Rest In Peace, Ron. For those of us blessed to know life before the internet and 24-hour, nonstop cable TV with 5,000 channels, if you were up late at night, you hoped the infomercials were at least entertaining. Ron’s were.
I used to watch these in the middle of the night when I was up sick with the flu. I would sometimes catch this one twice, and the knife infomercial a few times in one night. It is fun watching it now all these years later.
This was the infomercial that came on right after Saturday and Sunday morning cartoons. Quite possibly the best informercial in the history of mankind. I fully stand behind that statement.
What ultimately makes this infomercial so epic is that the Showtime Rotisserie is actually an awesome product that truly does absolutely everything Ron Popeil promised. Everything and anything you cook in it comes out amazingly juicy and tender. Ask anyone who has one. I've had mine since 2003, it works as great today as it did on day one and it's still one of my most essential and frequently used kitchen appliances.
I have 3 of them in case one breaks. It never broke. My wife finds them a thrift stores usually about $20 each. It cooks a beef roast like nothing else. My family loves it every time I cook with it.
Agreed! I have an original one that was a gift from my Mom 20+ years ago and it still works great! I will be using again on this Thanksgiving day for an 8 lb Turkey Breast and I already know how great it's going to turn out.
After I got married in 2006, my wife asked me what I really wanted for Christmas. I said a Ronco Rotisserie. She laughed at me. Then realized I was serious. Well, I got it for Christmas. And I still use it. In fact, I made a bad ass Lemon Pepper rotisserie chicken for lunch today.... And we've been picking at it all day long. Of all the shit your can buy from the TV.... This is absolutely the best money you'll ever spend.
Rip Ron Popeil this man was a legit inventor .I bought this rotisserie machine and it is everything ron says it is .The first thing I cooked in it was a marinated chicken and it was fantastic but I have cooked other things that ron mentioned and they were astounding .I used the solid food injector and it works terrific .I still own this to this day .
I learned how to sell and speak after watching RON POPEIL. It helped me a lot in 2002 when I had to hawk people in the mall to stop them and sell them T-Mobile cellphones!
I was there when this was made and I'd like to point out a few things. First of all, Ron spent the entire time yelling at everyone on the set and Jill was visibly afraid of him. He was an absolute bastard to everyone on the set. Second, when he hit the rotisserie with the hammer, the first one shattered and it sounded like a bomb. When you see those people jump, they are jumping at the sound (and sight) of the first (and not the second which does not break). It's an editing trick. Ironically, when it came time for lunch, there wasn't enough food for all the people there. Finally, guess what they were paying people with. Right. I got one of those stupid rotisseries. It was big and it kinda worked okay, but it took forever to clean.
+Push Back Are you serious?! You were actually there? What did they give you all for lunch? Was it the food Ron was making during the show? And was Ron mean to the audience?
+Push Back Are you serious?! You were actually there? What did they give you all for lunch? Was it the food Ron was making during the show? And was Ron mean to the audience?
Serious as a heart attack. Was there with a friend and sat waaayyyy in the back. I can't comment on what we got for lunch (it wasn't the food on the set), because what was left by the time we got to the table there were only a few chips left in a bowl. I was at the very end of the line.
+Push Back Did Ron cuss at anyone? And did they tell you all to laugh at the stupid jokes and what about the aprons? Did they give everyone an apron to wear?
Well, let's see. I don't remember him cussing at anyone, however he yelled at the director when he dropped one of the metal end plates on the floor after it came out of the oven. The director went to pick it up and Ron yelled at him so he wouldn't burn his hand. Didn't have an apron because I sat in back.
i have one in my RV and my apartment and in my RV we hit a bunch of speed bumps and a pothole and it still kept rotating and when we got to the rest stop for the night the food was done i love this thing
My family and I just cooked a roast in the Showtime Rotisserie for Christmas yesterday. I cannot tell you how perfect it cooked it and the smell was outstanding! This product does exactly what it advertises!
Bought mine at a resale shop ..the big one for $15... never used... all parts in the box..the book the injecter the gloves all the stuff and i love it ....
