Watched the Billy Mayes tribute last night

[notluzn]

It was very good. The guy was a family man and a hard worker. Self Made. Loved his family and his little girl was his world. It was a nice program. The guy was much more than Michael Jackson ever wished to be.

[Mimiheart]

I watched it too--I've been watching the show anyhow. Won't comment on Michael Jackson, but you could tell he cared about his kids more than anything. That girl of his is a doll. And "little" Billy is a good guy. For all their fighting, you can tell that he and Anthony Sullivan were the best of friends.

[notluzn]

I watched it too--I've been watching the show anyhow. Won't comment on Michael Jackson, but you could tell he cared about his kids more than anything. That girl of his is a doll. And "little" Billy is a good guy. For all their fighting, you can tell that he and Anthony Sullivan were the best of friends. Anthony and Billy became good friends.
He teard up during the interview. His little girl was adorable. Very tragic.

[Kegler300]

The tribute was very well done. I used to be annoyed by the seemingly endless Billy Mays infomercials, but after watching a few episodes of Pitchman, he grew on me.

http://newslogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/billy-mays.jpg


"I took the hard road to make an easy living."

[DLaw911]

It was very good. The guy was a family man and a hard worker. Self Made. Loved his family and his little girl was his world. It was a nice program. The guy was much more than Michael Jackson ever wished to be.I liked Billy but always believed he was a heart attack waiting to happen.

As for your MJ comparison let's look at the facts --- MJ earned over a billion dollars during his short lifetime by providing entertainment. He also contributed close to $100 million to charities. True BM was a success but he made his money ANNOYING people, that is, if you listened to him long enough you realized he was a likable pitchman touting products that were worthless.

[Mimiheart]

I liked Billy but always believed he was a heart attack waiting to happen.

As for your MJ comparison let's look at the facts --- MJ earned over a billion dollars during his short lifetime by providing entertainment. He also contributed close to $100 million to charities. True BM was a success but he made his money ANNOYING people, that is, if you listened to him long enough you realized he was a likable pitchman touting products that were worthless.I don't believe most of his products were worthless. I don't use tools, so I can't speak for those, but I have used the cleaning products (after they were on store shelves, I refuse to pay shipping and handling.) Kaboom and Oxyclean are good products.

[Samm]

It was very good. The guy was a family man and a hard worker. Self Made. Loved his family and his little girl was his world. It was a nice program. The guy was much more than Michael Jackson ever wished to be.

I didn't see it... was everyone shouting instead of talking in hushed tones? ;)

[EnchantedFrog]

Did they discuss the incident on the airplane that happened the day before he died? I read that as he was landing at Tampa the plane blew a tire and some stuff from the overhead compartments hit him on the head.

Just wondering if that was a contributing factor in his death.

[Samm]

Did they discuss the incident on the airplane that happened the day before he died? I read that as he was landing at Tampa the plane blew a tire and some stuff from the overhead compartments hit him on the head.

Just wondering if that was a contributing factor in his death.

The autopsy said no.

[DLaw911]

I don't believe most of his products were worthless. I don't use tools, so I can't speak for those, but I have used the cleaning products (after they were on store shelves, I refuse to pay shipping and handling.) Kaboom and Oxyclean are good products.Maybe "worthless" was a bad word. Fact is as a pitch man he had to keep a straight face while promoting products as the greatest thing since penicillin while they are probably just satisfactory at best.

When you look at some of the items, like a wall shelf held on by tumb tack sized nails, you have to wonder how much laughter is going on in the background during filming.

[sgdp]

I feel for his family. Billy Mays was a character, for certain. Good guy, loved what he was doing. Never really watched "Pitchman" though.

But the cheap shot at MJ in the OP was unnecessary. MJ was a loving and devoted dad, too. He donated millions upon millions of dollars to mostly childrens' causes, guaranteed more charity contributions than Mays.

I understand people are sick of the coverage, but complaining about MJ only gives him more coverage. See? I'm talking more about him than Billy Mays, and I would have never mentioned MJ if he hadn't been mentioned in the OP. Counter-productive.

