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.
Cast: Billy Mays, Thom Beers, Anthony Sullivan
12 episodes
- 1. High Impact ItemBilly and Sully try to turn two inventors' million-dollar dreams into realities. A man from a Texas trailer park has solved a pesky GPS problem, while another man's gel insoles could be big news for sore feet. But will they sell when put to the test?CCApr 15, 2009
- 2. Dual Saw ShuffleOne man travels from Europe for just five minutes with Billy and Sully, hoping to make a fortune on his "Dual Saw" -- an idea that was born out of a friend's tragic injury. A woman leaves her career behind to make an infomercial for her cleaning product, "Shuffles."CCApr 22, 2009
- 3. From the Jaws of VictoryBilly and Sully take to the road to shoot a hands free cellphone spot that proves to be traffic stopping. Then, for a real change of venue, they hit the high seas to test an inventor's ingenious shark repellent device.CCApr 29, 2009
- 4. Smells Like GoldA German inventor needs Sully to sell his gadget, but this perfectionist might be too much for Sully the pitchman and his team. Then a former hockey player creates a stink-eliminating spray that gets put to the test when Billy is sprayed by a skunk on shoot day.CCMay 6, 2009
- 5. Spotting TalentA 17-year-old boy has invented a cleaning product called the "Spot Sucker," but needs Billy and Sully's help to get it off the ground and change his life for the better. A woman with a foot salve and a small fan-base comes to Billy and Sully to take her business to the next level.CCMay 13, 2009
- 6. Tool GuysSully is fired up to shoot an infomercial for "The Grabit" -- a broken-screw extractor -- but it could fall apart when Billy makes a deal without him. Born of necessity, the "Tool Bandit" works great but still lacks an impressive demo, and Sully's sick on the big day!CCMay 20, 2009
- 7. Spinning GreenA successful TV pitchwoman hopes to make herself a household name with her new "Spin Gym," but making her infomercial could damage her friendship with Billy and Sully. Next, Billy gets to have some selling fun as a guest on the Tonight Show.CCMay 27, 2009
- 8. Digging for DollarsBilly re-vamps the ad for one of his most successful products - the Awesome Auger - whose inventor lost his legs in a harrowing plane crash. Then, the first ever infomercial for affordable health insurance: Billy and his family pitch "iCan".CCJun 3, 2009
- 9. Grater EducationA former pitchmen and cancer survivor gets a leg up from Billy and Sully, who both cut a spot for his handmade product; Billy engages in the deadliest pitch of his career; and the pitch pros are invited to lecture at Princeton.CCJun 10, 2009
- 10. Tale of Three BillysBilly and Sully pitch a lawn fertilizer; Billy's father pitches them a new luxury product; Billy and Sully help Billy's son direct his first commercial.CCJun 17, 2009
- 11. Crunch TimeBilly and Sully take on a revolutionary new windshield wiper and produce an explosive shoot, featuring something called the "Bug Bazooka." Then the guys get behind a new way to eat breakfast cereal, "The EZ Crunch Bowl."CCJun 24, 2009
- 12. Revenge of the PitchmenAfter banding together to take on a new pitchman on the block, tensions between Billy and Sully come to a head in Philadelphia as both are determined to win a pitch-off that will decide once and for all who is the best pitchman in the business.CCJul 1, 2009
PitchMen
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Thom Beers, Chris Wilson
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
