Billy Mays, pitchman (1958-2009)

Billy Mays, infomercial king, died of an apparent heart attack over the weekend.  His products, brands, and strong and identifiable personality will live on.  When I first saw an Oxi Clean commercial many years ago, I was so annoyed by it.  As time went on though, I found a place in my heart not only for cleaning products, but also for infomercial maven Mr. Billy Mays.   Rest in peace, Billy Mays.

Check after the break (click “more…”) for a very recent Billy Mays interview with Conan O’Brien, a video of some funny outtakes, a very young Billy Mays on HSN promoting Oxi Clean, and an Oxi Clean commercial.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnVNZpnvRI

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwtL4MQoKRw

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3KEkBqDahg

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