The 411 on Commercials

John O'Hurley Whether or not they be honest or otherwise, almost everybody has viewed the oddly addictive ad for that Quick Fix - otherwise really purchased one. The commercial for your remarkable slicer-and-dicer is one kind of individuals counted lower in 25 Most Memorable Commercials Ever, a TV Guide Network special as quirkily entertaining because the advertisements it spotlights. Host John O'Hurley - who's carrying out in "Chicago" on Broadway while planning for his annual gig as emcee of Thanksgiving's National Dog Show - opened up up his cabinets to provide us a look in the items he might have bought late one evening. TV Guide Magazine: These 25 advertisements are part of popular culture, are they not?O'Hurley: I usually take a look at advertising being an talent. You need to produce a small movie. The advertisements in some way made you are feeling that you simply could not exist without their items. Such as the Flowbee. You simply needed to possess the Flowbee. TV Guide Magazine: Have you have one?O'Hurley: Yes! We used [it] around the dog. It had been a far greater method to cut your dog since it also acquired your hair. It is a vacuum having a haircut. TV Guide Magazine: What involves mind whenever you think about these featured items: the Chia Pet, the Snuggie, the ThighMaster?O'Hurley: The Chia Pet is how animal meets shrubbery. The Snuggie combines sloth and luxury. And also the ThighMaster, well, I've that, however i apply it other activities. I have always considered it as being a marital aid. TV Guide Magazine: Have you got a favorite infomercial?O'Hurley: Miss Cleo's Psychic Visitors Network. I usually thought it interesting that somebody could be sitting, waiting with a phone. TV Guide Magazine: However, you were never enticed to call her?O'Hurley: I am always scared of what she'd say. The final time I'd my tarot cards read was in the San Gennaro Festival in early 1980s. I had been just entering NY being an actor and also the lady stated, "You are most likely not really very effective, and that i don't believe you will make greatly money." TV Guide Magazine: You've offered albums and dance videos on television before. Could there be an infomercial inside your future?O'Hurley: I'll really be filming one two days from now. I've got a cool product being released. It is a coffee maker that utilizes a means of forced steaming [to brew the] coffee. It truly is wonderful and truly good. I've it both at home and I personally use it constantly. TV Guide Magazine: Ron Popeil could be proud.O'Hurley: Ah, God bless him. Surprisingly, his home is just in the street from mine! 25 Most Memorable Commercials Ever airs Sunday at 9/8c on television Guide Network Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!