Is 'America's Funniest Home Videos' Virtually Useless Now With Youtube's Emergence?!? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 02-02-2012, 10:13 PM

Is there really a place for this show anymore? Is it even relevant now? Do you think the show should be canceled? Has Youtube replaced this show now?

Vahan · 02-02-2012, 10:47 PM

It's been irrelevant since Bob Saget left.

Bob Saget was so funny on this show. Why so many loathed him on this show is way beyond me.

ryan423 · 02-03-2012, 12:26 AM

Yeah, the Bob Saget years were one of my favorite things to watch growing up. Hate Bergeron, never liked him. And yes, VERY, VERY irrelevant.

mets82 · 02-04-2012, 04:48 PM

I agree. I used to watch the Saget episodes on ABC when I was a kid but now I just think there corny. Now, its too the point where people just want to get themselves on tv more than anything else.

robyrob · 02-04-2012, 06:23 PM

you gotta be kidding me - i honestly thought this show HAD been cancelled, like 10 years ago.

Bob Saget is the man; unless they have a host that can outdo Daniel Tosh or Chris Rock, the show is pointless.

Brian Damage · 02-04-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

you gotta be kidding me - i honestly thought this show HAD been cancelled, like 10 years ago.

Bob Saget is the man; unless they have a host that can outdo Daniel Tosh or Chris Rock, the show is pointless.

LOL

I agree Daniel Tosh does pretty much the same show on Comedy Central, but his comedy is what makes it "fresh and different."

Mr. Television · 02-04-2012, 07:43 PM

I haven't watched the show since Bob Saget was on.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-05-2012, 02:47 AM

Viva La Saget! Go home, Bob Berjadinger.

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MrCleveland · 02-06-2012, 03:55 PM

I still enjoy the show.

Mario500 · 02-06-2012, 06:28 PM

The show remains useful in spite of YouTube, which is known for more than funny home videos. Unlike YouTube, the show is dedicated to funny videos and prizes are offered to the creators of some of those videos.

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Originally Posted by ryan423

Yeah, the Bob Saget years were one of my favorite things to watch growing up. Hate Bergeron, never liked him. And yes, VERY, VERY irrelevant.

Hate is a strong feeling. You may not like the host, but don't hate the person (I liked Tom Bergeron and Bob Saget as hosts).

old grouch · 02-07-2012, 11:02 AM

For ABC, it's still useful because it's cheap programming and fills a time slot that is usually hard to schedule. (Sunday 7/6 central.)

ryan423 · 02-08-2012, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mario500

The show remains useful in spite of YouTube, which is known for more than funny home videos. Unlike YouTube, the show is dedicated to funny videos and prizes are offered to the creators of some of those videos.

Hate is a strong feeling. You may not like the host, but don't hate the person (I liked Tom Bergeron and Bob Saget as hosts).

No need to preach. I feel one way, you feel another. I'm not wrong for having an opinion.

Pavan · 02-08-2012, 07:54 AM

Tom Bergeron is probably the best host on TV right now. He is witty and quick, especially on live TV on Dancing with the Stars. I never cared for Bob Saget as a host.

James28 · 02-08-2012, 11:09 AM

In current times, America's Funniest Home Videos is essentially a franchise zombie (a long-running show that has run its course and would still be airing new episodes at an inappropriate time) and if I were president of ABC entertainment, I would have no choice but to get rid of it. The Sunday 7/6 central timeslot usually has newsmagazines such as 60 Minutes and Dateline.

yankeesrj12 · 02-08-2012, 05:49 PM

ABC has problems other than the 7pm timeslot to worry about. This show will still be around for years to come.

02-02-2012, 10:13 PM	#1
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02-04-2012, 04:48 PM	#4
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02-02-2012, 10:47 PM	#2
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	It's been irrelevant since Bob Saget left. Bob Saget was so funny on this show. Why so many loathed him on this show is way beyond me.

02-03-2012, 12:26 AM	#3
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	Yeah, the Bob Saget years were one of my favorite things to watch growing up. Hate Bergeron, never liked him. And yes, VERY, VERY irrelevant.

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02-07-2012, 11:02 AM	#11
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02-08-2012, 11:09 AM	#14
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,976	In current times, America's Funniest Home Videos is essentially a franchise zombie (a long-running show that has run its course and would still be airing new episodes at an inappropriate time) and if I were president of ABC entertainment, I would have no choice but to get rid of it. The Sunday 7/6 central timeslot usually has newsmagazines such as 60 Minutes and Dateline.
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02-08-2012, 05:49 PM	#15
yankeesrj12 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 4,335	ABC has problems other than the 7pm timeslot to worry about. This show will still be around for years to come.