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80s Infomercials: How Late-Night TV Got Started
The infomercial era began in 1984 when the FCC repealed time limits on TV ads. Here is how late-night TV transformed in the 80s.
Famous Infomercial Pitchmen: Billy Mays, Ron Popeil, Vince Offer & the Voices of Late-Night TV
The pitchmen who built the infomercial era: Billy Mays, Ron Popeil, Vince Offer, Tony Robbins, Suzanne Somers, and more. Honest profiles of the legends.
Do As Seen On TV Products Actually Work? An Honest Review
Do As Seen On TV products actually work? An honest look at which infomercial products deliver, which overpromise, and how to tell before you buy.
Iconic Infomercial Catchphrases: “But Wait, There’s More” and 19 Others That Defined a Generation
“But wait, there’s more!” These are the 20 most iconic infomercial catchphrases, who said them, and what they were selling.
What Is an Infomercial? The Complete Guide to Long-Form TV Advertising
An infomercial is a 28 minute long-form TV ad that demonstrates a product and sells it directly. Here is how the format works, its history, and why it still sells.
90s Infomercials We All Remember: From the Snuggie’s Ancestors to Total Gym
The infomercials of the 1990s built empires from Foreman grills to Total Gym. Here are the classics that defined the era and where they came from.
The Best Infomercials of All Time: 25 Classics That Made History
A ranked list of the 25 most iconic infomercials ever aired, from Ginsu Knives to Snuggie. Each one shaped late-night TV and direct-response advertising.