this is the qvc almost no one does. the network rarely lets journalists backstage or in its control room, the brains of the operation. >> people are picking up more than one here, pat. starting to pick up here. >> reporter: above the sets, a computer tracks the sale of every item on air, second by second. >> we know exactly how many callers are calling at any given time. we also have another system that lets us know how many of an item are being ordered instantly. >> reporter: once the show is over, two of everything get stored in this vast warehouse called product central. so how many items are here? >> a lot! there are tens of thousands of items in this center. >> reporter: one interesting trend has emerged since the recession: consumers are buying more expensive merchandise. >> our price points have gone up and continue to go up, not because we're increasing price by any means but because they are self-selecting the better and best end of our inventory. >> reporter: qvc has changed a lot since 1986, when it was found

she was a huge fan of qvc so he arranged a tour of the studios. he went a little off script. >> i would like to ask if you will marry me. >> that wasn't the end of the surprise. >> this is an awful lot for to you take in. are you eleanor? you are adam? you are a rascally rabbit. >> david venable was offering a champagne post. >> have a great holiday weekend. >> hope she got a big ring. >> and a discount. [ man ] hmm. a lot can happen in two hundred thousand miles... are you guys okay? yeah. ♪ [ man ] i had a great time. thank you, it was really fun. ♪ [ crash ] i'm going to write down my number, but don't use it. [ laughing ] ♪ [ engine turns over ] [ male announcer ] the all-new subaru impreza®. experience love that lasts. ♪ >> announcer: nbc celebrates 20 years of jay leno. thanks for making them so great. >>> jay, thank you very much for inviting us here on memorial day to celebrate the sacrifices of our veterans. you know, i was in the army for 35 years. i served two tours of duty in vietnam. >> i've been in the army the past 23 years includin

on "qvc live". beautiful watches. this possibly be further away from us? >> this is a beautiful charm necklace that you could wear it with many charms. i travel all around the world and it's inspiration from my own necklaces that i have at home. many different charms on and you could wear it, the dress i wear today or sarong when you're on the beach or in the office when you you're in the suit and white blouse. >> i was lucky enough to visit marlargo about two months ago and one of the things is in the gift shop, they've got your entire line. it's fantastic and it looks pricey. but it's so affordable. >> it's very affordable. >> like this watch, for instance. >> it's like $70. >> $70. >> everything is available on qvc.com and some new pieces like bracelets, i love this ring because you could wear one. >> right. >> or you could wear -- or you could wear three together. >> wow. >> so they're stackable. >> thank you. >> and they come in three different colors, gold, silver and rose. >> beautiful. >> and it's really beaut

the girls in the make-up room went crazy when they sue this, make-up, qvc, hsi.ompanies don't try to fush it. they buy her. >> the key thing is accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. >> is that what you do? >> absolutely. >> thank you for coming on and pitching us. thank you for everything. if you have a problem or service and you want feedback from our elevator pitch panel all you have to do is send an e-mail to yourbusiness@msnbc.com. include a short summary of what your company does, how much you're trying to raise and what you intend to do with that money. somebody out there may be interested in helping you. >>> the ipad is quickly growing in popularity with small business owners looking to do work on the go. if you're looking to make your ipad more functional, check out these five accessories, courtesy of ink.com one, the sena keyboard folio. it has a blue teeth keyboard and folding kick stand. two, the apple ipad camera connection kit. don't be limited to just the photos already on your ipad. this kit can import photos and videos using your digital three di

. >> police say qvc strangers in your neighborhood, please give police a call. they say no one has been home at the time of the break-ins and that nobody has been hurt. unfriend, wbal-tv 11 news. -- jennifer franciotti, wbal-tv 11 news. >> an employee noticed damage at a ymca. morning classes and activities were canceled. an atm was damaged. a girl recovering after losing both of her feet in a lawn mower accident. a man was backing up his riding mower in forest hill when it accident ran over his daughter. he said he did not see her. both feet had to be amputated. >> two people were killed in an accident. donald jones and ronald buchholz were killed near fallston on tuesday morning. >> you got a lot of traffic out there. there is way too much traffic on busy times of the day. this is a bumper to bumper almost. >> two other people were injured at the crash. 65 degrees on tv hill. if you were waiting to buy a new flat screen tv, you may have waited too long. >> a massive effort to contain a fire in southern california. >> recognizing the loss of a children's author

adam knew his fan eleanor was a huge fan of qvc, so he arranged a tour of her pennsylvania studios.ked to endorse a product in an interview but then he went off script. >> i would like to ask if you'll marry me. >> yes. >> that was not the end of the surprise. hi, there. i know this is an awful lot for you to take in all at once. congratulations, are you eleanor? >> yes. >> and you're adam? you are a rascally rabbit is what you are. >> david venable joined the couple offering a champagne toast. he wanted to make it original. we are sold. thank you for joining us today. all the local news will be coming up later on tonight.

