Found dead in his home today, late night infomercials wont be the same

No way...I was just watching pitchmen....RIP oxyclean

whoa

wtf?? really?? wat the hells up with all these famous people dying

yea i see mixed reports on the internet as to whether its a hoax or not.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html

http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/28/billy-mays-is-dead/

WHAT!?!?! No f'n way. Pitchmen is one of my favorite shows. "Hi! Billy Mays here for Jesus Joggers! Glide through heaven with amazing arch support." He'll never give up pitching! lol

Dude, that's so weak. I'm more bummed about this than Jackson.

Man, today blows

Dude, that's so weak. I'm more bummed about this than Jackson.

same

Dude, that's so weak. I'm more bummed about this than Jackson.

same

Me too.

Dude, that's so weak. I'm more bummed about this than Jackson.

same

Me too.

Ill third that

I won't 4th it. Both are tragedies, I don't see how someone can sit here and rank a death.

This week we have lost Ed McMahon, Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and now Billy Mays.


Ed McMahon, the great entertainer that he was will be missed, Michael will be sorely missed, an awesome entertainer, regardless of his legal matters, his Thriller album is the best selling album EVER selling more than 100 million worldwide and spark of the 80's generation while also helping to bridge the racial divide, Farrah had a heart of gold, her humanitarian efforts were unmatched by anyone and now Billy Mays, the pitchman himself, Kaboom, Oxy Clean, Might Putty, etc. genius, those companies owe part of their success to Billy Mays heavily advocating their products.

They all will be missed dearly and each had an impact in their perspective roles.

I won't 4th it. Both are tragedies, I don't see how someone can sit here and rank a death.
I'm not "ranking" it. I'm simply saying that in the grand scheme of things, Mays was still very much an active part of pop culture. As far as I'm concerned Jackson died in the early 90s. When someone dies while their career is still going strong, it's more of an impact as far as I'm concerned. I couldn't watch TV without having Billy screaming at me at least daily.

RIP Billy Mays...

man, I've been watching pitchmen all the time lately, too :(

I never liked his loud yelling "Pitchman" style
but I guess he was just doing the job his way...

I also feel sad that he passed away.

Now I have to find another infomecial salesperson to replace him as the person I would never buy from.

Was it him who used to pitch something called Di Di 7?

I won't 4th it. Both are tragedies, I don't see how someone can sit here and rank a death.
I'm not "ranking" it. I'm simply saying that in the grand scheme of things, Mays was still very much an active part of pop culture. As far as I'm concerned Jackson died in the early 90s. When someone dies while their career is still going strong, it's more of an impact as far as I'm concerned. I couldn't watch TV without having Billy screaming at me at least daily.

If you were attempting to create a metaphor, you failed in the largest sense of the word. Whether Mr. Mays was on TV every day or not it is impossible to dismiss the impact of Michael Jackson the entire pop culture. Furthermore, i'm missing how Mays was a part of pop culture, maybe branding and assisting start up products, yes. Each and every time you see a music video, a concert there are signs of Michael's impact. Every career will some day come to an end but the impact lives on. So while he wasn't selling the 100 million albums he did with Thriller his impact on the culture as evident by pop culture, dance as evident by 'so you think you can dance', advertising, etc. lives on so to dismiss someone as 'dead' because you don't physically see them is ludicrous.

I digress, to each his own, but your initial response was interpreted as ranking a death. I am glad you came back for further explanation but still I do not see it.

^this.

I won't 4th it. Both are tragedies, I don't see how someone can sit here and rank a death.
I'm not "ranking" it. I'm simply saying that in the grand scheme of things, Mays was still very much an active part of pop culture. As far as I'm concerned Jackson died in the early 90s. When someone dies while their career is still going strong, it's more of an impact as far as I'm concerned. I couldn't watch TV without having Billy screaming at me at least daily.