This guy was awesome. RIP Ron. I have to get one for my Zambian wife who's a chef. She loves different styles of cooking and I'm sure she'll love one of these. Thanks for the nostalgia. ❤️
bought regular unit off an infomercial they called me 6 months later to ask how did i like the unit.. i said never used it..the caller said please use it.. i went out and bought a leg of lamb, minimal seasoning...wow worked!!! more than 10 years later still works bought all the attachments very surprised have to recommend
I had one of these machines. I loved it. Made some great chicken for the wife. Sadly had to toss it out. Sat for a few years and some unwelcome visitors make its home inside the machine. :(. RIP Ron. This was a great invention. Hope to find one again
Ron Popeil passed away this this summer, 2021. These infomercials remind me of my dad who loved watching them, he passed away 5 years ago, so it’s just cool to have something like an infomercial remind me of my time with him. Cheers!
IT'S THE BEST APPLIANCE I HAVE EVER HAD AND IT'S NEVER DISAPPOINTED ME. EVERYTHING COOKS BEAUTIFULLY. I STILL HAVE TO TRY SO MANY NEW RECIPES AND WILL LOVE THEM!!
Rofl, that Doctor just has one in his office like that? These old infomercials were so God damned stupid I couldn't stop watching them as a kid, and now that they're on youtube, here I am xD.
I grew up with one and now I’m 25. I just got one of these for Christmas 2020 and I’m in love. My mom somehow came across and brand new one that had been purchased in 2001 but never opened.
I just bought one, it's being shipped to me and I just can't wait to rotisserie a chicken, I've had them before cooked on one of these machines and the chicken was absolutely incredible and delicious.
I always thought that Ron Popeil was before my time, more of an 80s thing. Guess not! I remember watching this commercial as a kid, totally mesmerized. He really was a hell of a salesman, great at making things seem so simple you’d be a sucker NOT to buy the product. Also realizing now that he had a brilliant business model. They’d just film one commercial interesting enough to almost be something you’d watch on the Food Network, and air the hell out of it.
I just bought my first Ronco Rotisserie last month after years of wanting one from these infomercials. It's 100% worth every penny and making amazing super juicy chicken in 1½ hours.
I used to work evenings and I would get home around 3am or so and turn on the tv. This commercial was on several different channels and for some crazy reason, I would always watch it lol.
Some have already said this, but it is sadly confirmed. Ron Popeil passed away last Wednesday, July 28th at the age of 86. The cause of death was not released, but this is such a blow to the infomercial industry, because Ron was terrific the way he pitched his products ("But wait - there's more!"; "Set it and forget it!"; etc.). Rest in peace, Ron!
May Ron rest in peace. Make a fortune doing these commercials. The woman following him around is so overly dramatic. It's comical. It was easy to listen to him.
Haha memories of growing up as a child and not being able to sleep , I’d turn on the TV in the living room and this was always on ... never failed !! 😂
that woman from 25:14, she said she can be out with her guests having a cocktail while the food was in the showtime. well it looks like she had one cocktail too many already.
Got one of these years ago. Works perfectly! Easy, light clean up. You'll love the way it roasts prime rib!!! Chicken's are a snap, too. Two thumbs up.
Those actually worked. My aunt had one for nearly 20 years and it never failed. It really delivered; one of the rare infomercial that actually delivered on its promise
Watching in the year 2019. I remember watching this commercial and marveling at this amazing invention when I was a kid, hoped I could find it on YT and was not disappointed. I didn't even re-watch it on here, I just scrolled down to read the comments. Again, was not disappointed.
I got my grandmas rotisserie that she bought from this commercial back in like 2000 it still works great... discolored but works like new..... also the intro is on the movie bad Santa lol
This is a early 2000s infomercial for a small compact model of the Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ from Ronco. It's hosted by Jill Whelan and Ron Popeil. 🇺🇲 🇺🇲
Forreal, haha "just look at the brocc-" "OOOOOOOHHHHHHH BROCCOLIII THE SMELL IS JUST DIVIIIIIIIINE" *proceeds to have an orgasm on set while Ron goes to the next rotisserie*
i wonder how many people bought this. i loved it growing up...i knew one couple who owned it but i think it as good for large special occasions and for when they came back from fishing trips.
