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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 4th

For The Weekday Of: Sunday in 2009, Monday in 2010
Today in Dementia History!
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People on January 4th: birthdates

Oliver Clark: 1939 (is 70 in 2009, 71 in 2010)
Actor, Bob Newhart Show's Mr. Herd
Dave Foley: 1963 (is 46 in 2009, 47 in 2010)
TV Actor, Comedian, Canadian, Kids In The Hall, NewsRadio's Station Manager Dave Nelson, Blast From The Past; some say b. 1966
Guy Forget: 1965 (is 44 in 2009, 45 in 2010)
Tennis Player, his name sounds like he forgot his name
Matt Frewer: 1958 (is 51 in 2009, 52 in 2010)
Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Canadian, M-M-Max M-M-M-Max Headroom's Max Headroom & Edison Carter, Doctor Doctor's Dr. Mike Stratford, Star Trek N.G.'s Rasmussen, Shaky Ground's Bob Moody; Pink Panther voicist 90s
John Gorman: 1937 (is 72 in 2009, 73 in 2010)
Singer, Percussionist, British, of Scaffold, then with the comedy band Grimms
John McLaughlin: 1942 (is 67 in 2009, 68 in 2010)
Jazz-Rock Performer, Guitarist, Pianist, Songwriter, British, his style was a synthesis of blues, jazz, flamenco, rock, and Indian influences; The Mahavishu Orchestra
Barbara Rush: 1930 (is 79 in 2009, 80 in 2010)?
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Soap Actress, b. in Denver, Co.; a great Shakespearian actress; Saints & Sinners, Peyton Place's Marsha Russell, Flamingo Road's Eudora Weldon, New Dick Van Dyke Show, All My Children's Nola Orsini, 7th Heaven's Eric's Mother Ruth Camden; ET says 1927; some say b. Jan 4, 1927 (is 82 in 2009)
Art Paul Schlosser: 1960 (is 49 in 2009, 50 in 2010)
Novelty Singer, Have a Peanut Butter Sandwich

People on January 4th: birth anniversaries

Sorrell Booke: 1930=d.Feb 11, 1994 (was 64)
TV/Movie/Stage/Radio Actor, b. in Buffalo, N.Y.; Rich Man Poor Man, The Dukes of Hazzard's Jefferson Davis Boss Hogg
Slim "Bulee" Gaillard: 1916=d.Feb 26, 1991 (was 75)
Jazz Singer, Guitarist, Pianist, Composer/Songwriter, Comedian, Vibes; Scat singer; Flat Foot Floogie; Slim & Slam (Stewart) duo; d. Feb 25?
Sterling Holloway: 1905=d.Nov 22, 1992 (was 87)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Singer, b. in Cedartown, GA; The Life of Riley's Waldo Binney, Willy; Winnie the Pooh & other Disney characters
Arthur Gould Porter: 1905=d.Jan 2, 1987 (was 81)
Actor, The Beverly Hillbillies' Ravenswood the butler
Charles Sherwood Stratton: 1838=d.Jul 15, 1883 (was 45)
Entertainment Figure, General, 28 inches tall in P.T. Barnum's circus as Colonel Tom Thumb

People on January 4th: death anniversaries

Steven Dorfman: 2004 (was 48)/b.Oct 24, 1955
quirky writer for "Jeopardy!"
Charles Keene: 1891 (was 67)/b.Aug 10, 1823
Illustrator, English, Punch magazine
Charles Mintz: 1940/b.yr unknown
Animator
Bob Montana: 1975 (was 54)/b.Oct 23, 1920
ComicStrip Cartoonist, Archie

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Government and Politics on January 4th

In 1999, Former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura took the oath of office as Minnesota's 37th governor.

