First published 1987
The world of early morning children's television comes alive in this 1987 novel. Davis creates characters who navigate the behind-the-scenes reality of a popular kids' show during the decade of big hair and bright colors. The story follows those who work to bring daily entertainment to young audiences across America. Television studios become the setting where adult ambitions clash with the innocent expectations of child viewers. Personal relationships develop among cast and crew members as they balance professional demands with their own needs. The pressure to maintain wholesome entertainment while dealing with very real human problems creates ongoing tension. Davis explores how people preserve childhood magic while confronting grown-up realities. The novel captures both the joy and the complexity of creating something designed to delight children when the adults involved carry their own burdens and dreams.
Genres: fiction, drama, american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-relationships
Setting: America, Television Studios
Period: 1980s
234 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company