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David' Venable's Message to Us

beach-mom — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 09:11:24 GMT

The days are running into each other for me, so I hope I get this right. I think it was Wednesday evening. The news everywhere was unsettling.

At the beginning of the show, David told us to take a break from everything, relax and enjoy the show. I don't remember his exact words, but his soothing voice and smile helped my family a lot. I got what he was saying.

Maybe some of you heard him too. I know he won't see this, but it was nice of him and QVC to put us in another place for a while. Even DH watched the show that night!

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DbinMD — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:38:47 GMT

@beach-mom

I heard him say that too. He said that even if you aren't buying anything, just back, and relax, and something that if this can take your mind off of things that are happening. I do think that he was very sincere and not using it as a sales ploy.

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jackthebear — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:45:43 GMT

all the hosts had a message that day, some were more sincere than others .

however, it was probably directed by Mgt, which is not a bad thing

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dex — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:57:28 GMT

@beach-mom I was watching too.I have tuned in more than I have in years just to get away from all of the stuff in the news.So nice to be watching smiling faces.

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Oznell — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:20:16 GMT

@beach-mom, good observation. I don't catch Q shows very often, but have seen David do that more than once. During a time of turmoil, he has deployed what I think is his natural warmth and reassuring personality to very good ends with viewers.

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alicedee — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:33:50 GMT

David has a soothing quality about him. I don't watch the Q much anymore, but that was a nice thing for him to say.

Most of the time I go between the three "vintage" stations I get...COZI, ANTENNA, and ME-TV. It is a welcome respite for me to see old shows like Andy Griffith, The Facts Of Life, Alice, Three's Company, Bewitched, I Dream Of Jeannie, and That Girl.

i do watch the local morning and noon news, and at 6 I watch the local news and an hour of national news. That's enough for me...I escape the rest of the time.

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Mominohio — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:35:40 GMT

QVC hosts are using this language and 'feeling' a lot. It has been stated repeatedly throughout the virus, with the riots, and I remember them doing it a lot for a long time after 9/11 as well.

Nothing wrong with offering a place on tv for someone to go and escape for awhile (pretty much what the Hallmark channels are all about) from the everyday stuff. Not a bad marketing tool either.

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ValuSkr — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:09:57 GMT

I think David often starts his shows with something along those lines. It's just his way to get the ball rolling; I don't read anything into it.

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northiie57 — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:15:36 GMT

He's a kind soul.....his momma raised him right!

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:39:49 GMT

Carolyn Gracie also had a really nice message at the beginning of one of her shows.

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Puppy Lips — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:44:43 GMT

I like David. I am not really into cooking, so I don't watch him very much. But he seems like such a lovely man. I was really impressed with how he handled Jill's last show on QVC, because he was on with her part of the time. He would be a great friend or relative to have in your life, in my opinion. Of course, we don't really know these hosts on a personal level, but I do think their character shines through.

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BlueFinch — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:21:57 GMT

I think we have to remember, that the show hosts are not isolated from the world's problems. They are dealing with worry and uncertainties, like the rest of us.

It's probably helpful for them, too, to share positivity. It likely helps reset their own thoughts, as well as that of the observer.

I trust when they share their sentiments about these difficult times, that they are being authentic. They're feeling the pain, as well. No one can be an island now.

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happycat — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:28:31 GMT

I didn't hear him say that, but I really enjoyed his show yesterday. I think he is a class act.

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esmerelda — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:30:07 GMT

I held my breath when I opened this thread. I don't watch much so didn't see any of the messages. If they were all as benign as David's, I'm sorry I missed them.

One of the things I like most about QVC is that whatever is going on outside my door...blizzard, raging hurricane, trouble in the world...all is well at QVC.

Unfortunately, in recent months most if not all hosts have managed to make reference to the stressful time we've been facing with the virus, shutdown, unemployment part of their "pitch." So even that calm that I could count on at QVC has been disrupted. And IMO that's a shame.

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PreKteacher — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:47:29 GMT

David has a very calming voice. He is really good at his job, and you can tell how much the other hosts like him, too.

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SandySparkles — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 03:01:25 GMT

@BlueFinch Well said!!! You expressed everything I was thinking, and more.👍👍

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Cats3000 — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:36:42 GMT

I don't need ANY "salesman" giving me "a message". That ain't his job. Just get on with the "schpeil".

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GoneButNotForgotten — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:06:41 GMT

@DbinMD wrote:
@beach-mom

I do think that he was very sincere and not using it as a sales ploy.

No offense intended, but I think you might be a little naive about that.

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Cakers3 — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:19:11 GMT

I don't watch the Q very much anymore but Carolyn Gracie and David Venable are the real deal.

Yes, they are salespeople- that's obvious.

Expression of hope and positive thinking are never out of style; and there are folks who are isolated and alone. They turn to stations such as the Q to see live people and hear live voices.

It saddens me to have people reading into these positive presentations as just another sales tactic. The Q is doing just fine and I doubt anything David has said is boosting sales into the stratosphere.

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Vivian — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:33:28 GMT

We have a local channel that shows old TV shows. They currently run an ad that states they cannot solve the world's problems but perhaps they can make us feel happy for a few moments. I so appreciate those words. It sounds like David has adopted that approach.