugh out loud!
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Favorite SNL DVD
This is my absolute Favorite SNL "Best of..." DVD! Cheri Oteri is Hilarious and just about every single skit on it is worth watching over and over! I sure have! I have most of them memorized now!
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She Is One Of My Favorites
I LOVE Cheri Oteri. I love this DVD 'ANY-way' .. though I will admit I was hoping one of the skits I really am crazy about would be on this collection, NAMELY the 'GAME SHOW' ~ 'Old-French-Whore' with Garth Brooks. ( HE was HYSTERICAL!! )I loved his portrayal as one of the whore contestants ... and I absolutely LOVED Cheri Oteri in this skit butUNFORTUNATELY... this skit was NOT chosen to be in this collection and I DO NOT KNOW WHY!!!!!!!Cheri Oteri is GENIUS. This is a prized part of my S.N.L. DVD collection. ( you better believe it! )
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Complete with Cheerleading Skits!
This series of SNL DVDs are now the only way that people like me can see some of the greatest sketches of all time again! And own them to boot! Cheri is from my favorite era of SNL (the 90's) but even for those who think the current cast is the best I suggest checking these out, especially for the low price.
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Five Stars
Ok humor. Fast delivery
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Four Stars
I love this vidoe Cheri Oteri rocks.. Whenever im need of a good laugh I watch thiis.
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