1 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on Form S-8 of our report dated March 15, 1999 included in ValueVision International, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1999 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement. /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota August 5, 1999