Joseph
J.
Di Mona Jr.

JOSEPH J. DiMONA was born October 23, 1923 in Camden NJ to Joseph and Rose DiMona. His father owned a furniture store at 921 Broadway in Camden, which was a fixture in Camden into the 1960s. Joseph DiMona entered Duke University as a member of the Class of 1941. After serving with the United States Navy overseas, he returned and graduated from Duke in the mid 1940s.

Joseph DiMona attended law school, but did not practice law. He put his time and creative energies into writing, and he made a great success of it. He made a great deal of money by investing in the production of the Broadway hit "This Was Burlesque", and was the author and co-author of several books. Joseph DiMona also wrote the screenplay for the hit movie "The Incredible Mr. Limpet", which starred Don Knotts. He also was the head writer for the TV soap opera General Hospital in the late 70s, years where the show achieved some if it's greatest success.

After living for many years in New York City, Joseph DiMona settled in Los Angeles, where he passed away on November 6, 1999.  

Works by Joseph DiMona

Joseph DiMona was a very prolific writer. This is a partial listing, in no particular order at this point. If you are aware of other works by Joseph DiMona, please e-mail me- Phil Cohen.

Biography/Memoirs

with H.R. Haldeman

The Ends Of Power

Biography/Memoirs

with
Thomas Noguchi

Coroner

Biography/Memoirs

with
Thomas Noguchi

Coroner At Large

Novel

Last Man At Arlington

Novel

To The Eagles Nest

Novel

The Benedict Arnold Connection

Novel

70 Sutton Place

Novel

Pennsylvania Avenue: A Novel

Biography

with George Wolf

Frank Costello: Prime Minister of the Underworld

Screenplay

The Incredible Mr. Limpet

Non-Fiction

Great Court-Martial Cases

Non-Fiction

with Ann Corio

This Was Burlesque

Movie Script

THE UNION STEWARD AND YOU; A Navy presentation

Autobiographical Memoirs

with
Christopher O'Neil

Memories of a Soap Opera Writer:
Behind the Scenes of General Hospital

THE UNION STEWARD AND YOU; A Navy presentation (1969, 14:00 min.)
Like a family or team, the functionality of any workplace usually depends on its individual parts. The union steward is no exception, and this informing presentation examines his role, importance, and contributions to maintaining a healthy and productive environment for his fellow workers. It also focuses on the relationship shared between a steward and supervisor, suggesting that an open and understanding partnership can lead to an efficient workplace, free from unnecessary tension and bickering that stubborn quarrelling can bring. In doing so, the steward should not neglect his own duties and must always strive for his coworkers’ best interests, while the supervisor ought to approach his employees as individuals with their own needs. Consisting of narrated skits that depict possible work situations and conflicts, this film illustrates the benefits of adhering to such respectful, considerate, and cooperative working relations. By demonstrating several courses of actions taken by both a steward and a supervisor, and following the outcome of their decisions, the film stresses that the rewards of an ideal and harmonious workplace greatly outweighs any compromise or personal sacrifice. Produced by Kellock Productions Inc., and scripted by Joseph DiMona.

From hardback version of

TO THE EAGLES NEST

1980

Thanks to Joe Cooper for telling me about Joseph DiMona's Camden roots..