| Detailed description |
It is the one and only Richard Simmons. One of the World's most revered
fitness experts. Born and raised in New Orleans, Simmons prevailed over his
own weight problem and then set out to help others. Simmons' success as a
fitness expert and advocate led to numerous local and national television and
radio appearances, and in the mid- 70's, Simmons began a four-year run on
"General Hospital". Following that, Simmons hosted "The Richard Simmons Show",
a nationally syndicated, Emmy Award-winning series that ran for four years.
He has sold over 27 million units of his products like "Sweatin' to the Oldies"
to his current (16th) infomercial for his "Blast Off the Pounds" program. He
has released more than 30 videos and published nine books (3 best-selling
cookbooks). |