Michael Sneed, the queen of scoops, says goodbye after 56 years in journalism

Mary Beth Roe Says Goodbye to QVC After 37 Years With Retirement Show

After 37 years with QVC, Mary Beth Roe hosted her final show on the shopping network. “Everything in the show tonight is something that I chose and it really is special,” Roe, 65, shared with viewers during ​​My Time with Mary Beth — Retirement Celebration on Friday, March 21. “The people that are here tonight are super special to me.” With assistance from longtime friend and fellow QVC host Rick Domeier, Roe sold her final products live on air,…

Michael Sneed, the queen of scoops, says goodbye after 56 years in journalism

Let’s begin with an ending.It’s my turn now to sign off and call it a day.Gone are the days of drinking Cuban distilled whiskey in Havana with Fidel Castro, who insisted on yak’s milk at dinner, and hanging out with a down-to-earth Hillary Clinton and talking pantyhose.It’s been quite a ride, a 56-year career as a Chicago newspaper reporter and columnist navigating the power of the word; the slippery slope of the question; the danger of the answ…