The Lloyd Haynes Story: A Remarkable Journey To Stardom

Lloyd Haynes, the beloved star of critically acclaimed 1970s television series Room 222 struggled in smothering poverty. From early childhood, a mind-plaguing secret went unanswered until late-in-life. Battling the monetary temptations of the Mafia and the cruelty of the KKK, a constant bright-spot was a love of reading and flying. Surrounded by demons of the past, he made a compelling journey from working in his family “segregated mortuary” to stardom and recognition from the United States Senate. Also, my lovely moments of meeting a man I would call my best friend, my husband, and captivating stories of days in-between. “With all those gorgeous women around, what made his eyes seek-out yours? Or, did you seek-out his?” Alison Bogert SUPERBLY WRITTEN - The Tribune