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'''Kid History''' is a popular series of videos garnering millions of hits on YouTube. The creators are members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (the [[Mormon Church]]), and members of the Roberts Family. The four brothers are Brett, David, John and Randy — along with friend Richard Sharrah and the rest of the Roberts’ family. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705388413/Hilarious-Mormon-YouTube-series-all-about-family.html?pg=1] The brothers act out family stories as told by small children, with hilarious results. | '''Kid History''' is a popular series of videos garnering millions of hits on YouTube. The creators are members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (the [[Mormon Church]]), and members of the Roberts Family. The four brothers are Brett, David, John and Randy — along with friend Richard Sharrah and the rest of the Roberts’ family. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705388413/Hilarious-Mormon-YouTube-series-all-about-family.html?pg=1] The brothers act out family stories as told by small children, with hilarious results. | ||
| − | They have produced ten episodes, and several “Kid History Shorts.” They have also produced shorter videos they call “Kid Snippets,” which they release each Tuesday through their YouTube channel "Bored Shorts."They have almost half a million subscribers and close to 1 million views.[https://www.youtube.com/user/BoredShortsTV] Bored Shorts also produces Senior Snippets and Little Bigs. | + | They have produced ten episodes, and several “Kid History Shorts.” They have also produced shorter videos they call “Kid Snippets,” which they release each Tuesday through their YouTube channel "Bored Shorts." They have almost half a million subscribers and close to 1 million views.[https://www.youtube.com/user/BoredShortsTV] Bored Shorts also produces Senior Snippets and Little Bigs. |
Singer/songwriter Josh Groban shared one of the “Kid Snippets” (“Drivers Ed”) on his Facebook page and stated, “This is my new favorite online laughy thing.” So the Roberts brothers contacted him to see if he would be interested in collaborating. They filmed two “Kid Snippet” episodes in New York City with Groban. The first was released in December 2013. Creators said Groban was “an absolute pleasure” and hope to work with him further. They also hope other celebrities will want the “same opportunity to show their funny side.”[http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865592570/Utah-based-Kid-History-collaborates-with-singing-legend-Josh-Groban.html] | Singer/songwriter Josh Groban shared one of the “Kid Snippets” (“Drivers Ed”) on his Facebook page and stated, “This is my new favorite online laughy thing.” So the Roberts brothers contacted him to see if he would be interested in collaborating. They filmed two “Kid Snippet” episodes in New York City with Groban. The first was released in December 2013. Creators said Groban was “an absolute pleasure” and hope to work with him further. They also hope other celebrities will want the “same opportunity to show their funny side.”[http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865592570/Utah-based-Kid-History-collaborates-with-singing-legend-Josh-Groban.html] | ||
Revision as of 14:11, 4 December 2014
Kid History is a popular series of videos garnering millions of hits on YouTube. The creators are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church), and members of the Roberts Family. The four brothers are Brett, David, John and Randy — along with friend Richard Sharrah and the rest of the Roberts’ family. [1] The brothers act out family stories as told by small children, with hilarious results.
They have produced ten episodes, and several “Kid History Shorts.” They have also produced shorter videos they call “Kid Snippets,” which they release each Tuesday through their YouTube channel "Bored Shorts." They have almost half a million subscribers and close to 1 million views.[2] Bored Shorts also produces Senior Snippets and Little Bigs.
Singer/songwriter Josh Groban shared one of the “Kid Snippets” (“Drivers Ed”) on his Facebook page and stated, “This is my new favorite online laughy thing.” So the Roberts brothers contacted him to see if he would be interested in collaborating. They filmed two “Kid Snippet” episodes in New York City with Groban. The first was released in December 2013. Creators said Groban was “an absolute pleasure” and hope to work with him further. They also hope other celebrities will want the “same opportunity to show their funny side.”[3]
They have featured other LDS successful YouTubers, such as Devin Graham (“Rope Swing”) and Lindsey Stirling (“Lindsey Stirling Makeup”).
They have made use of the services of Amber Media, a media production company in Orem.
