Remembering Billy Mays
Billy Mays, the reason many of us have grown to love infomercial products, passed away in his home this morning. As reported on FoxNews.com and confirmed by his son’s twitter stream, @youngbillymays, Billy Mays was found unresponsive in his bed.
Our hearts go out to our dear friend as well as to the Mays family. News of his passing was something we simply didn’t see coming on this sunny Sunday morning. I don’t even think it has hit us yet.
According to a couple news outlets, the family requests privacy at this time. Those same outlets report that no one in the family suspected anything as Mays returned home last night from another OxyClean shoot in Philadelphia.
Thoughts and prayers to the Mays family,
- the crew at livemercial
Here’s How I Will Best Remember Billy Mays
This was shot on September 4, 2008, the city of Valparaiso, IN officially crowned the day “Billy Mays Day.” The video was made to present the judging rules for ERA 2008, but what most of us will remember was the electric fun that went into shooting this video.
Billy Mays was a gregarious and generous man. Humble and gracious to the end. A true Amercian icon.
Billy Mays – July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009.
Have a Favorite Billy Mays Moment?
Do you have a favorite Billy Mays Moment? Please let us know. Chances are we’ll post it.
Livemercial CEO Interviewed on “Podcasting for Your Business”
Last week, livemercial CEO Johnny Mathis, Jr. was interviewed on IPN’s “Podcasting for Your Business,” with Chuck Palm. Topics discussed included SRP and Pitch It to the Pros.
A delightful listen, Mathis went on to discuss how livemercial will continue to help inventors bring ideas to reality.
Click on this link to listen to the entire segment on “Podcasting for Your Business.”
Still Want to Pitch It to the Pros?
So maybe San Diego was a bit far for you to travel to pitch your ideas to Billy Mays, Anthony Sullivan and the executive team at livemercial. Or perhaps you were in the area and couldn’t make you way over to the Bayfront Hilton. If this is the case, here is a taste of what you missed out on:
Still want to Pitch It to the Pros? Not to worry! livemercial’s “Pitch It to the Pros” has continued. All you have to do is video tape yourself pitching your product or idea and then upload it to livemercial’s site at this link. And if your video is choosen, you will hear from our team of experts.
Don’t be afraid to be original, but please be tasteful. And, don’t worry if your video isn’t edited by a post-production facility. Webcam pitches will do just fine.
And “Good Luck” to everyone who participates!
Billy Mays & Anthony Sullivan Jeff n Jer Showgram Radio Segment
Courtesy of Jeff n Jer Shogram on 94.1 FM in San Diego, below is the recording of Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan. An enjoyable listen, the show covers a wide range of topics including livemercial, Pitch It the Pros, and how Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan met. Also, we find out that Billy Mays and Jeff were inspired to go into their respective career fields by the same pitchmen – Tommy Matasko.
Laughs, loves, and “the blackest beard in America” can all be heard in this clip.
And then they asked Billy n Sully about Vince n ShamWOW...
“I’m not the Beasties Boys or Run-DMC / I’m Billy Mays and I’m gonna knock you to your knees. ShamPOW!” – Billy Mays
But, WAIT, There’s MORE!
Anthony Sullivan leaks a special announcement: Billy Mays to appear on Dancing with the Stars even after his hip surgery. Was Anthony being serious? Listen in and find out more.
If for no other reason then you can listen to hear Billy order breakfast through a drive-thru at a McDonalds!
