Secrets of TV Pitchmen Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan

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Post by stevenjames » Tue, Apr 07, 2009, 6:19 PM UTC

Secrets of TV Pitchmen Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan
money.cnn.com

Re: Secrets of TV Pitchmen Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan

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Post by ZenzerNet » Tue, Apr 07, 2009, 7:02 PM UTC

A tiny bit on topic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9g3b65yi0g

Re: Secrets of TV Pitchmen Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan

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Post by joe_bleau » Wed, Apr 08, 2009, 12:22 AM UTC

For some reason, I can actually respect these guys. I would never buy any of the junk they're pushing, but I must admit to enjoying the show. Especially Vince Offer. Normally that nasal 'yankee' voice sickens me, but I guess it's part of the charm in this case.

Ronco is interesting--I'd forgotten that Ron Popeil actually invented a lot of the stuff he sells. (Didn't he have a daughter that sang with Frank Zappa in a concert or two as well?)

Re: Secrets of TV Pitchmen Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan

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Post by grouchyOldGuy » Wed, Apr 08, 2009, 2:23 PM UTC

I thought it was a joke that these pitchmen would get their own "reality" TV show, but apparently it's true. I can't stand any of their commercials and can't hit the mute button fast enough on my TV, so I can't watch a half-hour of Billy Mays shouting at me. The psychology of selling is interesting, but I'll have to read about it rather than listen to these obnoxious people.