Chances are good that if you have a kind old aunt who knows you like to do something called "fishing", about which she knows absolutely nothing but in which pursuit she wishes you well, you got a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ron Popeil, the Ronco founder who all but created the late-night infomercial and pitched such durable — in memory if not quality — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1982 file photo, Ron Popeil, the man behind those late-night, rapid-fire television commercials ...

Ron Popeil — the sultan of schlock, the marquis of marketing, the progenitor of the TV infomercial, as well as being the wellspring for the “As Seen on TV” shelves at retail stores — taught me a ...

“Convenient design. Fits in your glove compartment. Attaches to your belt. Contained in the handle are: hook, line, sinker and bobber.... It’s the best gift you can give to any kid or adult.” That’s ...

I believe that everyone has a relative or two that make life a bit more interesting. When my wife Shelia and I were married, I realized that her family had more than their share of individuals who had ...

Infomercial icon Ron Popeil, the man behind the catchphrase 'But wait, there's more!' has died at the age of 86. Popeil, who is widely regarded as the father of the television infomercial, died ...

With the end of summer looming, Carlyle Bland wants to help you cast away your worries. On Sunday, the downtown Hampton restaurateur will host his first-ever Marker 20 Pocket Fisherman Tournament.

Ron Popeil, the Ronco founder who all but created the late-night infomercial and pitched such durable — in memory if not quality — items as the Pocket Fisherman, the Veg-O-Matic, the Bedazzler and Mr.