America's Funniest People

A spin-off from America's Funniest Home Videos: instead of accidental footage being shown, this show was based on people putting on acts to be funny.

Inventor
Vin Di Bona - based on the Japanese show Fun TV with Kato-chan and Ken-chan

Trivia
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen (The Olsen Twins) appeared on America's Funniest People to sing "Peanut Butter and Jelly". The Olsen Twins and Dave Coulier were both cast members on Full House with Bob Saget.