Judy Canova (November 20, 1913 – August 5, 1983), born Juliette Canova, was an American comedienne, actress, singer, and radio personality. She appeared on Broadway and in films. She hosted her own network radio program, a popular series broadcast from 1943 to 1955.
| Full Name | Juliette Canova |
| Net Worth | $200,000 |
| Date Of Birth | November 20, 1913 |
| Died | 1983-08-05 |
| Place Of Birth | Starke, Florida, USA |
| Occupation | Comedienne, actress, singer, radio personality |
| Profession | Actress, Soundtrack |
| Spouse | Bob Burns (comedian) |
| Children | Julieta Canova England |
| Nicknames | Judy Canova, Canova, Judy |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Finished many of her "Judy Canova" radio show broadcasts in the1940s with the signoff "Good night, Tweeny," her daughterJulieta's nickname. |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on her long string of rural-themed films at Republic Pictures] Sure, they were fairy tales that had a little upbeat lesson. I started out as a plain Jane, an ugly duckling, and ended up as a beautiful girl decked out in fancy dresses. I was the heroine, the country bumpkin, honest and straightforward who won out in the end. Republic had the best background crews and production values for their kind of product . . . but I was a top money maker for [Republic chief Herbert J. Yates] and I fought him on contracts . . . My shows were popular. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | After the birth of her first daughter she closed her radio show with the song "Go To Sleepy, Little Baby" for several years. |
| 2 | Canova's career was highlighted in "The Slapstick Queens" by James Robert Parish, published by A. S. Barnes in 1973. |
| 3 | She was awarded 2 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Pictures at 6821 Hollywood Boulevard and for Radio at 6777 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. |
| 4 | The voice she used to butcher songs on stage and in films was originally trained for classical singing. |
| 5 | Was one of the more notable descendants of the Spanish Minorcan Island group. |
| 6 | Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 88. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387 |
| 7 | Sister of players Anne Canova (1909-1994), Pete Canova (1904-1947, and Zeke Canova (1898-1980), and non-professional siblings Donald and George Paul Canova. |
| 8 | Began her career yodeling, singing and playing guitar with her brother and sister in a nightclub act in New York City. Made her Broadway debut in "Ziegfield Follies of 1936." Hostess of "Judy Canova Radio Show" for 12 years. |
| 9 | Mother of two daughters -- Julieta Canova England and actress Diana Canova. |
| 10 | A 1938 publicity stunt had Canova break her engagement to ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. The cause of the breakup was supposedly dummy Charlie McCarthy. |
| 11 | Toured in 1971 with NO, NO NANETTE |
| 12 | Direct descendent of Italian sculptor Antonio Canova, whose "The Three Graces" are displayed in the Louvre. |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lay That Rifle Down | 1955 | Judy Canova | |
| Carolina Cannonball | 1955 | Judy Canova | |
| Untamed Heiress | 1954 | Judy | |
| The WAC from Walla Walla | 1952 | Judy Canova | |
| Oklahoma Annie | 1952 | Judy Canova | |
| Honeychile | 1951 | Judy Canova | |
| Singin' in the Corn | 1946 | Judy McCoy | |
| Screen Snapshots Series 25, No. 9: The Judy Canova Radio Show | 1946 | Short documentary | Judy Canova |
| Hit the Hay | 1945 | Judy Stevens Helen Rand | |
| Screen Snapshots Series 25, No. 2: Radio Shows | 1945 | Short | Judy - The Judy Canova Show |
| Louisiana Hayride | 1944 | Judy Crocker | |
| Sleepy Lagoon | 1943 | Judy Joyner | |
| Chatterbox | 1943 | Judy Boggs | |
| Joan of Ozark | 1942 | Judy Hull | |
| True to the Army | 1942 | Daisy Hawkins | |
| Sleepytime Gal | 1942 | Bessie Cobb | |
| Puddin' Head | 1941 | Judy Goober | |
| Sis Hopkins | 1941 | Sis Hopkins | |
| Scatterbrain | 1940 | Judy Hull | |
| Thrill of a Lifetime | 1937 | Judy Canova | |
| Artists & Models | 1937 | Toots | |
| Broadway Gondolier | 1935 | Hillbilly Specialty (uncredited) | |
| Going Highbrow | 1935 | Annie | |
