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QVC May have known Rivers best

Bklynshopper — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:30:14 GMT

While watching all the well-deserved tributes to Joan Rivers, I wondered if QVC shoppers might have known her best. We'd see her almost weekly, not just on talk shows or the few that caught her night club acts. Her vitality and intelligence Wow! She educated her audience about her products and shared what she'd learned during her world travels and personal collections. We knew she was a woman of integrity who would not put her name on anything she couldn't be proud of. It's all reflected in her clothing and jewelry lines. She respected us the QVC purchasers. Yes, she captivated us with her humor and self-deprecating antics, but despite her diminutive stature, we looked up to her. Whoever brought Joan Rivers to QVC was a genius. My condolences to all those at QVC who feel that they've lost a friend. Please let her family know that QVC shoppers mourn her, too. And thank you, QVC.

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letsgoplaces — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:32:54 GMT

Well said!

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sunflower87 — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:37:40 GMT

Thank you! I agree, she was like family and talked about everything not just fashion. I loved how she knew every detail of every item that she put her name on. I watched every time she was on just to hear her amazing stories and her inspiration behind her beautiful jewelry. She will be missed but was such a great example of a hard working woman who loved every second of her life.

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Mtnbikegirl — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:41:04 GMT

Very nicely stated!

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NYwoman — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:43:04 GMT

It is touching to hear the tributes directed at Joan's personality, character, wit, and intellect. She was a true business person with a heart. It is also nice to see most of the hosts wearing black in memory of Joan. Even Albany wore black leopards for her Pilates show. I understand the new ones not knowing her. Some of the vendors like Maria McCool and Liam followed suit. You can tell the hosts with class and heart.

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cater — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:53:57 GMT

Have to agree with you the QVC viewers and the employee's at the Q really got to know her best. All who have posted about their relationship with Joan all said how caring and thoughtful she was with them and she shared their good times and their heart aches. I am sure they are all upset as the viewers who liked her are.

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Bibliophile — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:07:39 GMT

Thank you, Bklynshopper, for being so articulate in expressing what Joan meant to us, the QVC shoppers. She was the brightest spot to the world: always positive, of course supremely funny, and with the biggest heart. Thank you, Joan, for sharing yourself with us all these years.

Condolences to David, Melissa and Cooper, as well as Denis Basso, Joan's other friends and the entire QVC family.

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ritasNo1Fan — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:23:47 GMT

Q will positively will not be the same. Joan and Ms. Levine are the only reason I started shopping and watching years ago. Nobody can take Joan's place. Q is beyond repairable. There is a missing personality factor. David D. Or Melissa R. do not have Joan's style. The future does not look good for Q. I miss Joan already.

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ical — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:25:47 GMT

On 9/5/2014 ritasNo1Fan said:
Q will positively will not be the same. Joan and Ms. Levine are the only reason I started shopping and watching years ago. Nobody can take Joan's place. Q is beyond repairable. There is a missing personality factor. David D. Or Melissa R. do not have Joan's style. The future does not look good for Q.

That's not what the bee said...

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queendiva — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:27:45 GMT

Joan may have brought herself to QVC originally. Would not put it past her. She was the very first celebrity vendor on the Q, and maybe the first among all home shopping channels.

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walker — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:31:48 GMT

Nice post! It is so sad to hear Joan has passed away.....just so hard to understand..like losing Jeanne Bice too. QVC has lost two good ladies. I enjoyed watching both and purchased from both. I felt they both had quality merchandise. And, they were both very caring. I feel so bad for Melissa and Cooper to have lost such a special person this way. Joan recently posted a blog about taking Cooper to Italy this summer. She loved that boy and I think he adored her too.

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NYwoman — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 00:19:07 GMT

Has QVC stopped having the hosts say things about Joan? Carolyn has not really said anything, except when Kathleen Kirkwood brought it up. Sad.

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Daysdee — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 03:53:44 GMT

Very well stated. Thank you.

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Bird — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 04:08:33 GMT

Yes, OP, very well stated.

It's tough seeing the clips of Joan on Q today, knowing she is gone. The whole screen lighted up with her, and now, how can that vibrant life be gone? In my very soul I don't want to accept it. - Bird

...OK, now, a laugh - I was hoping Q would include the clip of Rick lip kissing her and they did. Shocking and funny, it was. (There, Joan, I'm trying!)

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funwun — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 04:16:42 GMT

Awwww, so well said Blkynshopper!! Thank you The Bird, for a funny respite to the sorrow. I can't remember being so mournful for someone outside my family and loved ones....I truly admired her vivaciousness, intellect, generosity of spirit and most of all her heart!

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AstridDrey — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 04:50:11 GMT

Very nicely put. I agree. QVC viewers saw the real Joan.

Lisa spoke briefly about Joan tonight and they showed a short clip, but I would like to see QVC do an hour long tribute. If they are worried about losing money, they shouldn't. Her sales will probably increase.

Joan's funeral is Sunday. I wonder if any QVCers will attend. I'm reading there is going to be a red carpet. I hope Joan goes out in style. Already miss her so much!

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terrier3 — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 15:37:24 GMT

On 9/5/2014 Bibliophile said:
Thank you, Bklynshopper, for being so articulate in expressing what Joan meant to us, the QVC shoppers. She was the brightest spot to the world: always positive, of course supremely funny, and with the biggest heart. Thank you, Joan, for sharing yourself with us all these years.

Condolences to David, Melissa and Cooper, as well as Denis Basso, Joan's other friends and the entire QVC family.

It didn't surprise me at all that Melissa had Joan covered with a Dennis Basso white faux fur throw in her hospital bed!

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qvcaddition — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 17:08:12 GMT

Thank you, I was thinking this while watching the 20/20 interview last night and QVC mentioned, but none of the millions of people blogging about her death on the QVC forum and feeling so sad and how much we loved and respected her as a person, not just a celebrity.

Well said, again thank you

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golding76 — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 17:12:34 GMT

I think you've brilliantly analyzed what is and was. Thank you for adding your insight.

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emmysmom — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 17:14:51 GMT

I agree! My mother and I used to watch Joan, she's gone now and Joan brought back happy memories with my mom! RIP Joan~