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Pitchman and innovator
Ron Popeil dead at 86

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Posted By: Ribicon, 7/28/2021 10:06:23 PM

But wait—there’s no more. Salesman, marketing visionary and inventor Ron Popeil wrapped up a colorful life Wednesday morning, according to TMZ, which reports the 86-year-old Ronco founder died in a Los Angeles hospital following an unspecified medical emergency. Known as well for his creative spirit as his ability to sell the items he sometimes made, Popeil is credited for introducing the world to the Pocket Fisherman, Mr. Microphone, Hair in a Can and Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ. He made famous phrases like “But wait, there’s more” and “Set it, and forget it.” In a 2006 interview with Forbes magazine, he discussed the secret to his success.

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Quite a few sudden medical emergencies lately.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: SweetPea3 7/28/2021 10:10:50 PM (No. 860765)
"Order now so you don't forget." RIP, Ron.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: ladydawgfan 7/28/2021 10:12:51 PM (No. 860768)
He's finding out now that there really IS more!! R.I.P., Ron!
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Reply 3 - Posted by: Rumblehog 7/28/2021 10:24:51 PM (No. 860779)
"Hey good lookin, be back to pick you up later!"
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Reply 4 - Posted by: Catherine 7/28/2021 10:57:51 PM (No. 860808)
Hope he brought along a veg-o-matick and pocket fishing rod. I loved his commercials.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: Blue Hen1 7/28/2021 11:18:14 PM (No. 860821)
Spray on hair was the best
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Reply 6 - Posted by: Marzon 7/28/2021 11:21:00 PM (No. 860823)
I still use my Veg-O-Matic on occasion!
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Reply 7 - Posted by: GoodDeal 7/29/2021 1:51:31 AM (No. 860879)
My question is how long ago did he get the jab?
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Reply 8 - Posted by: Patchy Groundfog 7/29/2021 6:22:50 AM (No. 860923)
Media celebrating those who coarsen the culture and sell junk is simply more of media celebrating itself.
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Reply 9 - Posted by: MickinPhoenix 7/29/2021 8:03:51 AM (No. 860973)
I had 2 of those pocket fisherman........Mick
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Reply 10 - Posted by: AltaD 7/29/2021 8:24:01 AM (No. 861003)
My husband still has his Pocket Fisherman, along with the plastic case and instruction booklet stored away in one of our many 'hold everything' boxes.
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Reply 11 - Posted by: lakerman1 7/29/2021 9:03:49 AM (No. 861054)
The Popeil Pocket Fisherman is now a colectible.
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