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Java with a Side of Jokes

A new DVD set from NBC Universal, "Saturday Night Live: The Best of '06/'07," went on sale exclusively at Starbucks outlets in the last week of August. But it may prove as popular as a Venti hot chocolate on a steamy summer day.

Yes, the collection includes "D**k in a Box," Andy Samberg's duet with Justin Timberlake that became a viral hit on YouTube. Besides show highlights, the DVD also packages unseen footage like SNL dress rehearsals and a bonus "30 Rock" DVD, which includes scenes cut from the comedy's first season.

The Starbucks deal is NBC's first effort at developing an exclusive DVD release for a retailer. So why not start with stronger material, like episodes and outtakes from "The Office"? What's more a part of modern office life than a morning stop at Starbucks?

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