Yep, it was his first T.V. gig.
http://www.npr.org/2014/02/16/277979918/mike-rowes-own-dirty-job-selling-knick-knacks-overnight
Rowe was fired three times — and “incredibly” rehired each time — before quitting in 1993.
He says he looks back fondly on his years at QVC.
“QVC was absolutely my big break,” Rowe says. "My whole career was based on a bet. I’ll take credit for whatever I can get, but honestly, I got lucky. And I’ve been in TV ever since.