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As Seen on TV Trivia Quiz


Billy Mays, one of America's most recognized pitchmen, died June 28, 2009, at the age of 50. This quiz is a tribute to Mr. Mays, taking you through some of the most recognized products he pitched, as seen on tv.

A multiple-choice quiz by melodramatic. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
melodramatic
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
315,629
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
1553
Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (2/10), Guest 108 (1/10), gogetem (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Billy Mays proudly touted this product, which "unlike other products that only mask the smell, [this product] completely eliminates it forever." Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Billy Mays, in his trademark blue shirt, held a maroon shirt up to this product with which you can "de-wrinkle in seconds." Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Billy Mays stood in front of a chopping board to demonstrate the amazing kitchen prowess of this tool with which you can "chop, mince, slice and dice with just a tap!" Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Billy Mays had a sing-song quote for this commercial product, singing "any job, big or small, [this product] repairs them all!" Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Billy Mays advertised this product used to plant trees, shrubs and bushes, and which takes all the work out of digging holes. "The world's most efficient and powerful yard tool you'll ever use." Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Billy Mays announced his name, then went straight into the hard pitch for this product. "If you're having problems with hard water build-up, soap scum, ring around the toilet, calcium lime and rust stains, then you need ______." Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of the last new products Billy Mays pitched was this stove-top griddle, which he touted as "the fast and easy way to press and cook delicious sliders, those restaurant mini-burgers everyone loves!" Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Billy Mays put the back pocket back on a pair of jeans with this product, which he declared was "the fast, easy way to mend, hem and repair." Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Billy Mays wrapped this band around the blue sleeve on his upper arm, demonstrating its ability to hold on to "wrenches, screwdrivers, nuts, nails and bolts, even a heavy hammer, all at the same time". He proclaimed this was the perfect accessory "when two hands just aren't enough." Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Billy Mays stated this product was "the most absorbent material I've ever used." "Its secret is the X27 Fiber Technology, making it over 27 times more absorbent than cotton." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Billy Mays proudly touted this product, which "unlike other products that only mask the smell, [this product] completely eliminates it forever."

Answer: What Odor?

William Darrell Mays, Jr. was born on July 20, 1958 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. He died June 28, 2009, at his home in Tampa, Florida.
2. Billy Mays, in his trademark blue shirt, held a maroon shirt up to this product with which you can "de-wrinkle in seconds."

Answer: Steam Buddy

Mays entered the sales field in 1983, selling to passers-by along the Atlantic City boardwalk (New Jersey). He primarily sold the Washmatik portable washing machine.
3. Billy Mays stood in front of a chopping board to demonstrate the amazing kitchen prowess of this tool with which you can "chop, mince, slice and dice with just a tap!"

Answer: Original Quick Chop

In 1995, Mays was hired by Orange Glo International to pitch their products, which include OxiClean and Kaboom. He started wearing khaki pants with a long sleeved, button-up blue shirt bearing the OxiClean logo. Aside from that logo, this clothing combination became his trademark look.
4. Billy Mays had a sing-song quote for this commercial product, singing "any job, big or small, [this product] repairs them all!"

Answer: Mighty Putty

According to Mays, he would not advertise any product that he had not used in his home. This way, he claimed, his pitch was from the heart.
5. Billy Mays advertised this product used to plant trees, shrubs and bushes, and which takes all the work out of digging holes. "The world's most efficient and powerful yard tool you'll ever use."

Answer: The Awesome Auger

In the late 1990s, Mays opened his own company, Mays Promotions, Inc. He moved to Florida, and began producing commercials for the products he pitched. He also appeared on the Home Shopping Network.
6. Billy Mays announced his name, then went straight into the hard pitch for this product. "If you're having problems with hard water build-up, soap scum, ring around the toilet, calcium lime and rust stains, then you need ______."

Answer: KaBoom

By the early 2000s, Mays had become one of American's most recognized and effective pitchman. As his pitch effectively increased sales for the products he promoted, his contracts often included a percentage of the products' gross revenue.
7. One of the last new products Billy Mays pitched was this stove-top griddle, which he touted as "the fast and easy way to press and cook delicious sliders, those restaurant mini-burgers everyone loves!"

Answer: Big City Slider Station

At the time of his death, it was reported that Mays had just signed a deal with Taco Bell to do a series of infomercials. Filming was to have begun in August 2009.
8. Billy Mays put the back pocket back on a pair of jeans with this product, which he declared was "the fast, easy way to mend, hem and repair."

Answer: Mighty MendIt

On April 15, 2009, the documentary "PitchMen" began airing on the Discovery Channel. Mays and Anthony Sullivan were the main sales professionals followed in this documentary.
9. Billy Mays wrapped this band around the blue sleeve on his upper arm, demonstrating its ability to hold on to "wrenches, screwdrivers, nuts, nails and bolts, even a heavy hammer, all at the same time". He proclaimed this was the perfect accessory "when two hands just aren't enough."

Answer: Tool Band-it

Mays' funeral was held on July 3, 2009 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. His pallbearers wore blue shirts and khaki pants, similar to those worn by Mays in his commercials.
10. Billy Mays stated this product was "the most absorbent material I've ever used." "Its secret is the X27 Fiber Technology, making it over 27 times more absorbent than cotton."

Answer: Zorbeez

Billy Mays was buried wearing a blue button-down shirt bearing the OxiClean logo.
Source: Author melodramatic

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