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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 6th

For The Weekday Of: Tuesday in 2009, Wednesday in 2010
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People on January 6th: birthdates

Rowan Atkinson: 1956 (is 53 in 2009, 54 in 2010)
Actor, Comedian, English, Mr. Bean, Never Say Never Again, Rat Race, Scooby Doo movie 2002, Johnny English, Love Actually
Brian Bressler: yr unknown
Comedian, of Laugh In
Bonnie Franklin: 1944 (is 65 in 2009, 66 in 2010)
TV/Stage Actress, b. in Santa Monica, Calif.; One Day At A Time's Ms. Ann Romano Royer; once made an appearance on The Munsters
Nancy Lopez-Knight: 1957 (is 52 in 2009, 53 in 2010)
HALL OF FAMER, Golfer, b. in Torrance, Calif.; women's lowest score for 72 Hole (268) in U.S. golf tournament; 4-time LPGA Player of the Year (1978-79,85,88); Rookie of Year (1977); 3-time winner of LPGA Championship; reached Hall of Fame by age 30 with 35 victories; entered 1994 with 47 career wins.
Joey Miskulin: 1949 (is 60 in 2009, 61 in 2010)
Country Musician, aka Joey, the CowPolka King of Riders in the Sky
Earl Eugene Scruggs: 1924 (is 85 in 2009, 86 in 2010)
Country Singer/Guitarist, Songwriter, Banjoist, Bluegrass style; soloist, Flatt & Scruggs; b. in Cleveland County, N.C.; Ballad of Jed Clampett with Flatt
Malcolm Young: 1953 (is 56 in 2009, 57 in 2010)
Heavy Metal Guitarst, Scotish, of AC/DC; Angus' brother

People on January 6th: birth anniversaries

Joey Adams: 1911=d.Dec 2, 1999 (was 88)
Comedian, Author, TV Actor, Columnist, b. in New York City; FN:Joseph Abramowitz; Nightclubs, numerous books on comedy
Syd Barrett: 1946=d.Jul 7, 2006 (was 60)
HALL OF FAMER, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, Songwriter, English, of Pink Floyd, RN:Roger Keith
Henry Corden: 1920=d.May 19, 2005 (was 85)
Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voicist, The Flintstones' Fred (1977-)
Vic Tayback: 1930=d.May 25, 1990 (was 60)
TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Chef, some say '29; Griff, Khan, Alice's Mel Sharples & famous(?) chili maker
Danny Thomas: 1912=d.Feb 6, 1991 (was 79)
HALL OF FAMER, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Producer, Radio Actor, Author, Singer, All Star Revue, The Danny Thomas Show's (aka Make Room for Daddy) & Make Room for Granddaddy's Danny Williams, I'm a Big Girl Now, One Big Family's Jake Hatton; RN:Muzyad Yakhoob; then Amos Jacobs, Marlo's dad; some say 1914 but wrong; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founder 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee; d. in Los Angeles

People on January 6th: death anniversaries

Victor Fleming: 1949 (was 65)/b.Feb 23, 1883
Movie Director, Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind, Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Morty The Moose: 1994 (was 6)/b.yr unknown
Animal Star, of Northern Exposure

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General events on January 6th

In 1974, the United States began Night Saving Time, or whatever it was called, as President Nixon, under pressure from the gasoline shortage due to the oil embargo, put the United States on year-round Daylight Saving (not Savings) Time. Boy, was it really hard to get up in the morning!
In 1998, DECAPITATED: Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue, by vandals. It was the second time in 33 years that the beloved symbol's head has been sawed off. The bronze statue of a mermaid gazing wistfully out to sea has also had an arm sawed off and her neck slashed.

Government and Politics on January 6th

In 1945, future president of the United States, George Bush, married Barbara Pierce at the First Presbyterian Church in Rye, New York.
In 1969, future president Jimmy Carter, then governor of Georgia, and members of the Lions Club in Leary, Georgia, saw what they claimed was an unidentified flying object (UFO). Ten years later, Carter claimed he was attacked by a rabbit.