[Samm]

I feel for his family. Billy Mays was a character, for certain. Good guy, loved what he was doing. Never really watched "Pitchman" though.

But the cheap shot at MJ in the OP was unnecessary. MJ was a loving and devoted dad, too. He donated millions upon millions of dollars to mostly childrens' causes, guaranteed more charity contributions than Mays.
I understand people are sick of the coverage, but complaining about MJ only gives him more coverage. See? I'm talking more about him than Billy Mays, and I would have never mentioned MJ if he hadn't been mentioned in the OP. Counter-productive.

That is what we are told, but there is no proof of it. The Jackson Family has refused to provide the evidence to back up that claim. For all we know, Billy was far more generous.

[sgdp]

That is what we are told, but there is no proof of it. The Jackson Family has refused to provide the evidence to back up that claim. For all we know, Billy was far more generous.

Oh come on! :rolleyes:

You want to see tax records before you believe the man donated money to charity? What a crock.

[BrittleBullet]

So we're comparing a television pitchman with a man that sold 700 million albums...
I'm not saying saying that MJ was better than Billy Mays, but to compare the two is foolish.

[Megeara]

I was really sad when I found out Billy Mays died. Just seemed kinda sudden. Sure he was a heartattack waiting to happen but I guess I just didnt see it coming.

I just feel MJ stole Farrah, Billy and Ed's thunder!

Cant help but wonder if he had spinners on his gold coffin....

[Samm]

Oh come on! :rolleyes:

You want to see tax records before you believe the man donated money to charity? What a crock.

Yes. Every other public figure who claims to have made large contributions either is shown handing the money over (like Bill Gates does) or releases their records when the media asks to see them. (And media has asked to see Jackson's.) If they did not want to release the records they should not have made such a public fuss about how generous he was. If you want to say he allegedly was extremely generous go ahead; but until there is evidence backing up the claim, you should not be repeating it as though it were fact.

[Samm]

So we're comparing a television pitchman with a man that sold 700 million albums...
I'm not saying saying that MJ was better than Billy Mays, but to compare the two is foolish.

Who's comparing them? :eh: Other than that they both died recently there is no comparison.

[sgdp]

Who's comparing them? :eh: Other than that they both died recently there is no comparison.

From the OP: "The guy was much more than Michael Jackson ever wished to be."

[sgdp]

Yes. Every other public figure who claims to have made large contributions either is shown handing the money over (like Bill Gates does) or releases their records when the media asks to see them. (And media has asked to see Jackson's.) If they did not want to release the records they should not have made such a public fuss about how generous he was. If you want to say he allegedly was extremely generous go ahead; but until there is evidence backing up the claim, you should not be repeating it as though it were fact.

Yeah, MJ was a humble person about his donations. So? "Man in the Mirror" profits went directly to charity, for instance. That was a more public one.

But whatever. He wasn't looking for a pat on the back for the sake of getting people to like him. Some of us just happen to like him even more for it. To claim it never happened is pretty much scraping the bottom of the barrel, though.

[BrittleBullet]

Who's comparing them? :eh: Other than that they both died recently there is no comparison.

Then there should of been no reason to mention him in the OP.

[Samm]

From the OP: "The guy was much more than Michael Jackson ever wished to be."

Oh... Without a quote you could have been talking to anybody...

[sgdp]

Oh... Without a quote you could have been talking to anybody...

I said it was in the OP, but I admit I can be lazy. :mrgreen:

[Samm]

I said it was in the OP, but I admit I can be lazy. :mrgreen:

And I need to pay better attention. That post was meant to be in reply to BrittleBullet, not you. ;)

[sgdp]

And I need to pay better attention. That post was meant to be in reply to BrittleBullet, not you. ;)

We should sleep. :lol:

[Samm]

We should sleep. :lol:

I don't sleep with women with mustaches. :snooty:


Other than my wife that is... :shifty:

[sgdp]

I don't sleep with women with mustaches. :snooty:


Other than my wife that is... :shifty:

No matter how many times it winks at you? ;)

[Samm]

No matter how many times it winks at you? ;)

If it winks at me, I call that a beard, not a mustache. :razz:

[sgdp]

If it winks at me, I call that a beard, not a mustache. :razz:

:)) Lmbo!

