Arnold's Gourmet Kitchen - Great Wok of China Infomercial (1990)

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Famed pitchman Arnold Morris welcomes Wally Nash into his "Gourmet Kitchen" for a look the "authentic hand-hammered wok from the People's Republic of China."
The multimedia presented here is from a public broadcast. Placed for educational/comment use only under the "Fair Use Law" (17 U.S.C. 107 (1988 & Supp. IV 1993). Section 107). This work remains under its original copyright and may not be sold or used to gather income without that original owner's written permission.

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  • @apachette07
    @apachette074 жыл бұрын

    I've officially hit rock bottom. 34 years old, and my secret guilty pleasure is watching 80s infomercials at 2am...

  • @D2Kprime

    @D2Kprime

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm 42 and I love watching them around 4-5am just like when I saw them as a kid.

  • @japander

    @japander

    4 жыл бұрын

    next, you will discover spliff radio on youtube and listen to vaporwave....

  • @newper

    @newper

    4 жыл бұрын

    When I make nachos I always say "Nat-chos, anybody?" but nobody knows what I am talking about :(

  • @japander

    @japander

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@newper Oooooooohhhhhh..natchos??

  • @newper

    @newper

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Tony Notaro -That's right Chef Tony! I love your infomercials as well!

  • @ChrisSChap1
    @ChrisSChap17 жыл бұрын

    i recognize Arnold Morris as the Cousin Arnold who helped introduce the ron popeil showtime knife set on that infomercial.

  • @snake87931

    @snake87931

    3 жыл бұрын

    true but that other guys where its at haha

  • @TBONE_2004

    @TBONE_2004

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stealing lines from Chef Tony and Ginsu! God, I miss Cousin Arnold...

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @jorndoff2002

    @jorndoff2002

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TBONE_2004 the other way around. Arnold Morris (cousin Arnold ). Trained Tony Nataro(chef Tony)

  • @perlman7376
    @perlman73767 жыл бұрын

    I bought this wok based on this infomercial and still have it to this day. My favorite "Great Wok of China" dish is the beef with broccoli. Comes out perfect every time. Wally is a great salesman and the product totally lives up to his claims. This is a wonderful piece of TV history. One of, if not the best, infomercials ever made. Thanks for posting.

  • @repairmanjackX

    @repairmanjackX

    7 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Just used it yesterday to make a pepper beed yakisoba. My wok may very well be the oldest piece of cookware that I own - discounting things that I inherited from deceased family...

  • @twallerstedt

    @twallerstedt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too. I have had this and used it for going on 30 years.

  • @alanmorris7669

    @alanmorris7669

    4 жыл бұрын

    I kept telling myself that I'd buy one, but I never did and I'll always regret it. I've been using an electric wok and a cheap wok from Walmart for years, but I still wish I had ordered this hand-hammered wok from Arnold's Gourmet Kitchen - Great Wok of China.

  • @susanboddie1120

    @susanboddie1120

    4 жыл бұрын

    I accidentally gave mine to Goodwill. 😭

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @mje615
    @mje61510 ай бұрын

    I bought one of these in 1990 and used it tonight for dinner. For whatever reason, I looked up the infomercial and here it is. Remember it more than I thought I would have. I've taken this wok on adventures all over North America. Cooked at concerts, tailgating, on vacations and camping! Everyone time someone asked about it, I couldn't wait to tell them it's an "authentic hand-hammered wok from the People's Republic of China." - one of my favorite lines. And the food still sticks on the sides!!!!! Still have the chan and the lid. Wish I had the fire ring. I'm guessing i paid $39.99 + s/h, but if I had to value for insurance purposes, I say it's priceless!

  • @LPD15ponce
    @LPD15ponce Жыл бұрын

    I remember this from 1990. Now as then, I find it has a very relaxing ASMR quality to it. Glad I found it. Thanks for posting.

  • @PhantomObserver
    @PhantomObserver5 ай бұрын

    What I like about this informercial is that the presenter is informative about how to stir-fry as well as trying to extol the virtues of woks. The tips about what you *don’t* do (don’t use olive oil, don’t use the ring on an electric stove, etc.)

  • @Socialdogma
    @Socialdogma6 жыл бұрын

    Bought my wok in 1980s from this awesome infomercial. It works even better now. I call it my “Hand Hammered Wok from the People’s Republic of China.”

