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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 7th

For The Weekday Of: Wednesday in 2009, Thursday in 2010
Today in Dementia History!
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People on January 7th: birthdates

Mike McGear: 1944 (is 65 in 2009, 66 in 2010)
Singer, Songwriter, English, RLN:McCartney, Paul's step-brother; of The Scaffold; b. Jan 6?
Ryder Robinson: 2004 (is 5 in 2009, 6 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Kate Hudson and Chris's son, Goldie Hawn's grandson
Jim Zippo: yr unknown
Radio Disc Jock, Novelty Singer, of Zippo in the Morning

People on January 7th: birth anniversaries

Charles Samuel Addams: 1912=d.Sep 29, 1988 (was 76)
ComicStrip Cartoonist, Macabre cartoons, Addams Family
Eliot Daniel: 1908=d.Dec 6, 1997 (was 89)
Composer, the I Love Lucy TV theme song
Alan Napier: 1903=d.Aug 8, 1988 (was 85)
TV/Movie Actor, English, Batman's butler Alfred Pennyworth, 40-50s film butler

People on January 7th: death anniversaries

Richard Hunt: 1992 (was 40)/b.yr unknown
Puppeteer, Scooter, grumpy Statler, Janice, other Sesame Street muppets
Don Martin: 2000 (was 68)/b.May 18, 1931
ComicStrip Cartoonist, MAD's maddest cartoonist; longtime Mad magazine cartoonist who drew an assortment of wild-haired characters, punctuating the grotesque action with wacky words like SPLOP! and POIT!!; later worked at Cracked in 1987
Bob McFadden: 2000 (was 76)/b.Jan 19, 1923
Singer, Actor, television commercial voiceover actor best known as the parrot's voice for Whisk commercials in the 1970s; also providing voices for commercials for Frankenberry cereal and Pepperidge Farm foods, among others; voiced number of comedy albums including a spoof on the Kennedy family in the white house called "The First Family", also "The Mummy" with Rod McKuen as Dor
Avery Schreiber: 2002 (was 66)/b.Apr 9, 1935
Actor, Comedian, b. in Chicago; My Mother the Car's Capt. Mancini, of (Jack) Burns & Schreiber team, Sha Na Na reg, Wake Rattle & Roll's Grandpa Quirk

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General events on January 7th

In 1990, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy closed to tourists after eventually leaning too far and becoming structurally unsafe. After 11 years of construction work to decrease its dangerous tilt and stabilize its foundation, the tower reopened to the public on December 15, 2001.

Entertainment events on January 7th

In 1926, George Burns and Gracie Allen were married by a Justice of the Peace in Cleveland, OH.

Entertainment-TV events on January 7th

In 1972, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Big Little Man", Bobby Brady tries to prove to his family that he is a lot bigger than his size, annoyed at being so small, Bobby tries exercises to make himself taller. When that doesn't work, he decides to become a mental giant.
In 1978, on the cover of TV Guide: "cast of Happy Days". Other Articles: Laugh-In, Game Show Profits
In 1995, "Super Dave's Vegas Spectacular" TV Comedy Variety debut on USA and bombed.

Entertainment-Soap events on January 7th

In 1974, "How To Survive A Marriage", TV Daytime Soap; debut on NBC, but the soap itself failed to survive after 15 months.

Entertainment-Movies events on January 7th

In 1933, The Mickey Mouse film, "Building a Building" is released. The first issue of "Topolino" magazine ("Mickey Mouse" in Italian) is published in Italy.

Arts and Prose events on January 7th

In 1912, cartoonist Charles Addams was born in Westfield, New Jersey. While in high school he started drawing and submitting cartoons for publication; his dream was to work at The New Yorker magazine, which came true full-time in 1940. He continued with the magazine up until his death, drawing over 1,300 cartoons. His most famous creation was that of the spooky Addams Family, a morbidly strange family of characters that were later featured in the 1960s TV series by the same name starring John Astin and Carolyn Jones; several motion pictures were also released in the 1990s based on the macabre family. Addams died of heart failure on September 28, 1988.

Music events on January 7th

In 1956, R.C., "What Is A Wife" by Steve Allen peaked at #56 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, GOLD RECORD FOR OHIO EXPRESS "CHEWY CHEWY" is certified as a million seller

Music-Country events on January 7th

In 1950, R.C., "Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Gene Autry hit #1 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, Johnny Paycheck hit number one with "Take This Job And Shove It". Paycheck joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1997.

