Debuting in 1993 on MTV, THE STATE was one of the freshest sketch-comedy shows to come around in a long time. Among its hilarious characters were the catchphrase-happy Louie, James Dean-wannabe Doug, and relentless Hollywood agent James Dixon. With a cast that included Michael Ian Black, David Wain, Michael Showalter, and Thomas Lennon, THE STATE was also a show that, despite lasting only two seasons, would leave a tremendous legacy: its members would go on to create such cutting-edge comedy programs as STELLA, VIVA VARIETY, and RENO 911! This collection presents all 24 episodes of the show as it aired on MTV.

DVD Features:

Region 0
NTSC
Keep Case
Full Frame
Audio:
Dolby Digital, Stereo - English
Features - Bonus Features:
1. DVD Rom: Commentary
2. Featurette Pilot Episode (with Commentary)
3. Commentary
4. Featurette: Unaired Sketches (with Commentary)
5. Interview: Origins
6. Interview: Roles
7. Interview: Interviews
8. Additional Scenes: Outtakes
9. Interview: Feedback
10. Interview: Catchphrases
11. Additional Scenes: Outtakes
12. Featurette: Special Appearances
13. Featurette: Promo
14. Featurette: Previews

Distributor Notes: The State was simply one of the sharpest, funniest, and most under-rated shows of the 1990’s. Originally created as MTV’s first foray into the sketch comedy genre, The State was a comedic gem that rocked Generation X with slapstick, smarts and witty sarcasm. The dynamic cast features 11 multi-talented actors that have continued to collaborate on such projects as RENO 911!, STELLA, VIVA VARIETY and WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER. MTV’s timeless sketch comedy show, The State, is finally here.

Michael Ian Black: Actor, WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER (2001)
Michael Showalter: Director, , WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER (2001)
David Wain: Director, WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER (2001)
Robert Ben Garant: Screenwriter, PACIFIER (2005)
Kerri Kenney-Silver: Executuve Producer, RENO 911!: Miami, (2007)
Thomas Lennon: American comedic actor, THE STATE
Joe LoTruglio: Actor, SUPERBAD
Ken Marino: 
Michael Patrick Jann: Directed Drop Dead Gorgeous
Kevin Allison: Comedian, actor
Todd Holoubek: Comedian/actor