The Joan Rivers Memories Collection

I think QVC should come out with a "Joan Rivers Remembrance" line only once -- and then retire the line. It would be miserable for someone else to represent her, IMHO, and the audience would probably feel uneasy and, in the end, a giant "meh" toward the rep. (I cannot picture Melissa wanting to do this, and this is not a critical statement, just a wild guess at her nature.)

The last bee offerings could be a patriotic one, for certain, and a couple others that, perhaps, could be voted on. Someone on another thread suggested a bee representing her favorite charity, God's Love We Deliver, and I suggested that the bee's body could show the organization's distinctive hand on heart. Just a thought. Another thoughtful QVC member suggested handing over the proceeds for that particular pin to the organization.

Those were worthwhile thoughts, in my book.

Just to be clear, only the money from the God's Love We Deliver pin would go to that charity.

[Just read second poster's comment about Jeanne's line continuing, so why not Joan's? That is a good point, and, I admit, I never thought of it. I am expressing what I feel, I guess, and my gut doesn't feel a continuation.]

I think everything depends on what Melissa wants to do.

After Joan's husband died, she was down and out and re-invented herself. Her QVC lines were an important part of her rise again to the top. She managed to get out of debt and create a wonderful life for her, Melissa and Cooper.

I'm sure Missy and Joan discussed what she would want to have happen after she passed.

If Jeanne's line can continue, why not Joan's?

No offense meant, but I don't think David Dangle would be interesting to watch on a long-term basis. He doesn't have show biz stories, & I don't know how much input he had in the design of her jewelry, much was based on originals owned by Joan. He's a nice man & loved Joan, but I wouldn't watch it if he presented the jewelry. (And I never bought clothes, only scarves.)

Re: Quacker Factory - I am not an Angel fan (sweet lady, but not Jeanne) & don't think the clothes represent Jeanne Bice anymore. I liked the old QF fashions. I don't watch it now.

To sum up, there are no replacements for Joan & Jeanne in my humble opinion.

It goes without saying that Joan's QVC collection has been a phenomenal success on QVC. There is probably inventory in production and with what is already in stock to go forward for a couple of years. It stands to reason that a savvy businesswoman like Joan would have specific directions written in her will for Melissa to carry out.

I hope the line continues. When someone has built such an impressive legacy I like seeing it go forward long after they are gone. David Dangle is definitely capable of managing the design team and business operations for the brand as this has been his job for 20 years. He runs things day-to-day which allowed Joan to keep her entertainment schedule as full as it was.

On 9/8/2014 KathyLFan said:

No offense meant, but I don't think David Dangle would be interesting to watch on a long-term basis. He doesn't have show biz stories, & I don't know how much input he had in the design of her jewelry, much was based on originals owned by Joan. He's a nice man & loved Joan, but I wouldn't watch it if he presented the jewelry. (And I never bought clothes, only scarves.)

Re: Quacker Factory - I am not an Angel fan (sweet lady, but not Jeanne) & don't think the clothes represent Jeanne Bice anymore. I liked the old QF fashions. I don't watch it now.

To sum up, there are no replacements for Joan & Jeanne in my humble opinion.

David actually has an extensive show biz history - google him!

Nothing against David, he might well have a good bit of history, but he isn't Joan and he's probably not compelling enough to watch to move this line forward. To accompany her on some shows or appear in her stead on occasion was one thing, but knowing Joan won't be back, well, I just don't personally think he will work as the sole vendor or figure head for this line. I'm not sure anyone will, but if the choice is made to continue it, I think they need to seriously look at other options.

As for the comparisons to Ms. Bice and Joan, we're talking apples and oranges. Jeanne clearly had a following, based primarily on her line. Joan had a following that reached far beyond her line and while a substitute might well work with QF, it's going to take someone pretty special, I think, to keep Joan's line front and center.

I have no insider information, but I am sure QVC and Joan's "people" have made arrangements for the line should Joan not be available. At her age - and with the amount of money involved - I would think that would have been a given.

On 9/8/2014 terrier3 said:

I think everything depends on what Melissa wants to do.

After Joan's husband died, she was down and out and re-invented herself. Her QVC lines were an important part of her rise again to the top. She managed to get out of debt and create a wonderful life for her, Melissa and Cooper.

I'm sure Missy and Joan discussed what she would want to have happen after she passed.

If Jeanne's line can continue, why not Joan's?

I just looked up the My favorite things bracelet Joan had put out. I wish I had seen it a long time ago. This would be an amazing bracelet to own for a Joan Rivers fan. It has so many things on it she adored. Darn! Maybe they will bring it back in her honor some how?

Those that own this are so lucky!