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 7th

In 1963, in a case filed under Copycat Corner, Gary U.S. Bonds sued Chubby Checker for plaglarism, claiming that Chubby's "Dancing Party" sounds too much like Gary's "Quarter to Three", the 1961 hit by Bonds. The suit is settled out of court.
In 1978, R.C., "Bloat On (Featuring The Bloaters)" by Cheech & Chong peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, "Hooked on Classics," using the extended medley format made popular by "Stars on 45," sets popular classical music to a disco beat. The result: It goes platinum on this date.

Sports-Basketball events on January 7th

In 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game in Hinckley, Ill.

Weird and Other events on January 7th

In 1964, Dick weber rolled the highest bowling game in history,... aboard a Boeing 707.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1979 - ** Ballad Of Fearless Dwight - Barry Bowman & Steve Ivings (last played on 1980-02-10)

In 1979 - ** Dust Up His Nose - Larry Rand (released 1977, last played on 1999-04-25)

In 1979 - ** Duvid Crockett - Mickey Katz (last played on 1994-04-03)

Albums: Mickey Katz' Greatest Schticks  / Now that Sounds Kosher 

In 1979 - ** Mr. Sheene - Dirk & Stig (last played on 1989-07-23)

In 1979 - ** My Girl Has Three Legs - Damaskas (released 1978, last played on 2008-05-04)

In 1979 - ** This Old House - Rosemary Clooney (last played on 1979-01-07)

In 1979 - ** The Pizza's Revenge - Bruce Popka (last played on 1979-01-07)

In 1990 - ** Clowny Clown Clown - Crispin Hellion Glover (last played on 1998-04-12)

Albums: Big Problem Does Not Equal the Solution. The Solution = Let It Be. 

In 1990 - ** Dueling Rappers - Alan Gary & Scott Free f/ Fabrini Brazzi (last played on 2007-01-14)

In 1990 - ** Laurie (Strange Things Happen) - Dickie Lee (last played on 1993-10-31)

In 1990 - ** My Favorite Diseases - Mike Agranoff (last played on 2004-07-31)

In 1990 - ** New Clean Song - Crispin Hellion Glover (last played on 1990-01-07)

Albums: Big Problem Does Not Equal the Solution. The Solution = Let It Be. 

In 1990 - ** Overture - Crispin Hellion Glover (f/ Barnes & Barnes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/barnesandbarnes.htm) (last played on 1990-01-07)

Albums: Big Problem Does Not Equal the Solution. The Solution = Let It Be. 

In 1990 - ** Sorry - Chunky A (last played on 1990-03-18)

In 1990 - ** Strange Things Are Happening - Victor Banana (last played on 1990-04-08)

In 1990 - ** These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Crispin Hellion Glover (last played on 1992-05-10)

Albums: Big Problem Does Not Equal the Solution. The Solution = Let It Be. 

In 1990 - ** A Thousand Points of Light - Jim Terr w/ Nancy Lumsden (last played on 1990-02-04)

In 1990 - ** The Daring Young Man On The Flying Trapeze - Crispin Hellion Glover (last played on 1990-01-07)

Albums: Big Problem Does Not Equal the Solution. The Solution = Let It Be. 

In 1996 - ** Heads Of Skin - Harry Perry (last played on 1996-01-07)

In 1996 - ** A Real Man Like Mom - Howard Letovsky (last played on 1996-01-07)

In 2001 - ** Bears - Sergio (last played on 2001-01-07)

In 2001 - ** Clean It Up - Tim Cavanagh http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cavanagh-tim.htm (last played on 2002-03-10)

Albums: The One Minute Song, Volume 1

In 2001 - ** Demented News Jan 7, 2001 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2001-01-07)

Albums: Demented News 2001 Volume

In 2001 - ** Florida - Doodoo Wah http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/doodoowah.htm (last played on 2001-01-07)

In 2001 - ** MP3 Killed The Media Star - Robomusic (last played on 2001-02-18)

In 2001 - ** Roll Another Reefer Polka - Conception Corporation (released 1973, last played on 2001-02-04)

Albums: Conception Corporation Box Set

In 2001 - ** Tonight Is The Night - Lorne Elliott http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/elliott-lorne.htm (last played on 2006-09-17)

