A closer look at QVC with two of its founders @ShawnWilsie
A closer look at QVC with two of its founders  @ShawnWilsie
Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this episode, the drama behind the glittering screens of QVC takes center stage. Your host, the always insightful Shawn Wilsie, is joined by two heavyweights from the world of televised retail: Marvin Segel, son of QVC's legendary founder, and Paul Kelley, one of the network's original on-air personalities.


Together, these industry insiders rewind the tape to QVC's golden days—sharing untold stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and what made the network a retail powerhouse. Then, they fast forward to today's rocky terrain, dissecting what's gone wrong and where the future might lead.
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A closer look at QVC with two of it's founders

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