Ron Popeil is the man behind such legendary as-seen-on-TV products as the Pocket Fisherman™, Mr. Microphone™, and The Showtime Rotisserie™. The Chicago native crafted the art of the sales pitch.
A new exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum slices, dices, makes piles of fresh coleslaw…and delivers some surprises. Illinois Public Radio’s Brian O'Keefe has more on the appeal of Ron Popeil.