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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 11th

For The Weekday Of: Sunday in 2009, Monday in 2010
Today in Dementia History!
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People on January 11th: birthdates

Kim Coles: 1962 (is 47 in 2009, 48 in 2010)
Actress, Comedienne, of In Living Color, Living Single's Synclaire James
Fred Imus: 1941 (is 68 in 2009, 69 in 2010)
Don's Brother (year may be off by 1-2 years)
Dawn Lyn: 1963 (is 46 in 2009, 47 in 2010)
Actress, My Three Sons' Dodie Harper Douglas
Kyle Richards: 1969 (is 40 in 2009, 41 in 2010)
Actress, ER's Nurse Dori
Felix Silla: 1937 (is 72 in 2009, 73 in 2010)
Actor, Addams Family's Cousin Itt, Buck Rogers' Twiki the Robot
Grant Tinker: 1925 (is 84 in 2009, 85 in 2010)
TV Producer, TV Executive, MTM prez, NBC chairman 1981-86; Mary Tyler Moore's ex-hubby
Ken Weiler: 1967 (is 42 in 2009, 43 in 2010)
Actor, Novelty Musician, The Handler's Roy Cook; also of The Four Postmen

People on January 11th: birth anniversaries

Chester Conklin: 1888=d.Oct 11, 1971 (was 83)
Actor, Comedian, Keystone Cops

People on January 11th: death anniversaries

Francis Scott Key: 1843 (was 63)/b.Aug 1, 1779
Composer, Attorney/Lawyer, Poet, Author, b. in Frederick County, MD; Wrote "The Star Spanged Banner" in 1814 after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry. It became the US National Anthem in 1931; 59 years after that, Francis turned in his grave when Roseanne screeched it into the Barr-Strangled Banner at a Padre ballgame.
Sheldon Leonard: 1997 (was 89)/b.Feb 22, 1907
HALL OF FAMER, TV/Movie Actor, Producer/Director, b. in New York City; LN:Bershad; Danny Thomas Show's Phil Brokaw, Big Eddie; prodc'd Danny Thomas, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Gomer Pyle, I Spy, etc.
Charles E. Mack: 1934 (was 45)/b.Nov 22, 1888
Stage Actor, Radio Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Singer, of Moran & Mack
Peter Pratt: 1995/b.yr unknown
TV Actor, of Dr. Who (Master)
Jack Soo: 1979 (was 63)/b.Oct 28, 1915?
Actor, RN:Goro Suzuki; Barney Miller's Det. Nick Yemana; some say b. Oct 28, 1916, or b. Oct 28, 1917

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Government and Politics on January 11th

In 1989, President Reagan bade the nation farewell in an address from the Oval office.

Entertainment events on January 11th

In 1997, 23rd People's Choice Awards: Bill Cosby wins.

Entertainment-TV events on January 11th

In 1962, "Tell It To Groucho" TV Game Show debut on CBS.
In 1974, in a Brady Bunch episode called "The Driver's Seat", Marcia bets that she can beat Greg's score on the driver's test on Paramount Television's "The Brady Bunch." In "The Driver's Seat," Greg's comments about men being better drivers than women set up their bet. Marcia scores higher on her written test but tightens up when she gets behind the wheel of a car.
In 1979, actor Jack Soo died at the age of 63. He was probably best known for playing Detective Nick Yemana on "Barney Miller."
In 1997, on the cover of TV Guide: "Dilbert". Other Articles: AbFab movie, Darrell Hammond
In 1998, At the 24th Annual People's Choice Awards "ER" was chosen favorite TV drama series for the fourth straight year and Seinfeld was chosen the favorite comedy for the third year running.
In 1999, suddenly in the middle of its run, "The Daily Show" switches its Darrins, hoping viewers won't notice. Unfortunately this new guy, Jon Stewart looks nothing like Samantha's original husband Craig Kilborn.

Music events on January 11th

In 1928, "Ol' Man River" was recorded on Victor Records this day by Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra. Bing Crosby crooned as the song's featured vocalist. The tune came from the Broadway musical, "Showboat". In the 1950s, Stan Freberg was "forced" by a censor to do the song in a politically correct way as it is known in the 1990s called "Elderly Man River."
In 1952, "Tiger Rag" by Les Paul entered the Top 40 chart.

Music-Rock events on January 11th

In 1992, R.C., "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana peaked at #6 on the pop singles chart; "Weird Al" parodied it into "Smells Like Nirvana."

Music-Country events on January 11th

In 1964, Roger Miller recorded "Dang Me," "Chug-A-Lug"

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 11th

In 1992, R.C., "Addams Groove" by Hammer peaked at #7 on the pop singles chart.
In 1994, Diana Ross makes Mr. Blackwell's Worst-Dressed List. Blackwell refers to her as "a Martian meter maid."

