Australia's Funniest Home Videos

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Australia's Funniest Home Videos
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AFHV title screen (2009–2014)
Also known asGraham Kennedy's Funniest Home Video Show (1990)
Australia's Funniest Home Video Show (1991–2004)
GenreVariety
Based on Fun TV with Kato-chan and Ken-chan
America's Funniest Home Videos
by Vin Di Bona
Presented by
Voices ofVic Davies (1990)
Narrated by
  • Steve Britten (1990)
  • Danny McMaster (1991–1999)
  • Ken Sterling (2000)
  • Dave Gibson (2001–2014)
Theme music composer Neil Sutherland (2000–2004)
Opening theme'The Funny Things You Do' (1991–2004)
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons25
No. of episodes900+
Production
Executive producerKris Noble (1990–1999)
Production locations
Running time30 minutes (1990–2003, 2014)
60 minutes (2004–2013)
Production companyTaffner Ramsay Productions
Original release
Network Nine Network
Release29 March 1990 (1990-03-29) 
8 February 2014 (2014-02-08)
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Australia's Funniest Home Videos (AFHV, also known as Funniest Home Videos or simply The Video Show, originally Graham Kennedy's Funniest Home Video Show in its first season and Australia's Funniest Home Video Show until 2004) was an Australian television show on the Nine Network that presents home videos sent in by viewers. It was the Australian counterpart to America's Funniest Home Videos , which was also created by Vin Di Bona.

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The show was broadcast from March 1990 until February 2014. Although Nine did not officially cancel the show, in 2015 they stated that they had no plans to produce new episodes. [1]

Synopsis

The show is similar in content to You've Been Framed! and America's Funniest Home Videos , which was also created by Vin Di Bona (which was based on Tokyo Broadcasting System's Fun TV with Kato-chan and Ken-chan ). The videos frequently feature slapstick and lowbrow humour such as people tripping over or animals behaving in amusing ways. Most videos are overdubbed with a voice-over and sound effects. In a deal with various foreign producers of similar shows, some imported clips are used, in exchange for home-grown videos from Australia.

Each new Australian video shown on the programme received $500. At the end of each episode the audience watching at home can choose their favourite video of the night from a selection of 4, via telephone and SMS voting, with the winning clip receiving $10,000. At the end of each year, winning clips compete in a semi-final and grand final, where in the most recent seasons third place received a home theatre package, second place received a prize package worth around $100,000 (typically with two or three cars), while the winner received $250,000 in cash (although in 2012 the winner received $150,000).

In 2005, the show received a major revamp with a new set, logo and theme music, leaving behind the original internationally recognised look of America's Funniest Home Videos for a "futuristic" design with a brighter and more open set. Since then, the set has received both minor and major alterations, but still retains a bright and open appearance.

For most of the show's life, it has been a half-hour program broadcast on Tuesday at 7.30 pm. In mid 2000 the show moved to 6.30 pm Saturday, and in 2004, was extended to one hour. In 2013, the show switched from its regular seasonal broadcast to a "summer season" of repeats to allow for broadcasting of The Voice Australia . In 2014, the show returned to its original half-hour format and aired on Saturday at 7.00 pm.

Theme music

From 1991 to 2004 the theme song was a cover version of "The Funny Things You Do" from the show's American counterpart with the word "America" replaced by "Australia" and the line "You're the red, white and blue" changed to "You're the dinky-di true blue". It was slightly rearranged in 1994 (with vocals from then-host Jo Beth Taylor, which remained after her 1997 departure). In line with the new season in 2000, the show received a refresh in updated video graphics, set recolouring and a brand new theme song with vocals provided by Australian session singer and songwriter, Marty Cobcroft, in a rock-based arrangement. Sydney musician, Andy Payne, provided additional backing vocals. From 2005 onwards, original compositions were used as the theme music.

The theme song served as the show's intro and played before and after each commercial break. Until 2001 the theme song can be heard during the closing credits.

Presenters

Hosts

PresenterDuration
Graham Kennedy 29 March 199015 November 1990
Jacki MacDonald 1991
Lisa Patrick1992
Jo Beth Taylor 13 February 1993October 1997
Catriona Rowntree October 1997November 1997
Kim Kilbey19982002
Toni Pearen 20032007
Shelley Craft 20082014

Co-hosts

PresenterDuration
Cori HopperJanuary 2004December 2004

Closing songs

ArtistSongYearAir DateNote
Bon Jovi Everyday 2002Saturday October 26, 2002
Pink Feel Good Time 2003Wednesday December 31, 2003Grand Final
Michelle Branch Everywhere 2001Saturday February 12, 2005
Outkast Hey Ya! 2003Saturday June 3, 2006
Britney Spears Do Somethin' 2005Saturday July 22, 2006
Talking Heads Once in a Lifetime 1980Saturday December 1, 2007Grand Final
Fergie Clumsy 2007Saturday May 3, 2008
Pnau Baby 2007Saturday July 5, 2008
Miley Cyrus See You Again 2008Saturday September 6, 2008
Keith Urban Where the Blacktop Ends 2001Saturday September 20, 2008
Miley Cyrus 7 Things 2008Saturday September 27, 2008
Metro Station Shake It 2008Saturday October 4, 2008
The Living End White Noise 2008Saturday October 11, 2008
Fall Out Boy I Don't Care 2008Saturday November 8, 2008
Taylor Swift Love Story 2008Saturday February 14, 2009
Wes Carr Feels Like Woah 2008Saturday May 2, 2009
A.R Rahman And The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Nicole Scherzinger Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) 2009Saturday May 23, 2009
Black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling 2009Saturday July 18, 2009
The Living End Raise The Alarm 2008Saturday July 25, 2009
Linkin Park New Divide 2009Saturday September 5, 2009
Jessica Mauboy Up/Down 2009Saturday October 31, 2009
Vanessa Amorosi This Is Who I Am 2009Saturday November 7, 2009
Hoodoo Gurus Crackin' Up 2009Saturday February 20, 2010
Ellie Goulding Starry Eyed 2010Saturday May 22, 2010
Cheryl Cole Parachute 2010Saturday May 29,2010
Lady Gaga Just Dance 2008Saturday September 4, 2010
"Weird Al" Yankovic Eat It 1984Saturday October 23, 2010
Kesha TiK ToK 2009Saturday December 11, 2010
Pink Get the Party Started 2001Saturday December 25, 2010
Elvis Presley Hound Dog 1956Saturday March 26, 2011
Justice Crew Friday to Sunday 2011Saturday April 9, 2011
Florence + The Machine Dog Days Are Over 2008Saturday June 18, 2011
Stan Walker Loud 2011Saturday July 2, 2011
Avril Lavigne Smile 2011Saturday July 9, 2011
Avril Lavigne What The Hell 2011Saturday July 16, 2011
Britney Spears I Wanna Go 2011Saturday July 23,2011
Havana Brown We Run the Night 2011Saturday September 24, 2011
Train Drive By 2012Saturday June 9, 2012
Owl City Good Time 2012Saturday June 16, 2012
Icona Pop I Love It 2012Saturday June 23, 2012
Katy Perry Firework 2010Saturday June 30, 2012
Samantha Jade Firestarter 2013Saturday July 20, 2013

Special episodes

On 19 November 1991, a special international edition of the show hosted by Jacki MacDonald with special guests hosts from versions of the show around the world via video link featuring Bob Saget (America's Funniest Home Videos), Kerry Smith (New Zealand's Funniest Home Videos), Linda de Mol & Billy Hotdog (De Leukste Thuis), Frank Dingenen (Videodinges), Bernard Montiel & Alexandre Debanne (Video Gag), Fausto Silva (Video Cassetadas), Mike Carl and Gundis Zambo (Bitte Lächeln). The episode also includes imported clips from each country featured.

On 28 February 1995, the show celebrated its 200th episode hosted by Jo Beth Taylor during an hour-long special which featured special guest appearances from America's Funniest Home Videos host at the time Bob Saget, Bernard Montiel & Alexandre Debanne from Video Gag via video message, as well as video messages from casts and hosts of other programs on the Nine Network congratulating the show's milestone. The shows anniversary special featured bloopers of former hosts Graham Kennedy, Jacki MacDonald & Lisa Patrick, also including The Channel Nine Marching Band conducted by Geoff Harvey performing the shows theme song in between each segment before and after the breaks.

