Desperately Seeking Ron Popeil: An After School Special
In this "After School Special" Megan takes Lesley on a tour of infomercials from the 80s and beyond. What treasures will they find? What can you still get online? What happens when you call an old 1-800 number? Find out in this summer break brain bubble gum of nostalgia!
PLEASE hang in there till minute 35!!! OMG! I just can't.
Featured Infomercials!
Phone Relief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdDojNdM630
Popiel Pocket Fisherman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fh_YwAnv7w
Auri car protecting "goo" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lxXqWF5ra0&list=PLjhu9vRAiH3GnDqOTt5P34AVs2m7_uJM1
The Bullet Express - 8 minute meal machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43VClzXOvg8
Ronco GLH Spray on Hair - "the babes are back!" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlbuUiWnlJc
Mister Microphone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIrzkPDtrk
KTel - Hit Machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE47PpZCE38&list=PLstZwD2dmTg7G5Z2ZkZ5kHpYUzpixXE0S
Desperately Seeking Susan Jacket - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmqN8doiOr4
Corey Haim and Corey Feldman Call In - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QqhWFQLVh8
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(Donating $1 per item to The Center for Reproductive Rights through January 2025, min $50)
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