Jay Cronley (November 9, 1943 – February 26, 2017) was an American newspaper columnist for theTulsa World and the author of many works of humorous fiction, includingFall Guy,Good Vibes,Quick Change, andFunny Farm. Cronley became a member of the Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame in 2002.[1]
Several of Cronley's novels have been made into feature films.Good Vibes was made into the1989 comedyLet It Ride, which starredRichard Dreyfuss,David Johansen,Richard Edson,Jennifer Tilly, andTeri Garr.Quick Change was the source of two film adaptations, in 1985, and in 1990. The 1985 version,Hold-Up, was directed byAlexandre Arcady and was set in Montreal. The1990 version starredBill Murray,Geena Davis, andRandy Quaid; like the novel, it was set in New York City.[2]George Roy Hill directed the 1988 adaptation ofFunny Farm. The 2004 French filmNos amis les flics [fr], directed byBob Swaim, is based onCheap Shot.
Cronley wrote abouthorse racing forESPN.
Kirkus Reviews calledWalking Papers a "clever and entertaining caper" and "a little thin, but ingenious and occasionally even original."[3]
Jay Cronley died from natural causes on February 26, 2017, at his home inTulsa, Oklahoma.[4]
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