I used to watch these Ronco informercials back in the day just sitting on my couch and vegging out. Now I find myself looking them up on youtube and watching the whole thing. What is this spell you have cast on me Ron Popeil?!!
I had a friend who worked at Caesar's Palace in Vegas. He told me that Ron was a regular there. One labor day weekend in the late 80's he had booked a suite and had 2 escorts sent to his room. About 3 am calls started coming into the front desk about the noise in his room. When hotel staff got there Ron was completely naked, coked out of his mind, and the escorts had locked themselves in the bathroom. LVPD were called and had to basically hog tie him and carry him downstairs through the main lobby. My buddy said he was banned from the hotel indefinitely.
I live the RonCo life. I go fishing with the Pocket Fisherman, cook the fish with this item. While waiting for the fish to cook, I have a smoke, without filling my house with cigarette smoke, using the smokeless ashtray. Then I go out and look 20 years younger thanks to the spray on hair. The next day, I toss the leftover fish in the Electric Dehydrator to make some fish jerky,.
I bought one of these and I've never regretted it. I thought this would be cheap and trashy until I saw the one my sister bought and tasted the meat that came out if it. This is the only thing I've ever purchased off of TV and is buy another one if the company was still in business.
I bought one way back then but left it with my mother when I moved away and, well, it's no more. A few years ago I decided I wanted another and got one off eBay. Still love it.
No joke, best roast chicken i've ever had, juicy well cooked interior with perfectly roasted crispy skins. I used to buy these new off Craigslist for like half the price and i'd gift them.
Hi Folks;About 8-10 yrs. back I saw this item {Showtime Compact} advertized on the T.V. & after thinking it over for a short time{15-20 min.} we ordered one.Man I have to say this little OVEN does what it says it can do--and more !! Ribs,Steaks{small} Chicken,if it's meat and will stay in the rotary basket,or in the rectangle baskets,you can cook it--and NO GREASE {it falls into a catch tray at the bottom so you can threow it away or use part in gravy {for flavoring} I love this OVEN,but as I've reached the young age of 75,am Divorced and only myself & my son,we are giving it to my Daughter for their family to enjoy !!Thank You Ronco for a product that surpassed its advertized ability sincerely;Jerry Rasmussen/WA.state
Venkman007 Alright, I know I'm late, but I have a funny story. A few months back, I ended up in hospital, and I couldn't eat all day. On the TV in the hospital room, it was on one of these fucking informercial channels. I got the all clear to eat at 10PM, and I ate. A lot. I can go into more detail if anyone even sees this.
In my opinion, Ron Popeil walked so Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan ran but Ron was always in first place as despite a few gimmicks, he really was a great salesman and inventor as the Showtime Rotisserie and Barbecue really was a great product that did everything he said it does, thus bringing a iconic infomercial product and worldwide phenomenon that one the hearts of many as well as becoming one of the best-selling infomercial products, along with the Bowflex, Jack LaLaine Power Juicer, P90X, and Proactiv Solution. RIP Ron! Unlike the food in your famous machine, we'll always set our minds to you and we'll never forget you
My mom still has hers she still uses it every thanksgiving to cook our turkey which isn't very big. It's the only time she uses it otherwise it sits in its plastic in the garage. I think at the time when she ordered it back in the day it came with some free gifts and one of them she still has and also still uses is this black defroster plate it came with. Last time I looked in ebay those were selling for alot, maybe because it was an old school item from this era. Anyway pretty cool that mom has been able to keep hers in good working condition.
RIP Ron. We'll set it. But we'll never forget it.
Agreed
I bought a new one for under 40 had everything unused
@@LeroyJenkins666. where you find one I need it ?
@@TheMaxmillionz goodwill
I mean it was priced at 90 but I ripped off the tag 💀
Rest In Peace, Ron. For those of us blessed to know life before the internet and 24-hour, nonstop cable TV with 5,000 channels, if you were up late at night, you hoped the infomercials were at least entertaining. Ron’s were.
They sure were! RIP Ron.
Took the words out of my mouth. Miss those late nights watching Ron make bomb food
Jesus
I was just saying this to a friend yesterday and thought of this video and here you are with my words.
His cousin was super entertaining as well. Huh? Huh?
