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is a hilarious compendium on the DRTV process, the people, the products, the promotions, the pitfalls, and the tragedies and triumphs written by a 40-year veteran of the direct response television marketing industry.
This comically entertaining satire brings to life the ventures of a lovable pitchman, his nephew, and a staff of employees who aid and abet the crazy goings on at the Amazing Miracle Products Company.
I hope all who read the book will laugh out loud at the characterizations, and absurdities of the business and the fun I've had writing my tribute to direct response television marketing!”





Michael was born in the Bronx, New York City. He attended Power Memorial Academy and, on graduation, Michael joined the US Navy and served stateside during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged from the service, he attended evening classes at Pace University and graduated with a degree in marketing and advertising.
Michael spent his career at various advertising agencies until he founded his own direct marketing and advertising agency. He has written numerous TV commercials and authored articles published in various trade journals and has been a featured participant in business panel discussions and industry workshops.
During his career in direct response, he has managed many successful television direct marketing campaigns for a wide range of direct-to-consumer products and Fortune 1000 brands. Michael has also been featured on the cover of Response Magazine.
Among other notable achievements he has earned a triple platinum album award from Arista Records for his participation in the
marketing of Arista Records ‘Ultimate’ Music series.
Michael published the first in a series of novels titled, “The Sainted
Trilogy” www.thesaintedtrilogy.net.
“These are just a few of the amazing miracles that have become the legacy of Malcolm Comstock and the staff at Amazing Miracle Products…Here are just a few of them!”
“But Wait! There’s More!” is a hilarious compendium on the DRTV process, the people, the products, the promotions, the pitfalls, and the tragedies and triumphs written by a 40-year veteran of the direct response television marketing industry.
This comically entertaining satire brings to life the ventures of a lovable pitchman, his nephew, and a staff of employees who aid and abet the crazy goings on at the Amazing Miracle Products Company.
I hope all who read the book will laugh out loud at the characterizations, and absurdities of the business and the fun I’ve had writing my tribute to direct response television marketing!”
Michael spent his career at various advertising agencies until he founded his own direct marketing and advertising agency. He has written numerous TV commercials and authored articles published in various trade journals and has been a featured participant in business panel discussions and industry workshops.
Here’s what among the best and most successful veterans of the DRTV have provided glowing endorsements and praise for "But Wait, There's More"!
There are books that make you laugh out loud and then there is Mike Medico’s hilarious send up of the world’s wackiest business.But Wait, There’s More! “is a strange, wild recounting of some of the most madcap business ventures in the history of television advertising. Wildest of all, it’s (mostly) absolutely true! After all, it’s on TV, so it must be true, right? The illustrations, the insanity, and the sheer “ballsiness” of this tongue-in-cheek tell-all makes it the must-read book for anyone who ever dreamt of inventing a pet rock and making a billion dollars.
Your book is humorous and a great recap of the beginning of the DRTV industry. I enjoyed reading it and can only say that I am happy I lived through these crazy and exciting times when every-runaway winner. Congratulations on this amazing book thing (well almost everything) you placed on TV was a and you have become one of the finest writers I have ever had the pleasure of working with and knowing!
In his book, “…But Wait There’s More," Michael has put together one of the funniest, hard to believe, yet realistic portrayals of what goes on behind the scenes in the Direct Response Television business. In the Amazing Miracle Product world, you CAN get juice out of a turnip and much, much more! You'll discover many other amazing gadgets like, The Miracle Matzo Maker, The Amazing Buttcubator 4000 and even The Lost Necklace of Queen Nefertiti! You will find this book hard to put down as Michael will keep you laughing all the way through!
“…But Wait, There’s More!” offers a fascinating glimpse into the direct response industry through an engaging storyline, charming illustrations, and a humorous exploration of outrageous product inventions…the book's narrative richness and entertaining visuals make it a worthwhile read. From the initial stages of product creation to the final production and marketing, the narrative is infused with wit and clever satire. The scenarios surrounding the invention and launch of various products are both amusing and thought-provoking, making the book a delightful read for those familiar with the industry and newcomers alike.
Wrapped in an entertaining, and only slightly exaggerated narrative. 😊I authored “The Complete Guide to Infomercial Marketing” in 1997, and your book mirrors many of my lessons, but in a much more entertaining fashion! I was impressed how you were able to cover all the aspects of DRTV and even Home Shopping! The books’ characters are all spot on, mirroring the many folks we met during decades of DRTV work, right down to the overworked, gruff and crabby veteran receptionist. For anyone interested in the history of DRTV or the basic mechanics of the art and craft of direct response marketing, this is a “go to” book.
There are books that make you laugh out loud and then there is Mike Medico’s hilarious send up of the world’s wackiest business.But Wait, There’s More! “is a strange, wild recounting of some of the most madcap business ventures in the history of television advertising. Wildest of all, it’s (mostly) absolutely true! After all, it’s on TV, so it must be true, right? The illustrations, the insanity, and the sheer “ballsiness” of this tongue-in-cheek tell-all makes it the must-read book for anyone who ever dreamt of inventing a pet rock and making a billion dollars.
Your book is humorous and a great recap of the beginning of the DRTV industry. I enjoyed reading it and can only say that I am happy I lived through these crazy and exciting times when every-runaway winner. Congratulations on this amazing book thing (well almost everything) you placed on TV was a and you have become one of the finest writers I have ever had the pleasure of working with and knowing!
In his book, “…But Wait There’s More," Michael has put together one of the funniest, hard to believe, yet realistic portrayals of what goes on behind the scenes in the Direct Response Television business. In the Amazing Miracle Product world, you CAN get juice out of a turnip and much, much more! You'll discover many other amazing gadgets like, The Miracle Matzo Maker, The Amazing Buttcubator 4000 and even The Lost Necklace of Queen Nefertiti! You will find this book hard to put down as Michael will keep you laughing all the way through!
“…But Wait, There’s More!” offers a fascinating glimpse into the direct response industry through an engaging storyline, charming illustrations, and a humorous exploration of outrageous product inventions…the book's narrative richness and entertaining visuals make it a worthwhile read. From the initial stages of product creation to the final production and marketing, the narrative is infused with wit and clever satire. The scenarios surrounding the invention and launch of various products are both amusing and thought-provoking, making the book a delightful read for those familiar with the industry and newcomers alike.
Wrapped in an entertaining, and only slightly exaggerated narrative. 😊I authored “The Complete Guide to Infomercial Marketing” in 1997, and your book mirrors many of my lessons, but in a much more entertaining fashion! I was impressed how you were able to cover all the aspects of DRTV and even Home Shopping! The books’ characters are all spot on, mirroring the many folks we met during decades of DRTV work, right down to the overworked, gruff and crabby veteran receptionist. For anyone interested in the history of DRTV or the basic mechanics of the art and craft of direct response marketing, this is a “go to” book.
This book is a delightful and witty exploration of the 'As Seen On TV' world, capturing the industry's unique blend of challenges and successes with humor and charm. Such an entertaining and insightful journey, a must-read for anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes magic!
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