overall: 8 3/4 in x 15 1/2 in x 6 in; 22.225 cm x 39.37 cm x 15.24 cm
overall: 16 1/2 in x 18 1/2 in x 6 in; 41.91 cm x 46.99 cm x 15.24 cm
Object Name:
camera
Date made:
1986
Description:
This Panasonic camcorder recorded the first winning entry on the television program <i>America's Funniest Home Videos</i> (1989-.) Submitted by Ohioans Bill and Helen Thompson, the video featured Ms. Thompson after her hair and head got caught in a dishwasher.
The program <i>America's Funniest Home Videos</i>, later <i>America's Funniest Videos</i>, showcases humorous clips sent in by amateurs to compete for cash prizes.
Created alongside the growing popularization of home video recording technology, the program, showcasing real-life situations documented by everyday people, ushered in a new form of entertainment. With advancements in video recording and media sharing, such content has become mainstream and pervasive.