Marv

[loveallthingsitalian]

Lord above that woman gets worse by the day.

I'm sorry to say that if I was in the same room as her I would resort to a good smack

Does she appeal to anyone?

She cant get any numbers, prices, sizes correct but CAN show us that she can order on line because she does it all the time don't you know grr

 

[Turandot]

Don't mind her too much in small doses.Charlie was winding her up doing the promos for the next show.She was talking about the next show being Artscapes and he kept referring to it as Join Clothes .Im not sure she realised he was joking with her......

 

[shopperholic]

I think she arrived after I closed my account but the bits I've seen, oh my word! Is she trying to hypnotise QVC customers into buying with all that blinking?

 

[DunmowDizzy]

She a terrible sales person. I saw her on a clothing show the other day and the guest presenter asked her why she chose then top she had on and she replied. I just love anything blue. Frustrating for the guest and no help at all for the audience. It just doesn't come naturally to our Marv!

 

[spartacus]

I didn't mind her at all any time I've seen her. Prefer her over others.

 

[louise66]

Don't mind her too much in small doses.Charlie was winding her up doing the promos for the next show.She was talking about the next show being Artscapes and he kept referring to it as Join Clothes .Im not sure she realised he was joking with her......

I was at mum's, and she had this show on. I don't watch enough QVC, to comment about the attributes of some of the hosts but, in this lady's defence, I thought Charlie made a genuine mistake. Although I don't tune in much, I enjoy this site, and Marverine is discussed often. Perhaps she is just over enthusiastic?

 

[historymystery]

Isn't she supposed to have had TV/media experience prior to appearing on Q? I must say I find this hard to believe, judging from her performances. Nowadays she irritates me so much with her silly giggling and orally challenged way of presenting that I switch off (or over) almost immediately I see her on there. I confess my guilty secret is that I used to keep her on for a laugh. When you consider the number of people who would be able to make a competent job of presenting (and would give their eye teeth just for the chance), it amazes me that she's still in a job! She isn't one of life's 'naturals' for TV, but if she's media trained, why does she make such a hash of it, and why doesn't someone do the decent thing and tell her to calm down and think about what she's doing. Half the time she's giving incorrect info.

I think she arrived after I closed my account but the bits I've seen, oh my word! Is she trying to hypnotise QVC customers into buying with all that blinking?

 

[Turandot]

I was at mum's, and she had this show on. I don't watch enough QVC, to comment about the attributes of some of the hosts but, in this lady's defence, I thought Charlie made a genuine mistake. Although I don't tune in much, I enjoy this site, and Marverine is discussed often. Perhaps she is just over enthusiastic?

Yes I know what you mean ,he did it twice so maybe the first time was a mistake and the second for a laugh ,anyway it made me laugh a bit. I was getting bored of the kitchen gadgets .

 

[Brissles]

Isn't she supposed to have had TV/media experience prior to appearing on Q? I must say I find this hard to believe, judging from her performances. Nowadays she irritates me so much with her silly giggling and orally challenged way of presenting that I switch off (or over) almost immediately I see her on there. I confess my guilty secret is that I used to keep her on for a laugh. When you consider the number of people who would be able to make a competent job of presenting (and would give their eye teeth just for the chance), it amazes me that she's still in a job! She isn't one of life's 'naturals' for TV, but if she's media trained, why does she make such a hash of it, and why doesn't someone do the decent thing and tell her to calm down and think about what she's doing. Half the time she's giving incorrect info.

I think these are valid points, and do wonder where the hell the HR dept at Q dig up these people from the agencies they work with. Equally the other shopping channels also have their '******' awful presenters i.e Sally Jax, Hayley whatshername on IW, and as for those working on the jewellery channels with their disgusting false nails; I too have often mused that if these are the best that pass the interviews then the rest must really be dire.

Perhaps we are the generation that are used to a bit more professionalism, that have grown up with main tele presenters, so naturally expect the mini channels to be the same. I suppose cost is the byword, and so these minor tv companies cant pay the salaries of the big boys, therefore we get what THEY pay for - in some cases, rubbish.

(Charlie if you're reading this, tell your bosses we aint happy with the mannerisms of some presenters which detract from the product, so its costing the station money)

 

[shopperholic]

Isn't she supposed to have had TV/media experience prior to appearing on Q? I must say I find this hard to believe, judging from her performances. Nowadays she irritates me so much with her silly giggling and orally challenged way of presenting that I switch off (or over) almost immediately I see her on there. I confess my guilty secret is that I used to keep her on for a laugh. When you consider the number of people who would be able to make a competent job of presenting (and would give their eye teeth just for the chance), it amazes me that she's still in a job! She isn't one of life's 'naturals' for TV, but if she's media trained, why does she make such a hash of it, and why doesn't someone do the decent thing and tell her to calm down and think about what she's doing. Half the time she's giving incorrect info.