Entertainment-TV events on January 6th

In 1962, "The Beany and Cecil Show", TV Cartoon Show, debut on ABC. A Bob Clampett cartoon.
In 1966, Gilligan's Island episode #52. "Not Guilty". A crate containing coconuts is wrapped in an old Honolulu newspaper that read that one of the Castaways are being sought in a murder investigation. The castaways become suspicious of each other and decide to recreate the events of the night before they sailed, in order to solve the Randolph Blake murder case.
In 1967, "The Milton Berle Show", TV Variety, last aired on ABC.
In 1973, the five-minute animated lesson series "Schoolhouse Rock" premiered on ABC TV with the "Multiplication Rock" series. The short animated features used Rock music to teach children educational basics between Saturday morning cartoons. And they're back: the Shoolhouse Rock tribute album by contemporary artists have made the series cool all over again.
In 1975, "Wheel Of Fortune", TV Game Show, debut on NBC. The original host was Chuck Woolery and the letter turner was Susan Stafford.
In 1995, "The Kids In The Hall" TV Comedy Variety last aired on CBS.
In 1996, on the cover of TV Guide: "Seinfeld, Cybill, Ross, Oprah". Other Articles: Best and Worst of '95
In 1999, Bob Newhart has a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. More than 200 fans gathered on the Hollywood Boulevard sidewalk to witness unveiling of Newhart's star, the 2,127th to be dedicated in the famous walkway. Newhart, 69, launched his career in 1959 with his famous comedy routine utilizing a one-man, two-way telephone conversation, delivered with his trademark deadpan grin. He became a household name with sitcoms The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart.

Entertainment-Movies events on January 6th

In 1950, The Pluto film, "Pluto's Heart Throb" is released.
In 1997, "Space Jam" album (soundtrack) was certified Gold, Platinum, and Multi Platinum 2.00 by the RIAA

Music events on January 6th

In 1950, "Rag Mop" by Ames Brothers entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1962, R.C., "Pop Goes The Weasel" by Anthony Newley peaked at #85 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Rock events on January 6th

In 1973, R.C., "The Red Back Spider" by Brownsville Station peaked at #96 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, under pressure from striking employees at the company's pressing and distribution center, EMI Records announced they had dropped the group only weeks after singing them for 40,000 pounds and releasing only one single. No reason is given, but an EMI office memo alludes to the group's "disgraceful...aggressive behavior" and EMI's responsibility to "encourage restraint." So EMI fired off some Pistols, huh.

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 6th

In 1979, R.C., "YMCA" by the Village People peaked at #1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: VILLAGE PEOPLE ("YMCA")
In 2000, "Europop" album by Eiffel 65 was certified Gold by the RIAA

Sports events on January 6th

In 1994, in Detroit, America's leading contender for Olympic figure skating gold medal, Nancy Kerrigan, was attacked and wounded in the knee by Tonya Harding's bodyguard following practice. As she was recuperating and training for the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, an investigation of the incident pointed to Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding, as being involved in the plot. Four men, including Jeff Gillooly, the ex-husband of Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding, were later sentenced to prison for their roles in the attack; Harding, who denied advance knowledge of the attack, received probation after pleading guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution. "Weird Al" Yankovic sang a verse of this event in his song "Headline News".

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1980 - ** Goodbye 50's, Hello 60's - Quaker City Boys (last played on 1980-01-06)

In 1980 - ** I'm A Stern Old Bachelor - Chubby Parker (last played on 1980-01-06)

In 1980 - ** Louise - Cheeks (last played on 1980-01-27)

In 1980 - ** My Old Man - The Smothers Brothers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/smothersbrothers.htm (released 1963, last played on 2008-06-15)

Albums: Think Ethnic / Golden Hits of the Smothers Brothers

In 1980 - ** Papa Rolled His Own - Tommy Jame (last played on 1980-01-06)

In 1980 - ** Please, Betty Jane - Mike Russo & The Dellwoods (last played on 1980-01-06)

In 1980 - ** Skier's Lament - Paul Simineli (last played on 1988-12-04)

In 1985 - ** Dr. Pimento - Mudfish (last played on 1985-01-06)

In 1985 - ** Eat My Shorts - Rick Dees (released 1984, last played on 1989-07-09)

In 1985 - ** Empty-Vee - Bedful of Metaphysicians (last played on 1985-01-06)

In 1985 - ** He's So Unusual - Helen Kane (last played on 1985-01-06)

In 1985 - ** It's My Nose's Birthday - Jimmy Durante (last played on 1999-04-25)

Albums: Crazy Guys: Gems of American Comedy 

In 1985 - ** Mountain Girl - Judy Tenuta http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/tenuta-judy.htm (last played on 1995-11-05)

Albums: In Goddess We Trust 

In 1985 - ** The Mississippi Squirrel Revival - Ray Stevens http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/stevens-ray.htm (last played on 2008-02-03)

Albums: The Ray Stevens Box Set  / Dr. Demento's Country Corn  / Ray Stevens: His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits  / Ray Stevens: All Time Greatest Comic Hits / Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits by MCA / Ray Stevens: Collection  / Ray Stevens: Live!  / He Thinks He's Ray Stevens / Wacky Favorites: Weird & Wild 

In 1991 - ** Changing Neighborhoods - Tom Dreesen (last played on 1991-01-06)

In 1991 - ** High Priced Gasoline Blues - Dan The Man (last played on 1991-01-06)

In 1991 - ** I Ain't Afraid Of Cancer - George Carlin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/carlin-george.htm (last played on 1991-01-06)

