1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,805 [music] 2 00:00:05,805 --> 00:00:06,673 You know you want them. 3 00:00:06,673 --> 00:00:08,742 And it's not just because it's 3 a.m.. 4 00:00:08,742 --> 00:00:11,177 How much would you pay for a knife like this? 5 00:00:11,177 --> 00:00:12,512 Before you answer, listen. 6 00:00:12,512 --> 00:00:15,715 It even comes with a matching fork to make carving up pleasure. 7 00:00:15,749 --> 00:00:17,717 Welcome to WatchMojo.com. 8 00:00:17,717 --> 00:00:22,288 And today we're counting down our picks for the top ten best infomercial products. 9 00:00:22,389 --> 00:00:26,860 Now grow a whole collection of fun with Chia teddy bears, puppies, kittens, 10 00:00:27,060 --> 00:00:31,731 rams, bulls, turtles, bunnies, and a Chia tree to keep your pets company. 11 00:00:31,765 --> 00:00:34,734 For this list, we're looking at those products that graced our TV 12 00:00:34,734 --> 00:00:37,737 screens and managed to pique our curiosity. 13 00:00:37,804 --> 00:00:41,508 While the infomercials themselves may have been a little bit on the corny side, 14 00:00:41,641 --> 00:00:42,842 the products themselves 15 00:00:42,842 --> 00:00:47,013 either became commercially successful or a notable part of pop culture. 16 00:00:47,347 --> 00:00:49,282 Either way, they're worth a mention. 17 00:00:49,282 --> 00:00:53,386 The Snuggie keeps you totally warm and gives you the freedom to use your hands. 18 00:00:53,553 --> 00:00:57,891 So now you can work the remote or read a book in total warmth and comfort. 19 00:00:58,091 --> 00:01:00,126 Number ten, Thighmaster. 20 00:01:00,126 --> 00:01:01,061 Like I've been saying, 21 00:01:01,061 --> 00:01:04,230 some people are born with great legs, but the rest of us have to work at it. 22 00:01:04,330 --> 00:01:06,232 Thank goodness there's a Thighmaster. 23 00:01:06,232 --> 00:01:09,903 Even if you weren't in need of an inner thigh workout, this classic 90s 24 00:01:09,903 --> 00:01:13,606 infomercial itself was pretty, um, interesting. 25 00:01:14,007 --> 00:01:16,176 Spread eagles and Spandex aside, 26 00:01:16,176 --> 00:01:19,112 Suzanne Somers may have played a ditzy blond on TV, 27 00:01:19,112 --> 00:01:22,115 but she was a shrewd businesswoman in reality. 28 00:01:22,182 --> 00:01:26,019 Remember, we may not have been born with great legs, but now we can look we were. 29 00:01:26,019 --> 00:01:27,720 [clapping] 30 00:01:27,720 --> 00:01:30,223 She saw an opening in the market, so to speak, 31 00:01:30,223 --> 00:01:33,860 and decided to help creator Joshua Reynolds fill the hip adbuctor- 32 00:01:33,960 --> 00:01:38,098 specific exercise void, and thus she bestowed upon the world 33 00:01:38,098 --> 00:01:42,669 a highly successful and surprisingly versatile piece of exercise equipment. 34 00:01:42,702 --> 00:01:46,172 It's easy to squeeze, squeeze your way to shapely hips and thighs. 35 00:01:47,340 --> 00:01:50,243 I thought I'd never fit into these jeans again. 36 00:01:50,243 --> 00:01:51,578 Thank you, Thighmaster. 37 00:01:51,578 --> 00:01:53,513 Number nine, ShamWow! 38 00:01:53,513 --> 00:01:54,781 Hi. It's Vince with ShamWow. 39 00:01:54,781 --> 00:01:57,784 You’ll be saying wow every time you use this towel. 40 00:01:57,851 --> 00:02:00,720 If the dude speaking enthusiastically into the headset 41 00:02:00,720 --> 00:02:03,957 mic in the wee hours of the morning didn't capture your attention, 42 00:02:04,057 --> 00:02:06,860 certainly the efficiency of this cleaning tool should have. 43 00:02:06,860 --> 00:02:08,795 I can't live without it. I just love it. 44 00:02:08,795 --> 00:02:11,164 Oh my gosh, I don't even buy paper towels anymore. 