10 Infomercials That Sold Wild Products You Totally Forgot About

Infomercials used to rule late-night TV with loud pitches, cheesy acting, and “miracle” products you didn’t know you needed. Some items became household names, while others were so odd they’re barely remembered today. Looking back, it’s hard to believe people actually bought some of these things.

Tricia Quitales
May 1, 2025
3 min read

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Infomercials were once a strange but entertaining part of television, packed with energy, promises, and the words “But wait—there’s more!” They sold everything from fitness tools to kitchen gadgets, often in over-the-top ways. Some became pop culture legends, while others quietly faded away. Here are 10 wild infomercial products that once took over your screen but have since been forgotten.

1. The Flowbee

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The Flowbee was a haircutting tool that attached to your vacuum. It promised clean, easy trims at home. It looked odd but actually gained a following during its time on TV. While it recently made a minor comeback, most people forgot it ever existed.

2. The Tiddy Bear

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This small bear-shaped pad clipped onto your seatbelt to make driving more comfortable. The name raised eyebrows, but the commercial kept a straight face through the whole pitch. It was both helpful and hilarious, though no one seems to use it now.

3. The Hawaii Chair

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Marketed as an “exercise chair,” it swayed your hips while you sat and worked. Watching people try to use it at a desk was pure comedy, especially in the overly serious infomercial. Most viewers couldn’t figure out if it was a prank or a product.

4. GLH (Great Looking Hair) Spray

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This was a spray-on solution for thinning hair that instantly “painted” a fuller look onto your scalp. It was basically hair in a can, and the before-and-after shots were dramatic. Though many questioned its long-term use, it did sell surprisingly well.

5. The Rejuvenique Mask

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Looking like something out of a horror movie, this electric facial mask promised to tighten and tone your skin. While you wore it, it delivered small shocks to your face muscles. The ad was unintentionally terrifying, and the product quietly disappeared.

6. The Ab Rocket

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This gadget claimed to make ab workouts easier by rocking your torso back and forth. It came with flashy promises of fast results and plenty of dramatic testimonials. Like many ab machines from that era, it was forgotten once the hype faded.

7. The Perfect Pancake Pan

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Two clamshell-style pans let you flip pancakes without mess or spills. It promised restaurant-quality breakfasts at home, though many found it bulky and hard to clean. Its catchy name stuck, but the product didn’t.

8. The Snuggie

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A blanket with sleeves sounds silly, but the Snuggie became a brief sensation. The infomercial showed entire families wearing them while doing normal things like reading or clapping. While it became a meme, few still use one today.

9. The Shake Weight

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This oddly shaped dumbbell shook back and forth for a supposed “faster” arm workout. The motion looked suggestive, and the commercial quickly became a viral joke. People still remember the laughs, even if they forgot the product.

10. The Pasta Pro

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Billed as a way to cook and drain pasta in one pot, the Pasta Pro seemed like a game-changer. It had a built-in strainer and easy-grip handles, making dinner cleanup simple. Despite its convenience, it didn’t last long on shelves.