Honky in the House: Writing & Producing The Jeffersons

Jay Moriartys Honky in the House is a fascinating look into the inner workings of The Jeffersons one of the most successful and groundbreaking TV series of all time. The book provides an insightful examination of how The Jeffersons dealt with and helped mold the countrys awakening to crucial social and racial issues. Its also a compelling story of personal success and the capper is that its all written with Jays inimitable sense of humor. Hollywood JournalIn 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 The Jeffersons first as a writer then as Executive Producer. Honky in the House 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 The Jeffersons dared to confront including interracial marriage suicide transgender identity and even the KKK._______________________Takes us behind the scenes in the Golden Age of Sitcoms. Spotlight PressA must-read for Jefferson fans and aspiring comedy writers. TV DigestEasy breezy informative insightful and fun. Metro ReviewA unique peek at what its like to be a staff writer on a classic TV series. Entertainment PressWith 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). Atlantic Oracle