[newyorkjetsfan]

The Discovery Channel announced that there will be a second season of Pitchmen. Anthony Sullivan will team up with Billy Mays' son, Billy Mays III.

[Hereintheusa]

The Discovery Channel announced that there will be a second season of Pitchmen. Anthony Sullivan will team up with Billy Mays' son, Billy Mays III.

I predict this will fail. Not that Pitchmen was a television powerhouse to begin with.

[Marijuana_MyAntiDrug]

Hyperactive pitchman Billy Mays (http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Billy+Mays) used cocaine days before his heart attack - and it killed him, officials said Friday.

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/08/07/2009-08-07_tv_pitchman_billy_mays_.html

[notluzn]

:(.. Drugs will always kill.............................................. .........,

[AutoRacer55]

Billy Mays here for cocaine!

[DLaw911]

Billy Mays here for cocaine!I never heard of cocaine being a cause of death but if one has a heart condition I would be willing to bet their doctor would hardly approve.

Funny how I seem to appreciate Billy more after his death. Used to be when I saw him come on TV I would immediately turn down the volume. But he certainly got your attention. He could have sold the Brooklyn Bridge if asked. He had that personality and body language that exuded confidence. He was believable and that's why manufacturers wanted him for their pitchman. Can you imagine anyone else trying to sell OxiClean? Sort of like anyone else other than Chuck Heston playing Moses in the Ten Commandments.

Family response to cocaine news: TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE (http://www.businesswire.com/))--We are extremely disappointed by the press release released by the Hillsborough County medical examiner's office. We believe it contains speculative conclusions that are frankly unnecessary and tend to obscure the conclusion that Billy suffered from chronic, untreated hypertension, which only demonstrates how important it is to regularly monitor one's health. Given the hectic nature and pace of Billy's life, especially during the past 10 months of his exhaustive travel across the country, it was not surprising to hear that hypertension was the cause of his death. We were totally unaware of any non prescription drug usage and are actively considering an independent evaluation of the autopsy results. As those who were close to Billy knew, he had been in chronic pain for more than two years and was about to have his third hip surgery in 18 months. His use of prescription pain medication for his hip condition was guided by his physician and was at recommended usage levels. This has been a very difficult period for our family and we appreciate the respect for our privacy that Billy's many clients, fans and members of the media have extended. We appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers for the family and will not have any immediate comment beyond this statement. ~Deborah Mays

[Hereintheusa]

So family man Mays liked to snort a bit of the white stuff. What a shocker.

It is weird to see Mays still advertising products on TV but then again he is still an icon and no one sells a product like Billy.

[alexz2317]

It was very good. The guy was a family man and a hard worker. Self Made. Loved his family and his little girl was his world. It was a nice program. The guy was much more than Michael Jackson ever wished to be.

Billy Mays was the guy that every time you heard his voice on TV, you immediately change the channel.

[LouC]

So family man Mays liked to snort a bit of the white stuff. What a shocker.

It is weird to see Mays still advertising products on TV but then again he is still an icon and no one sells a product like Billy.

I wonder if those ads that have been running because of contractual reasons just might get pulled now that the drug issue has arisen?

[gdoane]

I wonder if those ads that have been running because of contractual reasons just might get pulled now that the drug issue has arisen?

Naah. Druggie apologists keep telling the story about how it's a "victimless crime". Nevermind the wife who wakes up to a dead husband. Nevermind the little girl who grows up half orphaned. Cocaine is victimless! The guy was hurting nobody but himself!

If the doctor who supplied Michael Jackson is going down on a manslaughter charge, then the dealer who sold Mays his cocaine ought to be facing the same charges. It's the same crime with the same outcome.

[LouC]

Naah. Druggie apologists keep telling the story about how it's a "victimless crime". Nevermind the wife who wakes up to a dead husband. Nevermind the little girl who grows up half orphaned. Cocaine is victimless! The guy was hurting nobody but himself!

