Robert Tilton
One of the first bring televangelism and infomercials together in the 1990s, Robert Tilton experienced tremendous success with his religious television program called Success-N-Life. Using the structure of an infomercial to spread the Christian message, the series was so popular that it was broadcasted to over 200 American television markets. At its height, the show was one of the “fastest growing television ministry in America” and reportedly earned over $80 million in revenue annually.
Everything, however, would come crashing down in 1991 after Tilton was investigated for his fundraising methods. Accused of preying on vulnerable people – on national TV no less – Tilton and Success-N-Life were taken off the air in just two years.
Now 70, Robert Tilton has since returned to television on The World Network and BET, and currently boasts a net worth of $50 million.