Entertainment events on January 4th

In 1997, Dick Smothers wed Denby Franklin

Entertainment-TV events on January 4th

In 1954, "The Pinky Lee Show", second run, TV Childrens; debut on NBC.
In 1964, on the cover of TV Guide: "cast of Dick Van Dyke Show". Other Articles: Gunsmoke, Petticoat Junction
In 1974, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Kelly's Kids", Ken Berry and Brooke Bundy guest star as the Bradys' new neighbors, Ken and Kathy Kelly, who decide to adopt a son and end up with three, Ken and Kathy Kelly select eight-year-old Matt from an orphanage. Matt likes his new home, but misses his two friends, Dwayne and Steve, so the Kellys decide to adopt them, too.
In 1984, after canceling Dabney Coleman's "Buffalo Bill," NBC finds a fresh new face to fill the timeslot: Harry Anderson. Having wowed audiences as grifter "Harry the Hat," on "Cheers," Anderson winds up getting the role of inexperienced blue-jean wearing Judge Harold T. Stone on "Night Court." In tonight's debut episode, Judge Stone settles his first case, a wife accused of shooting her husband, by flipping a coin. It's a wacky sitcom also starring John Larroquette that gets progressively wackier during its eight-year run.
In 1992, on the cover of TV Guide: "Roseanne". Other Articles: Who's The Boss?, Deidre Hall
In 1993, "Star Trek:Deep Space Nine", TV Scifi Adventure, debut in syndication the week of Jan 4-10.

Entertainment-Movies events on January 4th

In 1936, The Mickey Mouse film, "Mickey's Polo Team" is released. Donald Duck and Goofy also appear.
In 1946, the release of Terrytoon's "The Talking Magpies" cartoon introduced the characters Heckle and Jeckle by Paul Terry, inventor of Terrytoons.
In 1952, The Goofy film, "Father's Lion" is released.
In 1998, Actress Mae Questel, who had supplied the voices of cartoon characters Betty Boop and Olive Oyl, died in New York at age 89.

Entertainment-Radio events on January 4th

In 1935, Bob Hope was first heard on network radio as part of "The Intimate Revue" with Jane Froman, James Melton and the Al Goodman Orchestra.

Music events on January 4th

In 1936, the first-ever pop music sales chart tracking the hits of the day was introduced by Billboard, America's leading music industry magazine. The first #1 single was "Stop! Look! Listen!" by jazz star Joe Venuti and it was on a 12-inch 78-speed vinyl record.
In 1945, "Rum And Coca-Cola" by Andrews Sisters entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1969, R.C., "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" by Paul Mauriat peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Rock events on January 4th

In 1990, "Flood" album by They Might Be Giants was released

Music-Country events on January 4th

In 1954, Elvis Presley, then a Crown Electric Co. truck driver, stopped by a Sun Records studio with an acoustic guitar and four dollars, and recorded two demos "My Happiness" and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin". The following August, Sam Phillips the producer put Elvis in his formal studio with bassist Bill Black and Scotty Moore. A new legend was born.
In 1960, R.C., "El Paso" by Marty Robbins peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart.

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 4th

In 1989, "Don't Worry Be Happy" single by Bobby McFerrin was certified Gold by the RIAA

Sports events on January 4th

In 1936, The Mickey Mouse film, "Mickey's Polo Team" is released. Donald Duck and Goofy also appear.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1976 - ** Crazy People - Cliff Edwards (released 1932, last played on 2001-04-01)

In 1976 - ** I Don't Wanna See The Movie... - Jonah & The Aqua http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/aqua.htmnauts (released 1975, last played on 2000-05-21)

In 1976 - ** Love That Bomb - Dr. Strangelove & The Fallouts (released 1963, last played on 1983-05-29)

In 1981 - ** But, Officer - Steve Allen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/allen-steve.htm (released 1954, last played on 2006-10-08)

In 1981 - ** I Said My Pajamas (And Put On My Prayers) - Ethel Merman & Ray Bolger (last played on 1981-01-04)

In 1981 - ** Who's Yehudi - Jerry Colonna (last played on 1981-01-04)

In 1987 - ** Dentist! - Steve Martin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/martin-steve.htm (w/ Bill Murray) (last played on 2008-06-08)

Albums: Little Shop of Horrors 

In 1987 - ** Either Way Is Fine With Me - Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre (f/ Randee Of The Redwoods) (last played on 1989-08-27)

Albums: Born To Be Tiled

In 1987 - ** Ev'rybody Wants To Be a Cat - Phil Harris http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/harris-phil.htm (w/ Scatman Crothers) (released 1970, last played on 2004-08-23)

Albums: Aristocats OST

In 1987 - ** Feelin' Groovy - The Coolies (last played on 1987-01-04)

In 1987 - ** La Grange - Crazy Backwards Alphabet (last played on 1987-01-04)

In 1987 - ** Moby Dick - John "Mighty Mouth" Moschitta (last played on 1997-08-17)

Albums: Ten Classics in Ten Minutes

In 1987 - ** Ronnie's Rapp - Ron & The D.C. Crew (released 1986, last played on 2004-07-04)