45 00:02:11,164 --> 00:02:13,766 If you're gonna wash your cars or any kind of vehicle, 46 00:02:13,766 --> 00:02:15,335 you'd be out of your mind not on one of these. 47 00:02:15,335 --> 00:02:18,338 All I can say is sham. Wow. 48 00:02:18,505 --> 00:02:21,341 You could basically clean up a two liter bottle of soda 49 00:02:21,341 --> 00:02:24,744 and then towel your boat off and still be able to soak up some more. 50 00:02:24,944 --> 00:02:27,113 Or something like that. Doesn’t drip. 51 00:02:27,113 --> 00:02:28,381 Doesn’t make a mess. 52 00:02:28,381 --> 00:02:31,351 You ring it out, you wash it in the washing machine. Made in Germany. 53 00:02:31,351 --> 00:02:32,719 You know, the Germans always make good stuff. 54 00:02:32,719 --> 00:02:36,055 But it actually does hold ten times its weight in liquid. 55 00:02:36,356 --> 00:02:38,224 They know. They've done tests. 56 00:02:38,224 --> 00:02:42,362 Either way, it looks like a good way to conserve those expensive paper towel 57 00:02:42,362 --> 00:02:42,795 funds. 58 00:02:42,795 --> 00:02:46,432 You can spend $20 every month on paper towels anyway. You’re throwing your money away. 59 00:02:46,666 --> 00:02:48,635 Number eight, Ginsu knives. 60 00:02:48,635 --> 00:02:52,272 The Ginsu can cut a slice of bread so thin you can almost see through it. 61 00:02:52,338 --> 00:02:53,840 The Ginsu is so sharp, 62 00:02:53,840 --> 00:02:57,810 it can cut through a tin can and still slice a tomato like this. 63 00:02:57,944 --> 00:03:01,181 It can chop wood and still remain razor sharp. 64 00:03:01,447 --> 00:03:04,751 If you ever needed to cut through a can and then immediately 65 00:03:04,751 --> 00:03:08,054 slice a tomato, these are the knives to turn to. 66 00:03:08,087 --> 00:03:10,523 The more you use it, the better it cuts. 67 00:03:10,523 --> 00:03:12,025 How's that for sharp? 68 00:03:12,025 --> 00:03:14,160 That's what we call multifunctional. 69 00:03:14,160 --> 00:03:16,996 The genius behind the marketing of this late 70s, early 70 00:03:16,996 --> 00:03:20,333 80s tool wasn't that they were actually Japanese. It's 71 00:03:20,333 --> 00:03:24,170 the idea that they were foreign sounding that made them much more appealing. 72 00:03:24,204 --> 00:03:27,207 In Japan, the foot can split wood, 73 00:03:27,840 --> 00:03:30,710 but it can't split a watermelon. 74 00:03:30,710 --> 00:03:35,715 This is Ginsu II, a complete set of knives, like this Ginsu chef's knife. 75 00:03:35,882 --> 00:03:37,750 That, combined with their innovative 76 00:03:37,750 --> 00:03:41,254 and groundbreaking hard sell infomercial approach, seemed to work. 77 00:03:41,621 --> 00:03:45,458 The knifes sold like crazy, thanks in large part to the impressive knife- 78 00:03:45,458 --> 00:03:46,726 wielding commercials. 79 00:03:46,726 --> 00:03:50,463 You get the Ginsu knife, the matching carving fork, the versatile 80 00:03:50,463 --> 00:03:54,734 6-in-1 kitchen tool, a set of six steak knives, and the spiral slicer. 81 00:03:54,834 --> 00:04:00,273 You get them all, guaranteed in writing for 50 years for only $9.95. 82 00:04:00,607 --> 00:04:04,911 Number seven, The Clapper. [song] Clap on, [clap, clap] clap off. [clap, clap] 83 00:04:05,712 --> 00:04:07,814 We love our simple conveniences. 