Pitch People (1999)
• October 22nd, 1999 • 1h 27min
Documentary
Overview
The art of the "pitch" and its role in society, as told by many of the pitch industry's greatest salesmen, including Arnold Morris, Sandy Mason, Lester Morris, Wally Nash and Ed McMahon as well as a look at the Popeil family.
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