Updated June 28, 2010
“Hi, Billy Mays here!” For years, that was the opening line for scores of commercials featuring this master pitchman. Mainly associated with products used around the home, his commercial gigs included health insurance and even snowboards. Although some found his maximum-volume voice annoying, his old-school pitchman technique put millions in his pocket and a Bentley in his garage. In April 2009, Billy achieved even greater fame by starring with Anthony Sullivan in the Discovery Channel television series Pitchmen. The hit show profiled the behind-the-scenes world of inventing and marketing “As Seen on TV” products.
Billy Mays died in his sleep at his Tampa home at age 50 on June 28, 2009. The cause was heart failure. You can find more in-depth biographical info on the Billy Mays Wikipedia page.
Billy lives on through his many infomercials. Here are ten of our favorite Billy Mays commercials.
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1. Jupiter JackIntroducing Jupiter Jack, the new revolutionary hands free device for your cell phone. It turns your car radio into a hands-free phone. Designed to work with any phone and car, all you do is plug in the Jupiter Jack into the place where you would normally plug in your headphone, tune your... |
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2. Grater PlaterWhat would happen if you combined a cheese grater with a plate? You'd have a plate that grates – the Grater Plater. As featured on Discovery Channel Pitchmen with Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan. With the Plater Grater, grate cheese, garlic, ginger, right on the plate.... |
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3. Dual SawOmni Dual Saw, as featured on Discovery Channel show Pitchmen with Billy Mays and Anthony “Sully” Sullivan. The Dual Saw is tough, but it's the way that it cuts that counts. The Dual Saw is the saw with the power to cut it all. Cut through virtually any material without... |
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4. ZorbeezZorbeez has the power to absorb up to 27 times greater than paper towels or any cotton cloth. Use Zorbeez wet or dry with any cleaner and then just throw it in the wash. Better than ShamWow, and pitched by the late great Billy Mays. Zorbeez is the original super shammy. |
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5. Fix It! ProFix It! Scratch Remover is safe to use on any color car to quickly and easily repair scratches and nicks. Fix It! Home Formula is great for your stovetop, refrigerator, and even silver and brass. The secret behind the magic of Fix It! Is its fast action formula with millions of microscopic... |
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6. Awesome AugerNow with a brand new commercial from Billy Mays. Take the hard work out of yard work. Awesome Auger makes yard work easy. Plant trees, shrubs and bushes. Dig post holes. Penetrate any soil. Blast through hard rock or clay. Cut through thick roots. Easily power out rocks and remove... |
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7. Quick ChopForget the Slap Chop. This is the original Quick Chop, endorsed by Pitchmen star Billy Mays. The Quick Chop is the fast, easy way to chop, mince, slice and dice with just a tap. Quick Chop is faster than a knife and easier than a processor. When you're done, just run it under... |
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8. Big City Slider StationBig City Slider Station is the mini burger sensation from Billy Mays that's sweeping the nation. You just scoop, press, and cook on any stove. In just minutes you'll have five mouthwatering sliders like they serve in restaurants. |
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9. Mighty PuttyMighty Putty is the easy way to fix, fill and seal virtually anything. Now can you repair any job big or small, thanks to Mighty Putty. Mighty Putty is a super powered epoxy that you can mold to any shape and can apply to any surface for an everlasting bond. |
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10. Mighty MenditMighty Mendit is the fast, easy way to mend, hem and wear it again. Take it from Billy Mays. Mighty Mendit is not a glue, but a flexible bonding agent that grabs, adheres and interlocks the fibers of virtually any fabric for a permanent repair. Mighty Mendit dries clear and is safe for most all... |
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The Electronic Retailing Association bestowed its Lifetime Achievement Award on Billy Mays, Jr in September 2009. This video was played at the awards ceremony
Sorry, this clip is gone forever because NBC has erased The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien from the web.
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