84 00:04:07,814 --> 00:04:10,116 Like, instead of getting up to turn off our lights, 85 00:04:10,116 --> 00:04:13,219 sometimes we'd like the ability to just clap our hands together 86 00:04:13,219 --> 00:04:14,687 and get the job done. 87 00:04:14,687 --> 00:04:16,723 Just plug it in. Turns things on. [clap, clap. radio comes on] 88 00:04:18,091 --> 00:04:20,493 Turns things off, [clap, clap] just by clapping. 89 00:04:20,493 --> 00:04:23,863 First sold in 1986 with help from a clappy jingle, 90 00:04:24,330 --> 00:04:27,300 [song] Clap on [clap, clap], clap off. [clap, clap] 91 00:04:27,333 --> 00:04:32,071 The Clapper is an ingenious invention, not just for convenience sake, but 92 00:04:32,071 --> 00:04:36,943 also for individuals with limited mobility who still want to conserve electricity. 93 00:04:37,110 --> 00:04:40,280 Plus, who wouldn't feel like nobility entering their house 94 00:04:40,280 --> 00:04:42,715 and clapping their appliances on. The Clapper Plus 95 00:04:42,715 --> 00:04:46,719 works from anywhere, even through windows and walls. 96 00:04:47,887 --> 00:04:50,790 [song] Clap on! [clap, clap] Or switch on. The Clapper and the Clapper 97 00:04:50,790 --> 00:04:53,226 Plus. Number six, LifeCall. 98 00:04:53,226 --> 00:04:58,531 You just press this button and speak into the air and “I'm having chest pain.” 99 00:04:58,931 --> 00:05:01,167 I'm calling paramedics and your family, Mr. 100 00:05:01,167 --> 00:05:01,534 Miller. 101 00:05:01,534 --> 00:05:03,569 If you've ever fallen and couldn't get up, 102 00:05:03,569 --> 00:05:05,605 this handy product would have been helpful. 103 00:05:05,605 --> 00:05:09,075 I’ve fallen! And I can't get up! 104 00:05:09,542 --> 00:05:11,544 We're sending help immediately, Mrs. Fletcher. 105 00:05:11,544 --> 00:05:14,213 See? For folks in their golden years 106 00:05:14,213 --> 00:05:15,515 and plenty of people 107 00:05:15,515 --> 00:05:17,617 in need of immediate medical care, 108 00:05:17,617 --> 00:05:21,120 this commercial wasn't just an unintentionally comical product pitch. 109 00:05:21,354 --> 00:05:22,989 It was a godsend. 110 00:05:22,989 --> 00:05:24,691 Protect yourself with LifeCall 111 00:05:24,691 --> 00:05:26,826 and you're never alone. 112 00:05:26,826 --> 00:05:29,762 Having the ability to call for help while you're stuck on the floor 113 00:05:29,762 --> 00:05:32,765 can save a life. Or at least a hip. 114 00:05:33,066 --> 00:05:35,501 Unfortunately, it couldn't save this company, 115 00:05:35,501 --> 00:05:39,605 which went out of business, only to be replaced by the similar Life Alert. 116 00:05:39,972 --> 00:05:42,241 But their ads are far less amusing. 117 00:05:42,241 --> 00:05:47,213 Help! Somebody please helpm! 118 00:05:47,880 --> 00:05:49,816 Number five, Bowflex. 119 00:05:49,816 --> 00:05:53,786 What happens between consenting adults in the privacy of their own 120 00:05:53,786 --> 00:05:55,722 home is their business. 121 00:05:55,722 --> 00:05:59,792 Even if it's working out together on a Bowflex home gym. 122 00:06:00,159 --> 00:06:01,227 Want to get ripped? 123 00:06:01,227 --> 00:06:03,663 Want to quit the gym because you have social anxiety 124 00:06:03,663 --> 00:06:06,632 Or just don't like hearing gym rats giving themselves hernias? 125 00:06:06,733 --> 00:06:10,703 Do you have an extra bedroom to dedicate solely to the majesty that is the Bowflex? 