Albums: More Lorne Elliott Than You Ever Need In Your Life

In 2001 - ** Vulcan Mind-Meld - The V-Town Have-Nots (last played on 2001-01-07)

In 2001 - ** The Battle Of Florida - Loose Bruce Kerr (last played on 2001-01-07)

In 2001 - ** The Sensuous Housewife - Conception Corporation (last played on 2001-01-07)

Albums: Conception Corporation Box Set

In 2007 - ** Bathroom 13 and a Turd - Da Yoopers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/dayoopers.htm (released 2006, last played on 2007-06-17)

Albums: 21st Century Yoopers in Space 

In 2007 - ** Buckaroo Banzai Is Not Just A Movie - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (last played on 2007-01-07)

Albums: The Mini Album of Love

In 2007 - ** Demented News Jan 7, 2007 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2007-01-07)

In 2007 - ** Dr. Jekyll's Toothbrush - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (released 2006, last played on 2007-01-07)

Albums: Very Tiny Songs 

In 2007 - ** Farkle!!! - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (last played on 2007-01-07)

Albums: Outsmarting the Popos

In 2007 - ** Science Fight - Consortium of Genius http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/consortium.htm (last played on 2007-01-07)

Albums: 10th Anniversary Compilation

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1979 - ** Ballad Of Fearless Dwight - Barry Bowman & Steve Ivings (first hit the Funny Five on 1980-02-10)

In 1979 - ** Dust Up His Nose - Larry Rand (released 1977, first hit the Funny Five on 1979-02-25)

In 1979 - ** My Girl Has Three Legs - Damaskas (released 1978, first hit the Funny Five on 1979-02-25)

In 1990 - ** Dueling Rappers - Alan Gary & Scott Free f/ Fabrini Brazzi (first hit the Funny Five on 1990-02-11)

In 1990 - ** My Favorite Diseases - Mike Agranoff (first hit the Funny Five on 1990-02-04)

In 1990 - ** Sorry - Chunky A (first hit the Funny Five on 1990-01-28)

In 2001 - ** Tonight Is The Night - Lorne Elliott http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/elliott-lorne.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 2001-02-18)

Albums: More Lorne Elliott Than You Ever Need In Your Life

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1979 - ** Pos.3. My Boomerang Won't Come Back - Charlie Drake (released 1961, first played 1974-10-13)

Albums: Novelty Experience  / Wackiest Album In The Universe, Vol.1 

In 1990 - ** Pos.1. Eat Too Much - Guns 'n Moses (first played 1989-12-10)

In 1990 - ** Pos.5. The Smallest Thing Known to Man - Lorne Elliott http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/elliott-lorne.htm (first played 1989-12-03)

Albums: The Collected Mistakes

In 2001 - ** Pos.3. Livin' La Vida Broka - The Dan Orr Project http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/orr-dan.htm (first played 2000-10-15)

Albums: Wish You Were Beer

In 2001 - ** Pos.2. Oops, I Farted Again - The gang at Zthing.com (first played 2000-10-01)

In 2001 - ** Pos.5. The Phantom Windbreaker - Red Bovine (first played 1996-06-09)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Dementia Royale

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1990 - ** Dueling Rappers - Alan Gary & Scott Free f/ Fabrini Brazzi (first hit #1 on 1990-02-18)

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1990 - ** Pos.1. Eat Too Much - Guns 'n Moses (first played 1989-12-10)

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1979 - ** Pos.1. My Dead Dog Rover - Hank, Stu, Dave & Hank and their Aeolian Duo-Art Player Piano (appearance #2)

Albums: Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection 

In 1990 - ** Pos.1. Eat Too Much - Guns 'n Moses (appearance #1)

In 1996 - ** Pos.1. Carrot Juice is Murder - The Arrogant Worms http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/arrogantworms.htm (appearance #2)

Albums: Semi-Conducted [2003] / Russell's Shorts / Live Bait  / Gift Wrapped: The Best of the Arrogant Worms  / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection 

In 2001 - ** Pos.1. Let's Blow Up the Tow Truck - Krypton (appearance #2)

In 2007 - ** Pos.1. White and Nerdy - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (appearance #5)

