A Michiana man wins big on "America's Funniest Home Videos" Save Email Print
Posted: 10:33 PM Mar 9, 2008
Last Updated: 11:56 PM Mar 9, 2008
Reporter: Erin Logan
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Who would have thought a family trip would turn into a money making experience.

A Michiana man was caught on tape by his wife acting a little wacky, and his behavior won him some big bucks on “America's Funniest Home Videos.”

Sunday night, Craig Fisher's family and friends gathered to watch the final round to see just how much money his antics were worth.

He's definitely thanking his family and friends for many reasons.

Fisher had a few hundred people supporting him at Club Landing.

The club's owner wanted Fisher to be applauded celebrity style whether he walked away with $10,000 or $100,000.

Yes, his humor won him some money but, it's his wife who caught it all on tape.

Fisher looked and the crowd saying, “They're here and nobody knows.”

They do know that his clip, "Waves of Laughter" won Fisher $10,000 back in December.

He still can't get over that money-making moment at Avalanche Bay, a water park in Michigan, when he thought he was going to die in the wave pool.

Fisher says, “My girls and my nieces were doing it. My brother in law did it. So, I thought well, I can do it and I couldn't do it.”

Thousands of dollars later, he got over it. He even got over the fact his ironman body would be on national television.

Fisher says, “They're going to see me naked. Nobody wants to see this body naked.”

His co-workers at Kropp Fire Protection told him to be a man, and hit "send" to the show.

So, did his performance in his swimsuit win him 100-grand?

Yes! He's known since January and he's been waiting for this moment to share.

Fisher says, “Unbelievable! A weight has been lifted off my shoulders. We've worked hard all of our life. Now, we're pretty much debt free and we can't start all over. Now, we can help people, we can help ourselves, and we can help volunteer.”

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Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 8, 2008 at 02:12 PM
where can we watch the video?

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Boyne Falls, Michigan on Mar 19, 2008 at 02:30 AM
Congrats on the prize. We here at the Boyne resorts just found out about it when it was posted on our web page's blog. You got lucky to keep the suit on. We have seen many people loose parts of swimsuits. Congrats again.

Posted by: JR Location: SB on Mar 11, 2008 at 06:48 AM
Very funny, seems like a great family as well. Congrats on your prize!

Posted by: Betty Location: Mishawaka on Mar 10, 2008 at 08:12 PM
I couldn't be more pleased for this family. It is so nice to hear something good that happened.And yes he owes his brother-in law a dinner.

Posted by: punkie Location: mishawaka on Mar 10, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Loved the fact someone in are area won such a big amount of money!!! kudos for sharing the video(thank god you didnt drown)good luck & god bless you

Posted by: Confused Location: Osceola, IN on Mar 10, 2008 at 06:40 PM
I really didn't find it all that funny... Now those Blue Collar fellas - now those cats are funny!

Posted by: ANON Location: Nappanee on Mar 10, 2008 at 03:03 PM
I don't know you and your family. But I'm so happy for you. It sounds like you are a nice family. Enjoy!

Posted by: Erica Location: Plymouth on Mar 10, 2008 at 02:05 PM
I was there, when they won. Nobody could deserve this more that the Fishers. They are such good people, and we are all so happy because anyone who knows how hard they work, knows what the chance to pay off debts, and be a little more free to enjoy volunteering, and spending more time with each other means to them. I was so happy last night I cried. They really deserve this blessing. Love you guys.

Posted by: Harry Location: South Bend on Mar 10, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Good job! Congratulations, to your whole family. I think you owe your brother-in-law a dinner.

Posted by: Bev Location: Goshen on Mar 10, 2008 at 11:57 AM
sounds like you totally deserve it! Congrats Craig! I hope that you and your family enjoy yourselves and keep laughing!

Posted by: Mom Location: Bristol on Mar 10, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I did not see the show last night, will there be a rerun or is there a way that we can see the clip. So nice to here some good news come out of this area.

Posted by: shannon Location: south bend on Mar 10, 2008 at 09:46 AM
good for you! Congratulations!

Posted by: Brandie Location: Elkhart on Mar 10, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Craig, we are so happy for you and your girls! This couldn't have happened for a better family. Thanks for sharing such a fantastic night with us. And, who cares that everyone saw you in one of your most embarrassing moments? It's won you a lot of money and I know you deserve it! Congratulations!

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 10, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Very nice story and well presented. Good job Channel 16!!!!

Posted by: Hannah D Location: Mishawaka on Mar 10, 2008 at 07:39 AM
I go to school with "K". Way to go Fishers!! That video is so funny. It was cool seeing you on TV

Posted by: Terry Location: Mishawaka on Mar 10, 2008 at 07:06 AM
Way to go Craig!!!!

Posted by: N Location: Mishawaka on Mar 10, 2008 at 04:15 AM
Congadulations! Good luck on the 17th!

Posted by: Sue Location: Granger on Mar 10, 2008 at 01:54 AM
Good for you, that is great! I wish for the day that I can help others, ourselves and volunteer. Hopefully someday :) I am very happy for you and your family.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 10, 2008 at 01:38 AM
wish thay would put someting funny on that show !

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