All I'm sayin' is, it would be hard to do running description to fill the time slots without finding ways to amuse yourself . . . and that this made me laugh really hard.

Well, he had to do something selling that "stuff" without busting out laughing.

As I always say, funny = sexy in my book.

Yummy, yummy, yummy. Nom, nom, nom.

You're right dearest Owl--he was wayyyy to smart in that gig!!

Just take one look at his face...

;)

Wow...he's adorable! I'm so laughing!!

OMG! These are hilarious, and if I had known I would have watched that channel whenever he was on. I had no idea he'd done a stint on QVC. He was a professional opera singer for a time, and his voice is as easy on the ears as his bare chest is on the eyes, but QVC!!! What a hoot.

This is hilarious, great choice.
Rated.

DICKIES!?!?!?!?! eek!!

;)

I want the noah carry bag! This is hysterical...how sexy!

Did he ever actually SELL anything? They actually let him work there for more than a day?
"Turtle neck collars, that's what we call them now." Oh, man. Could he look more uncomfortable and like he's biting his tongue?

"How did the Grinch steal Christmas, who were those people in Whoville... or Smurfs.... the Buckwheat hair?

"She's gonna come crashing down off the seesaw and run and tell her mommy on him. Real life precious moments."

And, full disclosure, this is extra funny to me as I just bought my VERY first QVC purchase this week! Dang it Owl, did you know??? But in my defense, it's the coolest iron I've ever used. It is a kick-ass iron. I'm thrilled with it. Need anything ironed?

Mel loves this guy so I will have to send her over here to watch those clips. I wonder why he hasn't landed any acting gigs on TV, the man certainly has a stage presence.

Poor Mike. Cherubs are the angels that love the most, Seraphim are angels who know the most.

Funny stuff. Owl. Loved it.

Bwahahaha! I don't know if I've ever seen a guy more bored in my life!
I know he's thinking, "If I didn't need a pay check so bad........"

I loved him before but now, I love him soooo much more. Precious Moments borrowed their hair from the Buckwheat design? Who knew?

That was hilarious! I am a Mike Rowe fan and it's good to see he was the same smart ass then as he is now.

he's so funny! so normal! 'm guessing these home shopping shows are the today equivalent of children's TV which is where many actors started out.

This is exactly the kind of guy I wish I would get stuck on an airplane or an elevator with. As long as he doesn't try to sell me crap that I won't buy. He is seriously funny and sexy.

This made my morning! There is not a dirty job in existence that this man would not likely prefer to his past QVC gig...what a waste brain power... wonder how he described the mechanics and uses of rugs. :0)

-rated-

I heard him say he was an opera singer at one point. I think he said it on Leno. I'll research it and get back with you. Rated.

I'm back. According to this, he was a musician.

"Before Dirty Jobs, Mike’s resume was no less eclectic. Without any formal training, he began his career as a professional musician, faking his way into the Baltimore Opera, and earning his union card in the process." Source: Discover Channel, Mike Rowe's Bio.

somehow he is not a convincing cherub salesperson! I'm surprised he kept his job!

My first exposure to Mike Rowe was on the shows he used to narrate on The Travel Channel-- just the voice, no image of him at all. What a smooth, mellow voice!

Since he's wearing a ball cap in all the new Ford commercials he's doing, I wonder if he's lost that fine head of hair...

I love Dirty Jobs!! I had no idea he had done QVC. This is too funny!

These are the best, Owl. I laughed so much I forgot my headache! Who knew?

I've never watched QVC, but I am going to check out "Dirty Jobs," but I'm going to have to figure out if I get the Discover Channel. This guy is really, really funny. And, Like Luis said, funny is sexy!

What is the US really doing with Iran's "frozen" assets?

http://joshfulton.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-us-doing-with-irans-frozen.html

Great find. Laughing on a cool Sunday morning. I loved these clips.

@waking - I'm sending a dozen wrinkled shirts your way. Thanks!

Don't know this guy but I'm glad you shared these -- he is very funny in an understated way. I love how he looks like he COULD start laughing or that he'd LIKE to say other things but he doesn't.

It's a damned shame he never got to sell those massager's. Just imagine all of the uses and fun facts.

Did he say "a million six" for the price on the dickies clip?
LOL...oh yeah, I'd cracking jokes too!
Very funny Owl!

Now I know why he's so good a "Dirty Jobs." Thank you for my Sunday morning laugh. ~R~

He has a dark comedic side, to keep himself awake in front of those cameras....lusting after the Little Mermaid???!!! Where do I sign up?

