| Anthony "Chef Tony" Notaro | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | infomercial pitchman |
Anthony "Chef Tony" Notaro is a successful infomercial pitchman. Since his beginnings in the 1970s, he has risen to become one of the most successful infomercial hosts in history.
He is most noted for selling the patented Miracle Blades. "Over 12 million Miracle Blade knives have been sold since 1989".[1] claims the website, but relevant statistical evidence is not given that supports this claim as versions of the Miracle Blade have been around since the 1970s. These are stamped-blade knives with curved handles designed to allow greater clearance for the fingers beneath the handle. They are sold in sets only, with the main culinary blades being the Rock and Chop (resembles a santoku with a highly curved edge) and the Chop and Scoop (resembles a Chinese cleaver). Reports vary on the quality of the knives; common complaints are that they rust easily and dull quickly, though reviewers have praised the Rock and Chop in particular. During some ads for the Miracle Blade set, he is shown throwing a pineapple in the air and cutting it in two with a Miracle Blade knife.[2] Tony also endorses the Ultimate Chopper (in an infomercial co-hosted by Jenilee Harrison) with 750 watts of "mega-power" that, on TV, has the power to powderize concrete. He also endorses Smartware bakeware, which is made of non-stick "Temperflex" silicone.
Tony has promoted the following products:[3]
Nicer Dicer Plus