In 1987 - ** Turn In Your Parents - Bill Frenzer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/frenzer-bill.htm & Ogden Edsl (last played on 1987-01-18)

In 1987 - ** The Little German Band - Groucho Marx http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/marx-groucho.htm & Al Johnson (last played on 1987-01-04)

In 1987 - ** The Shadow Knows - The Coasters http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/coasters.htm (last played on 2008-06-15)

Albums: The Coasters' Greatest Hits by ATCO / 50 Coastin' Classics: Anthology 

In 1998 - ** Alexander's Ragtime Band - White Star Orchestra (last played on 1998-01-04)

Albums: Titanic: Music As Heard On The Fateful Voyage [Ian Whitcomb] 

In 1998 - ** Don't Eat The Special - Kyle L. Wulle (last played on 1998-01-04)

Albums: Between The Cracks

In 1998 - ** Girl With Emphysema - Too Live Nurse (last played on 1998-06-07)

Albums: Ineffective Individual Coping

In 1998 - ** God Moves On The Water - Blind Willie Johnson (last played on 1998-01-04)

Albums: Blind Willie Johnson 2CD Set

In 1998 - ** Hacker's Rap II: The Internut - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2001-02-18)

Albums: Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 2

In 1998 - ** Java - Loose Bruce Kerr (last played on 1998-02-22)

In 1998 - ** Johnny Carson at the Cantina - Mark Jonathan Davis (last played on 1998-01-04)

Albums: Naboo Road

In 1998 - ** Listenin' To The Radio - Adam Sandler http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/sandler-adam.htm (released 1997, last played on 1998-01-04)

Albums: What's Your Name? 

In 1998 - ** Sinking Of The Titanic - Richard (Rabbit) Brown (released 1927, last played on 1998-01-04)

In 1998 - ** Songe d'Automne (Dream of Autumn) - White Star Orchestra (last played on 1998-01-04)

Albums: Titanic: Music As Heard On The Fateful Voyage [Ian Whitcomb] 

In 1998 - ** The Titanic - Leadbelly (last played on 1998-01-04)

Albums: Last Sessions

In 2004 - ** Because We Can - Sandy Andina http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/andina-sandy.htm (last played on 2005-05-07)

Albums: Ghosts and Angels 

In 2004 - ** Demented News Jan 4, 2004 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2004-01-26)

In 2004 - ** Detritus - Mrs Ackroyd Band (last played on 2004-01-26)

Albums: Yelp!

In 2004 - ** I Keed - Triumph The Insult Comic Dog (released 2003, last played on 2004-01-26)

Albums: Come Poop With Me 

In 2004 - ** Math Prof Rock Star - Jim's Big Ego (aka Jim Infantino http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/infantino-jim.htm) (released 2003, last played on 2004-01-26)

Albums: They're Everywhere! 

In 2004 - ** Prosthetic Brain - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (released 2003, last played on 2004-03-01)

Albums: Goodbye, My 4-Track 

In 2004 - ** What Is A Canadian - Bowser & Blue (last played on 2007-04-15)

In 2004 - ** A Word from Farkle - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (released 2003, last played on 2007-03-04)

Albums: Goodbye, My 4-Track 

In 2004 - ** The Mountie Song - The Arrogant Worms http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/arrogantworms.htm (released 1995, last played on 2004-01-26)

Albums: C'est Cheese / Live Bait 

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1987 - ** Dentist! - Steve Martin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/martin-steve.htm (w/ Bill Murray) (first hit the Funny Five on 1987-01-18)

Albums: Little Shop of Horrors 

In 1987 - ** Either Way Is Fine With Me - Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre (f/ Randee Of The Redwoods) (first hit the Funny Five on 1988-09-04)

Albums: Born To Be Tiled

In 1987 - ** Ronnie's Rapp - Ron & The D.C. Crew (released 1986, first hit the Funny Five on 1987-01-11)

In 1998 - ** Girl With Emphysema - Too Live Nurse (first hit the Funny Five on 1998-02-01)

Albums: Ineffective Individual Coping

In 1998 - ** Hacker's Rap II: The Internut - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1998-01-11)

Albums: Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 2

In 2004 - ** Because We Can - Sandy Andina http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/andina-sandy.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 2004-02-08)

Albums: Ghosts and Angels 

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1987 - ** Pos.2. Addicted to Spuds - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (first played 1986-11-23)