126 00:06:10,903 --> 00:06:11,771 Then this company 127 00:06:11,771 --> 00:06:15,641 has got plenty of not so subtle pieces of exercise equipment just for you. 128 00:06:15,675 --> 00:06:19,645 With ten simple exercises, you can work your chest, abs, 129 00:06:20,179 --> 00:06:24,617 arms, legs, back, and more in no time. 130 00:06:24,984 --> 00:06:28,988 Launched in 1986, Bowflex provided an alternative to bulky 131 00:06:28,988 --> 00:06:32,992 and heavy exercise machines, as demonstrated in many commercials 132 00:06:32,992 --> 00:06:36,963 and infomercials. With features like a built-in aerobic rowing exercise, 133 00:06:37,196 --> 00:06:40,933 convertible grips, and convenient folding capabilities, 134 00:06:41,200 --> 00:06:44,437 it's easy to see why a Bowflex was selected by Fitness Magazine 135 00:06:44,537 --> 00:06:47,540 as the best home gym for 1997. 136 00:06:47,573 --> 00:06:50,443 Of course, most of us probably watch them while bingeing on 137 00:06:50,443 --> 00:06:53,446 sliders and cheese puffs, but that's another story. 138 00:06:53,479 --> 00:06:56,482 Here I am, 50 and I can keep up with my 24 year old daughter. 139 00:06:56,482 --> 00:06:58,651 I can even keep up with my five-year-old granddaughter. 140 00:06:59,786 --> 00:07:00,119 Being 141 00:07:00,119 --> 00:07:03,156 healthy and fit is very important to me. 142 00:07:03,156 --> 00:07:04,924 And yes, I'll be fit all my life. 143 00:07:04,924 --> 00:07:06,826 Number four, Oxi Clean. 144 00:07:06,826 --> 00:07:10,730 It cleans, it brightens and eliminates odors all at the same time. 145 00:07:10,763 --> 00:07:13,433 Don't just get it clean, get it Oxi Clean. 146 00:07:13,433 --> 00:07:15,535 It's always cool when you find a cleaning product 147 00:07:15,535 --> 00:07:19,972 that's powered by the magic of oxygen, because oxygen is magical. 148 00:07:20,006 --> 00:07:23,643 Watch how Oxi Clean unleashes the power of oxygen, 149 00:07:23,976 --> 00:07:26,979 making tough stains disappear like magic 150 00:07:27,079 --> 00:07:30,082 without fading or bleeding the colors. 151 00:07:30,149 --> 00:07:33,686 Founded in 1997, this invention was famously promoted 152 00:07:33,686 --> 00:07:37,757 by the ever enthused Billy Mays until his 2009 death. 153 00:07:37,890 --> 00:07:39,692 Don't just clean it, 154 00:07:39,692 --> 00:07:40,259 Oxi Clean it. 155 00:07:40,259 --> 00:07:43,863 And Oxi Clean is not just laundry detergent either. 156 00:07:44,197 --> 00:07:46,532 You could use it for almost anything. 157 00:07:46,532 --> 00:07:49,802 Actually, the most impressive aspect of this infomercial product 158 00:07:49,969 --> 00:07:53,506 is its ability to remove stains, including blood. 159 00:07:53,506 --> 00:07:56,242 Smeared on or dried up, it doesn't matter. 160 00:07:56,242 --> 00:07:59,412 Oxi Clean lifts away stains detergents can leave behind. 161 00:07:59,512 --> 00:08:02,748 Cause, you know, sometimes a crime scene needs a good cleanup. 162 00:08:02,882 --> 00:08:05,084 It'll make your whites whiter. 163 00:08:05,084 --> 00:08:06,786 It'll make your brights brighter. 164 00:08:06,786 --> 00:08:09,956 As a stain remover, it's the best. Grass stains. 165 00:08:09,956 --> 00:08:11,057 Clay stains. 166 00:08:11,057 --> 00:08:12,692 Long live your laundry. 167 00:08:12,692 --> 00:08:15,261 Oxi Clean, the stain specialist. 168 00:08:15,261 --> 00:08:17,196 Number three, Magic Bullet. 169 00:08:17,196 --> 00:08:19,966 But the bullet-fast magic that we like best: 170 00:08:19,966 --> 00:08:21,334 Frozen drinks. 171 00:08:21,334 --> 00:08:25,304 Sometimes you just want a single- serving of frozen margarita, 172 00:08:25,438 --> 00:08:26,539 not a whole pitcher. 173 00:08:26,539 --> 00:08:30,176 And if you're the type of individual who doesn't want to make enough frozen 174 00:08:30,176 --> 00:08:33,846 margarita for their friends, then this product is right up your alley. 