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Ron Popeil

Ron Popeil

Infomercial king | Ronco CEO

During his time here in the early '50s, infomercial king Ron Popeil was introduced to a dreamy spot unlike any other he had ever experienced.

"The fast-food restaurant Steak ‘n Shake,” says the Beverly Hills-based Ronco CEO, who gave the world the Chop-o-Matic, the Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ, the 5-in-1 Turkey Frier and his signature line “But wait, there’s more.”