Australia's Funniest Home Videos

Australia's Funniest Home Videos
Company type	Television series
Industry	Television entertainment
Founded	March 1990; 36 years ago
Defunct	February 2014
Headquarters	Australia
Area served	Australia
Products	Television program

Australia's Funniest Home Videos (commonly abbreviated as AFHV, and also referred to as Funniest Home Videos or The Video Show; initially titled Graham Kennedy's Funniest Home Video Show during its debut season and later known as Australia's Funniest Home Video Show until 2004) is an Australian television series broadcast on the Nine Network, showcasing home videos submitted by the audience. It acts as the Australian equivalent to America's Funniest Home Videos, a format developed by Vin Di Bona.

The program was on air from March 1990 through February 2014. Although the Nine Network never formally announced its cancellation, in 2015 it declared that no new episodes would be produced.

Synopsis

The format is similar to You've Been Framed! and America's Funniest Home Videos, both created by Vin Di Bona and inspired by Tokyo Broadcasting System's Fun TV with Kato-chan and Ken-chan. The show primarily features slapstick and broad humor, often highlighting people falling or animals acting humorously. Most segments include added voice-over narration and sound effects. Through collaborations with international producers of comparable programs, some foreign clips are exchanged for Australian footage.

Australian contributors received a payment of $500 for each new clip broadcast. Viewers could vote by phone or SMS for their preferred clip from a selection of four, with the winning video awarded $10,000. Each year, winning clips advanced to semi-finals and a grand final, where third place earned a home theatre system, second place received a prize package valued around $100,000 (frequently including several vehicles), and the grand prize winner was awarded up to $250,000 in cash (notably $150,000 in 2012).

In 2005, the series underwent significant changes including a redesigned set, updated logo, and new theme music, adopting a "futuristic" aesthetic that diverged from the original style of America's Funniest Home Videos. Later modifications preserved a bright and open studio environment.

Initially a 30-minute show airing Tuesdays at 7:30 pm, it shifted to Saturdays at 6:30 pm in 2000 and extended to a one-hour format in 2004. In 2013, it moved to a summer repeat schedule to make room for The Voice Australia. The program reverted to its half-hour duration in 2014, airing Saturdays at 7:00 pm.

Theme music

Between 1991 and 2004, the theme was an adapted cover of "The Funny Things You Do" from the American version, altered with Australian-specific references. A rearranged version in 1994 featured vocals by then-host Jo Beth Taylor, which continued to be used after her departure in 1997. In 2000, the show updated its visuals and introduced a new rock-oriented theme sung by Australian session vocalist Marty Cobcroft, with backing vocals provided by Sydney musician Andy Payne. From 2005 onward, original compositions replaced previous themes.

The theme music served as the opening sequence and was played before and after commercial breaks; until 2001 it also accompanied the closing credits.

Hosts

Presenter	Duration
Graham Kennedy	29 March 1990–15 November 1990
Jacki MacDonald	1991
Lisa Patrick	1992
Jo Beth Taylor	13 February 1993–October 1997
Catriona Rowntree	October 1997–November 1997
Kim Kilbey	1998–2002
Toni Pearen	2003–2007
Shelley Craft	2008–2014

Co-hosts

Presenter	Period
Cori Hopper	January 2004 – December 2004

Special episodes

On 19 November 1991, an international special edition was presented by Jacki MacDonald, who was joined by guest hosts from various global adaptations of the show via video conferencing. This included appearances from Bob Saget (America's Funniest Home Videos), Kerry Smith (New Zealand), among others. The episode featured a compilation of imported clips from each participating country.

The 200th episode was broadcast on 28 February 1995 as a one-hour special with Jo Beth Taylor as host. It included guest appearances and video greetings from international hosts and personalities of the Nine Network. The celebration showcased outtakes from former hosts and a rendition of the theme song performed by The Channel Nine Marching Band.

In the summer of 1999, the program commemorated its 10th anniversary with a special hosted by Kim Kilbey. This edition featured a guest performance by Frank Bennett accompanied by the Sydney Children's Choir, along with a retrospective timeline that included interviews with previous hosts. This episode marked the final broadcast before production moved to Melbourne and the show's format was refreshed.

On 31 December 2003, the 14th birthday special aired, incorporating host bloopers, the debut of the "Taped Crusader" character, guest appearances including John Burgess, and a musical performance by Mercury4.

The show's 20th anniversary on 4 April 2009 was celebrated with a timeline highlighting opening sequences and notable fashion moments of female hosts.

The '21st' birthday event on 16 April 2011 featured giveaways sponsored by JVC, celebrity messages from figures such as Avril Lavigne and Shane Warne, performances by entertainment groups like Justice Crew, and tribute segments honoring original presenter Graham Kennedy. The special concluded with Justice Crew performing "Friday to Sunday."