If the doctor who supplied Michael Jackson is going down on a manslaughter charge, then the dealer who sold Mays his cocaine ought to be facing the same charges. It's the same crime with the same outcome.

I just cringe every time I hear the idiotic blather about so called recreational drug abuse being a "victimless" crime.

It takes an enormous pair of blinders to even begin to entertain such an asinine notion.

That or the placing of ones head up ones posterior.

But I have heard of performance clauses in contracts involving public figures such as Mays related to criminal activity making the contract null and void.

[gdoane]

I just cringe every time I hear the idiotic blather about so called recreational drug abuse being a "victimless" crime.

It takes an enormous pair of blinders to even begin to entertain such an asinine notion.

That or the placing of ones head up ones posterior.

But I have heard of performance clauses in contracts involving public figures such as Mays related to criminal activity making the contract null and void.

Moral turpitude clauses are pretty standard because what a pitch man sells is his credibility. Credibility is pretty well out the window when everybody sees the face and knows they're listening to a crackhead junkie.

It definitely doesn't reflect well on the corporate image when they've hired a stoner as their most visible employee.

[Samm]

I wonder if those ads that have been running because of contractual reasons just might get pulled now that the drug issue has arisen?

I hope so... I have been feeling guilty about changing the channel on a dead man. :neutral:

[LouC]

I hope so... I have been feeling guilty about changing the channel on a dead man. :neutral:

You should!

:D

[chip]

Family response to cocaine news:




"hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (painkiller), alprazolam (Xanax), nordiazepam (Valium), benzoylecgonine (byproduct of cocaine) and temazepam (anti-anxiety). Ethanol -- alcohol -- was also in Mays' system."

[gdoane]

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/08/08/2009-08-08_pitchman_billy_mays_wife_lashes_out_at_autopsy_ report_that_said_he_used_coke.html

Pitchman Billy Mays' wife lashes out at autopsy report that said he used coke

BY Leo Standora (http://www.nydailynews.com/authors/Leo%20Standora)
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Saturday, August 8th 2009, 4:00 AM



Deceased pitchman Billy Mays' wife took strong exception to the reports of alleged drug use that may have contributed to his death.

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Interesting. The wife either didn't know hubby was coking it up or the coroner screwed up the findings and called him a coker when he wasn't.



I wonder if coroners carry malpractice insurance? If Mays' wife Deborah has an independent autopsy done and it comes back clean, then I can see a medical malpractice suit going clean through the roof. That poor doctor is in solid "sucks to be you" territory if he screwed this up.

[PeterGriffin]

The guy was much more than Michael Jackson ever wished to be.

"hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (painkiller), alprazolam (Xanax), nordiazepam (Valium), benzoylecgonine (byproduct of cocaine) and temazepam (anti-anxiety). Ethanol -- alcohol -- was also in Mays' system."

Sounding like two sides of the same coin now.

I've lost the plot. Everybody hated Billy Mays when he was alive and screaming at us, then he died and became beloved, and now I sense that we're supposed to be moving back to hating him because he died the wrong way.

[Samm]

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/08/08/2009-08-08_pitchman_billy_mays_wife_lashes_out_at_autopsy_ report_that_said_he_used_coke.html

Pitchman Billy Mays' wife lashes out at autopsy report that said he used coke

BY Leo Standora (http://www.nydailynews.com/authors/Leo%20Standora)
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Saturday, August 8th 2009, 4:00 AM



Deceased pitchman Billy Mays' wife took strong exception to the reports of alleged drug use that may have contributed to his death.

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Interesting. The wife either didn't know hubby was coking it up or the coroner screwed up the findings and called him a coker when he wasn't.



I wonder if coroners carry malpractice insurance? If Mays' wife Deborah has an independent autopsy done and it comes back clean, then I can see a medical malpractice suit going clean through the roof. That poor doctor is in solid "sucks to be you" territory if he screwed this up.








Sounds exactly like the husband of the gal who got drunk and high and killed herself and 7 other people going the wrong way on the freeway. Denial is the first step, isn't it? :neutral: