World's Funniest Videos

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World's Funniest Videos
GenreReality television
Presented by Dave Coulier
Eva LaRue
Opening theme"The Whole World's Watchin' You",
performed by Rick Friedman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production company Vin Di Bona Productions
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseFebruary 1 (1996-02-01) 
June 20, 1996 (1996-06-20)

World's Funniest Videos is an American reality television series that aired on ABC from February 1, 1996 to June 20, 1996. [1]

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Synopsis

The series consisted of humorous home videos sent in from around the world similar to the ones shown on the earlier ABC series America's Funniest Home Videos and America's Funniest People , which also was co-hosted by Coulier.

There is a different show with a similar name called World's Funniest Videos: Top 10 Countdown. [2]

Seasons

Seasons In The Series:Episodes In The Series:Episodes In The SeasonHost(s) & The Number Of Seasons & Episodes HostedPremiere:Finale:
11-TBDTBDDave Coulier &
Eva LaRue (1 season, TBD)
February 1, 1996June 20, 1996
SeriesEpisode Total:TBDWith All Host(s)February 1, 1996TBD

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References

  1. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present . Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 1325. ISBN   0-345-45542-8.
  2. "Worlds Funniest Videos: Top 10 Countdown" . Retrieved November 3, 2020.