topic Re: David Venable in Kitchen

David Venable

Diamond Gal — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:53:44 GMT

I personally think David is a saint. He is the consumate gentleman and a good show host. And I think he's a saint because I believe he's one of the very few (if not only) host who is on air 4-5 hours at a time. I think the stations takes advantage of him and his good nature.

It has to be quite a strain to be talking, chipper, and informative for that length of time. I salute you, David.

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Sunshine Kate — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:56:38 GMT

I would think 5 hours is too long to host a show. Years ago a couple of hosts complained lightly about 4 straight hours.

I like David also and really enjoy watching him.

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PA Mom-mom — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:18:56 GMT

@Diamond Gal David is our favorite! He is always entertaining, no matter what he is selling. And that's not easy. We think his shows should be required in Marketing classes. We watched him behind the scenes on a QVC tour and observed him giving pep talks to his co-workers while off camera and sharing with them how many items were sold. He is something rare these days, and often disparaged, a true "company man."

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blackhole99 — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:33:47 GMT

I thought David usually works with a co host, that would mean the co host takes up some of the slack. I believe some of the female hosts work 5 hours on air on occassion too and they also work with a co host.

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Annabellethecat66 — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:35:38 GMT

I often watch his shows too.

But I wouldn't be so worried about David. I'm sure he gets paid very, very well for what he does for QVC.

He has a contract with them. I'm sure there are many clauses over the years that have been put into that contract.

You don't see him popping in and out here and there.

His shows are very specific to him.

I'm not busting on him. He does specific shows and does them very well.

I'm just saying his hours are much better set than some of these people who have different and what seems like to me not especially great hours.

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aroc3435 — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:45:50 GMT

@Diamond Gal @PA Mom-mom @Sunshine Kate He is the "best of the best" in his chosen field.

He is a natural for television. I seem to remember references to his having been on air in some capacity for a TV station before working here.. He engages the viewer, tells the story, and closes with the customer--by making the sale. I'm sure he wasn't as polished in the beginning on Q so many years ago, before I started watching.

I try to tune in whenever he is on. There are other hosts, of course, that I also enjoy. Of the long service hosts, there is not one I absolutely dislike and I've gradually gotten acquainted and gotten to like and get more comfortable with the newer ones.

Do they sometimes make gaffes, run on too long, etc.? Of course, but they are human and sometimes flub up.

It is a job not everyone is made for. Constantly have to keep the words flowing, hence the overuse of some pet phrases since there is nothing worse than "dead air" which is an eternity on television or radio, and unnerves the audience and ruins the flow.

Anyway, that's my opinion.

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HLP — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:59:53 GMT

@Diamond Gal wrote:
I personally think David is a saint. He is the consumate gentleman and a good show host. And I think he's a saint because I believe he's one of the very few (if not only) host who is on air 4-5 hours at a time. I think the stations takes advantage of him and his good nature.

It has to be quite a strain to be talking, chipper, and informative for that length of time. I salute you, David.

He just turns me off, till I never watch when he's on. To each his own.

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SharkE — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 00:03:54 GMT

He has lots of vacation time, also.

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fthunt — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 00:28:11 GMT

He knows most of it like the back of his hand - as the old saying goes..............much of the time David is in 'robot' stage .....colors - q-card - easy pay - your opportunity - don't miss out on this.....gone when gone.

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SharkE — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 01:19:11 GMT

LOL

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kivah — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 01:42:58 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
He knows most of it like the back of his hand - as the old saying goes..............much of the time David is in 'robot' stage .....colors - q-card - easy pay - your opportunity - don't miss out on this.....gone when gone.

I actually think they hypnotize David - and put him out there.

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Sooner — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 01:52:11 GMT

He's been selling the same stuff for 10 years. If he didn't know the products I'd not know what to tell 'ya!

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SharkE — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 02:48:17 GMT

wonder if he still goes to those big home shows that's just for business people showing all the new gadgets. I'd go wild in there ! LOL

Not open to the public shows

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on the bay — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 03:58:43 GMT

I like him a lot too.

I got to meet him and his mother at a Barnes and Noble for his signing for his cookbook.

He was very gracious to everyone.

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Cats3000 — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 11:20:37 GMT

@Diamond Gal I personally think David is a "salesman"; nothing more and nothing less. How long he is on the air is between him and QVC management. I really don't care.

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novamc1 — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:58:33 GMT

One thing that might make his long hours on air more bearable is..........he gets to eat food during the show!!

Not a bad job if you can get it.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:15:50 GMT

I like David and the kitchen shows, but a "saint"?

He is doing his job. Yes he is good at it and does a good job but a saint? No dont think so there are many, many people that work overtime, holidays and weekends.

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Moonlady — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:39:02 GMT

David's one of my favorites. He knows his subject matter and is considerate of viewers. Those hawking cookbooks must be over the moon when he breaks out in his happy dance after tasting their offerings.

But if he's a "robot," so is every other host. Here's the thing...they all have their tried-and-true expressions when it comes to selling merchandise. And that's going to happen after decades of on-air selling. Especially when it's the same stuff lol.

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house_cat — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:29:51 GMT

It seems that in the early days of QVC, the hosts all came from broadcasting backgrounds. They were trained to make a connection with the camera and their voices were professional and a pleasure to listen to. When I turn on a show presented by one of these hosts, I am drawn in and often find myself watching longer than expected.

I think most of the newer hosts were chosen because they have pretty faces and retail backgrounds. Unfortunately, some of their voices make my ears bleed and I can't change the channel quickly enough. They seem like lovely people, but this can't be good for sales.

I like David because he's fun and easy to listen to. While I certainly wouldn't categorize him as a saint, I think he's a consummate professional. It's going to be a sad day when the older hosts start retiring.

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sashamatthews — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 16:07:31 GMT

I gravitate toward David, Dan, Rick, Mary and Pat. The newer hosts? I don't even know all of their names, let alone their faces. There doesn't have to be a connection with a host for me in order for a purchase to be made, but there does have to be one if I am going to turn to the Q channel and watch.