Ron Popeil started selling products on the streets of Chicago and raked in a lot of money as a young man. Those earnings were used to create his first ever infomercial and invest in his own company. Popeil called his company Ronco (which he named after himself), and its first product was the Chop-o-Matic — a chopping mechanism to slice vegetables and other foods, according to As Seen On TV. It was a success and helped launch his incredible infomercial career. Soon the company would have notable products such as a pasta maker machine, an electric food dehydrator, and even hair spray products.
One of his last popular products was the Ronco Showtime Rotisserie — for which he created his famous slogan, "Set it and forget it." His products amassed millions in revenue for his company, and despite having some financial troubles, per the Los Angeles Times, that led to him filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Popeil still had a hefty-sized legacy. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his estimated net worth is $200 million.
Popeil is survived by his wife, Robin, and four daughters from previous relationships.
