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Jeanne Just Had Fun

by on ‎06-17-2011 04:36 PM

Earlier this week we were all saddened by the news of the passing of our dear friend Jeanne Bice. I thought I would take this opportunity to remember her and the friendship, joy, and light that she shared with all of us.


Like everyone who knew her, I was inspired by Jeanne’s spirit and zest for life. When I was a relatively new host, I had one of my biggest successes at the time thanks to Jeanne. I was the kickoff host for her Today’s Special Value. Because I was still new, and the expectations were high, I was understandably nervous. But Jeanne wasn’t worried a bit. I sat down in her green room ready to take copious notes and run through every detail of our presentation. Jeanne simply looked at me and said, “Let’s have fun!”. And we did -- and I became a hero that night when that Quacker Factory Today’s Special Value sold out at midnight. She often reminded me of that night -- giving me all the credit for the sell out. But I knew better -- everyone loved Jeanne and the happiness that she brought with her cheerful personality and clothes that made you smile. You couldn’t help but want to be part of the fun. I was just lucky to be along for the ride.


At home, I keep a QVC Program Guide tacked to a bulletin board in my office. On it, I circle my shows for the week in black marker. It’s an easy way for me to view my schedule, and keep track of the shows that I’ll be preparing for. Like every week, the Saturday column has a circle around the box that says AM Style with Leah Williams. But this week, on Sunday, there is a black circle around the box that says Quacker Factory by Jeanne Bice. I was to host that show Sunday night. Now, sadly, I will not.


We will miss our friend -- but what a joy to have known her. Her warm smile, her kind words, her infectious laugh, her funny stories, her positive attitude, her caring spirit, her love of sparkle, and her passion for life will continue to inspire and delight. “Quack Quack”, and thank you Jeanne for reminding me to “just have fun”.


See you Saturday,


~Leah


 


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