I agree, if that's the best the presenter world has to offer, shopping telly is well and truly doomed. She must be best mates with the "hire em fire em" because there's no other reason I can see why she'd be hired.

 

[Vienna]

I can`t watch her so I don`t watch her. I`m much the same with some other presenters too. Consequently I hardly ever watch a live show and if I`m interested in something ( rarely these days ) I just browse the videos on their website.
Same as other people I`m amazed how some of these selly telly presenters get their jobs and with some of their antics, I`m even more amazed how they keep their jobs ?

 

[historymystery]

I agree with brissles about the generational thing, so it's a shock to the system when someone like Marv. repeatedly fluffs info. and seems inarticulate on a regular basis. Many of us on here have grown up with the idea that you had to be something special to be a TV regular, and to look and act the part for what you are doing. I know things have moved on, and no one expects newsreaders to still wear evening clothes to present the 10 o'clock news or speak with a plum in their mouth, but I still think people look for an articulate person who can make a good 'fist' out of giving info. and holding your attention. Few things on TV turn me off more than some "sleb", a politician or other person being interviewed by an interviewer/journo who obviously lacks the ability and confidence to be tough and persistent, and resorts to fawning all over whoever they are interviewing (yes, BBC, I do mean some of your "journalists" who IMO regularly let the interviewee direct the interview, not the other way round). Yes, shopperholic, couldn't agree more - can only presume her sales figures are OK, otherwise I don't know how she keeps her job.

 

[Brissles]

being interviewed by an interviewer/journo who obviously lacks the ability and confidence to be tough and persistent,

Yes, I also find this irritating. The anchor in the studio reads from an autocue, and then asks the reporter on the ground " give us a sense of..." or "what is the mood there........" and then the journalist finds the thickest member of the public and asks "how do you feel............" - talk about asking the 'bleeding' obvious ! honestly it makes you wonder that any one of us could do the job because the same phrases are used time and time again; Clearly a bullet point script is used, just like call centre questionnaires. Then you get the families interviewed at home clutching a photograph, like you do. Give me strength !

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

I agree, if that's the best the presenter world has to offer, shopping telly is well and truly doomed. She must be best mates with the "hire em fire em" because there's no other reason I can see why she'd be hired.

I would not normally watch her for 5 mins but I was waiting for Honora show and she did the Artscape before it and the Honora show itself.

Woeful and even more woeful but was able to flaunt the fact that she managed to secure and OTO before it sold out so sod you suckers who cant do this during your working hours.

 

[Craftalot]

Whenever I see her I'm put in mind of a poor bunny I saw last week by the side of the road which had clearly got myxomatosis but had somehow managed to keep dodging the traffic.

 

[historymystery]

I don't order from Q, but I feel sorry for those people who really want to order something she is selling but don't do stuff online -it must be the definition of frustration trying to get clear details. I get a mind picture of red-faced people all over the place, shouting at the telly and crying "give me strength".

Whenever I see her I'm put in mind of a poor bunny I saw last week by the side of the road which had clearly got myxomatosis but had somehow managed to keep dodging the traffic.

 

[historymystery]

Do you remember many moons ago when the Two Ronnies (I think it was) did a comedy sketch entitled "stating the obvious". Hilarious, but Marv. for one obviously thought it was to be taken seriously...

being interviewed by an interviewer/journo who obviously lacks the ability and confidence to be tough and persistent,

Yes, I also find this irritating. The anchor in the studio reads from an autocue, and then asks the reporter on the ground " give us a sense of..." or "what is the mood there........" and then the journalist finds the thickest member of the public and asks "how do you feel............" - talk about asking the 'bleeding' obvious ! honestly it makes you wonder that any one of us could do the job because the same phrases are used time and time again; Clearly a bullet point script is used, just like call centre questionnaires. Then you get the families interviewed at home clutching a photograph, like you do. Give me strength !

 

[loveheart]

I'm afraid I can't watch her for more than a couple of minutes. I'm amazed that she has been around for as long as she has. She must know where the bodies are buried.

 

[candycane]

I kind of like her, she seems a fun person, she is a good shape to wear the clothes IMO, she's pretty. However, she is also a pain in the backside with all that stupid carp she comes out with, eye rolling, silly faces, silly voices and silly tosh coming out of her mouth. Marv, shape up. I've seen her be ultra professional but mostly she makes me shake my head with disbelief that QVC allow her to be on their programmes. Just be normal for gods sake.

CC

 

[Brissles]

I just wish she'd change her style of wig.