Ron Popeil was the sizzle of American ingenuity, personifiedRon Popeil, an American original who died this week at 86, thrived in the world of infomercials and home-shopping channels.
Ron Popeil, inventor and king of TV pitchmen, dies at 86Ron Popeil, the quintessential TV pitchman and inventor known to generations of viewers for hawking products including the Veg-O-Matic and the Showtime Rotisserie and BBQ...
What Elon Musk’s 'SNL' Jokes ObscureThe Tesla CEO’s hosting performance was neither redemptive nor entertaining. But it served a classic purpose: glossing over his real power.theatlantic.com