Closing Songs


Artist	Song	Year	Broadcast Date	Remarks
Pink	Get the Party Started	2001	Saturday, February 16, 2002
Bon Jovi	Everyday	2002	Saturday, October 26, 2002
Pink	Feel Good Time	2003	Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Mr On and The Jungle Brothers	Breathe (Don't Stop)	2004	Saturday, June 12, 2004
Michelle Branch	Everywhere	2001	Saturday, February 12, 2005
Outkast	Hey Ya!	2003	Saturday, June 3, 2006
Britney Spears	Do Somethin'	2005	Saturday, July 22, 2006
Scissor Sisters	I Don't Feel Like Dancin'	2006	Saturday, February 17, 2007
Talking Heads	Once in a Lifetime	1980	Saturday, December 1, 2007	Grand Final
Fergie	Clumsy	2007	Saturday, May 3, 2008
Pnau	Baby	2007	Saturday, July 5, 2008
Miley Cyrus	See You Again	2008	Saturday, September 6, 2008
Keith Urban	Where the Blacktop Ends	2001	Saturday, September 20, 2008
Miley Cyrus	7 Things	2008	Saturday, September 27, 2008
Metro Station	Shake It	2008	Saturday, October 4, 2008
The Living End	White Noise	2008	Saturday, October 11, 2008
Fall Out Boy	I Don't Care	2008	Saturday, November 8, 2008
Taylor Swift	Love Story	2008	Saturday, February 14, 2009
Wes Carr	Feels Like Woah	2008	Saturday, May 2, 2009
A.R Rahman And The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Nicole Scherzinger	Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)	2009	Saturday, May 23, 2009
Black Eyed Peas	I Gotta Feeling	2009	Saturday, July 18, 2009
The Living End	Raise The Alarm	2008	Saturday, July 25, 2009
Linkin Park	New Divide	2009	Saturday, September 5, 2009
Jessica Mauboy	Up/Down	2009	Saturday, October 31, 2009
Vanessa Amorosi	This Is Who I Am	2009	Saturday, November 7, 2009
Hoodoo Gurus	Crackin' Up	2009	Saturday, February 20, 2010
Ellie Goulding	Starry Eyed	2010	Saturday, May 22,2010
Cheryl Cole	Parachute	2010	Saturday, May29,2010
Lady Gaga	Just Dance	2008	Saturday, September4,2010
"Weird Al" Yankovic	Eat It	1984	Saturday, October23,2010
Kesha	TiK ToK	2009	Saturday, December11,2010
Elvis Presley	Hound Dog	1956	Saturday March26,2011
Justice Crew	(Friday to Sunday)	(2011)	(Saturday April9,2011)	( )
(Florence + The Machine)	(Dog Days Are Over)	(2008)	(Saturday June18,2011)	( )
(Stan Walker)	(Loud)	(2011)	(Saturday July2,2011)	( )
(Avril Lavigne)	(Smile)	(2011)	(Saturday July9,2011)	( )
(Avril Lavigne)	(What the Hell)	(2011)	(Saturday July16,2011)	( )
(Britney Spears)	(I Wanna Go)	(2011)	(Saturday July23,2011)	( )

Artist	Song	Year	Air Date	Note

Australia's Funniest Home Videos: Daily Edition

Australia's Funniest Home Videos: Daily Edition, also referred to as The Daily Edition, was a 30-minute derivative of Australia's Funniest Home Videos. It was broadcast on the Nine Network from 30 November 2009 until December 2010, followed by a run on GO! in 2011. The show, hosted by original series presenter Shelley Craft, showcased selected clips from the main program. The series concluded in late 2012.

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

Australia's Funniest Home Videos: World's Funniest Videos, abbreviated as AFHV: World's Funniest Videos, was a half-hour spin-off aired on the Nine Network beginning 7 April 2009. This version primarily featured footage sourced from the American counterpart and was presented by former Australian rules football player Shane Crawford alongside ex-MTV Australia VJ Lyndsey Rodrigues. The program was discontinued after its third episode on 21 April 2009.

Episodes:

#	Airdate	Timeslot	Ratings
Series 1 (2009)
1	7 April 2009	Tuesday 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm	1,038,000 (15th)
2	14 April 2009	Tuesday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm	1,046,000 (15th)
3	21 April 2009	Tuesday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm	899,000 (19th)
Average series one ratings			994,333

Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos

Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos, a one-time and contentious offshoot of Australia's Funniest Home Videos, aired on the Nine Network on 3 September 1992. Hosted by radio figure Doug Mulray, this special contained explicit sexual content and was planned as a full hour-long broadcast. However, it was pulled off air midway through its initial episode following viewer complaints and intervention by then-owner Kerry Packer. This remains the sole Australian television program to be removed during its premiere episode. In 2008, the Nine Network rediscovered a complete version, which was edited to comply with current broadcasting standards and re-aired with commentary from Bert Newton at 8:30 PM on 28 August, nearly sixteen years after its original screening.

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