The woman as happy homemaker becomes a subject for widespread scorn, as in works like Judy Dater's vision of "Ms. Clingfree" armed to the teeth with name-brand products, and Cindy Sherman's smart and funny takeoffs on the ideal of suburban glamour.

Occupation is presented as important to the happy life with Ward representing the successful, college-educated, middle-class professional with a steady but obscure office job, and June the competent and happy homemaker.

Elaine Hawkins, a self-described happy homemaker from San Antonio and an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention, is surprised, confused - and angry.

The happy homemaker stepped up next to me, hand stroking over my arm.

The happy homemaker came up behind us in her royal purple lingerie and laid a hand on Phillip's arm.

Well, just for the sake of argument, why does a happy homemaker like you need training, Te-um-Angela?

Finally, "Some call him Mr. Grant; others just call him Lou" - followed immediately by a clip of the "happy homemaker," Sue Ann Niven (Betty White), saying, "Dear, cryptic, bashful, dirty-minded Lou."

Julianne Moore is the happy homemaker whose world is turned upside down when she discovers that her husband (Dennis Quaid) has been keeping a big secret from her.

Girls of the Cold War era were encouraged to grow up early and assume the roles of loving wives, concerned mothers, and happy homemakers.