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Cathy Mitchell is an American author and television personality known for hosting "As seen on TV" infomercials. She was among the first infomercial hosts to emerge after the FCC began to allow program-length advertisements in the 1980s.
The Clapper is a sound-activated electrical switch, [1] sold since 1984 by San Francisco, California based Joseph Enterprises, Inc. Joseph Pedott marketed the clapper with the slogan "Clap On! Clap Off! The Clapper!". [2] The Clapper plugs into a U.S.-type electrical outlet, and allows control of up to two devices plugged into the Clapper. [3]
His services as a pitchman became highly sought-after, and he appeared in commercials for many diverse "As Seen On TV" products such as Mighty Putty. Mays claimed to be an avid user of the products he promoted. [12] In December 2008, Mays began appearing in ads for ESPN's online service, ESPN360. [13]
"As seen on TV" is a generic phrase for products advertised on television in the United States for direct‑response mail-order through a toll-free telephone number. As Seen on TV advertisements, known as infomercials , are usually 30-minute shows or two-minute spots during commercial breaks.
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A folding switchblade. A switchblade (also known as switch knife, automatic knife, pushbutton knife, ejector knife, flick knife, gravity knife, flick blade, or spring knife) is a pocketknife with a sliding or pivoting blade contained in the handle which is extended automatically by a spring when a button, lever, or switch on the handle or bolster is activated.
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