Meet the Man Behind 'Americas Funniest Home Videos

The transcript covers the speaker's journey from being a singer to a TV producer, highlighting the creation of a hit show, 'America is a Funny Somebody'. It discusses the show's success, the transition from traditional TV to online platforms, and the importance of adapting to new media landscapes.

What was the speaker's initial career before becoming a TV producer?

• A writer

• A comedian

• A singer

• A dancer

How did the speaker come up with the idea for 'America is a Funny Somebody'?

• By adapting a Japanese variety show

• By collaborating with a famous comedian

• By watching a successful American show

• By creating a new format from scratch

What was the main focus of the adapted show concept?

• Live audience interaction

• Home videos and a contest

• Comedy sketches

• Singers and dancers

What percentage of the audience watches the show live on Sunday nights?

• 93%

• 90%

• 85%

• 95%

How did the speaker's approach to online platforms change over time?

• They only focused on traditional TV

• They embraced online platforms as new opportunities

• They ignored online platforms completely

• They continued to fight against online videos