And It Only Took 100 Years...
by Alan Shayne
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Pub Date Feb 10 2026 | Archive Date Sep 26 2026
Rand-Smith Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
AND IT ONLY TOOK 100 YEARS... is the remarkable true story of a man who lived through a century of change-onstage, behind the camera, and in love.
From his days as a young Broadway actor and struggling understudy to his rise as President of Warner Television, Alan Shayne built a life defined by artistry, perseverance, and integrity.
Through triumphs and heartbreaks, he never stopped chasing excellence, whether guiding Hollywood's brightest stars, producing Emmy-winning television, or shaping the future of entertainment with care and vision.
He was responsible for creating some of the most popular TV shows in history including ALICE, DUKES OF HAZZARD, WONDER WOMAN, GROWING PAINS, and SCARECROW AND MRS KING.
Movies that he worked on include ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN, ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE, THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE, and THE BOURNE IDENTITY. Yet the real story unfolds far from the lights of Broadway or Hollywood. It's found in his six-decades-long partnership with artist Norman Sunshine, a love story that endured secrecy, prejudice, and time itself.
Together they created a shared life filled with beauty, humor, and devotion, proving that the most extraordinary thing of all is the quiet miracle of lasting love.
A Note From the Publisher
eBook 9781950544639
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Advance Praise
"What stayed with me wasn't any single famous name, though there are plenty, but the through-line from the frightened boy who sensed "some mystery" in the world to the old man who can finally name the cornerstones as work, love, and the mystery that carries them. I found that moving and unexpectedly grounding. I'd recommend And It Only Took 100 Years to readers who like memoirs with both cultural history and emotional candor, especially anyone interested in queer lives across the twentieth century, old Hollywood, television, and the slow making of a shared life." — 5-star review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781950544622 |
| PRICE | $29.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 300 |