Amen
I remember being a young precocious little 11 year old watching these infomercials at 2-3 in the morning. I sure did enjoy life pre cell phone time.
I felt more alive pre mobile phones.
It really is magic. Ron puts in an unseasoned bird only to have it come out wonderfully seasoned after he sets it and forgets it.
😂🤣
LOL
Lol when he would only people smell the leg of lamb because it's undercooked for smelling purposes only.
@@shamusbob7969 You like dried food if that was undercook lol
This was all I watched in the early mornings before school... there was nothing else on.
But I enjoyed it
Yea
True
I watched those late night ads for women
I used to watch these in the middle of the night when I was up sick with the flu. I would sometimes catch this one twice, and the knife infomercial a few times in one night. It is fun watching it now all these years later.
As a kid late at night it was either this or Girls Gone Wild .... Good times
😂😂😂😂 right.
Yeah right, didn't even think about that!!
Yezir!!
Haha true!! 😂😂
Same 😂
This was the infomercial that came on right after Saturday and Sunday morning cartoons. Quite possibly the best informercial in the history of mankind. I fully stand behind that statement.
then later in the 2000s the Girls Gone Wild commercials took over.
Back in the day, this and Tae-Bo.
Oxyclean was pretty entertaining
@@EMGGYourImagination can't forget Tae-Bo as I believe that Billy Blanks was the Ron Popeil of fitness
Time Life’s Soft Rock collection hosted by Air Supply
I just found one of these at an estate sale for $12. So I asked if I could get it for 4 easy payments of $3.
Lol
ahahaha
hahahaha 😁
how did you even think of that 😂
Best comment.
Nice, lol. I come for the videos, I stay for comments like these.
What ultimately makes this infomercial so epic is that the Showtime Rotisserie is actually an awesome product that truly does absolutely everything Ron Popeil promised. Everything and anything you cook in it comes out amazingly juicy and tender. Ask anyone who has one. I've had mine since 2003, it works as great today as it did on day one and it's still one of my most essential and frequently used kitchen appliances.
That's awesome. Real quality 👌
I have 3 of them in case one breaks. It never broke. My wife finds them a thrift stores usually about $20 each. It cooks a beef roast like nothing else. My family loves it every time I cook with it.
Agreed! I have an original one that was a gift from my Mom 20+ years ago and it still works great! I will be using again on this Thanksgiving day for an 8 lb Turkey Breast and I already know how great it's going to turn out.
he have two of them and they still work, one smaller one larger one! all our meat is cooked on these
Bought mine in 2005 and it still works as good as the day I got it. Makes amazing Rotisserie duck
After I got married in 2006, my wife asked me what I really wanted for Christmas.
I said a Ronco Rotisserie.
She laughed at me. Then realized I was serious.
Well, I got it for Christmas.
And I still use it.
In fact, I made a bad ass Lemon Pepper rotisserie chicken for lunch today.... And we've been picking at it all day long.
Of all the shit your can buy from the TV.... This is absolutely the best money you'll ever spend.
I thought it was a piece of junk
This is was the pinnacle of western civilization. Good times.
You can just tell how white all these commercials were back then
@@atlasmoon5497 even the black in it people were white
@AtlasMoon....@questionmark It can be as white as it wants to be, it needs no one's permission. Fuck all of you Libtards.
@@atlasmoon5497 Like black people are gonna sit thru this shit 😂
Rest In Peace Ron Popeil (May 3, 1935-July 28,2021) you will be missed but never forgotten.
It's been like 20 years since this aired and for whatever reason I still remember that head nod at 07:54 😂😂😂
Audience grandma bought the machine and was proud to serve the lamb. 😂
Rip Ron Popeil this man was a legit inventor .I bought this rotisserie machine and it is everything ron says it is .The first thing I cooked in it was a marinated chicken and it was fantastic but I have cooked other things that ron mentioned and they were astounding .I used the solid food injector and it works terrific .I still own this to this day .
Im 24 and my mom bought this when i was 5 and it still works..... I love this thing!
I learned how to sell and speak after watching RON POPEIL. It helped me a lot in 2002 when I had to hawk people in the mall to stop them and sell them T-Mobile cellphones!
