Vin DiBona had a winner on his hands with America's Funniest Home Videos, still going strong 35 years after its launch. In 1990, he added America's Funniest People, which like Home Videos, started with a pilot special, and went from there. The difference? It lasted just four seasons (1990-4).
As with Home Videos, DiBona turned to the cast of Full House to find his lead host in Canadian cut-up Dave Coulier (The Real Ghostbusters), partnered with Arleen Sorkin (Days of Our Lives). However, there were some issues between Sorkin & DiBona, leading to the actress being cut after 2 seasons. She cried foul amid rumors DiBona wanted an African-American or other minority co-hostess, but DiBona blinked and brought in actress Tawny Kitaen to replace Sorkin.
Arleen made out okay, though. She landed the role of her career as the voice of Harley Quinn on Batman: The Animated Series.
Let's check the season opener, in which the competitive by-play between the hosts begins.....
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