  • @WowplayerMe
    @WowplayerMe Жыл бұрын

    "...Allowing the liquids to drain and collect in the middle" ....a classic infomercial quote!

  • @CaptainPupu

    @CaptainPupu

    Жыл бұрын

    Also love how he spoke for near 20 minutes about traditional Chinese cooking yet he did nothing with the meal. No seasonings, no soy sauce, no Xiaoping wine, nothing Chinese ppl would add lol

  • @CRoo-zu5ij
    @CRoo-zu5ij9 ай бұрын

    bought it back in the day and my wife is cooking fried rice in it as I type this. used it a thousand times in the last 30 years. we love it !!!!

  • @expressyosef
    @expressyosef2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t believe this infomercial is on the Tube. I remember watching this back in the day. Watching the guy hammering the wok at 21:00 is still classic. It’ll be a meme in no time!

  • @asanab76
    @asanab766 жыл бұрын

    You found it - I’ve been looking for this for almost 15 years. Seriously thanks for taking me down memory lane!

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @andrewcostin3297
    @andrewcostin32978 жыл бұрын

    bought one in 1990, still use it today...

  • @alanmorris7669

    @alanmorris7669

    4 жыл бұрын

    I kept telling myself that I'd buy one, but I never did and I'll always regret it. I've been using an electric wok and a cheap wok from Walmart for years, but I still wish I had ordered this hand-hammered wok from Arnold's Gourmet Kitchen - Great Wok of China.

  • @eshan2640

    @eshan2640

    4 жыл бұрын

    But do you still use it today?

  • @coltino99

    @coltino99

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or today?

  • @rarecoolitems

    @rarecoolitems

    4 жыл бұрын

    6:46 - “Chinese people do not use a lot of salt when cooking” 😂

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @thecraftycyborg9024
    @thecraftycyborg90245 жыл бұрын

    I’m 5 1/2 minutes in and have already learned more about stir frying than I had in my entire life up until I clicked play on this.

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @MarcHarkness
    @MarcHarkness Жыл бұрын

    I bought this one from the infomercial late one drunken night and still have it and use the hell out of mine. Came looking for this commercial after reading Kenji Lopez-Alt's "The Wok" - turns out Kenji bought this one and it's still his main wok. One of my favorite purchases ever, and I forgot how charming this guy was.

  • @Trackerstatus
    @Trackerstatus3 жыл бұрын

    Mr Nash is a pure natural at selling. The confidence, the tone, the off hand jokes, dude is a SALESMAN.

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @BobbyLCollins
    @BobbyLCollins3 жыл бұрын

    This is the informercial that taught us cheaper meat is better. As a result, I've saved thousands of dollars over the past 30 years, and I've only had food poisoning 12 times.

  • @jackpoint188

    @jackpoint188

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ahaha!

  • @yurdp
    @yurdp Жыл бұрын

    Despite the cheesiness of how this is being sold- what they sold was a really great product! I’d love to have one of these in my kitchen.

  • @derco2000
    @derco20007 жыл бұрын

    I bought this wok from the commercial in 1989 when I lived in Seattle. I still have it today in Southern California and I use it at least once a month. I love it.

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @adamuren2227

    @adamuren2227

    Жыл бұрын

    Marvellous stood the test of time

  • @Samsy25
    @Samsy259 ай бұрын

    My all time favorite infomercial. I remember visiting Baltimore in 1990 and watching this in our hotel room.

  • @radiobrewster

    @radiobrewster

    9 ай бұрын

    Interesting. I lived in Baltimore from 1982-86, but this was recorded in Indianapolis.

  • @GrindyStone
    @GrindyStone4 жыл бұрын

    This might be the best infomercial of all time. Informative and entertaining.

  • @john1701q
    @john1701q2 ай бұрын

    I wanted this so much back in 1990

  • @darkprose
    @darkprose8 жыл бұрын

    Nash really does his presentation well. Entertaining, informative, natural. Thank you for this upload. It was quite enjoyable!

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @darkprose

    @darkprose

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@callnow2715 Great discussion about this infomercial. Thank you for the link.

  • @texasstadium
    @texasstadium Жыл бұрын

    A great KZread find from yesteryear! I am guilty of watching this back then whle dreading going to work the next day. The comments below are also great and I agree with all the positive feedback. I wish I would have purchased one of these gems for no other reason than the salesman/cook doing a terrific job. Man, could he talk. Thank you for posting.