175 00:08:34,213 --> 00:08:37,517 Now you can hoard all the delicious beverages in your bedroom, 176 00:08:37,717 --> 00:08:41,787 making smoothies, guacamole, and scrambling eggs all by your lonesome. 177 00:08:41,821 --> 00:08:44,657 Any chance of getting a real breakfast? How about an omelet? 178 00:08:44,657 --> 00:08:45,691 Friends and family? 179 00:08:45,691 --> 00:08:48,327 What's that? It's the Magic Bullet. 180 00:08:48,327 --> 00:08:51,330 The personal, versatile countertop magician. 181 00:08:51,430 --> 00:08:54,433 This single-sized blender-slash-food processor- 182 00:08:54,901 --> 00:08:57,803 slash-juicer is all you need for a party. 183 00:08:57,803 --> 00:08:59,805 Or apparently, the morning after. 184 00:08:59,805 --> 00:09:01,574 Good morning, Berman! 185 00:09:01,574 --> 00:09:03,309 God, not so loud. 186 00:09:03,309 --> 00:09:05,912 Hey, what about a bit of the hair of the dog that bit you? 187 00:09:05,912 --> 00:09:07,680 Number two, Proactiv. 188 00:09:07,680 --> 00:09:09,482 Come on, let's be honest. 189 00:09:09,482 --> 00:09:13,119 When you're dealing with breakouts, you don't just want clear skin. 190 00:09:13,352 --> 00:09:17,557 You want really great, fabulous, amazing, perfect skin. 191 00:09:17,924 --> 00:09:19,458 And you deserve that. 192 00:09:19,458 --> 00:09:22,762 If you ever feel ashamed because your face looks like it's exploding on 193 00:09:22,762 --> 00:09:25,798 itself, fret not, for you are not alone. 194 00:09:25,831 --> 00:09:29,201 I tried everything to get rid of my acne, but nothing worked. 195 00:09:29,435 --> 00:09:33,039 Justin Bieber, acne riddled? Jessica Simpson with pimples? 196 00:09:33,272 --> 00:09:35,775 Could it be? Apparently, yes. 197 00:09:35,775 --> 00:09:40,179 And they also apparently managed to get it under control with this three-piece kit. 198 00:09:40,313 --> 00:09:42,848 Why make things harder than they need to be? 199 00:09:42,848 --> 00:09:44,317 Problem: acne. 200 00:09:44,317 --> 00:09:46,619 Solution: Proactiv. 201 00:09:46,619 --> 00:09:47,653 It’s that's simple. 202 00:09:47,653 --> 00:09:51,257 Developed by dermatologists and launched in 1995, 203 00:09:51,390 --> 00:09:56,195 Proactiv features benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid as active ingredients. 204 00:09:56,395 --> 00:09:58,965 This is a benzoyl peroxide product, the same as the cleanser, 205 00:09:58,965 --> 00:10:01,334 which is benzoyl peroxide in fine grains. 206 00:10:01,334 --> 00:10:05,237 Use it over the entire face every evening and you'll stay clear. 207 00:10:05,371 --> 00:10:08,941 And while that's not spectacularly different than many drugstore brands, 208 00:10:09,208 --> 00:10:13,112 the celebrity advertising has worked like gangbusters, ensuring 209 00:10:13,112 --> 00:10:17,216 this company makes upwards of $850 million a year. 210 00:10:17,283 --> 00:10:19,418 There's some things that just come with being a teenager. 211 00:10:20,486 --> 00:10:21,954 Feet grow like crazy. 212 00:10:21,954 --> 00:10:24,690 You can’t stop that. Hormones kick in. 213 00:10:24,690 --> 00:10:26,993 I don't want to stop that. 214 00:10:26,993 --> 00:10:28,427 And then there's zits. 215 00:10:28,427 --> 00:10:29,762 I can stop that. 216 00:10:29,762 --> 00:10:31,397 That's why I use Proactiv. 217 00:10:31,397 --> 00:10:34,400 Because there's no way I'm going to let a bunch of zits get in my way. 218 00:10:34,467 --> 00:10:38,704 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions 219 00:10:38,704 --> 00:10:41,374 It’s sweating time! 220 00:10:41,374 --> 00:10:44,377 [music] Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! 