Hold That Joan: The Life, Laughs and Films of Joan Davis (paperback)

Finally, a biography of one of the funniest, most overlooked comediennes of the 20th century. The star of television's I Married Joan and film classics Hold That Ghost, Show Business, Thin Ice and many more, very little has been documented about Joan's comical career - until now. "Hold That Joan" provides an intriguing story of her legacy, very much recommended reading." -- Midwest Book Review "I've read hundreds of film books, but those written by Ben Ohmart are something special.  He writes with energy and wit.  Even his synopses for forgotten B-movies seem fresh and exciting."    -- Lon Davis, author of Silent Lives Irreverent and Fast-paced Book Reflects Lady Comic’s Own Life In some respects, Ben Ohmart’s short biography of Joan Davis’ life and career is as fast-paced, informal and irreverent as Joan Davis herself. During the converging “gold ages” of radio, film and television, the comedic Ms. Davis seemed an agreeable and ubiquitous figure, in part, perhaps, because laughter