Barry Becher

Barry Becher (April 24, 1941 – June 22, 2012) was an American co-creator of the Ginsu knife and early television infomercial pioneer. He appeared in many of the TV spots on camera cutting cans to slicing hams. He died of complications from cancer at a hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida, on June 22, 2012, at the age of 71.[1][2]

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  1. ↑ "Barry Becher, a Creator of Ginsu Knife Commercials, Dies at 71". The New York Times. June 30, 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  2. ↑ "Passings: Barry Becher, marketer who helped bring Ginsu knives to U.S. public, dies at 71". Los Angeles Times. 2012-06-28. Retrieved 2012-07-05.


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