In 1987, Video Professor produced its first videotape, “Introduction to DOS.”  Since then, literally thousands of hours of content have been produced by Video Professor on every major software title available.  Mr. Scherer's premise of teaching people in the fastest yet easiest way possible has remained true through all productions.  His unique “What-You-See-Is-What-You-Do” teaching methodology has been imitated but never duplicated.

Video Professor's first infomercial was produced in 1990.  In the infomercial, Mr. Scherer sits down with Jeff Conway, star of the hit movie “Grease” and long-running TV show “Taxi.”  In the span of the half hour segment, Jeff, who had never touched a computer before, learned how to get up and running on his computer and has produced a letter to “Louie,” his Taxi co-star, by the end of the infomercial.  Video Professor continues to produce its long-form infomercials as well as dozens of one-minute and two-minute advertising spots that reach over 90 million households many times every month. Video Professor's in-house production team creates all of the lessons and produces all of its TV and print advertisements.

“Video Professor is proud to be America's first choice for easy-to-use computer software tutorials. Our 'What-You-See-Is-What-You-Do' approach to learning has taught millions of people -- from stay-at-home moms and school kids to busy professionals -- how to use their computers, and we look forward to continuing to provide the highest quality learning tools for all computer skill levels.”

- John W. Scherer, Founder and CEO

Founded: October 1987

Employees: approximately 300

Corporate Status: Private

Headquarters

12055 W 2^nd Place.
Lakewood, CO 80228 
(303) 232-1244 phone
(303) 232-5442 fax