Known for his question-mark-covered suits and promise of “free money from the government,” Matthew Lesko’s infomercials promised viewers access to grants and funding. He’s since scaled back on TV appearances but remains active online, helping people find financial resources. Lesko still sports his signature style and keeps an active social media presence, continuing to spread his enthusiasm for government programs.
Thanks for sharing Whatever Really Happened To These Infomercial Stars. I found the information quite interesting, but it would have been perfect if there were a little more detail about each star's life after leaving the screen!
what about Vince from ShamWow!! I used to have one of those George Forman grills. they didn't work very good, burgers were super dry and were not fully cooked through. I always felt like I was eating raw meat.
Who have been your favorite infomercial stars over the years?
Richard, really happy and GAY.
Where is Kathy Mitchell?
It's amazing to think how these infomercial stars transitioned from selling products on TV to carving out entirely different careers.
7:56 swag legend
You forgot the flex seal guy!
Act now! Operators are standing by
The whopper chopper! It slices, it dices….
What about the slap chop dude?
“But Wait, There’s More!!!”
Known for his question-mark-covered suits and promise of “free money from the government,” Matthew Lesko’s infomercials promised viewers access to grants and funding. He’s since scaled back on TV appearances but remains active online, helping people find financial resources. Lesko still sports his signature style and keeps an active social media presence, continuing to spread his enthusiasm for government programs.
anthony sullivan was on weird weekends episode with louis theroux 25 years ago and i liked him.
Thanks for sharing Whatever Really Happened To These Infomercial Stars. I found the information quite interesting, but it would have been perfect if there were a little more detail about each star's life after leaving the screen!
what about Vince from ShamWow!! I used to have one of those George
Forman grills. they didn't work very good, burgers were super dry and
were not fully cooked through. I always felt like I was eating raw meat.
No mention of Billy Mays loving cocaine.
i miss billy mays 😢❤
Ronco ads were a staple in the 70s. As was Richard Simmons on the daily soap General Hospital 😊
You forgot the colourful ShamWow guy Vince Offer
Billy mays was my favorite infomercial star
Tommy Vu.. Paul from the diamond centre (commercial but a staple!)..
Billy Mays was on that disco dust.
You didn't talk about the amazing discoveries guy
I think his name was Mike Levine