Sellevision: A Novel

Unknown, Robin Miles, Augusten Burroughs

Category: Humor

Tags: Humor

A relentless spoof of cables home-shopping mania shamelessly borrows from gossip tabloids, TV talk shows and the endlessly loopy world of advertising. This first novel dives behind the scenes of Sellevision, Americas premier retail broadcasting network, as the channel confronts its first juicy scandal. Much-loved and handsome host Max Andrews has accidentally exposed his private parts during a Toys for Tots segment, and the flood of invective from outraged viewers forces the network to fire him. Though Max struggles to find another job, he bounces back nicely by segueing into an adult-film career. Meanwhile, another beloved host, prim and perky Peggy Jean Smythe, receives insulting e-mail from a mysterious fan named Zoe, whose snide commentary about Peggys hairy earlobes and clumpy mascara sends Peggy over the edge into Valium addiction and heavy drinking. Peggy Jeans picture-perfect family is on the rocks, too: her husband, John, is happily seducing the nubile and willing 16-year-old