The George Foreman Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine quickly became a champion retail item in its own right. The grill went on to expand its line of offerings, take on its competition's ...

Or sounds. George, Ali's "Mummy" and testimonial icon behind a glorified waffle iron called the George Foreman Lean, Mean, Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine, has made $150 mil as a brand pitchman.