2024.…....I've had my showtime since 2005....…..still working! I Love it. ❤
Same!!!
Really?! That's so cool. I've always wanted one. ❤
RIP RON. I grew up watching this infomercial over and over again
Spray on hair was the pinnacle of the Ronco experience for me.
I find this oddly comforting.
I was there when this was made and I'd like to point out a few things. First of all, Ron spent the entire time yelling at everyone on the set and Jill was visibly afraid of him. He was an absolute bastard to everyone on the set. Second, when he hit the rotisserie with the hammer, the first one shattered and it sounded like a bomb. When you see those people jump, they are jumping at the sound (and sight) of the first (and not the second which does not break). It's an editing trick. Ironically, when it came time for lunch, there wasn't enough food for all the people there. Finally, guess what they were paying people with. Right. I got one of those stupid rotisseries. It was big and it kinda worked okay, but it took forever to clean.
+Push Back Are you serious?! You were actually there? What did they give you all for lunch? Was it the food Ron was making during the show?
And was Ron mean to the audience?
+Push Back Are you serious?! You were actually there? What did they give you all for lunch? Was it the food Ron was making during the show?
And was Ron mean to the audience?
Serious as a heart attack. Was there with a friend and sat waaayyyy in the back. I can't comment on what we got for lunch (it wasn't the food on the set), because what was left by the time we got to the table there were only a few chips left in a bowl. I was at the very end of the line.
+Push Back Did Ron cuss at anyone? And did they tell you all to laugh at the stupid jokes and what about the aprons? Did they give everyone an apron to wear?
Well, let's see. I don't remember him cussing at anyone, however he yelled at the director when he dropped one of the metal end plates on the floor after it came out of the oven. The director went to pick it up and Ron yelled at him so he wouldn't burn his hand. Didn't have an apron because I sat in back.
i have one in my RV and my apartment and in my RV we hit a bunch of speed bumps and a pothole and it still kept rotating and when we got to the rest stop for the night the food was done i love this thing
Love ours too!.
God this testimonial is better than the whole infomercial lol
i watched this infommerical countless times at 2am in the morning back in the late 90s/early 00s
Ron looks like a grandpa who could snap at you if you broke something at his house. 😂😂😂😂
RIP OLD SAGGY YOUR STUFF WAS JUNK ANYWAY
SET IT AND FORGET IT NEVER LASTED
6:46 SET IT & FORGET IT!
rest in peace Ron
My family and I just cooked a roast in the Showtime Rotisserie for Christmas yesterday. I cannot tell you how perfect it cooked it and the smell was outstanding! This product does exactly what it advertises!
We didn't have cable growing up, so my sister and I would watch this. We ended up getting one of these and they are phenominal.
Bought mine at a resale shop ..the big one for $15... never used... all parts in the box..the book the injecter the gloves all the stuff and i love it ....
I have had mine for 16 years use it all the time and would never be without it. Set it and forget it I just love it
I just cooked lamb on mine - it's the best. People always say it's restaurant quality. What's your best rotisserie meal?
@@JavMacHer I cook salmon in mine frequently. Wish I had the thingie that goes on top to cook asparagus!
RonCo made billions from all the stuff they sold. If it was complete crap, he would have gone out of business.
Clancy Featherton I have made Chicken, Turkey, Duck, and fish in my rotisserie.
This was my all-time favorite infomercial!!! Because you set it and forget it!!!!
This guy was awesome. RIP Ron. I have to get one for my Zambian wife who's a chef. She loves different styles of cooking and I'm sure she'll love one of these. Thanks for the nostalgia. ❤️
This was pure classic many nights I fell to sleep with this guy on TV
"SET IT & 4 GET IT" I will never forget it lol
Same here
Glad you clarified that. On TV. 😂
lol @ the constant audio editing and dubbing over his voice in his infomercials
Done because he was constantly testing pricing, offer, P&H, etc. A true direct response marketer and genius. Rest in peace, Ron.
When i was a teen Id be on the phone with my gf or friends i knew it was late when this came on. Late 90s best yrs
bought regular unit off an infomercial they called me 6 months later to ask how did i like the unit.. i said never used it..the caller said please use it.. i went out and bought a leg of lamb, minimal seasoning...wow worked!!! more than 10 years later still works bought all the attachments very surprised have to recommend
I never ordered his stuff, but I loved his infomercials. I would watch them every time they came in late at night.
