For Immediate Release
QVC INVITES ITS CUSTOMERS TO ADD A
SPLASH OF GREEN IN THEIR LIVES FOR EARTH DAY
Ed Begley, Jr. and Sophie Uliano to make special appearances
West Chester, Pa. (April 16, 2009) – On April 22, QVC will commemorate the 39th anniversary of Earth Day with a special 24-hour celebration of programming, featuring innovative products to help its customers save energy and money – and even the planet. QVC will also welcome actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. and “Gorgeously Green” author Sophie Uliano to share tips on how to live more green.
“We realize everyone has different shades of green, which is why we’re happy to welcome Ed Begley, Jr. and Sophie Uliano to QVC to show us how we can make a meaningful difference, one step at a time,” said QVC’s President of U.S. Commerce Claire Watts. “We will also offer some unique solutions that will help encourage sustainable living.”
Ed Begley, Jr., star of the award-winning hit series “Living with Ed” and author of “Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life,” is scheduled to make his QVC debut at 7 PM (ET) and 10 PM (ET), to demonstrate and share ways to reduce impact on the planet. He will also offer shoppers the opportunity to order the Bayes Waterless Car Wash (QVC Item #V28583) and the Oxygenics TriSpa Multi-Spray Chrome Showerhead (QVC Item #V28740 and #V28741).
Additionally, Sophie Uliano, author of “Gorgeously Green” (QVC Item #F190838), will return to QVC with her book “The Gorgeously Green Diet, How to Live Lean and Green” (QVC Item #F06948). She is also scheduled to make several appearances on QVC throughout the day (12 AM, 7 AM, 9 AM, 3 PM and 10 PM – all eastern time) to share tips with viewers on how to live a more Earth-friendly life, including:
In addition to the special guest appearances, QVC will feature a lineup of programming, devoted to helping the QVC customer live greener. These include items from brands such as The Good Home Co., Tarte, Ojon and 100% Pure.
Earth Day products will be available through QVC at 800.345.1515 or QVC.com, while supplies last.
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