1982: Suzanne Somers, The Thigh Master
Suzanne Somers is an American actress, singer, and author that’s best known for her role as Chrissy Snow in the US TV show Three’s Company. In 1982, however, the actress turned into a celebrity fitness personality as a result of her workout infomercials and endorsements for the “Thigh Master.”
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The “Thigh Master” apparently “Firms and tones your inner thighs, shapes and tones your stomach and abdomen, and tightens your upper arms” – and customer reviews say it really works. Since then, she’s since gone on to write multiple weight loss, nutrition, and health books – many of which have become best-sellers.