12.2009 – Electronic Retailer Magazine – The Hit Maker
For anyone with even a remote interest in direct response, the chance to sit down for a conversation with Keith Mirchandani is an opportunity you simply can’t pass up. After all, Mirchandani—and his company Tristar Products—are on the cutting edge of so many aspects of this multi-faceted industry: production, retail distribution, international sales and brand development. His hits have become household names, promoted by celebrities from Jack LaLanne to Brenda DyGraf, Carol Alt, Kim Alexis, Bruce Jenner and—soon—Joan Rivers. His joint venture...
read more10.2009 – SF Gate : Jack LaLanne puts a reporter through her paces
Guess what Jack LaLanne, the nation’s first fitness guru, has to say about exercise? “I hate to work out,” he confided, “but I like the results, so I do it.” The man who hosted the longest-running TV exercise show in history (“The Jack LaLanne Show,” 1951-1985) came to San Francisco this week for his 95th birthday celebration with 100 family members and friends at John’s Grill, where a seafood salad has been named for him since the 1970s. He also agreed to do an unusual thing: work out with a...
read more10.2009 – Mommy PR
Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer Review & Giveaway (90 Day H&F Challenge) I was given the opportunity to review Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer Express as part of our 90 Day Health and Fitness Challenge. My kids and I were pretty excited when we received the juicer and opened it right away. The girls immediately wanted to make fresh orange juice, which we did! The juice was so wonderful, there is just nothing better than perfectly fresh juice! I have used other juicers before but none that came close to extracting as much juice as this one...
read more10.2009 – Jack LaLanne — 95 Years and Counting
Ripped muscles and a cut, trim physique aren’t exactly the images that come to mind when one thinks of a man who’s nearly a century old. Unless that man is Jack LaLanne. The enterprising fitness guru turned 95 on Sept. 26 and he’ll be celebrating his birthday in true LaLanne style — with a product bearing his name and a workout. The Bay Area native is in San Francisco Wednesday for a blowout party with hundreds of well-known locals and dozens of politicians. And the fitness guru was surprised by the response he got...
read more10.2009 – Tristar Products Joins Exclusive Inc. 500/5000
Tristar Products Inc. has been named to Inc. Magazine’s third annual Inc. 500/5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. “On behalf of everyone at Tristar, I’m proud our company has received this prestigious distinction from Inc. Magazine,” said Keith Mirchandani, founder, president and CEO of Tristar Products. “Since 1992,...
read more09.2009 – Electronic Retailer Magazine – A Personal Journey
Montel Williams was in the fast lane on the road to success in the early 1990s with a popular talk show, which would later earn him a coveted Daytime Emmy Award. Each day, television audiences tuned in as Williams would lend a sympathetic ear to his guests who revealed their real-life problems and gripping stories on air. The talk show host, however, would later find himself facing his own personal struggle. In 1999, Williams was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a debilitating disease that attacks the central nervous system. Williams...
read more09.2009 – Vince Vaughn Works Out With 95-Year-Old Jack LaLanne
Vince Vaughn Works Out With 95-Year-Old Jack LaLanne on Jay Leno Show Last Night LOS ANGELES–(Business Wire)– Vince Vaughn appeared on the new NBC national primetime hit “The Jay Leno Show” to promote “Couples Retreat,” his upcoming movie opening October 9th. Legendary Jack LaLanne was on hand to help Jay Leno with his “earn your plug” segment and put Vaughn to an exercise challenge to earn him the right to promote his movie. Jay Leno introduced Jack as one of Vaughn`s childhood heroes and...
read more09.2009 – Jack LaLanne still going strong at 95
Fitness icon Jack LaLanne turns 95 years young this coming Saturday September 26. For many birthday celebrations, LaLanne’s legend grew by performing feats of strength often involving swimming handcuffed and shackled while towing boats filled with people. For this upcoming birthday, LaLanne will demonstrate his still considerable strength by blowing out all 95 candles with one breath. However the flames will pass to another LaLanne. Grandnephew and San Francisco CrossFit Personal Trainer Chris LaLanne will attempt to break Jack’s...
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