Joseph Segel
Joseph Segel | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 9, 1931 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 21, 2019 (aged 88) Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Congestive heart failure |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Joseph Myron Segel (January 9, 1931 – December 21, 2019) was an American entrepreneur. He was the founder of over 20 American companies, most notably QVC, an American television network, and the Franklin Mint. He was seen as the inventor of television shopping channels.
Segel died on December 21, 2019 at the age of 88 in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania from congestive heart failure.
References
- ↑ Elliott, Stuart (1993-06-30). "THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING -- ADDENDA; Honors". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
- 1 2 Sharrow, Ryan (21 December 2019). "Joe Segel, founder of QVC and the Franklin Mint, dies at 88". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
Other websites
- Budd Margolis, Home Shopping History: HSN & QVC
- Joseph M. Segel Archived 2019-12-23 at the Wayback Machine (an autobiography)
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