There is Now A Nationwide Search For "The Next" Billy Mays - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-06-2009, 01:27 AM

It'll be hard to find anyone to fill that blue shirt quite like Billy Mays -- but the marketing company behind Mighty Brand products is prepping a nationwide search for a new pitchman to take his place.

Media Enterprises tells us the hunt will begin August 19 with auditions in Tampa, FL -- and will continue throughout the country. We're told Mays' image will remain on the Mighty products, but the company is looking for someone with as much enthusiasm as Billy to sell it.

The first product the new person would be pitching is the Mighty Sponge -- a sponge so strong it can allegedly absorb 2 liters of Coke.

The gig could end up being pretty lucrative for whoever nails it -- for one of his last commercials, Mays was paid seven figures for one day's work.

Talk about an easy sell.

http://www.tmz.com/

Schmoopie · 08-06-2009, 01:52 AM

Funny that you mentioned this because I saw one of Billy's commercials for a hands-free cellphone gadget tonight. It will be interesting to see who they pick.

Courtnee · 08-06-2009, 02:10 AM

If Billy is replaced, I will boycott all the products.

08-06-2009, 01:27 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	There is Now A Nationwide Search For "The Next" Billy Mays It'll be hard to find anyone to fill that blue shirt quite like Billy Mays -- but the marketing company behind Mighty Brand products is prepping a nationwide search for a new pitchman to take his place. Media Enterprises tells us the hunt will begin August 19 with auditions in Tampa, FL -- and will continue throughout the country. We're told Mays' image will remain on the Mighty products, but the company is looking for someone with as much enthusiasm as Billy to sell it. The first product the new person would be pitching is the Mighty Sponge -- a sponge so strong it can allegedly absorb 2 liters of Coke. The gig could end up being pretty lucrative for whoever nails it -- for one of his last commercials, Mays was paid seven figures for one day's work. Talk about an easy sell. http://www.tmz.com/
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08-06-2009, 01:52 AM	#2
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Funny that you mentioned this because I saw one of Billy's commercials for a hands-free cellphone gadget tonight. It will be interesting to see who they pick.
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08-06-2009, 02:10 AM	#3
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	If Billy is replaced, I will boycott all the products.
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