Author and publisher Ben Ohmart talks about his biography of comedienne Judy Canova during the Movie Addict Headquarters show scheduled for Tuesday, July 6th. Titled Singin’ in the Corn after one of Judy’s most popular film comedies, this revealing book takes readers behind the scenes of a remarkable five-decade showbiz career that included movies, radio, vaudeville, nightclubs, records, television and Broadway. Ben has also written biographies of other classic stars including Joan Davis and Don Ameche. He heads up BearManor Media Publishing, a company dedicated to presenting quality offerings about the classic era of show business.

In 1947, Judy Canova was named America’s top “comedienne” at the same time Jack Benny was dubbed our top “comedian.” Judy made over 20 films and played opposite such funnymen as  Joe E. Brown, Alan Jenkins, Dennis Day, Ben Blue and Jack Benny. Skilled in physical comedy, she was also gifted with an amazing voice. Some people even called Judy the “Jenny Lind of the Ozarks.” But instead of becoming an opera singer, she used her talents to make people laugh.

“Give laughter to the world and you give beauty,” Judy said. Making country comedy popular was her gift to showbiz. 

Besides Singin’ in the Corn, Judy’s movie credits include: Carolina Cannonball, Louisiana Hayride, Hit the Hay, True to the Army, Artists and Models, Oklahoma Annie, Joan of the Ozark, Sleepytime Gal, Scatterbrain, Puddin’Head, Chatterbox, In Caliente, Sis Hopkins, Untamed Heiress, Cannonball, The WAC from Walla Walla, Honeychile, Sleepy Lagoon, Thrill of a Lifetime and Going Highbrow.

Ben Ohmart’s interview airs on BlogTalkRadio at 4 p.m. Eastern Time (1 p.m. Pacific Time) on July 6th. During the live show, listeners are invited to participate in a Chat. An archived segment will also be available.

LINK TO LISTEN: Click here on or after July 6, 2010.

(Singin' in the Corn! is published by BearManor Media. Please go to http://bearmanormedia.bizland.com for more information.)