Call Now - 33 - A Conversation with Stan Jacobs
Let’s play a quick game of “Pretend You Can’t Read the Title” and try to figure out just who the boys have the pleasure of speaking with this week! Hint #1: What do infomercial legends, and Call Now Hall of Famers, Joe Fowler, Jan Muller, Nancy Nelson, Arnold Morris and Cathy Mitchell all have in common? Great hair? (Yes, but no). Incredible energy and passion? (Sure, but not the answer we’re driving at). Ok, Hint #2: Do you ever get the feeling that you’re about to speak with a documentarian, but in reality you’ve unwittingly stumbled into speaking with one of the most well-known, well-respected and influential infomercial producers in the history of the medium? (Not the most broadly relatable hint, but you know where we’re headed). Last chance! Hint #3: Name the writer, director, producer and editor of the only feature film discussed at length during the 25th Episode of Call Now! If you haven’t guessed yet, go ahead and read the title and enjoy the boys’ conversation with Stan Jacobs and get a first class education on infomercial production, the product path to the small screen, and (most importantly) the incredible pitch personalities that make it all come together!
Special bonus content! If you support Stan and check out the full Pitch People Film on Vimeo you can hear him talking with Arnold and Nancy (as he describes in the pod). The first listener to tag us in a post on Instagram with the timecode of when we hear Stan - wins a free set of Super Chef Knives!