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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
As Seen on TV (2009) Online

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 Darren Rovell - Himself - Host
Scott Boilen Scott Boilen - Himself - CEO, Allstar Products Group
Dan Danielson Dan Danielson - Himself - CEO, Mecury Media
Ed Valenti Ed Valenti - Himself - Marketing Expert
Joseph Pedott Joseph Pedott - Himself - Founder, Joseph Enterprises
Ajit J. Khubani Ajit J. Khubani - Himself - CEO, TeleBrands
Jeff Meltzer Jeff Meltzer - Himself - Infomercial Producer
Sam Catanese Sam Catanese - Himself - Infomercial Researcher
David Van Howe David Van Howe - Himself - Vice President of Purchasing, Walgreens
Harry Sawyers Harry Sawyers - Himself - Product Tester, Popular Mechanics
Peter Marinello Peter Marinello - Himself - Director, Electronic Retailing self - Regulation Program
Mary Engle Mary Engle - Herself - Federal Trade Commission
Vince Offer Vince Offer - Himself - ShamWow Pitchman (archive footage)
Ron Popeil Ron Popeil - Himself - Infomercial Pitchman
Billy Mays Billy Mays - Himself - Infomercial Pitchman