The well-known Ronco owner and infomercial guy, Ron Popeil, has passed: this is who Dan Ackroyd was imitating with the bass-omatic. RIP
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/ron-popeil-dies-at-age-86-fans-pay-tribute-to-infomercial-king/ar-AAMHCWQ?ocid=msedgntp
Thanks Larry,
I remember him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Popeil