Comments on: Pitchmen: Show’s Future in Question After Billy Mays’ Death

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:10:07 +0000

The show is amazingly entertaining! It cant be cancelled, Billy would want the show to go on! As he has stated before in the show, it’s not about Billy or Anthony it’s about the product! Little Bill should take up the mantle, but thats up to him.

By: del

del — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:02:45 +0000

I think that his son, little Billy should take his place

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:45:43 +0000

I like the contest idea.

Another, albeit I’m sure very controversial, would be to get Vince Offer, Billy Mays’s arch-nemesis to be on the show with Anthony. On the one hand, it might be viewed by some as disrespectful of Billy, but even Billy and Anthony have a rivalry going. I fully expect that if you asked Offer, he’d have nothing but respect for Mays. He could never replace Mays, of course, but let’s face it, even if the show can never be the same without Mays, the important thing for the show to survive is for it to be interesting enough to attract and keep viewers. He may not be Mays, but Vince Offer *is* a pitchman, and has a fairly well-known and controversial personality. Sorry, Sully, but before the show on the Discovery Channel, I knew who Billy Mays and Vince Offer were (albeit I always thought he was saying “Fitz” , but not Anthony Sullivan. That said, I’d have to say that Offer is probably the 2nd most recognizable pitchman I can think of behind Mays.

By: Neil

Neil — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:35:26 +0000

I agree with Jamie…”Give them some time off to cope and regroup then have Little Billy step in.” This would be a great idea if and only if Little Billy likes what his dad did.

KEEP THE SHOW GOING!!

By: Jo

Jo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:02:17 +0000

Billy III is a different personality though. He was the behind the scenes guy, more comfortable with Assisting and Directing. I think he is too reserved to be on camera. Sully could do it without Billy and Billy could still be a player in the show if they go in a direction like…”what would Billy do with this product??” Then, every single new show would be a tribute to Billy. I’m sure Sully talks to Billy now anyway. With their relationship as strong (it seemed to be a true Love/Hate) as it was, it would just be natural for him to talk to Billy. The Telebrand guy could have more of a role too. He could be the villian to Sully’s hero. Are you listening Discovery Channel?

By: Leslie Ann

Leslie Ann — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:55:06 +0000

I have given this some thought and I think that Sully and Billy Mays III and the leader of Telebrands (sometimes featured) should host a competition similar to The Next Food Network Star not to replace Billy (because he is irreplaceable) but as someone to pick up the torch and carry on his energy and spirit. This person may be something completely new, completely different – but the best way to save the show is to get the audience involved in this sort of way. It could absolutely work if done well.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:40:00 +0000

I’ll agree with Katy. Give them some time off to cope and regroup and then have Little Billy step in. I’m sure working with his dad and having Sully guide him, we’ll be seeing him selling Awesome Augers and Mighty Putty in no time. True, he may want to do something different. If the show doesn’t come back, that will be ok too. I will miss it, but I have seen they are still airing Billy Mayes commericals. And actually, it’s mildly comforting. Just last night I saw a commercial for the Jupiter Jack. It says to me his family will be taken care of. I liked Billy, and I wil miss him greatly. Why just yesterday, after my car began to fill with water during a rain storm, How did I clean up the water?? Zorbees! They work great!. Rest will Billy Mayes.

By: Katy

Katy — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:55:01 +0000

I am guessing that Billy’s energy was infectious even in the family. I believe Billy III would be more than appropriate to step in his dad’s shoes and carry on the pitchman title. I believe he could do it if he wanted to and I would certainly pay attention to what he would pitch. Billy III may have other plans for his future, though…….

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:53:25 +0000

Actually Sully Mentoring Billy III could be quite entertaining. Sully was a good part of the show, that had MANY characters. I hope they finish off this season and maybe go for a third. The Mays familly (Debbie) could benefit and this is good TV. I love watching the Mays/Sully Duo researching products, and getting Mays III out of his shell and pitching with a push from Sully . What about the Nephew who’s got the ” Hi I’m Billy Mays” down.

And I’ve never seen Sully with the Deer in the Head Lights look. Sully DESERVES a couple more shows to show you what he’s got. I think it’ll be a HIT…..

By: frank

frank — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:08:11 +0000

Bily!!!:’(
I cant believe it. He was my favorite pitchman of all time. I don’t want them tio continue the show. but if they do they better not replace billy with his rival vince

By: smallville

smallville — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:03:10 +0000

Anthony Sullivan must dedicate another season of “Pitchmen” to Mr. Mays. If he can do something with Billy III, I think even if the show doesn’t score well with viewers, that “Pitch” would be something Billy would be proud of. I myself would tune in just to honor the greatest Pitchman we have ever known. Billy will truly be missed every time we see someone else’s pitch, on every late night infomercial we come accross we will hear how Billy would have done it better!!
Will the world ever know such a hardworking, genuine representation of the American dream?? Billy Mays will never be forgotten, and hopefully he will be as successful in his new adventure…beyond our sight. Goodbye Billy, you are missed!!!

By: Mycah

Mycah — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:23:26 +0000

Who knows maybe Sully could find a new partner for the show. I just hope the don’t replace Billy with the ShamWow Guy.

By: pelle

pelle — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:45 +0000

Sully go on with the show, carry on his legency, Maybe his son William D. Mays III can carry it on with you.
My family loves the show. I grow up in McKeesRocks, did not know Billy personally.

By: Meee

Meee — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:52:40 +0000

Although Billy will be missed sooo much I still believe that Sully can go on. He has excellent judgement and enthusiasm and maybe will try different pitchmen to produce but he has alot of talent that can not be wasted and I am certain Billy would want Sully to go on. Also Billy Mays son is up and coming so after some time to grieve for both him and Sully the show will go on. Sully was very very close to Billy it was an extremely close relationship that will be difficult for Sully at times and of course Billy’s son lost a father that was amazing in sooo many ways but Sully and Billy the 3rd have eachother and Sully’s wife who is Billy’s cousin is supportive I am sure as well as Billy’s wife they all loved Billy. They will come thru this as a family and they will have Billy living in their hearts forever. We will never forget him I wished I had the opportunity to meet him he seemedlike such a wonderful person in those shows as well is Sully. Sully go on friend Billy will be proud of you.

By: macgeek61

macgeek61 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:33:11 +0000

I think Sully will continue on with Billy Jr. Jr. We loved this show, it bummed us out so much..geez

By: tb

tb — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:43:40 +0000

if they can find a pitch man that can be half of what billy was they will be doing something
but if the family of billy doesnt want them to they should respect that
be cause sully is too laid back in my opinion billy was in your face buy my product wich made you wanna grab the phone
he was awesome
and will be missed
BILLY MAYS! woot woot

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:22:36 +0000

Mays was too essential to the show. It needs to end or it will turn out just like “8 Simple Rules”

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:21:42 +0000

I was really bummed about Billy’s passing, more so than any other of the other 4 who passed this past week and a half. He seemed like a great, down to earth guy who was very good at his job. I really enjoy the show as well. Both he and Sully really complimented each other. I would like to see the show go on, but I am not sure how successful it would be without Billy or how this would affect Sully’s business as well. I wish only the best for him and my thoughts and prayers are with the Mays family and friends. RIP Billy, you will be missed.