There was a small sliver of time between Be-Bop and Hip-Hop, when a new generation of teenagers created rock 'n' roll. Clay Cole was one of those teenagers he was the host of his own Saturday night, pop music television show.

Clay Cole's SH-BOOM! is the pop culture chronicle of that exciting time, 1953-1968, when teenagers created their own music, from swing bands and pop to rhythm and blues, cover records, a cappella, rockabilly, folk-rock, and girl groups; from the British Invasion to the creation of the American Boy Band. He was first to introduce Chubby Checker performing the "Twist;" the first to present the Rolling Stones, Tony Orlando, Dionne Warwick, Neil Diamond, Bobby Vinton, the Rascals, Ronettes, Four Seasons, Dion, and dozens more; the first to introduce music video clips, discotheque, go-go girls and young unknown standup comedians Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Fannie Flagg to a teenage television audience.

"In a Season Of Working Heroes" by Clay Cole presents a dangerous dilemma for its core character, Arty Marlane. Arty, a practicing New Orleans private eye, after dreaming of his return to National Football League glory receives a call from the owner of the newly formed Reno Gunners of the N. F. L. But his elation quickly turns to dismay as he discovers the owner, as a condition of his joining the team, requires him to use his talents as a shield protecting the new franchise from a dangerous organized crime group who seek not only the owner's death but complete control of the football team! And in the bargain, Arty must walk a tight line.. For if he talks to his teammates, he risks scaring them into panic. If he talks to the police, he risks forfeiting his position as quarterback for the promising young club!