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Saturday, July 4, 2009 12:00 AM

Weekend Vid Picks: Billy Mays Mourned Online

It’s one thing to say goodbye to the king of pop. It’s another to say goodbye to the king of infomercials. Billy Mays, the legendary infomercial host who could get excited about any product, passed away last weekend. And for those who live for mocking infomercials, the news apparently came as a real blow.
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