Wow.... that's hysterical. Who knew the QVC was a subsidiary of the Comedy Channel.

I will come back to laugh and I thank you advance for this because humor is one of my favorite things. I am sure if you think he's funny I will too. Isn't he the Ford spokesman right now? Yes, we are thinking of a Ford-tough driving a Nissan around Michigan.
Be well sweet Owler.

This is hilarious. And having once been involved in a cheap, tawdry affair with Jessica Rabbit (she USED me dammit!) I get where he's coming from on the last one.

I gotta say, I felt a little bad for the dickies lady . . . she clearly didn't know how to keep up . . .

So those weren't REAL turtlenecks, they were fake dickies. Shouldn't they have been called Dil-kies then????

I can't hear this now, but can't wait to get back to it! So I'll just say thanks for this - I love this guy; he cracks me up!! I don't think I ever hear him say the same smart-alecky thing twice on Dirty Jobs.

god he is sexy and those hands -- beautiful

just goes to show, we all whore ourselves out at some point

This is really funny, Owler...

Usually I reply to all comments, but I'm feeling a little lazy today (gotta catch up on some reading and get some paid work done today, too) . . .

But I will say this:

Funny=Sexy - sure doesn't hurt, does it?

Opera singer, hmm . . . I'll have to dig out a couple more clips for Christmas . . .

wakingupslowly - I had the same question, "how did he keep that job for more than 1-2 products?" I suspect that women just loved him, and bought stuff because of his "delivery." If he'd been selling it, might you have bought a spare iron as well?

mamoore - I know, right?

O'Really - I suspect he'd be doing the buying . . .

bobbot - No doubt! Can you imagine???

Chicago Guy - Wow. That's quite a confession . . . but let's face it, Jessica Rabbit was hawt!

Safe_Bet - Can you imagine if he'd said THAT? I wonder how many people would have gotten that joke . . . probably not the lady who was trying to keep it "straight" . . .

Robin - Glad to bring a laugh or chuckle your way . . . sometimes, laughing helps keep the light engaged.

Oh Owl, I could kiss you right now! I love Mike, I'd known he was on qvc, although I'd never gone YouTube digging for clips!

*sigh* I'm in love :) *rated* obviously :)

Attracted to Veronica in the Archie comics! That's just too funny. And QVC must have been one dirty job. I thought from reading his "bio" that he also was with the San Francisco Opera.
Great stuff for a Sunday morning. I've got this image of Mike Rowe shoveling "poo" while talking about Precious Moments.

...and from reading these comments, there's obviously a whole bunch of Dirty Jobs, Deadliest Catch and Mike Rowe fans out there.

Great post. I like a good laugh.

I enjoy Mike Rowe and appreciate you finding these!

I'm going back to bed after hearing his voice. It's like "Romper Room" for adults! Thank goodness he got a show before it was too late! *four snorts and a rating!*

jen - ::blushing:: Just glad to reunite you with Mike!

Walter - I'll buy into that image!

Ariana - it was a labor of love . . . and I got a lot of laughs in the process!

zuma - Sweet, dirty dreams to you!

And today he's the grand marshal of the last NASCAR race. I love America, lol

He has the sexiest voice on the planet. Wow.

Oooh, he had the dirtiest job on the planet long before he started on that show! Dickies, indeed!

Thanks, Owl! I'll watch later when I get home.

:)

Funny stuff, no?

Owl_Says_What?
We just bumped on the Feed.

downloads make folk grouchy.
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Have a great Thanksgiving Day.
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Robert H. Deluty wrote a book:`

Titled, Right Simple.
`
at 'Pizza Hut'
asking the host not to say
'Party of one'
_
a baby buggy
built for triplets, transporting
thirteen Chihuahuas
`
the renowned scholar
unsure if he's depressed,
tired, ill, or hungry
`
wishing to be known
as someone/something besides
'Crazy Hat Lady'
`
Grandpa requesting
that his obit photograph
not have him smiling
`
(at my eulogy? tease.)
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last pew of the church ...
two teens dressed in black leather
French kissing
`

These were hilarious! thanks for laugh!

amusement is key. rated.

I don't have TV but am thrilled you are bringing me the creme de la creme of it! Belly laughs! Thanks! Rated.

Thanks, guys . . . I hope to be bringing actual writing content soon, but figured at least we could share a laugh!

There is something strange about qvc. I landed on it the other day and spent twenty minutes listening to them rave about some god bracelet and ring set. And I hate costume jewelry.
rated.

Mungular - No doubt . . . almost a hypnotic, train wreck, quality to it.

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