The 5 BEST Selling As Seen on TV Products Of All Time

These 5 ridiculous products made As Seen On TV billions. From the ultra-absorbent ShamWow to the heavyweight George Foreman Grill, As Seen on TV products didn’t just sell — they became pop culture icons. In this video, we’re counting down the top 5 best-selling As Seen on TV products of all time, ranked by sales, cultural impact, and legacy. These weren’t just late-night gimmicks — they were billion-dollar ideas wrapped in dramatic demonstrations and unforgettable taglines.

At number five, we go back to the original TV sales king: the Ginsu Knife. Launched in the late 1970s, this blade cut through everything from nails to tomatoes — and through millions of wallets too. It sold over 3 million units, all thanks to the legendary pitch, “But wait, there’s more!”

At number four is the ridiculous-yet-brilliant Snuggie. A blanket with sleeves that became a cultural joke — and then a business juggernaut. Selling over 20 million units, the Snuggie thrived on irony, memes, and a truly unforgettable commercial.

At number three, we dive into the chaos and charisma of Vince Offer and his ShamWow. With sales topping 50 million units, it wasn’t just the towel’s absorbency that sold — it was Vince’s pitch. His manic energy turned a cleaning cloth into a late-night TV legend.

Number two goes to a product that proved infomercials could be both entertaining and effective: OxiClean. Led by the booming voice of Billy Mays, OxiClean promised stain removal magic — and delivered. It brought in hundreds of millions in revenue and earned a spot on retail shelves everywhere.

And finally, at number one — the undisputed champion of infomercial history: the George Foreman Grill. With over 100 million units sold worldwide, it knocked out fat, rewired home cooking habits, and earned George Foreman himself over $200 million. This product didn’t just sell — it became a household essential.

These five As Seen on TV hits didn’t rely on traditional marketing or celebrity endorsements (at least not at first). They thrived on bold promises, dramatic demos, and salespeople who were more like entertainers. They were built for impulse purchases — but some of them still hold their place in homes today.

This video breaks down the numbers, the tactics, and the cultural moments that made these infomercial legends unforgettable. Whether it’s nostalgia, curiosity, or sheer disbelief, there’s something magnetic about these products — and their success stories still hold lessons for today’s marketers, creators, and entrepreneurs.

Which one did you buy?
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Chapters:
00:00 Infomercials That Changed Everything
00:26 #5 Ginsu Knife – But Wait, There’s More
01:16 #4 Snuggie – Meme That Made Millions
02:08 #3 ShamWow
02:59 #2 George Foreman Grill
03:56 #1 #2 OxiClean
04:54 Why These Products Succeeded