Babyboomers will recognise a lot in this story about an All American family tv-show in the 60s. Del and Dinah (Mom and Dad Newman) get a shock when they hear their show is a relic of the past and will not be renewed for a 13th season. This prompts Dinah, especially, to question if her role as trad housewife is what she really wants from life. I really enjoyed this accessible novel about changing times - and the entertaining feminist twist.
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.
