Some Old School Jeff Hewson

While Jeff is still missing in action, I did manage to find these old videos of Jeffrey from 1992--back when the Q was young and the hair was big.

Along with the rare clips of Jeff Hewson, the Connie Francis fan who posted several of her visits to QVC, also captured some vintage Jayne Tracey (should throw a Rudolph in there?) and Bob Bowersox.

Click here for the Jeff Hewson and Connie Francis video part 1.

Click here for the Jeff Hewson and Connie Francis video part 2.

If you haven't already, you can read the whole Jeff soap opera on my old post here.

Dana Shares her Survival Story

We've watched Dana Bledsoe, the lovely Perricone vendor rep, continue to forge ahead, go on the air, and do her job--all while fighting cancer. Her recent dramatic "hair cut" was in reality Dana tossing out the wigs when her real hair started to grow back after the treatments were completed.




I'm not going to pretend to be a fan of the brand since Dr. Perricone is a little too rich for my blood. However, I am a fan of Dana and her courage.

Her advice? If you know someone who is going through cancer treatments, call them. Just take a moment and reach out to them. I think so many times, we're so afraid that we might say the wrong thing, that we say nothing at all.

Be sure to check out the Pink Ribbon products on QVC. A portion of the proceeds will be going towards the Breast cancer Research Foundation. You can also read blogs written by QVC employees who themselves are survivors of the disease.

Blurring the Lines

Did you catch long-time host Jane Treacy on the QVC homepage today modeling the TSV ring? Did you notice when another host, Carolyn Gracie, was also modeling the TSV on the homepage recently?

And did you also happen to catch Meredith Laurence's new show the other night, Blue Jean Chef?

Seems as though QVC wants to move in a new direction where there aren't many distinctions with the on-air personalities. Program hosts are models, vendors and product specialists are hosts ... whatever works.


Meredith has been working as a product expert for Technique cookware, which I believe is owned by QVC. She's always worked alongside a host--usually Bob--but took the plunge with her own new show. I watched part of it. And while she seemed nervous and a little uneasy with the additional host duties, she did a good job--informative and entertaining with a soft sell. I think she just needs a little more time to settle in to the job.

(BTW, be sure to check out Meredith's website here for some more of her recipes.)

QVC also seems to be placing more of an emphasis on host-themed shows in general, like Get Fit with Rick, My Time with Mary Beth, Antonella's Italian Kitchen, and You're Home with Jill. Of course, the problem with all of these new shows is that they are showing the same tired old products. That also leads me to believe that none of these hosts have much of a say as to what products they showcase as their "favorites" in these new programs.

Anyway, I have to wonder where this is all headed or if they are just testing the waters a bit.

Tales from a Couple of Home Shopping Boobs

The TSV That Wasn't: The Case of the Disappearing Ring

I was watching the Q last night at midnight and saw what looked to be a crazy "Simona Collini Scroll Design Oval Domed Stainless Steel Ring" auction led by frantic auctioneer, Jane "The Ballerina" Treacy.


I don't know if the original TSV fell through and this was a last-minute replacement or they weren't able to get enough of these steel rings in on time, but they sure as heck didn't last.


Is there something I don't know about this ring? Does it have magic powers? Will it wash my dishes? What happened???