Buy It Now Explained

Genre:Reality television
Starring:J. B. Smoove
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:8
Runtime:46–50 minutes
Network:Amazon Prime Video

Buy It Now is a business reality television series where people pitch their product ideas to investors and potential customers for the chance to have their products sold on Amazon. It is hosted by J. B. Smoove.[1] [2] The show is by Studio Lambert and Amazon MGM Studios, with executive production by Susan House, Jack Burgess, Tim Harcourt, and Stephen Lambert.[3]

Premise

The Wall Street Journal has described the show as "Shark Tank meets Home Shopping Network".[4] Contestants have 90 seconds to convince a live studio audience of 100 everyday customers, as well as a panel of three esteemed judges, to take a liking with their products. If the contestant has 10 green lights or above, after announcing about the products price, and getting two approvals from the panel, their product will be sold and featured in the "Buy It Now" store on Amazon. One contestant from each episode also wins $20,000.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-10-30 . Buy It Now Store (Amazon). . 2024-11-19 . Amazon.
  2. Web site: Davis . Wes . 2024-09-30 . Amazon is launching its own Shark Tank where winners get to be Amazon sellers . 2024-11-21 . The Verge . en.
  3. Web site: Schneider . Michael . 2024-05-14 . Nick Cannon, JB Smoove to Host New Game Shows for Prime Video; ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’ Star Participants Revealed . 2024-11-22 . Variety . en-US.
  4. News: Toonkel . Jessica . Amazon’s New ‘Shark Tank’-Style Show Gives Winners Top Billing in Its Store . 2024-11-22 . The Wall Street Journal.