As Seen on TV (2009) Online
- Original Title :
- As Seen on TV
- Genre :
- Movie / Documentary
- Year :
- 2009
- Cast :
- Darren Rovell,Scott Boilen,Dan Danielson
- Writer :
- Alison O'Brien,Tom Rotunno
- Type :
- Movie
- Rating :
- 5.3/10
CNBC looks at the big business behind direct response infomercials. They look at origins and growth in the infomercial industry and talk to people behind Ginsu knives, the Clapper, the Chia Pet, and the Shamwow. They also interview famous advertisers including Ron Popeil and Billy Mays.
Cast overview: | |||
Darren Rovell | - | Himself - Host | |
Scott Boilen | - | Himself - CEO, Allstar Products Group | |
Dan Danielson | - | Himself - CEO, Mecury Media | |
Ed Valenti | - | Himself - Marketing Expert | |
Joseph Pedott | - | Himself - Founder, Joseph Enterprises | |
Ajit J. Khubani | - | Himself - CEO, TeleBrands | |
Jeff Meltzer | - | Himself - Infomercial Producer | |
Sam Catanese | - | Himself - Infomercial Researcher | |
David Van Howe | - | Himself - Vice President of Purchasing, Walgreens | |
Harry Sawyers | - | Himself - Product Tester, Popular Mechanics | |
Peter Marinello | - | Himself - Director, Electronic Retailing self - Regulation Program | |
Mary Engle | - | Herself - Federal Trade Commission | |
Vince Offer | - | Himself - ShamWow Pitchman (archive footage) | |
Ron Popeil | - | Himself - Infomercial Pitchman | |
Billy Mays | - | Himself - Infomercial Pitchman |