  • @polkiju7
    @polkiju74 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Nash is one of the best prepared and engaging speakers I’ve ever encountered. I aspire to replicate his expertise when I address my classes. I remember most of what is presented here some 30 years later.

  • @gitgeronimo9375
    @gitgeronimo93754 жыл бұрын

    I remember watching this a dozen times in the summer of ‘90. Staying up late at night as a kid watching informertials sounds so weird now, but it really was hilarously and ironically fascinating even back then. This one drove me crazy because he had that piece of onion stuck to the back of the chan for sooo long!

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @peteincanada8412

    @peteincanada8412

    Жыл бұрын

    I was that kid too. Lol. Now I’m in sales lollll

  • @5argetech56
    @5argetech566 жыл бұрын

    An elderly couple gave one to me... Still in the box.. Said they never got around to using it. It is the same one in the infomercial, with all the accessories shown in the video. They bought it in 1990. It really is hand hammered, you can see the hammer marks on it.

  • @alanmorris7669

    @alanmorris7669

    4 жыл бұрын

    Care to sell it? I never got a chance to buy one.

  • @Mike-pj1kv

    @Mike-pj1kv

    4 жыл бұрын

    So you never got around to using it. Maybe you can pass it on to som young person when you get old.

  • @alanmorris7669

    @alanmorris7669

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Mike-pj1kv I guess my only chance of finding one is a garage sale, yard sale or flea market.

  • @jimtownsend7899
    @jimtownsend78993 жыл бұрын

    I remember this infomercial from years ago. This was probably one of my early experiences of ASMR, although we knew nothing of it back then. Last night, I decided, "What the heck, why not search for "hand hammered wok" on YT, and lo and behold! This is my second time watching this video, and it's going to be a favorite!

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @yurdp
    @yurdp5 жыл бұрын

    This takes me back to sick days off from school, and my parents still use this wok!

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @styleomatic
    @styleomatic6 жыл бұрын

    We have one, still use it. Love the ad. Thanks for posting.

  • @loudguitar
    @loudguitar6 жыл бұрын

    Cooked in mine last night. I have had it for 27 years.

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @ChesterCopperpot80
    @ChesterCopperpot802 жыл бұрын

    Who woulda thought that at 40 years old in 2021, I would be watching infomercials from 3AM in 1985.

  • @BroccoliRocks
    @BroccoliRocks4 жыл бұрын

    I watched this commercial over and over again late Saturdays as a student waiting for Dr. Who on PBS. After many weeks my sales resistance broke down. My credit card was on my desk and I called. It was what they said it was, just seemed a lot smaller than I expected. I was living in a room without a kitchen, just a hot plate. I gave it away to a friend. LOL, I sort of regret that now with all the comments from people who have used it for decades.

  • @gspendlove
    @gspendlove Жыл бұрын

    "Hmmm....I wonder if that hand-hammered wok infomercial that I used to see on late-nite cable years ago is on KZread?" I love KZread. For all of its flaws, you have to admit it's great for reliving memories.

  • @rachel.mcgowan
    @rachel.mcgowan3 жыл бұрын

    Didn't think I'd ever see this again, I remember it well. Early 90s insomnia didn't give many TV options in the UK, nothing like today. This was often shown on the Quantum Shopping Channel, which filled the overnight hours on a pan-European sports channel called Eurosport.

  • @echopathy
    @echopathy2 жыл бұрын

    My Mom got me this for my 18th birthday back in the day. Still have it!

  • @chacaloso361
    @chacaloso3615 жыл бұрын

    Wow haven't seen this on tv in 25-28 years and still remember all of the dialogue. Lol. I was 11 or 12 and convinced my dad to order this. We used it several times. Not sure what happened w it. I know he still has the metal strainer around somewhere.

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @accesstw28

    @accesstw28

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you become a chef?

  • @chacaloso361

    @chacaloso361

    Жыл бұрын

    I've always been one.

  • @jurisfootrag
    @jurisfootrag5 жыл бұрын

    You know why I'm listening Because he's legitimately talking. He doesn't sound like a robot reading a script. Salesmanship lol

  • @UBvtuber

    @UBvtuber

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey, cathey mitchel didn't sound like a robot.......she sounded like your granny that slowly lost her fucking mind due to dementia.

