Love them or hate them? Our list of the top infomercial stars

If you've ever had insomnia, you've probably clicked on the TV to see a late-night infomercial. You know, a long-winded ad featuring a fast-talking person hawking anything from ab-crunching gizmos to vacuum machines. Opinions about infomercial pitchmen range from entertaining to annoying, but a select few have stood the test of time to become celebrities in their own right – and some sell millions of products.

Love 'em or hate em', here's 13 of the most famous – or infamous – infomercial spokespeople who've sold Americans on their products as well as their pitches.

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