Five influential pitchmen and pitchwomen, including Ed McMahon and Ron Popeil, share their experiences in the world of direct response television advertising.
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Five influential pitchmen and pitchwomen, including Ed McMahon and Ron Popeil, share their experiences in the world of direct response television advertising.
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Arnold Morris, a prominent pitchman, shares his experiences in the world of direct response television advertising in *Pitch People*. Directed by Stanley Jacobs, the 1999 documentary features interviews with notable figures such as Ed McMahon and Ron Popeil. It traces the history of pitchmen and pitchwomen from their European origins to their rise on American boardwalks and late-night television. The film offers insights into their techniques and the cultural impact of their memorable sales pitches. After a restoration process during the 2020 pandemic, the film will be available to audiences worldwide in 2024.
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- Meet pitchmen like Arnold Morris and Wally Nash.
- See the evolution of advertising on late-night TV.
- Find out how the film was restored in 2020.
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- The film features interviews with pitch people like Ed McMahon and Ron Popeil.
- Pitch People screened at four film festivals in 2000.
- The film was originally released in 1999 and restored during the 2020 pandemic.
- The original Super 16mm film was scanned to 5K for the restoration.
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Who directed the documentary Pitch People?
Pitch People was directed by Stanley Jacobs.
What year was Pitch People released?
Pitch People was released in 1999.
Which famous pitchmen are featured in Pitch People?
The film includes interviews with pitchmen such as Ed McMahon, Ron Popeil, and Arnold Morris.
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