topic Re: Changes in programming and hosts in Q Talk

Changes in programming and hosts

xryretriever — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 01:28:28 GMT

I cannot keep up with adding, taking away, pairing of hosts, etc. it seems when I turn on a show I like to watch there's a new hosts, or the show doesn't exist anymore. I do not care for most of the changes. About the only time I watch is on Monday, fashion days, or Tuesday morning with Garold's. I used to really like watching Saturday nights with Courtney and Kim Gravel but the last few times I've watched Courtney has not been hosting and I really don't care for the substitutes. I'm just really getting disinterested in QVC and don't enjoy watching anymore

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mspemberley — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 01:33:24 GMT

It took me a minute to figure out who "Garolds" is. Haha, very cute. And, yes, I like to watch Garolds, too.

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xryretriever — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 01:36:17 GMT

Sorry, I noticed the error after I posted. I guess you got I meant Garolyn😊

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 01:39:56 GMT

I don't think you can really use the same criteria for shopping channel hosts that you might use for a regular TV network talk show. There's nothing to "keep up" with. Schedules change and hosts probably switch shifts and shows. (I am guessing those with the most seniority may have more say as to when they are scheduled.)

In QVC's eyes, I am speculating, the hosts are pretty much interchangeable ... a talking head that gives the viewer information, period. Of course, we like some hosts more than others for any number of reasons, but the most important thing (to me) is that they explain the information well, and in a timely manner.

JMO, of course.

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banned again — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 08:07:06 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 If we can't compare QVC to broadcast television, why don't we try comparing QVC today with QVC of the past; where Pat and Dan hosted The QVC Morning Show for 20 years, Mary Beth Roe hosted Gold Rush for 17 years, Jane Rudolph Treacy hosted AM Style for 9 years and Silver Style for 17 years, and Bob Bowersox hosted In the Kitchen with Bob for 17 years? QVC's programming and host changes over the past several years are disruptive and driving viewers away.

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CalminHeart — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:38:52 GMT

JMO. I really don't care who hosts a show. I just want details about the items. They are salespeople, not friends or acquaintances. I don't want to watch them act out or listen to personal stories.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:26:45 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
JMO. I really don't care who hosts a show. I just want details about the items. They are salespeople, not friends or acquaintances. I don't want to watch them act out or listen to personal stories.

Exactly! It is a shopping channel. As I've posted many times, get rid of the hosts altogether and let the vendors explain the products. I do not want to be "entertained." I want info on what's being sold.

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FranandZoe — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:36:29 GMT

They're doing a lot more swittching lately. I wonder why so many of of the long-time hosts like Jane T, Mary Beth and others are hosting late at night and into the early morning hours Eastern time? Even Shawn is on after Midnight.

And on QVC2 I don't know who the host even is so much of the the time. A lot of times the host is a vendor.

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Krimpette — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:55:56 GMT

I find I'm watching far less of the Q since they no longer show the host name in program guide. There are some hosts I choose not to watch for a variety of reasons. On the other hand, there are hosts I fine very professional and enjoyable to watch. But since I can get that info from the guide, I just am not likely to tune in at all. I wonder why HSN isn't afraid to list their host and vendor names?

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BoopOMatic — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 13:56:45 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
I find I'm watching far less of the Q since they no longer show the host name in program guide. There are some hosts I choose not to watch for a variety of reasons. On the other hand, there are hosts I fine very professional and enjoyable to watch. But since I can get that info from the guide, I just am not likely to tune in at all. I wonder why HSN isn't afraid to list their host and vendor names?

They probably don't want the hosts to have a following - easier to get rid of them later with less uproar. They don't want the hosts to have any kind of power.

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cjm61 — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:02:26 GMT

Again, I guess I'm in the minority but I have no clue what the "regular" programming and/or time slots for specific hosts are. I tune in to QVC sometimes all day, sometimes just for a minute or two. I like TV on in the background but never tune in just for a specific show. If I like the item and it appeals to me I check it out more thoroughly online, reading all the reviews. Then, I will make a purchase. There are certain hosts I can't really watch so just change the channel. But, I couldn't tell you who typically hosts during my normal watching hours.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:19:25 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
JMO. I really don't care who hosts a show. I just want details about the items. They are salespeople, not friends or acquaintances. I don't want to watch them act out or listen to personal stories.

@CalminHeart @banned again

Amen, sister! I don't care, either .... just hire hosts who can do a good job telling us what we need to know to make an informed decision. IMO, all the rest of it is nonsense.

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:30:02 GMT

@Tinkrbl44

I'm always amused when they (hosts and vendors) tell us where we can wear the clothes.

They apparently live in a different universe than me.

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@CalminHeart wrote:
JMO. I really don't care who hosts a show. I just want details about the items. They are salespeople, not friends or acquaintances. I don't want to watch them act out or listen to personal stories.

@CalminHeart @banned again

Amen, sister! I don't care, either .... just hire hosts who can do a good job telling us what we need to know to make an informed decision. IMO, all the rest of it is nonsense.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:38:26 GMT

@ALRATIBA

Your comment reminded me of something I found SO annoying ..... back in the day when Bruce Makowsky was on practically every week with another TSV, he always used to say you can even wear it with jeans and a tee shirt. Huh?

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Highlands22 — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:07:53 GMT

@BoopOMatic wrote:
They probably don't want the hosts to have a following - easier to get rid of them later with less uproar. They don't want the hosts to have any kind of power.

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Whether the case or not, that is a very interesting take on the situation.

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Krimpette — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:52:45 GMT

@BoopOMatic That's an interesting take on the issue, especially they seem to have advocated the hosts as our "friends"!

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BoopOMatic — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:48:02 GMT

They're our friend as long as they are employed by QVC. They want people to like them as long as they work there.

They have to be careful.

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Daludog — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:10:24 GMT

I don't know if it's my age or what, but it seems i have no patience anymore regarding QVc hosts. Now that they don't list the hosts on the program guide, i seldom turn it on.

There are so few hosts that i enjoy, and i am so sick of, Denim and co, logo, vionic shoes, mally, valerie par hill, isaac, it is just overkill. I used to love isaac, but now i don't even try to watch his show. It's just the same old stuff over and over, but made cheaper. It's sad they don't bring in new and exciting designers.

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misschristy — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:03:09 GMT

I have moved to D&C for enjoyment. I agree about Isaac. It’s always the same. I did buy a top of his that I accidentally saw on FriYay and it reminds me of his old creativity with a beautiful print. I don’t watch his shows anymore. Once upon a time I had them on auto set. It seems like he isn’t doing a lot since Covid. But others are.

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Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:51:45 GMT

@FranandZoe wrote:
They're doing a lot more swittching lately. I wonder why so many of of the long-time hosts like Jane T, Mary Beth and others are hosting late at night and into the early morning hours Eastern time? Even Shawn is on after Midnight.

And on QVC2 I don't know who the host even is so much of the the time. A lot of times the host is a vendor.

@FranandZoe

Two reasons come to mind here ....

First, not everyone watches the QVC shows in real time. Just about everything I tune in for is recorded and played back later, so what time it's on really doesn't matter.

Secondly, time zones. When a host is hosting at 1am in the studio, it's only 10pm pacific time.