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  • He's Baaaack: Anthony Robbins Returns (and Brings Tom Selleck with Him)

    He's Baaaack: Anthony Robbins Returns (and Brings Tom Selleck with Him)

    Probably no personality dominated TV infomercials in the 1990’s more than Anthony Robbins. But his once-ubiquitous infomercials abruptly disappeared from the air, probably because of market saturation. Now Tony Robbins has returned to the airwaves with an infomercial for his...

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  • The Dual Action Cleanse Infomercial Gets Even Weirder

    The Dual Action Cleanse Infomercial Gets Even Weirder

    Behold, a new version of the Dual Action Cleanse colon cleanser infomercial has made an appearance on the airwaves. Actually, it’s mostly just the old version of the Dual Action Cleanse infomercial where Dr. James Chappell interviews Klee Irwin, but...

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  • New Tiddy Bear Commercial Explains That Name

    New Tiddy Bear Commercial Explains That Name

    About a year ago the TV commercial for a product called the Tiddy Bear became an Internet phenomenon. The Tiddy Bear is a teddy bear strapped to the seat belt and placed over the chest to relieve pain or discomfort....

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  • The Vince from ShamWow Movie (aka The Underground Comedy Movie)

    The Vince from ShamWow Movie (aka The Underground Comedy Movie)

    Before becoming the ShamWow and Slap Chop pitchman, struggling actor Vince Offer attempted to jump start his Hollywood career by making a lowbrow, gross-out sketch comedy movie filled with body fluids, D-list celebrities, and nude bag ladies.

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  • Mr. T Hosts the Flavor Wave Oven Turbo Infomercial (I am NOT Making This Up!)

    Mr. T Hosts the Flavor Wave Oven Turbo Infomercial (I am NOT Making This Up!)

    I recently received an email from Ridiculous Infomercial Review reader Joren tipping me off that Mr. T, star of the 1980s TV show The A-Team, was hosting an infomercial. Frankly, I thought he was just making it up, but after...

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  • This is Why Donald Trump Makes Infomercials

    This is Why Donald Trump Makes Infomercials

    I have long wondered why a billionaire like Donald Trump would waste his time appearing on TV infomercials. After all, he doesn’t need the money and any profit derived from Trump’s “Way to Wealth” seminars must be pretty small compared...

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  • Kettlenetics: I Gotta Have More KBell, Baby!

    Kettlenetics: I Gotta Have More KBell, Baby!

    The infomercial for Kettlenetics sells a set of workout videos featuring trainer Michelle Khai. The centerpiece of the Kettlenetics exercise routine is a 4 pound kettlebell, which they refer to as a KBell. The URL of the Kettlenetics website is...

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