In the summer of 1999, the show celebrated its 10th birthday, hosted by Kim Kilbey and featuring special guest Frank Bennett, to perform his single "Beautiful People" alongside the Sydney Children's Choir, who sang a special arrangement of the show's theme song along with Jo Beth Taylor. The show's anniversary special included a timeline of hosts; bloopers; fashion (of the female hosts); and interviews of former hosts Graham Kennedy, Jacki MacDonald, Lisa Patrick, Jo Beth Taylor, and Catriona Rowntree. This was also the last episode before moving to the Melbourne network and the inception of a new style for the following season in 2000.

On 31 December 2003, the show celebrated its 14th birthday, which included segments "As The Camera Rolls", where Toni is wearing a feather scarf and Bridge (Richard Wilkins) is wearing a pirate eye patch, an appearance by John Burgess of Burgo's Catch Phrase and videos from past grand final winners. Other features includes host bloopers, the introduction of the "Taped Crusader" character, and a videotaped message from former host Catriona Rowntree who paid homage to inaugural presenter Graham Kennedy. The 14th birthday special concluded with Mercury4 performing their hit single "Get Me Some" at the end of the show.

On 4 April 2009, it celebrated its 20th birthday; some of the features included the timeline of the openings, fashion (all female hosts), and additional features.

On 16 April 2011, the show celebrated its '21st' birthday and featured giveaways from JVC, timeline of the hosts, celebratory messages from Avril Lavigne, Short Stack, Alexis Jordan, Shane Warne and former host Kim Kilbey. Other features includes appearances by Julie Goodwin, Justice Crew, the cast of Hi-5 and a special visit from former host Toni Pearen. During the show Shelley Craft paid tribute to honour inaugural presenter Graham Kennedy who died in 2005. The '21st' birthday special concluded with Justice Crew performing their song 'Friday to Sunday' at the end of the show.

Spin-offs

Australia's Funniest Home Videos: Daily Edition

Australia's Funniest Home Videos: Daily Edition (also known simply as The Daily Edition) is a spin-off to Australia's Funniest Home Videos which first aired on the Nine Network from 30 November 2009 to December 2010 and later aired on GO! from 2011. It was a brief 30-minute version of the full show that would broadcast selected clips from the original show, and was hosted by then-current host of the original series Shelley Craft. The show was later cancelled in late 2012.

Australia's Funniest Home Videos: World's Funniest Videos

Australia's Funniest Home Videos: World's Funniest Videos (also known as AFHV: World's Funniest Videos) is a spin-off to Australia's Funniest Home Videos which first aired on the Nine Network from 7 April 2009. [2] The 30-minute show features clips predominately from the American version of Funniest Home Videos, and was hosted by former Australian rules footballer, Shane Crawford and former MTV Australia video jockey, Lyndsey Rodrigues. [2] The show was later cancelled after its third episode on 21 April 2009.

Episodes:

#AirdateTimeslotRatings [nb 1]
Series 1 (2009)
17 April 2009Tuesday 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm1,038,000 (15th) [3]
214 April 2009Tuesday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm1,046,000 (15th) [4]
321 April 2009Tuesday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm899,000 (19th) [5]
Average series one ratings994,333

Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos

Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos is a controversial one-off special spin-off to Australia's Funniest Home Videos which aired on the Nine Network on 3 September 1992. It was a highly explicit special, depicting videos of sexual situations and other sexually explicit content, and was hosted by Australian radio personality Doug Mulray. It was planned to be a 60-minute broadcast, but due to complaints from both viewers and then-owner on the Nine Network Kerry Packer, was taken off the air part-way through the first and only episode, making it the only Australian television series to have done so. A copy of the full episode was later located at the Nine Network in 2008, after which the episode was edited to comply with new television standards and re-broadcast with commentary from Bert Newton at 8:30 PM on 28 August 2008, one week short of sixteen years after the original special, and at the same airing time.

See also

Notes

  1. Overall national viewers, numbers in brackets indicate nightly ratings position.

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