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Pitchman and innovator Ron Popeil dies at 86
Ron Popeil, founder of Ronco Industries, is surrounded by his products in the kitchen of his Los Angeles home on March 11, 1999. - DAVID MCNEW/CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS

Pitchman and innovator Ron Popeil dies at 86

But wait — there’s no more. Salesman, marketing visionary and inventor Ron Popeil wrapped up a colorful life Wednesday morning, according to TMZ, which reports that the 86-year-old Ronco founder died in a Los Angeles hospital after an unspecified medical emergency. Known as well for his creative spirit as his ability to sell the items he sometimes made, Popeil is credited for introducing the world to the Pocket Fisherman, Mr. Microphone, Hair in a Can and Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ. He made famous phrases like “But wait, there’s more” and “Set it, and forget it.” In a 2006 interview with Forbes...

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