Albums: Polka Party  / "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits  / The Food Album  / The Permanent Record: Al In The Box 

In 1987 - ** Pos.4. Tales From Mother Bruce - Ken Johnson & Jim Tofte (first played 1986-12-14)

In 2004 - ** Pos.2. Great Idea For A Song - Worm Quartet http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wormquartet.htm (first played 2003-11-16)

Albums: Faster Than a Speeding Mullet

In 2004 - ** Pos.5. Tribal Council - Ryan Hopak & The Happy Chinchillas f/ Timothy Mank (first played 2003-11-23)

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1987 - ** Dentist! - Steve Martin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/martin-steve.htm (w/ Bill Murray) (first hit #1 on 1987-01-25)

Albums: Little Shop of Horrors 

In 1987 - ** Ronnie's Rapp - Ron & The D.C. Crew (released 1986, first hit #1 on 1987-01-18)

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1981 - ** Pos.1. Junk Food Junkie - Larry Groce (first played 1975-09-21)

Albums: Wild & Crazy Tunes  / 25 All Time Novelty Hits  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 1987 - ** Pos.1. Hey Bruce! - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (first played 1986-12-07)

Albums: Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 1

In 2004 - ** Pos.1. F. People - Ookla the Mok (first played 2003-10-05)

Albums: Oh Okay LA

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1981 - ** Pos.1. Junk Food Junkie - Larry Groce (appearance #1)

Albums: Wild & Crazy Tunes  / 25 All Time Novelty Hits  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 1987 - ** Pos.1. Hey Bruce! - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 1

In 1998 - ** Pos.1. Don't Eat the Yellow Snow/Nanook Rubs It - Frank Zappa http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/zappa-frank.htm (appearance #4)

Albums: Apostrophe / Strictly Commercial: The Best Of Frank Zappa  / The Very Best of Dr. Demento 

In 2004 - ** Pos.1. F. People - Ookla the Mok (appearance #1)

Albums: Oh Okay LA

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1984, Ask Mr. Melman: a female Pre-Med student asks Larry, "How far should a girl go with a guy on a first date?" Larry: "If you can't talk a little, even a pretty girl can be pretty boring." Also: Dave hangs upside down during a demonstration of gravity boots: "This is the opposite of refreshing."
In 1989, Dave is angry that the show won't be able to use the Goodyear Blimp for its upcoming 7th Anniversary Special, so he introduces the Late Night Tire Testing: Michelin vs. Goodyear. Of course, the Goodyear tire is quickly destroyed. A photo shows the blimp displaying on its message area the words "Bite me."
In 1994, Rejected Commercial Characters include Rex, the Decomposing Dinosaur; Artie, Clogged Artery; and Maurice, Pillsbury Doughboy's French Boyfriend.
In 1994, Top Ten Things Overheard at Barbra Streisand's Concert - 8. Funny girl nachos here. Get your funny girl nachos.
In 1996, CBS Mailbag: (1) "Guys without pants" joke; (2) cute "go to the prom with me" letter; (3) Dave in high-heeled shoes; (4) Dave and Paul visit psychics.
In 1996, Guests Tom Brokaw, Greg Fitzsimmons (stand-up making network TV debut), and Faith Hill.
In 1996, Top Ten Good Things About Global Warming - 1. Higher temperature = more golf courses = greater chance O.J. will catch real killers.
In 1999, Biff is apparently still in Times Square. Also, Dave rants about the lame New Year's Ball drop. Also, New Year's Eve Quiz.
In 1999, Clip of Biff's "14, 12, 9, ..." countdown from New Year's.
In 1999, This Monday show marks the beginning of a week-long experiment: each show will feature a stand-up comic making his/her network TV debut as a stand-up comic. (The experiment actually lasts 2 days.) Today: Bryan Callen.
In 1999, Top Ten New Slogans for Dunkin' Donuts.
In 2000, "May We See Your Photos Please?" at Image Express includes going next door to the Stage Deli to get Chicken Soup for the photo shop worker ("Dave").
In 2000, "True Tales of Y2K" with George Clarke. Also, Top Ten Other Things To Worry About Now That Y2K Is Over.
In 2000, It's the Late Show QB Challenge with Kurt Warner and a wood chipper. Later, we see clips of past QB Challenges.
In 2000, Standards: two models at the beginning, ping-pong guy, brief Campaign 2000.

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