221 00:10:46,345 --> 00:10:50,349 My blankets are okay, but they can slip and slide. 222 00:10:50,349 --> 00:10:54,053 And when you need to reach for something, your hands are trapped inside. 223 00:10:54,387 --> 00:10:57,890 Now there's the Snuggie, the blanket that has sleeves. 224 00:10:57,990 --> 00:11:00,326 There's a new pet. [song] Cha cha cha Chia! 225 00:11:00,326 --> 00:11:02,461 Chia Pet. The pottery that grows. 226 00:11:02,461 --> 00:11:06,065 Bending over to put your shoes on is a back-breaking chore. 227 00:11:06,098 --> 00:11:07,133 One wrong step, 228 00:11:07,133 --> 00:11:12,271 you could end up on the floor, and trying to get them off can hurt even more. 229 00:11:12,438 --> 00:11:14,874 Well, now the Shoe-dine, 230 00:11:14,874 --> 00:11:17,309 the world's first shoehorn that lets 231 00:11:17,309 --> 00:11:20,613 you get your shoes on and off with ease. 232 00:11:21,013 --> 00:11:23,282 Number one, the George Foreman Grill. 233 00:11:23,282 --> 00:11:26,252 Knock out the fat with a George Foreman lean, 234 00:11:26,252 --> 00:11:30,423 mean, fat-reducing grilling machine. It has my name on it. 235 00:11:30,723 --> 00:11:31,624 It's a winner. 236 00:11:31,624 --> 00:11:35,928 This innovative, lean, mean, fat- reducing grilling machine is a tabletop 237 00:11:35,928 --> 00:11:39,965 grill that allows the health conscious and tons of college students 238 00:11:39,965 --> 00:11:43,703 to cook burgers in their bedrooms, or whip up paninis in their office. 239 00:11:43,703 --> 00:11:45,838 Paninis? Easy. Salmon? 240 00:11:45,838 --> 00:11:48,841 My specialty. Vegetables? Naturally. 241 00:11:48,841 --> 00:11:49,575 Some frozen. 242 00:11:49,575 --> 00:11:50,409 You bet. 243 00:11:50,409 --> 00:11:54,213 Enjoy wider variety and reduce the fat with a lean, mean, fat-reducing 244 00:11:54,213 --> 00:11:56,182 grilling machine from George Foreman. 245 00:11:56,182 --> 00:11:58,951 Foreman himself became an ideal celebrity spokesman 246 00:11:58,951 --> 00:12:02,988 and even influenced the grill's design after he regained the heavyweight 247 00:12:02,988 --> 00:12:07,359 title at age 45 and attributed his success to healthy eating. 248 00:12:07,493 --> 00:12:11,097 That signature, George, tells us what? I guarantee yes. 249 00:12:11,363 --> 00:12:12,865 Yeah. You put your name on it, 250 00:12:12,865 --> 00:12:15,067 it better work. While draining off the fat 251 00:12:15,067 --> 00:12:17,403 appealed to those looking to shed pounds, 252 00:12:17,403 --> 00:12:21,474 the ease of use and idiot- proof design made it a no brainer 253 00:12:21,474 --> 00:12:25,611 for over 100 million since its launch in 1994. 254 00:12:25,745 --> 00:12:28,380 It's really quality and it makes you proud. 255 00:12:28,380 --> 00:12:32,685 And I've done many endorsements of a lot of things, but never have I signed 256 00:12:32,685 --> 00:12:33,586 my name. 257 00:12:33,586 --> 00:12:35,955 Sign your name. You're going to have to answer that. 258 00:12:35,955 --> 00:12:38,958 This is a good answer for those who want to knock out bad. 259 00:12:38,991 --> 00:12:40,626 Do you agree with our list? 260 00:12:40,626 --> 00:12:43,395 What's the best infomercial product you've ever used? 261 00:12:43,395 --> 00:12:46,165 For more entertaining top tens published every day, 262 00:12:46,165 --> 00:12:49,068 be sure to subscribe to Watchmojo dotcom. 263 00:12:49,068 --> 00:12:49,902 Here's how to order. 264 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:58,444 [music]