Apr 10, 2024
Using the term in a gender neutral sense, the show looks at the best "pitchmen" of all time. Some started on the boardwalks of Atlantic City, most were unknown, until their ability to sell took them to another level.
Apr 3, 2024
This show is all about the "Are We On The Air?" YouTube page, and some new content which is now there. The page now features more clips from obscure shopping networks. Ever hear of STN Shop Television Network? How about USA Direct?
Mar 28, 2024
One of the oldest things Infomercial and TV Shopping networks do, is actually taking a page from the pitchmen on the boardwalks in Atlantic city in the 1940s. When you hear "but wait, there's more!" or see a price drop, it's a classic sales technique, which is examined on this episode. JTV and ShopLC still use them,...
Dec 16, 2023
A look back at the highlights, lowlights, and movies created by (???, whatever...) QVC, HSN, and ShopHQ in 2023. What worked, what didn't work, and how does 2024 look for the industry?
Dec 6, 2023
It's the late 1980s and the attitude is "TV shopping is easy to do", so everyone does it. What happens when the "Playboy Channel" cable network decides to try a tv shopping show? I think you know the answer...