text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_48 (year INTEGER, category VARCHAR, nominee VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the first year that the Favorite Male Replacement category had Ben Vereen as a nominee?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(year) FROM table_name_48 WHERE category = "favorite male replacement" AND nominee = "ben vereen"