Lost a little respect for Tom Selleck

bgrafsr · Sep 19, 2016

I see that Tom Selleck is now hawking Reverse Mortgages. Too bad he has stooped that low to do this. I like him a lot, but he has lost my respect for this advertising.

I lost all respect for Fred Thompson when he did the same thing, and as for Henry Winckler, he's a moron as far as I'm concerned, although he doesn't shill for Reverse Mortgages anymore as far as I know.

rays44 · Sep 19, 2016

I was more disappointed with Mr. Selleck a few years back with his disregard of the water conservation issue in his town.

Texas Star · Sep 19, 2016

Same reaction here. I'm surprised that he needs that money.

Did, "Blue Bloods" get cancelled?

Mike SC Hunter · Sep 19, 2016

Sad but true.......actors follow the $$$$......Whether they actually believe in the product or not.......I.....Don't buy products from advertisements....I buy from research......And.....No way in H@!! am I going to mortgage my paid for house

moosedog · Sep 19, 2016

Remember that "actors" are just that, actors. I have no idea why the media and some of the public see them as any smarter than the rest of us. If anything, they live in a bubble.

the ringo kid · Sep 19, 2016

The thing about Selleck and conserving water. He had his trucked in from elsewhere. Selleck broke no rules or laws and legally purchased that water and having it trucked in. Nobody lost anything at all. Selleck can afford it-so why not?

Rule3 · Sep 19, 2016

The amount of money they most have agreed to pay him for those ads would probably give us all heart attacks! It must be astronomical!

The amount of money that actors, pro athletes make is often very little compared to the endorsements they get paid for. More than some 3rd world countries!

ParadiseRoad · Sep 19, 2016

...I'm more disappointed with Terry Bradshaw raking in money scaring old people about Shingles...

the ringo kid · Sep 19, 2016

ParadiseRoad said:
...I'm more disappointed with Terry Bradshaw raking in money scaring old people about Shingles...

He's skeered me too-and I aint 50 yet?

Reason being-my bro-in-law had it about 15 years ago-and I saw how badly it effected him.

coltle6920 · Sep 19, 2016

Alex Trebek for Colonial Penn...Peyton Manning for Nationwide...That pasty white bimbo for Progressive...Anyone who does Capitol One credit cards.

straightshooter1 · Sep 19, 2016

So what have you got against reverse mortgage?

My wife and I have no one to leave the house to when we pass, so what's wrong with a RM?

We get the $ now and YOU, if we leave it to you, have to pay it off or the house will be sold to pay it off.

Why should we care if you don't get as much of a freebie as you expected?

Bob

DWalt · Sep 19, 2016

"Alex Trebek for Colonial Penn...Peyton Manning for Nationwide...That pasty white bimbo for Progressive...Anyone who does Capitol One credit cards."
My favorite spokesperson was Bob Dole for Viagra.

I have mixed feelings about reverse mortgages. They are definitely a bad deal, but some people who really need cash income may have no other options - sort of like payday loans and car title loans (well, maybe not quite as bad as those). The real concern is for those people who don't fully understand what they are getting into, especially how much the front-end costs are. In any event, I certainly wouldn't take Tom Sellick's, Fred Thompson's or Henry Winkler's word for it.

soFlaNative · Sep 19, 2016

coltle6920 said:
Anyone who does Capitol One credit cards.

Less the clown in the suit, you have to like these guys...

ChattanoogaPhil · Sep 19, 2016

I've been taking Ambien trying to keep from losing sleep over this situation.

paplinker · Sep 19, 2016

I am not understanding why reverse mortgages are such a terrible thing to be involved with.

I would agree for most people its likely not the best option but i could see some scenarios where it might be the best option for that person. Especially people with no relatives, poor credit,no income, etc.

If you have no one to leave it to and don't want to spend all your savings trying to stay there the rest of your life?

I am not necessarily for them i just am not understanding the issue.

S&W ucla · Sep 19, 2016

As to celebrity endorsements, I think Rachel at card services sounds HOT!! She keeps calling trying to help me lower my rates, what a doll! I keep asking her to marry me, but all I get is somebody with a foreign accent that hangs up. Story of my life!

LOL

dben002 · Sep 19, 2016

Well, even over the hill, not in demand for TV or movie, actors have to make a living. Commercials is one way to do that...and....NEWS FLASH...FILM AT 6:00.....many seniors, who have no children or grandchildren can benefit from a reverse mortgage it all depends on the circumstances and the value of the home.

the ringo kid · Sep 19, 2016

ChattanoogaPhil said:
I've been taking Ambien trying to keep from losing sleep over this situation.

I hope it works for you? Me? I dont even yawn.

cowboy4evr · Sep 19, 2016

Truthfully , Selleck probably looked at it as just another job , no more -- no less ! Joe Nameth comes to mind , what was it he was advertising ? I read everything from pop corn makers to pantyhose . Everybody still loved him .

GKC · Sep 19, 2016

straightshooter1 said:
My wife and I have no one to leave the house to when we pass...

I am available for adoption. I am well past the puppy stage, I'm housebroken, and I have my own toys.

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