  • @wallynash

    @wallynash

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s really great to be appreciated after all this time!

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @thrashercharged

    @thrashercharged

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wallynash Is this really the Wally Nash from this infomercial? Cool... I have several woks and yours is my favorite!

  • @JustinLodes
    @JustinLodes7 жыл бұрын

    Omg! Can't believe this is here on youtube! I used to watch this infomercial all the time when I was 13 and it made me love woks. Never used a good carbon steel wok but definitely getting one in the near future

  • @D2Kprime

    @D2Kprime

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too man. I used to love watching the infomercial-block from like 4:30 am to 6:00 am with this one and a few other classics.

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @kingbroseff3719
    @kingbroseff37194 жыл бұрын

    The intro reminds me of a classic 1970s action show. It sounds nostalgic and awesome

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @stevebaylot7924
    @stevebaylot79245 жыл бұрын

    I bought one of those woks in the 90's and absolutely loved it. I lost it when I moved. I'll have to check ebay and see if they're still available.

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @D2Kprime
    @D2Kprime4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO MUCH for putting this up!!!!

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @Makron5
    @Makron5 Жыл бұрын

    Man I wish I could get this, this is also by far the best infomercial I've seen because it feels so natural.

  • @PaulWadsworth1970
    @PaulWadsworth19705 жыл бұрын

    So great to find this! I used to watch on 'Sell-a-vision' back in 1991, to help me nod off. Unintentional ASMR long before ASMR.

  • @TheNickandmichelle
    @TheNickandmichelle8 жыл бұрын

    This is great marketing. I watched this infomercial every time it came on in the 90's. The wok actually lived up to the commercial, and I would make that exact dish that Wally made, with rice. And I still have the little cook book (it taught me how to make perfect fried rice). Thanks for posting this- I will be shopping for a new hand hammered wok!

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @mailboy79
    @mailboy798 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. I've been looking for it for years!

  • @radiobrewster

    @radiobrewster

    8 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @radiobrewster

    @radiobrewster

    8 жыл бұрын

    Ken Hidaka The Blade starts at 25:33

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @phillyflopper
    @phillyflopper8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been looking for this.

  • @callnow2715

    @callnow2715

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this infomercial, check out infomercial covering Great Wok of China - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGanz5eCctHdnqQ.html Dan, Dave and Mark tempt fate and get hand-hammered as they tiptoe on the third rail of the Great Wok of China! The boys go to cooking school with well-seasoned pitchmen Wally Nash and Arnold "The Knife" Morris. Today's lesson includes: the basics of wok cooking, a utensil deep-dive (C-H-A-N) and an explanation on appreciating the value of a few good dents. And just to be safe, they check in to make sure Clark is ok.

  • @fdterritory
    @fdterritory3 жыл бұрын

    This might be the first infomercial that I remember watching. Very cool to see it again after all of these years.

  • @wa2k99
    @wa2k995 ай бұрын

    Loved this infomercial. Though i remember a different host

  • @velvetpilot2008
    @velvetpilot20083 жыл бұрын

    Wish I could still get this! What a great product!

  • @tyrondavis6727
    @tyrondavis67273 жыл бұрын

    Happy 31st Birthday to the Wok Informercial. The Cooking Revolution of 1990.

  • @chriscasperson5927
    @chriscasperson5927 Жыл бұрын

    I actually still cook with the advertised wok. The chan got lost in various moves and I miss it. Still have the spider. Bought it as a set for $5 at a yard sale.

  • @JoeyMassie
    @JoeyMassie Жыл бұрын

    I bought, and still have, my Wally Wok!! I love it!!

  • @mrb19741
    @mrb197414 жыл бұрын

    I loved the commercial. A lot of the lines were funny. I ended up buying one and LOVED it. Unfortunately, it got lost when my wife and I moved to Belgium for her job as a speech writer for an arm of NATO. I wish I could get another one.

  • @natpaul4924

    @natpaul4924

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes, if only there was a way...

  • @chrisbender4987
    @chrisbender49876 ай бұрын

    This guy could sell bubble gum to a room full of lockjaw patients.

