![]() ![]() ![]() He was very well known for shouting during infomercials. Customer response to Mays' sales pitches was enthusiastic, and sales sharply increased after his first day, although some reviews were poor. That same year he also befriended another future pitchman, Anthony Sullivan. He was then hired by the company to promote their line of cleaners, OxiClean, Orange Clean, Orange Glo, and Kaboom, on the Home Shopping Network in St. Television pitching Īt a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania home show in 1993, Mays struck up a friendship with rival salesman Max Appel, founder of Orange Glo International, a Denver-based manufacturer of cleaning products. Mays then traveled to home shows, auto shows, and state fairs across the United States for a period of twelve years, selling various maintenance products and tools, including cleaning products and food choppers. In Atlantic City, he was taught how to sell by the older salesmen, saying "I was taught to pitch by a lot of old pitchmen. ![]() On the Atlantic City boardwalk, Mays sold the Washmatik portable washing device to passersby, along with other " As Seen on TV" products. Career Early work Īfter dropping out of college, Mays worked for his father's hazardous waste company before moving to Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1983. He was a student at Sto-Rox High School, and later West Virginia University, where he was a walk-on linebacker on its football team during his two years there. Mays was born on July 20, 1958, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, and raised in nearby Pittsburgh. His distinctive beard, attire, loud voice, and impassioned sales pitches made him a recognized television presence in the United States and Canada. Mays and his business partner, Anthony Sullivan, were also featured on PitchMen, a Discovery Channel television series that documented their work. His promotions aired mostly on the Home Shopping Network through his company, Mays Promotions, Inc., although they aired on various other syndicated networks. Throughout his career, he promoted a wide variety of products, including OxiClean, Orange Glo, Kaboom, and Zorbeez. (July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009) was an American television direct-response advertisement salesperson. No more crying over chopping onions- Vidalia Chop Wizard Elite does all the work for you so there are no more tears.William Darrell Mays Jr. Vidalia Chop Wizard Elite is perfect for making salsa, veggies for a delicious stir fry, fruit salads, cheese plates, and more. Features a non-skid bottom and built-in measuring cup. Includes 2 stainless steel precision blades- 1 for chopping large 1/2" cuts and 1 for dicing small 1/4" cuts, 1 clear container and 1 lid cleaning tool. Simply place your food item on the top of the stainless steel chopping blade grate and swing the top lid down. With one swift motion you have perfectly cut foods in seconds. ![]() The upgraded features are the Stainless Steel Chopping Blade and Stainless Steel reinforced lid for one handed ease. The Elite is an upgraded version of the original Vidalia Chop Wizard. Vidalia Chop Wizard Elite, As Seen on TV, allows you to chop fruits, vegetables, cheese and more super fast and easily. ![]()
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