I had one of these machines. I loved it. Made some great chicken for the wife. Sadly had to toss it out. Sat for a few years and some unwelcome visitors make its home inside the machine. :(. RIP Ron. This was a great invention. Hope to find one again
the doctor just has a chicken going in his office. hahahaa that killed me.
My mom’s Ronco Rotisserie still works today. It was well worth the money. The machine is over 20 years old and still kicking.
Ron Popeil passed away this this summer, 2021. These infomercials remind me of my dad who loved watching them, he passed away 5 years ago, so it’s just cool to have something like an infomercial remind me of my time with him. Cheers!
I watched his commercials overnight after work and on Sundays instead of sports and religious junk. He was great.
IT'S THE BEST APPLIANCE I HAVE EVER HAD AND IT'S NEVER DISAPPOINTED ME. EVERYTHING COOKS BEAUTIFULLY. I STILL HAVE TO TRY SO MANY NEW RECIPES AND WILL LOVE THEM!!
This would always come out late at night in Mexico when all the good shows were over lol I would watch it with my grandma. Good times 🤣
Rofl, that Doctor just has one in his office like that? These old infomercials were so God damned stupid I couldn't stop watching them as a kid, and now that they're on youtube, here I am xD.
I know the feeling XD
Vath121 that feel
used to watch this in the early AM when blazed
***** I've read your book "Venetian Blinds" I must say it's Fabulous =X
Same here lol
RonCo earned billions with all the things he sold on those commercials.
I used mine for years. Excellent rotisserie Chicken. The element or a fuse inside seems to have died. I wish it still worked.
I grew up with one and now I’m 25. I just got one of these for Christmas 2020 and I’m in love. My mom somehow came across and brand new one that had been purchased in 2001 but never opened.
Dang
if martha stewart was the queen of self promotion, Ron was the King!!!
I always loved these commercials. I never had cable 😂
I just bought one, it's being shipped to me and I just can't wait to rotisserie a chicken, I've had them before cooked on one of these machines and the chicken was absolutely incredible and delicious.
touching raw meat and cooked meat with the same gloves like a true professional
marc2427 Lmao right
well, i guess you've never thought of washing the gloves between?? Duh.
@@PhotoMan golly gee what an original idea! ya think? honest? lol you sound like you're in junior high!!
Damn right
Lmao
A few sprinkles of dried parsley on a chicken before roasting it: best culinary idea I've ever heard. Thanks chef!
I always thought that Ron Popeil was before my time, more of an 80s thing. Guess not!
I remember watching this commercial as a kid, totally mesmerized. He really was a hell of a salesman, great at making things seem so simple you’d be a sucker NOT to buy the product.
Also realizing now that he had a brilliant business model. They’d just film one commercial interesting enough to almost be something you’d watch on the Food Network, and air the hell out of it.
I just bought my first Ronco Rotisserie last month after years of wanting one from these infomercials. It's 100% worth every penny and making amazing super juicy chicken in 1½ hours.
I used to work evenings and I would get home around 3am or so and turn on the tv. This commercial was on several different channels and for some crazy reason, I would always watch it lol.
Why do I love watching 90’s infomercials? This one would air right after Saturday morning cartoons.
Some have already said this, but it is sadly confirmed. Ron Popeil passed away last Wednesday, July 28th at the age of 86. The cause of death was not released, but this is such a blow to the infomercial industry, because Ron was terrific the way he pitched his products ("But wait - there's more!"; "Set it and forget it!"; etc.). Rest in peace, Ron!
beautifully said michael.
Why are these commercials so relaxing to watch? Its like one of those satisfying videos. Helps me relax and sleep
May Ron rest in peace. Make a fortune doing these commercials. The woman following him around is so overly dramatic. It's comical.
It was easy to listen to him.
Thank you for giving us stuff to watch at wee hours of the morning! Save me a spot at the table.
12:32
“So you can get a white one or a black one, just tell the operator okay.”
“You won’t pay 149.99! You won’t pay 139.99$”. Stop telling us what the price ain’t and start telling us what it am! Thanks for everything Ron!