If you were attempting to create a metaphor, you failed in the largest sense of the word. Whether Mr. Mays was on TV every day or not it is impossible to dismiss the impact of Michael Jackson the entire pop culture. Furthermore, i'm missing how Mays was a part of pop culture, maybe branding and assisting start up products, yes. Each and every time you see a music video, a concert there are signs of Michael's impact. Every career will some day come to an end but the impact lives on. So while he wasn't selling the 100 million albums he did with Thriller his impact on the culture as evident by pop culture, dance as evident by 'so you think you can dance', advertising, etc. lives on so to dismiss someone as 'dead' because you don't physically see them is ludicrous.

I digress, to each his own, but your initial response was interpreted as ranking a death. I am glad you came back for further explanation but still I do not see it.
Eh, whatever. Fact is, if Michael died in '93, his influence on the world wouldn't have changed. In fact, it might've been better if he did. He would've been remembered for his influence alone, rather than his horrifying plastic surgery or the pedophilia charges. That's my position and if you don't agree, it doesn't really matter in the long run.

I won't 4th it. Both are tragedies, I don't see how someone can sit here and rank a death.
I'm not "ranking" it. I'm simply saying that in the grand scheme of things, Mays was still very much an active part of pop culture. As far as I'm concerned Jackson died in the early 90s. When someone dies while their career is still going strong, it's more of an impact as far as I'm concerned. I couldn't watch TV without having Billy screaming at me at least daily.

If you were attempting to create a metaphor, you failed in the largest sense of the word. Whether Mr. Mays was on TV every day or not it is impossible to dismiss the impact of Michael Jackson the entire pop culture. Furthermore, i'm missing how Mays was a part of pop culture, maybe branding and assisting start up products, yes. Each and every time you see a music video, a concert there are signs of Michael's impact. Every career will some day come to an end but the impact lives on. So while he wasn't selling the 100 million albums he did with Thriller his impact on the culture as evident by pop culture, dance as evident by 'so you think you can dance', advertising, etc. lives on so to dismiss someone as 'dead' because you don't physically see them is ludicrous.

I digress, to each his own, but your initial response was interpreted as ranking a death. I am glad you came back for further explanation but still I do not see it.
Eh, whatever. Fact is, if Michael died in '93, his influence on the world wouldn't have changed. In fact, it might've been better if he did. He would've been remembered for his influence alone, rather than his horrifying plastic surgery or the pedophilia charges. That's my position and if you don't agree, it doesn't really matter in the long run.

Like I previously stated and this is my last comment to you, I digress, to each his own, you have stated your position regardless of how utterly ignorant it is. That is fine and it is what you are entitled to. I hold people to a higher regard for what they have accomplished. Michael was not found guilty in court so I cannot hold any accusation against him for which he was acquitted. His legacy will live on and continue to have a profound impact as it already has. He left behind something great and I am sure he will be remembered by the masses in 2009 not some erroneous, factious, 'self-made' fact propaganda you would like to perpetuate as a type of ‘pre’-death in 93’.

My entire statement was in regard to your ranking of death.

Once again, to each his own and I digress, I am done responding since you seem not to have a more intellectual stance on the issue and lack respect for the deceased.

Death is simply a part of life. Nothing more, nothing less.

it's funny, i made a reference too him earlier today before reading this.

:cry: :cry: DAMN!!! HE WILL BE MISSED!!!!! I loved making fun of all his commercials.... he definitely was and always will be a Pop culture Icon. one of the Greats.. :pray: my prayers are with his family. :pray: I hope that Discovery continues with their show "Pitch Men".. I was just getting into it.

WHAT!?!?! No f'n way. Pitchmen is one of my favorite shows. "Hi! Billy Mays here for Jesus Joggers! Glide through heaven with amazing arch support." He'll never give up pitching! lol
call: 1(888)jog-wGod 1(888)564-9463...

I know it's probably not cool to make a joke about someone that has recently passed. Billy was the best at what he did, even if you didn't like him, you know and talked about what he was pitching.. and That is the Mark of a TRUE Pitch Man!!!

...Now I have to find another infomecial salesperson to replace him as the person I would never buy from...

Lol. I hear that he's selling used cars in Heaven now.

I have a big box of OxiClean in the bathroom. Now I need some Zorbeez, Mighty Putty, a Samurai Shark and a Big City Slider Station... but where will I buy them now?

