Philadelphia Shocker

PickyPicky3 · ‎10-22-2018

Popular Good Day Philadelphia anchor Mike Jerrick, age 73, just announced he is leaving his job and going to QVC as a gardening host.

He can't start for six months because of contract issues.

Is this an April Fools Day joke? (Probably.)

LyndaGee · ‎03-11-2010

I remember seeing him hosting one of those lifestyle shows years ago. Best of luck to him with his new job, if it is for real.

Catch71 · ‎03-09-2010

Maybe he is partnering with Carolyn!

PhilaLady1 · ‎03-11-2010

That is a shocker! He seems comes off on TV as a nice guy, friendly and affable. If he really is going to QVC, he should do well.

natcat · ‎06-19-2010

Mike pulls an April fools every year, doubt he's leaving Fox.

depglass · ‎03-10-2010

I might believe it except for one thing. No one brings in a big gun for gardening in the Fall.

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

I'm not buying it. Good Day Philadelphia always pulls April Fools pranks. They aren't usually funny, just stupid, much like this one.

Plus, the way his co-hosts reacted seemed fake.

Barb1213C · ‎04-01-2024

Nope. Not buying it at all - he's a prankster although it was pretty convincing!!

PickyPicky3 · ‎10-22-2018

However, I can see someone at 73 wanting a job that doesn't require getting to work at 3:00 am. Fox to QVC would probably be a salary cut, but Mike is undoubtedly financially comfortable.

Also Fox has been requiring longer on-air hours of its talent which could be a factor.

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
However, I can see someone at 73 wanting a job that doesn't require getting to work at 3:00 am. Fox to QVC would probably be a salary cut, but Mike is undoubtedly financially comfortable.

Also Fox has been requiring longer on-air hours of its talent which could be a factor.

Good points but, on the other hand, he lives close by to his work now. He'd have to buy a car and drive to QVC studios.