Topic: Ed Mcmahon

John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry debate the "razor blade theory," with Dvorak suggesting companies like Gillette and Gallo Wine intentionally lower product quality over time to increase margins. Curry argues that modern manufacturing processes make such intentional "dialing down" of quality unlikely.

Television pitchman Billy Mays was found dead in his Florida home, marking another high-profile death in a short period. The discussion links his passing to other recent celebrity deaths, including Ed McMahon and David Carradine. A theory is proposed regarding the "rule of three" for celebrity deaths, specifically categorizing Mays and McMahon as pitchmen.