Among Friends

[michmi]

Dan came out dressed very nicely in a suit with a bouquet of flowers and a teddy bear for her and she started to cry.  Very sweet - of course the little balloon said "get well soon" which is right up Dan's alley, but I think 35 years at a job is awesome and to be celebrated.

Congratulations, Pat!

[Krimpette]

I watched, and i'd bet they didn't spend more than 5 or 10 minutes celebrating the anniversary.  The TSV was on for the first 30 minutes!  Her daughter called in. Then there were some other family members on a video.  I beieve Pat said that it was her sister and some othe family members.  Of course, Jayne hosted the show and Dan did show up briefly, but no other current hosts other than Mary (who is definitely not one of the "old timers"), if I recall correctly.  A very brief bit from Rick at the end.  I wonder if Pat was as disappointed in the show as I was.

[Caaareful Shopper]

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@Krimpette wrote:

I watched, and i'd bet they didn't spend more than 5 or 10 minutes celebrating the anniversary.  The TSV was on for the first 30 minutes!  Her daughter called in. Then there were some other family members on a video.  I beieve Pat said that it was her sister and some othe family members.  Of course, Jayne hosted the show and Dan did show up briefly, but no other current hosts other than Mary (who is definitely not one of the "old timers"), if I recall correctly.  A very brief bit from Rick at the end.  I wonder if Pat was as disappointed in the show as I was.

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@Krimpette   I wasn't disappointed, since I didn't expect anything more.  It was exactly how they've been doing all of the host anniversaries lately. I posted as much in my earlier post.  

They build those anniversary shows up so much.  But it's really more to lure as many shoppers watching [and hopefully spending] as possible. Sales, sales, sales.

Pat did seem to appreciate it very much.  I guess that's all that matters.  She's a wonderful host, and seems like a terrific person.

[ciao_bella]

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@Caaareful Shopper wrote:

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@Krimpette wrote:

I watched, and i'd bet they didn't spend more than 5 or 10 minutes celebrating the anniversary.  The TSV was on for the first 30 minutes!  Her daughter called in. Then there were some other family members on a video.  I beieve Pat said that it was her sister and some othe family members.  Of course, Jayne hosted the show and Dan did show up briefly, but no other current hosts other than Mary (who is definitely not one of the "old timers"), if I recall correctly.  A very brief bit from Rick at the end.  I wonder if Pat was as disappointed in the show as I was.

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@Krimpette   I wasn't disappointed, since I didn't expect anything more.  It was exactly how they've been doing all of the host anniversaries lately. I posted as much in my earlier post.  

They build those anniversary shows up so much.  But it's really more to lure as many shoppers watching [and hopefully spending] as possible. Sales, sales, sales.

Pat did seem to appreciate it very much.  I guess that's all that matters.  She's a wonderfulI' host, and seems like a terrific person.

My guess is a low key type of celebration is exactly what Pat wanted.  She's not a showy type of person, unlike some other hosts.  She's a lovely lady and I'm sure well liked there.  

[ValuSkr]

I missed the show but am glad to hear that Nikki called in.  And how appropriate that Dan presented her with flowers and a teddy bear; they were a team for many years.

I think Pat was probably pleased with how things went.  At least she was recognized, however minimally.

[10sluvr]

they mentioned that her daughter Nikki was "award winning". what award did she win?

[ValuSkr]

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@10sluvr wrote:

they mentioned that her daughter Nikki was "award winning". what award did she win?

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@10sluvr  She won a local Emmy for news reporting.  She's on the news team at WRTV in Indianapolis.

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[sunshine45]

if you have facebook, pat posted some great photos from throughout the years. some of the other hosts have posted some of her also.

[Calcgirl]

Love Pat, definately a favorite. 

[CABRIT]

WhenI think bavk to Lisa Robertson's farewell party, QVC treated Pat terribly.  There were ball gowns, celebrity stylists, champagne and endless fake praisea,  Pat's worth 10 of Ms Robertson,  shame on you QVC.