America's Funniest Home Videos

About America's Funniest Home Videos

America's Funniest Home Videos, also known simply as AFV, is a long-standing institution on the ABC network first aired in 1989, not 1981. This show has become an iconic representation of American family humor. It takes a look at the hilarious and often unpredictable things that happen in our daily lives. The heart of the series lies in home videographers who captured unplanned and spontaneous moments of humor and excitement which often involves unexpected falls, pets and kids displaying hilarious antics.

Making / Production

The show was created by Vin Di Bona and Steve Paskay at ABC. Over the years, it's flourished under the direction of various executive producers and hosts. Each episode is usually filmed before a live studio audience and consists of funny clips submitted by viewers. These clips are selected by the production team to be featured in the show. Once broadcast, viewers then have the opportunity to vote on their favorite clip of the night.

Actors

• Bob Saget : Played the role of the original host. Saget set the tone with his witty commentary and comedic timing.
• Tom Bergeron : Succeeded Bob Saget as host. Bergeron's sharp humor and his quick retorts kept the audience entertained.
• Alfonso Ribeiro : Took over from Bergeron and added his energetic personality to the hosting role.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show has been aired in over 100 different countries.
• The program has seen more than 1 million videos submitted over the years.
• Over $15 million in prize money has been awarded since the show first premiered.
• The show celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019.

Awards

America's Funniest Home Videos won the Kid's Choice Awards for 'Favorite TV Show' in 1990 and 1997. Moreover, Tom Bergeron won the Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program' in 2009 and 2012.

Quotes

• "Keep those cameras safely rolling!" - Bob Saget's sign-off after every show.
• "And remember, if you get it on tape, you could get it in cash." - Tom Bergeron's wise words to viewers.

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's theme song, "The Funny Things You Do", was originally written and performed by Jill Colucci.
• Over the years, the show has used different versions of this theme song, with updated styles and singers.