| Husband's Holiday | 1935 | Short | |
| In Caliente | 1935 | Specialty Singer | |
| The Song of Fame | 1934 | Short | Judy Canova |
| The Love Boat | 1977 | TV Series | P. J. Muldoon |
| Cannonball! | 1976 | Sharma Capri | |
| Police Woman | 1974 | TV Series | The Arkie Lady |
| Love, American Style | 1973 | TV Series | Mrs. Hankins (segment "Love and the Eat's Cafe") |
| The Murdocks and the McClays | 1970 | TV Movie | Ira Murdock |
| Li'l Abner | 1967 | TV Movie | Mammy Yokum |
| Pistols 'n' Petticoats | 1967 | TV Series | Sadie / Daisy Frogg |
| Vacation Playhouse | 1965 | TV Series | Tillie Meeks |
| The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | 1960 | Sheriff's Wife | |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1960 | TV Series | Helen Parch |
| Make Room for Daddy | 1958 | TV Series | Elsie Hooper |
| The Steve Allen Plymouth Show | 1957 | TV Series | Country Girl |
| Possum Pearl | 1957 | Short | Possum Pearl (voice, uncredited) |
| The Red Skelton Hour | 1956 | TV Series | Daisy June |
| Hill-billing and Cooing | 1956 | Short | Possum Pearl (voice, uncredited) |
| Matinee Theatre | 1955 | TV Series |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make Room for Daddy | 1958 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Lay That Rifle Down | 1955 | performer: "The Continental Correspondence Charm School", "Sleepy Serenade", "I'm Glad I Was Born on My Birthday" | |
| Carolina Cannonball | 1955 | performer: "Carolina Cannonball", "Wishin' and Waitin'" | |
| Honeychile | 1951 | performer: "Rag Mop", "More Than I Care To Remember", "Tutti-Frutti", "Honeychile" reprise | |
| I'm from Arkansas | 1944 | writer: "Don't Turn Me Down Little Darlin'" | |
| Louisiana Hayride | 1944 | performer: "Rainbow Road", "You Gotta Go Where the Train Goes", "Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey I Never Knew Any Girl Like You" uncredited, "Shortnin' Bread" uncredited, "I'm a Woman of the World" | |
| Sleepy Lagoon | 1943 | performer: "Sleepy Lagoon" | |
| True to the Army | 1942 | performer: "Love in Bloom" uncredited, "Wacky For Khaki", "Need I Speak", "Jingle, Jangle, Jingle" uncredited | |
| Scatterbrain | 1940 | performer: "Scatter-Brain", "Benny the Beaver" | |
| In Caliente | 1935 | performer: "The Lady in Red" 1935 - uncredited |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Foxworthy's Comedy Classics | 2000 | Video documentary acknowledgment: footage & photos courtesy of |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Star Salute to Mother's Day | 1981 | TV Special | Herself |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1964-1980 | TV Series | Herself - Co-Host / Herself - Comedienne |
| The Hollywood Squares | 1978 | TV Series | Guest Appearance |
| The Tonight Show | 1962 | TV Series | Herself - Comedienne |
| The Linkletter Show | 1962 | TV Series | Herself |
| Here's Hollywood | 1962 | TV Series | Herself |
| About Faces | 1960 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Milton Berle Show | 1958 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Rosemary Clooney Show | 1956 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Tony Bennett Show | 1956 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Ina Ray Hutton Show | 1956 | TV Series | Herself |
| Hollywood Preview | 1956 | TV Series | Herself |
| What's My Line? | 1954 | TV Series | Herself - Mystery Guest |
| The Colgate Comedy Hour | 1952 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
| Texaco Star Theatre | 1948 | TV Series | Herself - Singer / Comedian |
| Screen Snapshots: Famous Hollywood Mothers | 1947 | Documentary short | Herself |
| Screen Snapshots Series 25, No. 3: Fashions and Rodeo | 1945 | Documentary short | Herself |
| Meet the Stars #8: Stars Past and Present | 1941 | Documentary short | Herself |
| Meet the Stars #7: Meet Roy Rogers | 1941 | Documentary short | Herself |
| Things You Never See on the Screen | 1935 | Short | Herself |
Archive Footage
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Motion Picture | On 8 February 1960. At 6821 Hollywood Blvd. |
| 1960 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Radio | Awarded February 8, 1960 at 6777 Hollywood Blvd. |