In 1991 - ** Little Animals In Heat - David Drazin (last played on 1991-01-27)

In 1991 - ** Look At All Those Idiots - The Simpsons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/simpsons.htm (released 1990, last played on 1992-04-12)

Albums: The Simpsons Sing The Blues 

In 1991 - ** Love Hog - Judy Tenuta http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/tenuta-judy.htm (last played on 1991-01-06)

In 1991 - ** S-O-A-P - Mel Anderson (last played on 1991-01-06)

In 1991 - ** Smoker 'Till I Die - A.W. Patterson (last played on 1991-01-06)

In 2002 - ** Bond Themes - Sean Cullen (last played on 2002-01-06)

Albums: Sean Cullen Live!

In 2002 - ** Demented News Jan 6, 2002 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2002-01-06)

Albums: Demented News 2002 Volume

In 2002 - ** ER - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm (last played on 2003-06-02)

Albums: Get Spiffy

In 2002 - ** Food Of Choice - Sean Cullen (last played on 2007-05-27)

Albums: Sean Cullen Live!

In 2002 - ** Girl (You Can Feed My Hamster) - Throwing Toasters http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/throwingtoasters.htm (last played on 2005-02-13)

Albums: Chrome 

In 2002 - ** Short Haired Woman - Lightnin' Hopkins (last played on 2002-01-06)

Albums: Mojo Hand

In 2002 - ** Sketch Shmetch - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm (last played on 2002-01-06)

Albums: Get Spiffy

In 2002 - ** Slumber Party - Girlband (last played on 2008-03-09)

In 2002 - ** Trixie, The Piano Playing Pixie - Mel Blanc (last played on 2008-03-30)

Albums: Best of Mel Blanc, Man of 1000 Voices 

In 2002 - ** The Chamber Of Fate - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm (last played on 2002-03-24)

Albums: Get Spiffy

In 2002 - ** The Man Who Doesn't Exist - Sean Morey http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/morey-sean.htm (last played on 2002-01-20)

Albums: Sean Morey's Best Songs (Volume One) / Sean Happens [2003]  / The Man Who Doesn't Exist! [2002]

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1985 - ** Eat My Shorts - Rick Dees (released 1984, first hit the Funny Five on 1985-01-06)

In 1985 - ** The Mississippi Squirrel Revival - Ray Stevens http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/stevens-ray.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1985-03-10)

Albums: The Ray Stevens Box Set  / Dr. Demento's Country Corn  / Ray Stevens: His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits  / Ray Stevens: All Time Greatest Comic Hits / Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits by MCA / Ray Stevens: Collection  / Ray Stevens: Live!  / He Thinks He's Ray Stevens / Wacky Favorites: Weird & Wild 

In 2002 - ** Food Of Choice - Sean Cullen (first hit the Funny Five on 2002-02-03)

Albums: Sean Cullen Live!

In 2002 - ** Girl (You Can Feed My Hamster) - Throwing Toasters http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/throwingtoasters.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 2003-03-09)

Albums: Chrome 

In 2002 - ** The Man Who Doesn't Exist - Sean Morey http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/morey-sean.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 2002-01-20)

Albums: Sean Morey's Best Songs (Volume One) / Sean Happens [2003]  / The Man Who Doesn't Exist! [2002]

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1980 - ** Pos.5. Lobachevsky - Tom Lehrer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lehrer-tom.htm (released 1953, first played 1975-09-14)

Albums: Songs & More Songs by Tom Lehrer  / The Remains Of Tom Lehrer  / Tom Lehrer Revisited 

In 1985 - ** Pos.2. Eat My Shorts - Rick Dees (released 1984, first played 1985-01-06)

In 2002 - ** Pos.4. God Is In - Billy Jonas http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jonas-billy.htm (first played 2001-11-25)

Albums: Life So Far  / Billy Jonas: Live 

In 2002 - ** Pos.5. Hey Harry Potter! - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (first played 2001-12-09)

Albums: Cutting Up w/ Whimsical Will CD: Summer Movie Adventures

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1985 - ** Eat My Shorts - Rick Dees (released 1984, first hit #1 on 1985-01-13)

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1991 - ** Pos.1. Comin' Back For More - C.W. McCall http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/mccall-cw.htm (first played 1990-08-19)

Albums: The Real McCall / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection 

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1980 - ** Pos.1. Making Love In A Subaru - Damaskas (appearance #3)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Dementia Royale

In 1985 - ** Pos.1. Rock & Roll Doctor - Travesty, Ltd. (appearance #7)

Albums: Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection  / Teen Comedy Party 2000 

In 1991 - ** Pos.1. Comin' Back For More - C.W. McCall http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/mccall-cw.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: The Real McCall / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection 

