Ron Popeil, inventor and infomercial pioneer, celebrates his 76th birthday today.  How can we forget his sales pitch on TV for the Chop-O-Matic and Veg-O-Matic.  But  wait,  there's more!  Remember the "Pocket Fisherman"?

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But wait, there's more, order before midnight tonight and he'll throw in this set of "Ginsu Knives"! :) With his direct response company Ronco, Ron Popeil has made millions.  In fact he sold the company in 2005 for 55 million dollars.  Here's a classic from Ron Popiel selling his Ronco Showtime Rotisserie:

Wait there's more. Happy Birthday Ron Popeil!

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