PitchMen (2009)
PitchMen is a docudrama television program produced for the Discovery Channel in the United States. The show followed infomercial producers and talent Billy Mays and Anthony "Sully" Sullivan as they attempted to sell various inventions through direct-response marketing, mainly through Telebrands, one of the largest direct response/infomercial companies. The series was narrated by Thom Beers. Each episode typically focused on two different products.
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Episode 1 - Passing the Torch
Release Date: 2010-08-19A former marine believes he can revolutionize the flashlight; Sully puts his life on the line for an inventor carrying on his father's legacy.
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Episode 2 - Heart Wrench
Release Date: 2010-08-26A 16-year-old boy who survived five heart surgeries invents a cool tool; a victim of identity theft invents a way to combat electronic pickpockets.
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Episode 3 - Bear Market
Release Date: 2011-01-18Revolutionary razor; Sully is on a closed set with a hungry grizzly and a snack-food safe; an invention keeps prescription drugs safe.
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Episode 4 - The New Gun In Town
Release Date: 2011-01-25Sully heads to a Chicago home and housewares convention to hear pitches; Sully tests a revolutionary new needles.
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Episode 5 - From the Jaws of Victory
Release Date: 2011-02-01Collapsable trash can; a simple piece of plastic that can protect people from intruders; a legendary knife man makes one last pitch.
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Episode 6 - Wave of Success
Release Date: 2011-02-15An inventor tries to get his stadium back chair; Mother of four creates a simple alternative to the chip clip.
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Episode 7 - Waves of Success
Release Date: 2011-02-15Sully puts a call out for fitness products; Bmxers test new concepts.
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Episode 8 - Fighting Shape
Release Date: 2011-03-22 -
Episode 9 - Fishing for Gold
Release Date: 2011-03-01 -
Episode 10 - On a Wing and a Prayer
Release Date: 2011-03-08