  • @e2theeyepie
    @e2theeyepie7 жыл бұрын

    But Arnold Morris, I DID call the phone number...but no one picked up! I'm so sad now... (**sobs**)

  • @wallynash

    @wallynash

    4 жыл бұрын

    Arnold sadly died a few years back but I WALLY NASH am still around. I am a lot older now!lol

  • @cats0182
    @cats0182 Жыл бұрын

    R.I.P. Arnold Morris. One of the early "pitchmen".

  • @marvideladiv3983
    @marvideladiv398311 ай бұрын

    I remember this commercial for this Wok and even bought one. It was great as advertised

  • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
    @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP5 жыл бұрын

    Hungry now... $0.80 in 1990 used to feed 2, now it's $6 to $8 for those ingredients.

  • @n2003cc
    @n2003cc3 жыл бұрын

    Ooooo made in China. Fancy

  • @repairmanjackX
    @repairmanjackX7 жыл бұрын

    Wow this takes me back. I seem to think that there's another version. I recall Wally doing a longer demo, commenting on the added handle on the wok (not seen in this video) and he domonstrated cooking using the ring on the inside to steam corn and some other items. Still.. cool to see this. It was like 26 years ago and this was the "thing" that got me into wok cooking. I still have this wok and just used it yesterday...

  • @larrydickman4507

    @larrydickman4507

    7 жыл бұрын

    I recall a later, second infomercial, with Wally Nash (but I don't recall if Arnold Morris was in it). The infomercial was pretty much the same except it was for a flat-bottomed wok. At the time, It made me chuckle because Wally used to emphasize the importance of the roundness. My guess is that the round ones didn't work well or weren't convenient to use on electric stoves, despite what he says. I do like this infomercial very much, Wally is so likeable, informative, and he has a sense of humor.

  • @umtozzi
    @umtozzi5 жыл бұрын

    20:06 Cousin Arnold you were caught not listening.

  • @RYN988
    @RYN9883 жыл бұрын

    I actively searched for this.

  • @MT-rl3dg
    @MT-rl3dg4 жыл бұрын

    My brother and sister in law got one of these for their wedding in the early nineties and never used it. They had it in their garage sale for a buck and I grabbed it up right away. That was 20+ years ago and I still use it once a week. I just found another almost new wok from the same infomercial today for $3. I grabbed that one too!

  • @BroccoliRocks

    @BroccoliRocks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Where did you find it?

  • @ovrezy
    @ovrezy5 жыл бұрын

    Used this wok to make the Frugal Gourmet's Chinese recipes throughout the '90s

  • @brookegraham1552
    @brookegraham15522 жыл бұрын

    Ooh I’d forgotten about this one. It was a favorite.

  • @RyanCoomer
    @RyanCoomer3 жыл бұрын

    oh man this is awesome I love this guy!!!!

  • @jesse2375
    @jesse2375 Жыл бұрын

    Best tv item I ever purchased

  • @StevesStrayStuff
    @StevesStrayStuff3 жыл бұрын

    I bought this baby after watching the infomercial back in the 80s. I have cooked with it ever since, I just used it yesterday, hahaha!

  • @mitchmike328
    @mitchmike3287 жыл бұрын

    these were great to watch good late night tv

  • @zacatecanjack4476
    @zacatecanjack44765 жыл бұрын

    I like that the box is subtle.

  • @recoswell
    @recoswell3 жыл бұрын

    supplies are limited to as many as we could fit on the last slave ship that came over

  • @1958bytor
    @1958bytor Жыл бұрын

    I still have mine. Dang I'm old.

  • @Mickmickster
    @Mickmickster6 жыл бұрын

    At 1:30, “Ah, this one say...” LOL.

  • @Honoka1stsolo
    @Honoka1stsolo2 жыл бұрын

    Elizabeth’s 6th birthday!

  • @ericdubaytheretardleader2076
    @ericdubaytheretardleader20765 жыл бұрын

    3:28 a little bit of oil? Okay Exxon...

  • @archangeljmj6008
    @archangeljmj60085 жыл бұрын

    This guy's voice is hypnotizing me 😐

  • @FrankBensel
    @FrankBensel7 жыл бұрын

    I called the Side Neil Diamond !! and enter in this Garbiche !! I am a german Head Chef and i never need to this !!

  • @philp4415
    @philp44153 жыл бұрын

    "your legs ache, your bones ache, and if you had the kids with you you'll probably find your brain aches as well!"