In 2002 - ** Pos.1. The Saga Begins - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (appearance #12)

Albums: Running With Scissors  / Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space 

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1983, Levon Helm is scheduled to be on the show, but he doesn't appear. So Gerard Mulligan takes his place, accepting the studio audience's applause as he discusses Levon's career.
In 1986, It's the first new show of the year: No comedy piece for the first segment is ready, so Dave spends the time announcing the goofiest lyric of 1985 ("I had a dream, I had an awesome dream," from Lionel Richie's "Say You, Say Me"), complaining about his new haircut ("I look like a duck"), and forcing out his first guest, Don King. Also introduced is a month-long "Soup of the Day" feature. Tonight, Jimmy Fitzgerald pays tribute to Creme of Asparagus.
In 1987, Dave invites Harvey Pekar across the hall to the Live-at-Five set. Harvey can't shut up, asking Al Roker about his days working in Harvey's hometown, Cleveland.
In 1988, Dave calls the NYC Air and Noise Complaints Bureau. The bureau hangs up on him, so Dave throws the phone out the window. Also, Gerard Mulligan shows his book of Bill Keane cartoons from "Family Circus" as "Atlanta City Showgirls" (Laurie Diamond and Laurie Guthrie) shoot an arrow into Keane's book.
In 1989, Viewer Mail: Guitarist Sid McGinnis is fired from the show, so he goes to the NBC Employment Office and finds employment in the network's mailroom, quickly working himself up to CEO. The next Viewer Mail letter is interrupted with a "Please Stand By" card, as the show is suddenly replaced by "Soggy (Dave) the Dunk-Tank Clown," a Sid McGinnis Production.
In 1993, "Stagehand Theater": Al Maher and Joe Gorta present their rendtion of "Amy Fisher: My Story." Meanwhile, Doogie Howser's Neil Patrick Harris is in the control room as Hal Gurnee's apprentice.
In 1994, Chris Elliott performs the title song from "Cabaret"; legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman follows with a rendition of "Danse Espagnole." After Perlman's performance, Dave wants to go backstage and slap Chris.
In 1994, Top Ten Dave's New Year's Resolutions - 4. Have applause sign installed in my bedroom.
In 1997, "Dave's Diary" bit.
In 1997, "Kids Tell Jokes" includes "someday my prints will come" and a restaurant on the moon having "no atmosphere". Also, B B King (age 71) is a guest and also sits in with the band "all night long".
In 1997, Dave apparently had a Big Mac specially delivered from Washington D.C. with an invitation to the inauguration in it.
In 1997, Dave shows a bunch of calendars, then video of him making his New York Calendar; Rupert, Mujibur & Sirajul, and Mayor Giuliani appear (Rupert without his shirt on).
In 1997, Top Ten Ways Newt Gingrich Can Improve His Image - 10. Start every speech by asking, "Who else here likes puppies?"
In 1998, Dave recruits a customer at Joe G's to participate in Late Show's version of "Titanic: Death Boat '98."
In 1998, Guests Tom Brokaw (who actually enters from the audience's right), Tobey McGuire ("Deconstructing Harry"), and Fiona Apple.
In 1998, Leon Pendarvis sits in for Paul again.
In 1998, Top Ten Signs You Won't Be Nominated for a Grammy - 1. Your backup singers are barking dogs.
In 1999, "How Many Guys in Mouse Suits Can Fit into Dunkin' Donuts?" All 10 of them, plus 10 in other costumes. Later, the people in the mouse (and other) suits return to the theater and throw donuts to the audience.
In 1999, "Revised 1999 NBA Season" chart.
In 1999, Guests Mira Sorvino ("At First Sight"), Terry Bradshaw (who apparently wants to come back tomorrow), and no stand-up comic, thus prematurely ending "Network-TV-Debut-Standup Week" on Wednesday.
In 1999, Top Ten Depressing Thoughts Your Dog Has.
In 2000, "Loel Zelickson", a great guy, sits in with the band and plays "Hey Jude" on the maracas.
In 2000, 1st Know Your Current Events contestant: Ryan Young, who says he plays for the Jets (320-lb offensive tackle). The other contestants (an older couple from Milwaukee) play Know Your Shocking Facts about Peter Jennings.
In 2000, Chart: "Coach, Why It Didn't Work Out".
In 2000, Dave thinks he needs his hip replaced.
In 2000, First Know Your Current Events contestant: Ryan Young, who plays for the Jets (320-lb offensive tackle). The other contestants (an older couple from Milwaukee) play Know Your Shocking Facts about Peter Jennings.
In 2000, Now the ping pong guy actually has the blue dot attached to his pants.
In 2000, The ping pong guy appears again; now he actually has the blue dot attached to his pants.
In 2000, Top Ten Questions on the New York Jets Head Coach Application.

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