Full Breakdown
Launch of America's Funniest Home Videos FAST Channel
12/19/2025, 7:50:36 AM
New Streaming Initiative
V10 Entertainment has announced the launch of a free, ad-supported streaming TV channel dedicated to the iconic series "America’s Funniest Home Videos" (AFV). This new channel will be available on various platforms, including Prime Video, Peacock, Plex, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, VIZIO WatchFree+, and The Roku Channel, starting early next year. The channel will feature classic episodes from the show's 35-year history, including segments hosted by Bob Saget and Tom Bergeron.
Sara Levine, Vice President of OTT at V10 Entertainment, emphasized the significance of AFV as a "slapstick television classic," stating that the channel aims to provide families with easy access to the laughs and memories that have defined generations, particularly during the holiday season. Initially, the channel will focus on holiday-themed episodes, branding itself as “America’s Funniest Home Videos: Holiday Edition” until January 5.
Background and Context
V10 Entertainment's acquisition of "America’s Funniest Home Videos" creator Vin Di Bona Productions, along with Venture 10 Studio Group and Fishbowl Worldwide Media in 2023, has expanded its content library significantly. This acquisition provided V10 with over 2.8 million videos and the capability to produce 250 hours of original content annually. The company also operates 44 digital and FAST channels, including other popular shows like “Follow Me” and “World’s Funniest Videos.”
Key Figures & Groups
Bob Saget and Tom Bergeron, who hosted AFV for a combined 23 years, are notable figures associated with the show. Bergeron expressed his excitement about the channel's launch, stating, “I’m pleased that the streaming audience can now laugh along with some of our earlier seasons, and I know Bob would be too.” This sentiment reflects the nostalgic value of the series and its impact on viewers.
Official Statements & Responses
V10 Entertainment's Sara Levine remarked on the channel's launch, highlighting AFV's status as "one of the most recognizable and enduring franchises on television." The initiative aims to make classic episodes accessible in the free streaming space, allowing families to relive cherished moments.
What's Next
In addition to the AFV FAST channel, V10 Entertainment has announced plans to launch another AFV channel featuring episodes hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro on Samsung TV Plus. This expansion indicates a strategic move to capitalize on the nostalgia and popularity of the franchise in the evolving streaming landscape.
Verbatim Quotes
- “America’s Funniest Home Videos is a slapstick television classic, which my buddy Bob Saget and I had the pleasure of hosting for a combined 23 years,” — Tom Bergeron, Host
- “AFV is one of the most recognizable and enduring franchises on television,” — Sara Levine, VP of OTT, V10 Entertainment
The launch of the AFV FAST channel marks a significant development in the streaming industry, reflecting the ongoing trend of reviving classic television content for new audiences.