Haha memories of growing up as a child and not being able to sleep , I’d turn on the TV in the living room and this was always on ... never failed !! 😂
Love this Rotisserie, I'll bet you everyone in the audience got a free oven that went to that show.
That co-host couldn’t get a full sentence in 😂😂😂😂😂😂
The doctor with a rotisserie chicken running in his office lost me LOL.
RIP Ron Popeil (1935-2021), I remember watching these ads growing up.
that woman from 25:14, she said she can be out with her guests having a cocktail while the food was in the showtime. well it looks like she had one cocktail too many already.
Got one of these years ago. Works perfectly! Easy, light clean up. You'll love the way it roasts prime rib!!! Chicken's are a snap, too. Two thumbs up.
Those actually worked. My aunt had one for nearly 20 years and it never failed. It really delivered; one of the rare infomercial that actually delivered on its promise
Watching in the year 2019. I remember watching this commercial and marveling at this amazing invention when I was a kid, hoped I could find it on YT and was not disappointed. I didn't even re-watch it on here, I just scrolled down to read the comments. Again, was not disappointed.
My favorite Rotisserie EVER! I still have my original white one. Rest in Paradise Ron Popeil.
I remember seeing this 1000s of times when nothing was on tv when I was a kid. :)
I BOUGHT ONE 23 YEARS AGO AND IT HAS TO BE THEE BEST ROTISSORY I HAVE EVER HAD!!
I got my grandmas rotisserie that she bought from this commercial back in like 2000 it still works great... discolored but works like new..... also the intro is on the movie bad Santa lol
This is a early 2000s infomercial for a small compact model of the Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ from Ronco. It's hosted by Jill Whelan and Ron Popeil. 🇺🇲 🇺🇲
That woman is way too excited about steamed vegetables.
Forreal, haha "just look at the brocc-" "OOOOOOOHHHHHHH BROCCOLIII THE SMELL IS JUST DIVIIIIIIIINE" *proceeds to have an orgasm on set while Ron goes to the next rotisserie*
@@shmooglevitz7281 lol
I mean...if I were getting paid, or even just fed...
And the aromas and the juices....she's probably juicing between the legs lol
i wonder how many people bought this. i loved it growing up...i knew one couple who owned it but i think it as good for large special occasions and for when they came back from fishing trips.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I set it and forget it, how will I remember to eat when it's done?
+Soxruleyanksdrool You won't, but eventually the food will spoil just sitting there and your house will smell. Glad I could help.
set your hungry/eat button !! {LOL}
Crap! I just remembered I was cooking a roast back in 1984. That's OK. I used the RonCo Electric Food Dehydrator to make some beef jerky.
Call mom.
How could you ever remember something if you don't forget it first? Check and m8.
I used to watch these Ronco informercials back in the day just sitting on my couch and vegging out. Now I find myself looking them up on youtube and watching the whole thing. What is this spell you have cast on me Ron Popeil?!!
feels good to know im not alone in 2017
Isn't feeling nostalgic such a crazy thing?
I feel the same way
I had a friend who worked at Caesar's Palace in Vegas. He told me that Ron was a regular there. One labor day weekend in the late 80's he had booked a suite and had 2 escorts sent to his room. About 3 am calls started coming into the front desk about the noise in his room. When hotel staff got there Ron was completely naked, coked out of his mind, and the escorts had locked themselves in the bathroom. LVPD were called and had to basically hog tie him and carry him downstairs through the main lobby. My buddy said he was banned from the hotel indefinitely.
Seems like Ron would be more of a weed smoker. When he gets the munchies he can just throw in a chicken and in an hour it's done.
Maryland Jake lmao that was hilarious!!!
yeah, he just set's it and forgets it. Then goes and hit's the hash pipe :)
+Adam This is hilarious. I beleive it too. Guy is a multimillionaire. I would do coke and bang hookers too if I were him.
Funny he ended up being a board member of Mirage Resorts... Board Member: Mirage Resorts
1990 - 2010
RIP Ron popeil ..thank you for your famous products!
RIP Ron. I still have and use my Showtime Rotisserie!