So, I read that after MJ's death stores were selling out of everything MJ related. Does this mean that Oxiclean, Zorbees, Mighty Putty ect sales are gonna go through the roof too?

That seems to be the natural progression of things.

I don't get it though. I mean, it's too late to have them autograph stuff....

Just like all of the people who hang out on Waveland when the Cubs are in the playoffs but rip on them every other day.

So now would be the time to put my Zorbees forsale?

I'll pay fifty dollars for one!

Really...

No. I saw em for 10 bucks the other day.

billy mays...is not my loverrr....

i still havent bought the mighty putty. i wonder if its that strong. they can come in handy lol .. but still, its unfotunate he past away.

^ lol. I did I fixed my wife's Starbucks coffee mug with it. woks like a dream.. had to make a whole new handle..

wtf is going on this week. rip black bearded man!

my mom got her thumb smashed in a log splitter today. crushed the tip of her thumb... I told her its a good thing she's not famous or it might of been worse.. :P

^ lol. I did I fixed my wife's Starbucks coffee mug with it. woks like a dream.. had to make a whole new handle..

Eh, I wouldn't say that. I tried to use it to stick a friend's folding to the floor at a car show a few weeks back. It didn't work.

^ lol. I did I fixed my wife's Starbucks coffee mug with it. woks like a dream.. had to make a whole new handle..

Eh, I wouldn't say that. I tried to use it to stick a friend's folding to the floor at a car show a few weeks back. It didn't work.

well, it's been holding for almost 2 years now.. countless times through the microwave and dishwasher.. still holding strong.. even fixed a leaky pipe with it.. didn't think it would work, but it did....

Could be that I just suck when it comes to green to white technology.

Could be that I just suck when it comes to green to white technology.
:rofl:
I'd rather have white to $$green$$ technology.... :P :money: :money:

Could be that I just suck when it comes to green to white technology.
:rofl:
I'd rather have white to $$green$$ technology.... :P :money: :money:

So, what's that? Selling blow? Ha!

^ :no: :no: :no: :no: :no: :no:
figure out a way to MAKE plain white paper into greenbacks... *LEGALLY*

RIP to MJ the greatest entertainer of all time, and RIP to Billy M. the greatest hustler of all time.. seriously though if this guy came to me and did a pitch on me on what he was selling, i would of probably bought it.

Anyone here from Florida hate the Appliance Direct commercials as much as I do? Kinda makes me want to figuratively wish death upon those idiots... Billy Mays is a calm and collected individual compared to them...

Anthony "Sully" Sullivan, longtime infomercial pitchman and co-host of "Pitchmen" released the following statement on the passing of his dear friend and colleague:

There are no words to describe how I feel about the passing of my great friend and fellow Pitchman Billy Mays. I have a massive hole in my heart. My thoughts go out to his wife, Deborah, son Billy III, and his beautiful daughter, Elizabeth, his mom and dad and his whole family.

Billy and I have known each other for 15 years. We are the greatest of friends. He was the best at what he did -- his uncompromising style coupled with his black beard, blue shirt and khaki pants will be embedded in my memory for all time. His uniqueness created an industry that I am proud to be a part of. We were literally joined at the hip for the past six months.

Discovery Channel's "Pitchmen" was not only a wonderful experience, but also a great opportunity for Billy and I to let people into our world and see what an awesome guy he was in front of the cameras and show our friendship to the world.

There was a lot more to Billy as a person than Billy the Pitchman -- he was a loving, caring family man with the heart and roar of a lion. He loved what he did and loved his fans. The overwhelming outpouring of support shows what an amazing individual Billy was.

I'm proud to have had him as a friend. I'll miss him greatly and I'll miss hearing him saying, "Hi Billy Mays here... Here's how to order!"

Could be that I just suck when it comes to green to white technology.

Adding that to the list are we now?

http://www.cad-comic.com/comics/20090629.jpg

Too soon?

A+

Not too soon. It's out of respect for a great guy and people understand that.

A+++++ GOOD ONE!!!