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"