The novel Shoplandia was inspired by my seventeen years as a producer at the home shopping network QVC. During this time, I worked as a line producer, managing producer, and the Director of Live Production. Here’s some photos from throughout the years. 
I believe this photo is from 1991. I was producing a Joan Rivers show and the host mentioned I’d just returned from my honeymoon. Joan broke into a 5-minute comedy routine about how my life had ended.
At the last minute, Victoria Principal was unable to fly to West Chester for a weekend of appearances. Our executive producer sent me to Los Angeles so we’d have an onsite producer for Victoria’s live shots with the host back in our studio. This was a fun weekend, except for the embarrassing comment I made into Victoria’s ear during one of her appearances.
Richard Simmons always made a grand entrance into the studio, usually belting out a show tune and hugging order entry operators.
One of the most exciting guests to visit the studio was baseball legend Willie Mays.
Willie Nelson is the coolest person I have ever met.
Posing with Morgan Fairchild. Yes, she was stunning!
As a fan of The Honeymooners, I was thrilled to meet the amazing Audrey Meadows.
Shoplandia is available on Amazon, Indiebound, and your local bookshop can order it if you ask. 
These photos are awesome! Do you have any of the rotating stages?
Thanks Ryan! The rotating stage was classic. I’ve seen friends post photos of the stage but I don’t think I have any.
A QVC fan here. What a wonderful photo of you and Joan Rivers.