TV Pitchman Ron Popeil Dies

Infomercial King, Ron Popeil, has died. 

  • TMZ claims Ron experienced a severe medical emergency Tuesday and died early Wednesday morning surrounded by his family. 
  • Popeil created the famous Showtime Rotisserie and coined the catch phrases "Set it and Forget it!!!"
  • The product grossed more than a billion dollars in domestic sales.
  • Popeil also created the Rhinestone Stud Setter, which later became the Bedazzler, as well as the Mr. Microphone and the Inside the Eggshell Egg Scrambler. 
  • If you had a catch-phrase, what would it be?

Getty Images: Photo Credit


Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content