America's Funniest Home Videos facts for kids
America's Funniest Home Videos (often called AFV) is a super popular TV show that's all about funny videos sent in by people like you! It's a reality-comedy show where families and friends share their hilarious moments, bloopers, and silly accidents. The show first aired on ABC in the United States. It's been on for a very long time, making people laugh with clips of pets doing funny things, kids having silly mishaps, and unexpected surprises.
Quick facts for kids America's Funniest Home Videos |
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| Genre | Reality television |
| Created by | Vin Di Bona |
| Written by | Todd Thicke (supervising writer) Erik Lohla Mike Palleschi Jordan Schatz |
| Directed by | Vin Di Bona |
| Presented by | Bob Saget (1989–1997; guest, 2009) John Fugelsang and Daisy Fuentes (1998–1999) Tom Bergeron (2001–2015) Alfonso Ribeiro (2015–present) |
| Narrated by | Ernie Anderson (1989–1995) Gary Owens (1995–1997) Jess Harnell (1998–present) |
| Theme music composer | Dan Slider |
| Opening theme | "The Funny Things You Do" |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 22 |
| No. of episodes | 450+ |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Vin Di Bona |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Vin Di Bona Productions ABC Entertainment |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | November 26, 1989 (as a special) January 14, 1990 (as a series) – present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | America's Funniest People (1990–1994) World's Funniest Videos (1996) |
Contents
How the Show Works
AFV is known for its simple but brilliant idea. People from all over the country send in videos they've filmed themselves. These videos usually show funny or unexpected things happening. The show then picks the best ones to air.
Winning Prizes
One of the most exciting parts of AFV is that people can win money! Each week, the show features several videos. Viewers then vote for their favorite. The video with the most votes wins a cash prize. At the end of each season, the top winners compete for an even bigger prize.
History of AFV
The show started as a special episode in 1989. It was so popular that it became a regular series in 1990. It was inspired by a similar show in Japan.
The Hosts of AFV
Over the years, AFV has had several famous hosts who introduce the videos and add their own funny comments.
- Bob Saget was the first host, from 1989 to 1997. He was known for his family-friendly humor.
- John Fugelsang and Daisy Fuentes hosted together for a short time from 1998 to 1999.
- Tom Bergeron took over in 2001 and hosted for many years until 2015. He was very popular with fans.
- Alfonso Ribeiro became the host in 2015 and is still hosting today. He's known for his energetic personality.
The Narrators
Besides the hosts, the show also has a narrator who adds funny voice-overs to the videos.
- Ernie Anderson was the original narrator from 1989 to 1995.
- Gary Owens narrated from 1995 to 1997.
- Jess Harnell has been the narrator since 1998.
Why AFV is Popular
AFV has been on TV for decades because it's relatable and always funny. Everyone can enjoy watching everyday people have hilarious moments. It's a show that brings families together to laugh. The videos are often unexpected, which makes them even funnier.
Family-Friendly Fun
The show is known for being very family-friendly. The humor is clean and suitable for all ages. This makes it a great show for parents and kids to watch together. It shows that even small mistakes or silly moments can be a source of joy and laughter.
Images for kids
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Main logo, used from 1998 to 2015.
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Original version of alternative logo, used from 1998 to 2015.
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Tom Bergeron in 2009.
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Tom Bergeron and Todd Thicke at the AFV Headquarters.
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Orange version of alternative logo, used from 2015 to 2021.
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America’s Funniest Home Videos Sets over the years. From top to bottom, Top: 1989 Special, 1990–1991. Middle: 1991–1992, 1992–January 1997, February–May 1997, 1998–1999. Bottom: 2001–2003, 2003–2006, 2006–2015, and 2015–present.
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See Also
- America's Funniest People
