I really enjoyed this accessible novel about changing times. Babyboomers will recognise a lot in this story as it’s about an All American family tv-show in the sixties. The Newmans get a shock when they hear their show is a relic of the past and will not be renieuwed for a 13th season. Dinah especially asks herself if her traditional role of housewife is what she wants.
Aubrey locked eyes with him. The two men were of similar size. Both tall and broad-shouldered. But right now, sunk onto the low couch, Del's shoulders were up to his ears, his knees practically in his face.
"Except for one," Aubrey said, his tone frigid, "the top fifteen shows are from this network. And yours isn't one of them. America wants broads, bosoms, and fun. They want dramas with at least three fights per episode."
Aubrey gestured to the secretary, who rose quickly from her seat and pulled a cigar from a box on his desk. She sliced off the end, offering it to him along with a light, her hand shaking slightly. Del wondered where she had worked before this and who she'd pissed off to be placed here. Aubrey puffed on the cigar for a moment and then blew a single smoke ring, a perfect 0.
