David Venable sounded awful

Reever · ‎03-14-2010

Poor David has a bad case of laryngitis. He was hoarse and had difficulty talking on air today. I was shocked they allowed him to continue. I hope Mary can sub for David tomorrow because he really needs to rest his voice. Green tea with honey helps!! Please QVC I felt awful for him.

Vivian · ‎03-11-2010

Over the years I have seen QVC hosts muddle through with all manner of throat and voice illnesses. Frankly, I would prefer hearing a sub than watching the poor host try to get through hours of presentations made under awful conditions.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

He said he felt fine, just sounded bad. He kept coughing though.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

My guess is that he won't be there tomorrow. And that would be best for his voice.

Its Me LuLuBelle2 · ‎10-12-2016

Many years ago Judy Crowell hacked her way through a show. It was awful to listen to and I turned the channel. I think they just don't want to give up their profits. IMHO QVC management shouldn't allow sick hosts on-air. I can't be the only viewer who finds it a turn-off - especially while selling food.

Reever · ‎03-14-2010

Surely they keep a roster of "on call" hosts who can fill in at a moments notice. Poor David was struggling for hours. I felt sorry for him. QVC needs to put sales commissions aside if a host is sick.

Mary Bailey · ‎03-09-2010

I'm sure QVC and veteran host are different from where I work.....

...but where I work if a person calls in sick, it is an "incident"

incidents count against us. status drops & get stuck with bad shifts.

they'd rather have a sick person than no person Employee's heath does not matter.

SunValley · ‎04-19-2010

I’ve heard Jill, Mary Beth, and especially Lisa R try to host with no voice. Lisa was especially prone to laryngitis; they did replace her several times when it became impossible to speak. They don’t have a room full of subs on standby, so I’m sure everyone tries to finish their show, sick or not.

allaries · ‎03-10-2010

If he has this crud that I have good luck to him getting over it quickly. This is the worst cold I have ever had. It just wont go away. I should have stock in the kleenix company. Then the coughing , the sore throat, the hoarseness. I am going on three weeks and still having problems. Being diabetic, it is playing havoc with my blood sugar numbers. Oh well I guess it could be worse but I hope it soon gets better.