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On this day, May 3, 1935, Ron Popeil was born. But wait, there's more!
Ron Popeil
Ron Popeil
Born: May 3, 1935; Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Died: July 28, 2021 (aged 86); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Occupation: Inventor, infomercial salesman
Ronald Martin Popeil (/poʊˈpiːl/; May 3, 1935 – July 28, 2021), was an American inventor and marketing personality, and founder of the direct response marketing company Ronco. He made appearances in infomercials for the Showtime Rotisserie and coined the phrase "Set it, and forget it!" as well as popularizing the phrase, "But wait, there's more!" on television as early as the mid-1950s.
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Ron Popeil
Born: May 3, 1935; Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Died: July 28, 2021 (aged 86); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Occupation: Inventor, infomercial salesman
Ronald Martin Popeil (/poʊˈpiːl/; May 3, 1935 – July 28, 2021), was an American inventor and marketing personality, and founder of the direct response marketing company Ronco. He made appearances in infomercials for the Showtime Rotisserie and coined the phrase "Set it, and forget it!" as well as popularizing the phrase, "But wait, there's more!" on television as early as the mid-1950s.
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Ron Popeil Pasta Maker - Infomercial - Part 3
104,764 views Jan 10, 2009
jjmitch03
370 subscribers
Part 3 where the audience members try out the machines!
104,764 views Jan 10, 2009
jjmitch03
370 subscribers
Part 3 where the audience members try out the machines!