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tvsquad.com - 7/4/2009
We're going to keep seeing Billy Mays in commercials
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First off, everyone keeps using the word "infomercial" when describing the ads that Billy Mays did, including this piece at TampaBay.com . Actually, infomercials are longer form ads, usually 30 minutes. What Mays did were commercials (though yes, he did infomercials too). After a meeting ...
This Is Unpatriotic
dlisted.com - 7/2/2009
This Is Unpatriotic
— dlisted.com — Okay, okay, Jessica Simpson's version of the National Anthem didn't make bald eagles bawl or try to... peck out their own ears, but I'm sure they shed a few tears. My ear holes sure fucking did. The chili cook-off chanteuse almost busted her dress open ... This Is Unpatriotic

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Billy Mays pitches from beyond the grave - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com - 7/10/2009
Billy Mays pitches from beyond the grave - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — The booming, bearded TV-pitchman died nearly two weeks ago of complications from heart disease, and his ever-present... spots were pulled from their perches on late-night and cable TV. But the pitch must go on, and Mays has returned in TV commercials ... Billy Mays pitches from beyond the grave - Los Angeles Times

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tampabay.com - 7/2/2009
Marketers, family decide Billy Mays infomercials will continue - St. Petersburg Times
— tampabay.com — By Eric Deggans , Times TV/Media Critic In Print: Thursday, July 2, 2009 There's no doubt that... legendary pitchman Billy Mays was a cornerstone of the modern day infomercial game, shouting his way into 10 percent of the 50 hottest commercial spots on ... Marketers, family decide Billy Mays infomercials will ...

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Right Now on TV Squad
Cinematical — Our brothers and sisters over at TV Squad have busted through the boob tube and brought with them the following juicy bits of must-see eye candy: Seth Green is promoting the DVD release of Robot Chicken: Star Wars -- Episode II with a touring ice skating show. Despite his recent death we're still going to be seeing TV commercials starring pitchman Billy Mays. America's Got Talent has found there own version of Brit singing sensation Susan Boyle in Kevin Skinner, a chicken catcher (whatever that is) ...

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