Albums: Straight Outta Lynwood 

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1983, A 90-minute Friday night special: Andy Kaufman hugs everyone on the staff and in the audience, then later brings out his parents, as all three sing "Row Row Row Your Boat." Andy follows that performance with a phone call to his grandma in Hollywood, Florida.
In 1984, Dave, Paul and members of the Late Night crew spend the weekend taping remotes in St. Thomas.
In 1985, 1984 Leftover Comedy bits include two items from the NBC Bookmobile: _The Himalayas by Shopping Cart_ and _The Great Event: Allistaire Cooke's Second Annual Giant Tractor Pull._
In 1986, Marv Albert promotes his brother Al's chocolate hockey pucks; at the end of his segment, while going into a commercial break, Dave asks Marv under the audience applause, "Are these any good?" Marv: "No." Also, Brush With Greatness includes meeting Andy Williams in Leningrad during a filming of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous."
In 1988, Chris Elliott is Marlon Brando for the final time. In tribute, he plays a retrospective montage and leaves for "the island" with his houseboy "Jukunta," Chris making sure the accent is on the second syllable.
In 1992, Dave calls John Amirante, who performs the National Anthems before each hockey game for the N.Y. Rangers; he sings "O Canada" on the phone. Later, Dave is thirsty, so bicylist Danny Grayson buys a Coke from the soda machine on the 7th floor and rides his way down the stairs into the studio on the 6th to deliver it to Dave.
In 1993, Set Designer Kathleen Ankers makes her debut appearance as Peggy the Foul-Mouthed Chambermaid, a character she'll bring with her months later on CBS.
In 1993, Top Ten Excuses of the Home Alone Parents - 4. Just for the sake of argument, suppose the kids were hats. Now, there's nothing wrong with leaving a couple hats at home, is there?
In 1994, A week earlier Marvin Hamlisch was in Las Vegas with Barbra Streisand. Tonight he's onstage at the Ed Sullivan Theater with Peaboy.
In 1994, Top Ten Good Things About Having the Flu - 6. Fact that you're teeming with parasites makes you feel like Cher.
In 1997, Dave talks about a WCBS radio report on people recalling the Blizzard of '96 (one year ago).
In 1997, Guest Norm MacDonald has laryngitis and does "sit-down" comedy about cats.
In 1997, It's the King of Meat contest, as Rupert Jee competes with Amando Vasquez at the Stage Deli, guessing how much meat to slice for an allotted weight. In a controversial decision, Amando wins, but a rematch is promised.
In 1997, Top Ten Other Toys Being Discontinued by Mattel - 4. Barbie, Ken, and Ken's Longtime Companion, Matthew.
In 1998, Fake clip of islanders chasing Bill and Hillary Clinton. Also, "New Books" bit.
In 1998, Guest Norm MacDonald enters from the audience's right and talks about being fired from Weekend Update.
In 1998, Leon Pendarvis sits in for Paul again.
In 1998, Paul Simon appears to promote his short-run Broadway flop "Capeman." (Wasn't this on Jan 8 1998?)
In 1998, Taped message from the Mayor's Office to pedestrians.
In 1998, Top Ten President Clinton Tips for Keeping the Romance in Your Marriage - 1. A little dab of ketchup behind each ear.
In 1999, Guest Terry Bradshaw is on for the second straight night.
In 1999, Late Show is now called "Dave Letterman's Countdown to the Millennium".
In 1999, Late Show Viewer Profiles: Swedish guy Spenker Alderon. Also, Top Ten William Rehnquist Pickup Lines.
In 1999, Tonight's Know Your Current Events contestants are a family doctor and a "Y2K accountant".
In 2000, Campaign 2000: "People" magazine called.
In 2000, CBS Mailbag Letter #2: After seeing "Stuart Little", Dave wants to dress Paul up like a mouse.
In 2000, CBS Mailbag: (1) Don King used a hair-dryer while sleeping? (2) After seeing "Stuart Little", Dave wants to dress Paul up like a mouse; (3) "Interim Russian President Vladimir Putin" does a Russian dance; (4) at New Year's, a Lincoln statue zaps Tom Jones and makes him disappear.
In 2000, CNN is apparently somewhat biased when reporting on the Ted Turner/Jane Fonda separation. Also, Top Ten Features of a Really Scary Haunted House. (News item: someone sued because a haunted house was too scary.)
In 2000, Late Show QB Challenge with guest Ray Lucas (play-on music: "Jet") is done indoors with champagne bottles.

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