Honky in the House

<p>Jay Moriarty's <em>Honky in the House</em> is a fascinating look into the inner workings of <em>The Jeffersons</em> one of the most successful and groundbreaking TV series of all time. The book provides an insightful examination of how <em>The Jeffersons</em> dealt with and helped mold the country's awakening to crucial social and racial issues. It's also a compelling story of personal success and the capper is that it's all written with Jay's inimitable sense of humor. ~<em>Hollywood Journal</em></p><p><br></p><p>In this witty very personal and unapologetic account of breaking into the entertainment business Jay Moriarty serves up a master class in the essentials of writing and producing a TV series. Moriarty was able to realize his Hollywood dream of writing relevant comedy at a time of national upheaval-movin' on up with <em>The Jeffersons</em> first as a writer then as Executive Producer. <em>Honky in the House</em> introduces us to some of the leading minds in television comedy including Norman Lear the first TV producer to successfully combine humor with biting social satire. The book is also a reflection on the issues <em>The Jeffersons</em> dared to confront including interracial marriage suicide transgender identity and even the KKK.</p><p><sup>_______________________</sup></p><p>Takes us behind the scenes in the Golden Age of Sitcoms. ~<em>Spotlight Press</em></p><p>A must-read for Jefferson fans and aspiring comedy writers. ~<em>TV Digest</em></p><p>Easy breezy informative insightful and fun. ~<em>Metro Review</em></p><p>A unique peek at what it's like to be a staff writer on a classic TV series. ~<em>Entertainment Press</em></p><p>With this book the author has created an intriguing genre-a hybrid rather a tri-brid-a combination of Memoir Novel and How To book (on writing for TV). ~<em>Atlantic Oracle</em></p><p><br></p>