  • @God.Almighty
    @God.Almighty6 ай бұрын

    back when made in china was exotic and desirable.

  • @joeswanson733
    @joeswanson7332 жыл бұрын

    this guy is a pretty good pitchman.

  • @TheFilthyGoTDirt
    @TheFilthyGoTDirt5 жыл бұрын

    70 or 80 cents of vegetables...Still love my wok.

  • @BroccoliRocks

    @BroccoliRocks

    4 жыл бұрын

    That was a quarter century ago. Now it is likely several dollars worth of vegetables.

  • @bobbyrobbins9816
    @bobbyrobbins98162 жыл бұрын

    Is that cousin Arnold from Showtimes knife infomercial?

  • @forcedopinion1
    @forcedopinion1 Жыл бұрын

    Wally smells his hand every time after shaking Arnold’s

  • @Dunkaroos248
    @Dunkaroos2483 жыл бұрын

    This infomercial couldn’t be made today

  • @christopherbako
    @christopherbako4 жыл бұрын

    I've always wanted a WOK...

  • @chrisbender4987
    @chrisbender4987 Жыл бұрын

    He didn't make it clear, does the food stay to the side and liquids drain in the middle? :)

  • @Blyndtyger76
    @Blyndtyger765 жыл бұрын

    Is that Chan available at Spatula City?!

  • @radiobrewster

    @radiobrewster

    4 жыл бұрын

    SPATULA CITY!

  • @christopherbako
    @christopherbako4 жыл бұрын

    That's cousin Arnold...Remember him on a Ron Popeil show.

  • @n2003cc

    @n2003cc

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are you telling me that he's not rons cousin??

  • @christieperry4361
    @christieperry43615 жыл бұрын

    We don't do this because we love you or like you, we don't know you....heh heh

  • @Dovaz921
    @Dovaz9212 жыл бұрын

    I would buy one right now

  • @markuskoster3927

    @markuskoster3927

    2 жыл бұрын

    At Amazon, look up 'Craft Wok Traditional Hand Hammered Carbon Steel Pow Wok' or MommaFong woks.

  • @cubeus19
    @cubeus197 жыл бұрын

    @Bruce Alan Buchert Awesome find, it's been decades since I last seen this! By any chance, do you have the Arnold's kitchen infomercial featuring the "Daily" Kitchenmate stick blender? I think it was from that same time period. If you do I'd love to see it on here sometime. Thank you for yourtime.

  • @radiobrewster

    @radiobrewster

    7 жыл бұрын

    I will check

  • @cubeus19

    @cubeus19

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @cubeus19

    @cubeus19

    7 жыл бұрын

    Were you able to find it yet?

  • @jajtruck1
    @jajtruck15 жыл бұрын

    Wish I still had mine.....

  • @qbertguy
    @qbertguy Жыл бұрын

    I always wondered what Colonel Cubbage did before the Combine took over

  • @truthbknown4957
    @truthbknown49573 жыл бұрын

    I had one of these Woks, I wish I knew what happen to it now.

  • @chelseet11
    @chelseet112 жыл бұрын

    I genuinely want this. 😞 wish I could find it somewhere

  • @markuskoster3927

    @markuskoster3927

    2 жыл бұрын

    At Amazon, look up 'Craft Wok Traditional Hand Hammered Carbon Steel Pow Wok' or MommaFong woks

  • @endor8witch
    @endor8witch3 жыл бұрын

    39.95 USD LMFAO these things costs much much lower in asia and is literally a kitchen staple in an asian household.

  • @gatorcountry3821
    @gatorcountry38215 жыл бұрын

    I don't think the intro was long enough

  • @radiobrewster

    @radiobrewster

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @emalaivavega1969
    @emalaivavega1969 Жыл бұрын

    25:48 what is the name of the background music?

  • @radiobrewster

    @radiobrewster

    Жыл бұрын

    It's probably on some forgotten 80s production music CD...which I might actually have

  • @irvinklugh8858
    @irvinklugh88584 жыл бұрын

    LIKE IT

  • @radiobrewster
    @radiobrewster5 жыл бұрын

    Phony People's Republic of China Wok Hammerer at 20:59

  • @kewl851

    @kewl851

    3 жыл бұрын

    classic!

  • @expressyosef

    @expressyosef

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is the whole reason I searched for this video

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