How to Find Infomercials
Infomercials are typically shown late at night or in the wee early hours in the morning. Infomercials combine information with consumer products and sales pitches in scripted settings, sometimes with a studio audience. Infomercials are paid advertisements that try to mimic real shows or news magazines. Some infomercials reach the realm of kitch and nostalgia and are sought after, perhaps to watch and bring back childhood memories. There are databases and websites dedicated to the infomercial that let you locate old favorites.
- Computer with internet connection
- Television with cable or satellite subscription
- Local newspaper TV guide
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Instructions
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Consult a local newspaper's television listings section. Look for spots on the schedule listed as "paid advertising." These are infomercial slots, typically scheduled during late night or early morning. Tune into the channel indicated on the slot.
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Direct an internet browser to one of the available infomercial database websites. Examples include Informercials TV and As Seen on TV Guys. Search the database for recent and old infomercials that include links to the videos of the infomercials.
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Enter searches for the infomercial products at popular video sharing websites like YouTube. Popular searches include the Popeil Pocket Fisherman and Mighty Mendit.