I live the RonCo life. I go fishing with the Pocket Fisherman, cook the fish with this item. While waiting for the fish to cook, I have a smoke, without filling my house with cigarette smoke, using the smokeless ashtray. Then I go out and look 20 years younger thanks to the spray on hair. The next day, I toss the leftover fish in the Electric Dehydrator to make some fish jerky,.
RIP TO A LEGEND. We’ll never FORGET you!
Thank you for the dead of the night around 2-5am nonstop replay clip to keep me awake. Nostalgia lol
I bought one of these and I've never regretted it. I thought this would be cheap and trashy until I saw the one my sister bought and tasted the meat that came out if it. This is the only thing I've ever purchased off of TV and is buy another one if the company was still in business.
I bought one way back then but left it with my mother when I moved away and, well, it's no more. A few years ago I decided I wanted another and got one off eBay. Still love it.
No joke, best roast chicken i've ever had, juicy well cooked interior with perfectly roasted crispy skins. I used to buy these new off Craigslist for like half the price and i'd gift them.
RIP Ron Popeil. See ya in Ronco heaven, buddy!
Hi Folks;About 8-10 yrs. back I saw this item {Showtime Compact} advertized on the T.V. & after thinking it over for a short time{15-20 min.} we ordered one.Man I have to say this little OVEN does what it says it can do--and more !! Ribs,Steaks{small} Chicken,if it's meat and will stay in the rotary basket,or in the rectangle baskets,you can cook it--and NO GREASE {it falls into a catch tray at the bottom so you can threow it away or use part in gravy {for flavoring} I love this OVEN,but as I've reached the young age of 75,am Divorced and only myself & my son,we are giving it to my Daughter for their family to enjoy !!Thank You Ronco for a product that surpassed its advertized ability sincerely;Jerry Rasmussen/WA.state
Don't watch this if you're hungry, holy shit.
rofl too late
Venkman007
Alright, I know I'm late, but I have a funny story.
A few months back, I ended up in hospital, and I couldn't eat all day. On the TV in the hospital room, it was on one of these fucking informercial channels. I got the all clear to eat at 10PM, and I ate. A lot. I can go into more detail if anyone even sees this.
Welcome to 1998
My grandparents never got cable I use to watch this commercial on repeat in the late 90s and early 2000s lol
I bought one of these on craigslist and love it, fresh rotisserie chickens are so delicious
In my opinion, Ron Popeil walked so Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan ran but Ron was always in first place as despite a few gimmicks, he really was a great salesman and inventor as the Showtime Rotisserie and Barbecue really was a great product that did everything he said it does, thus bringing a iconic infomercial product and worldwide phenomenon that one the hearts of many as well as becoming one of the best-selling infomercial products, along with the Bowflex, Jack LaLaine Power Juicer, P90X, and Proactiv Solution.
RIP Ron! Unlike the food in your famous machine, we'll always set our minds to you and we'll never forget you
I remember watching this every weekend when I was a little kid.
Don't forget Orange Clean
Same here. I never got tired of it...probably because the food looked so good. Tried to convince my mom to buy one, but she never did.
This was legit and I used the rotisserie for years with great results.
I still use mine!!! It's fantastic.
Those BBQ gloves look like the Playtex rubber gloves I use when I clean my bathroom.
I accidentally left mine on top of the rotisserie, then I smelled burning, they melted and fused to the top of the machine lol.
aronyak1 I have a pair, the tag says rated for about 300 degrees and is only for holding for when carving or cutting and to NOT handle hot coals.
20 years of memories watching this guy late at night.
Thank goodness for Costco rotisserie chicken for $4.99. And saving the hassles of the cleaning this after using it.
My mom still has hers she still uses it every thanksgiving to cook our turkey which isn't very big. It's the only time she uses it otherwise it sits in its plastic in the garage. I think at the time when she ordered it back in the day it came with some free gifts and one of them she still has and also still uses is this black defroster plate it came with. Last time I looked in ebay those were selling for alot, maybe because it was an old school item from this era. Anyway pretty cool that mom has been able to keep hers in good working condition.
Fun fact: This product from Ron popeil is the most successful product that made him filthy rich
R.I.P Ron Popeil. Thanks for all the late night TV memories.