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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