Discover how infomercials work, their benefits and downsides, and how they’re made. Learn how to spot exaggerated claims and make informed decisions.

Washboard abs, stain-free carpets, and the ability to dice a tomato with a playing card: Do these promises sound familiar? These are just a few of the claims made by some of the world’s most ...

I have to admit that I am mesmerized by the Time Life infomercials advertising those compact disc sets for one genre or another. They've got "70s Music EXPLOSION," "Superstars of Country" and one that ...