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A short, incomplete history of some of the biggest hits and most iconic direct-response ads over the past 50 years.
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Veg-o-matic
This smash hit for legend Ron Popeil debuted in 1960s; inspired SNL spoof "The Bass-O-Matic."
By Brian O'Keefe, senior editor
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Veg-o-matic
Ginsu Knife
The Clapper
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George Fo...
Bowflex
Ronco Rot...
Snuggie
Last updated April 06 2009: 10:01 AM ET
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