Remembering TV Pitchman Ron Popeil

The dynamic TV pitchman and inventor Ron Popeil has died at age 86. Here’s John Callaway from a 2005 “Chicago Stories” episode with more on the man behind the Pocket Fisherman, Mr. Microphone and Showtime Rotisserie.


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