. >> wear the qvc stuff. >> i'm fine with that, actually. >> coming up next, one invention that stops drivers from texting. we'll see how it works. >> and later my trip to what could be a real life jurassic park. see why i liked it but my kids, not so much. they are still a little scarred. you're watching "world news now." >> announcer: "world news now" weather brought to you by just for men hair color. follow the wings. >>> welcome back, everyone. texting and driving last year led to more than 6,000 deaths. nearly 500,000 car accidents. >> and parents of teen drivers who can't stop texting have a big reason for concern. jim strickland reports on a device that now puts safety first. >> reporter: the bumper sticker is a constant reminder for mandy and anyone driving near her. her son caleb crashed and died in 2009 while texting. she wanted to see the cell control. >> this is awesome. i mean, you can guarantee that your kids are not going to be doing this while they are driving. >> see that right there? >> yes. that's great. >> reporter: i showed her video i shot earlier with company vi

she just released adorn, accessories line for qvc, has a small part in "think like a man" and has a newted talking before she could walk. >> always talking, giving per opinion. >> reporter: wendy was the middle of three children, raised in new jersey. today, she is still a jersey girl. >> this is where it all goes down, the mom cave. >> reporter: living with her husband, kevin hunter, manager and executive producer of the show, and their 11-year-old son kevin. the family williams longed for and doets on. >> i begged to meet the right man and get married. and we kept having so many miscarriages, and i begged to have a child. >> many are getting know williams for her show. others, she's a familiar presence. >> my first job in new york radio that made me take off. >> reporter: she spent more than 20 years in front of a microphone, becoming one of the top shock jocks, known for direct, no holds barred interviews, her most famous exchange with whitney houston. >> don't speak to me like i'm a child, >> i wasn't using my powers for evil. i was entertaining millions on the room. >> reporter: a

we'll certainly be talking not just sirius satellite but barnes and nobles, qvc, a lot of different partsn it comes to liberty. join us for that. >> j. crew, q 1, 16%. >> same store, 23% overall increase in sales and profitability. i know if it was a public company one wonders whether that stock would be up sharply today on those numbers. >> i mean, there's a sweet spot right now in terms of recent retail ipos that have been gang busters. if j. crew wanted to go public it might not be a bad time. >> i'm not sure they are ready yet but that was quite an impressive quarter. >> mayor bloomberg looking to do away with supersized sodas in new york city. we asked you to complete the sentence, mayor bloomberg, how dare you, i need more than 16 ounces of soda because -- and you fill in the blank. early movers on the street, last trading session of the month of may. forest labs up 2.5%. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] the tight-turning, space-saving, eco-friendly smart. escape your stuff. ♪ mcallen, texas. in here, heavy rental equipment in the middle of nowhere, is always headed somewhere. to give it a

guess what, you're saving $64.04 off of the regular qvc price. so tremendous. 500 of these have been spoken for. they've just walked out the door. black is now gone. that just sold out. congratulations to all of you. we have bone, we have deep blue and we have jade remaining. so pick your color and jump on in. the water's fine and not only that, a tremendous value at a great price. >> if you were admiring linda's top, it's the liz claiborne new york diamond print drape neck t-shirt. the colors are beautiful. and at $24.56, give this a try. it's that rayon/spandex blend. it's very drapy. it has a nice hand to it. the print is fun. you've been seeing a lot of trellis prints in home decor. it stands out. >> so this is the moment we've been waiting for. over 400 have been spoken for already. i have been wearing it all morning. i totally adore it. mr. george simonton. >> god bless. >> you thank you from both sides. >> we've been getting lots of quality time today, which we love. >> i want to share one thing with you, carolyn grace said you must bring