Billy Mays: Mr. As-Seen-On-TV, Dead At 50
Television pitchman Billy Mays — who built his fame by appearing on commercials and infomercials promoting household products and gadgets — died Sunday.
Mays, 50, was found unresponsive by his wife inside his Tampa, Fla.,home at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Tampa Police Department
William Darrell "Billy" Mays, Jr. (July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009)[3] was a television direct-response advertisement salesperson most notable for promoting OxiClean, Orange Glo, and other cleaning, home-based, and maintenance products. His distinctive beard and loud sales pitches made him a recognized television presence.[4]
Mays was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, and began his career as salesman on the Atlantic City boardwalk. He traveled across the United States for 12 years, selling various items before he was hired to sell OxiClean and other products on the Home Shopping Network. His success as a TV pitchman led him to found Mays Promotions, Inc. On April 15, 2009, the Discovery Channel began airing Pitchmen, a documentary series that featured Mays. On the morning of June 28, 2009, Mays was found dead in his home by his wife.
A Little Tribute to One of The BEST....R. I . P. Billy
8 comments:
wow mag...you killed him! Is it realllyyy a coincidence you posted the as seen on tv post a couple days ago?! I think NOT! there is something fishy about this..
in remembrance of ol' Billy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjmQ1sPeWlU&feature=channel
"a little inappropriate"
and now a tribute:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIRZRVVnnYs&feature=channel
from Heather and Brian
MX the Prophet! When do you open your Celtic United Prophecy church? The events of the past week certainly brings into sharp relief that things come in threes; Farrah, Michael, and Billy (sounds like a 60's ballad..."Anybody here, seen my old friend Billy, can you tell me where he's gone?"...AND the story of Billy underlines the importance of getting checked (by medical professionals) if you have hit your noggen and don't feel well afterwards!!!! Wear helmets when riding bicycles and motorcycles, even though it looks stupid!!!!
I would definitely go to your Celtic United Prophecy church and do the exact opposite of what you recommend. If you were to mention anything I do, I'd quit immediately.
That was a great video Heather. My favorite part was, "put up mirrors so you can watch yourself putting up other shit." haha!
i really think the only thing that made me watch that youtube video was the music, that was completely the wrong music to use hahaha
and funny video heather, my favorite part was the laser. "and we'll even give you a laser to incinerate your enemies with!" haha
hahaha yeah i love the video...they have so many more! check them out on youtube...they are dubs billy mays lol ...
hey now,everyone should know that mag is a "Frisbyterian".Peace
Amen Mr. Ed.....Amen...
Opulently I to but I contemplate the brief should prepare more info then it has.
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