Sports-Basketball events on January 11th

In 1984, the Denver Nuggets and the San Antonio Spurs play a 163-155 game, the higest scoring regulation game in NBA history.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1976 - ** Eight Foot Two, Solid Blue - Allan Sherman http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/sherman-allan.htm (released 1963, last played on 2005-09-25)

Albums: My Son The Nut / My Son, The Box 

In 1976 - ** I'm A Lonely Little Petunia (In An Onion Patch) - Two Ton Baker (last played on 1991-05-05)

In 1976 - ** Oklahoma Hills - Jack Guthrie (last played on 1976-01-11)

In 1976 - ** Sacramento - Hoagy Carmichael (last played on 1976-10-17)

In 1976 - ** Stardrek - Bobby Pickett & Peter Ferrara (last played on 2007-05-13)

Albums: They Came From Outer Space  / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection  / Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space  / Star Trek Comedy: The Unofficial Album

In 1976 - ** Stash City High School - Mathis & Hillyer (last played on 1976-01-11)

In 1976 - ** Suicide Is Painless (Main Title from M*A*S*H) - The Mash (released 1970, last played on 1983-11-06)

In 1976 - ** Ugga Ugga Boo Ugga Boo Boo Ugga - Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm & His City Slickers (last played on 2006-10-15)

In 1976 - ** What, Me Worry? - Alfred E. Neuman & His Furshlugginer Five (released 1959, last played on 1996-06-23)

Albums: Mad Grooves: Classic Schlock 'n' Roll! 

In 1976 - ** The Man On Page 602 - Jack Barlow (as Zoot Fenster) (last played on 1993-02-14)

Albums: World's Greatest Country Novelty Records 

In 1981 - ** Carter Gets A Phone Call - The Zanies (last played on 1981-01-11)

In 1981 - ** Cow Patti - Jim Stafford http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/stafford-jim.htm (last played on 2007-07-01)

Albums: Jim Stafford's Greatest Hits 

In 1981 - ** Hardcore Granola - Tom "T-Bone" Stankus (last played on 1981-04-12)

In 1981 - ** Rosie The Riveter - The Four Vagabonds (released 1943, last played on 1988-07-03)

In 1981 - ** Talk Backwards - Steve Goodman http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/goodman-steve.htm (last played on 1984-09-09)

Albums: No Big Surprise: Anthology 

In 1981 - ** There's A Man Who Comes To Our House Every Single Day - The Sweet Violet Boys (The Prairie Ramblers) (released 1937, last played on 2004-01-18)

In 1981 - ** Why Did I Get Married - Carson Robison (last played on 1981-01-11)

In 1981 - ** The Mechanical Man - Devo http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/devo.htm (released 1978, last played on 1981-01-11)

Albums: Hardcore Devo, Vol. 1: 74-77  / Devo's Greatest Misses 

In 1987 - ** Beach Party Vietnam - The Dead Milkmen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/deadmilkmen.htm (released 1986, last played on 1994-05-29)

Albums: Eat Your Paisley  / Death Rides A Pale Cow...The Ultimate Collection 

In 1987 - ** Bugs - Crash Coffin & The Official United States Yahoo Funky Punky Jug Band (last played on 1987-01-11)

In 1987 - ** Car Trouble - Rhythm Rats (last played on 1987-01-11)

In 1987 - ** It Ain't Easy Being Male - Howie Nave (last played on 1991-08-18)

In 1987 - ** Spot Tavern Bar Maid - Buelah (last played on 1987-01-11)

In 1987 - ** Toothless People - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (released 1986, last played on 1987-01-11)

Albums: Polka Party 

In 1987 - ** Waiting In The Car - Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre (last played on 1987-03-01)

Albums: Born To Be Tiled

In 1998 - ** Baby Jesus - The Four Postmen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fourpostmen.htm (last played on 1998-01-11)

Albums: Looking For Grandpa

In 1998 - ** Smells Like Camp Granada - Alien Van Sherman (last played on 1998-08-02)

In 1998 - ** The Druggist - Joel Mabus (last played on 2007-02-11)

Albums: Rhyme Schemes

In 2004 - ** Children's Songs Montage - Eric "Smooth-E http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/smooth-e.htm" Schwartz (last played on 2004-02-09)

Albums: Self Bootleg

In 2004 - ** Daphne - Jack Lemmon (last played on 2004-02-09)

In 2004 - ** Demented News Jan 11, 2004 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2004-02-09)

In 2004 - ** Ding Dong (Whatever) - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (last played on 2004-02-09)

In 2004 - ** Fangirls, Shake That Booty! - the great Luke Ski http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lukeski.htm w/ the Hot Waffles (released 2003, last played on 2004-03-22)

Albums: Worst Album Ever / Forgotten Fishheads Volume 42

In 2004 - ** Hello, Fred The Beard - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (released 1999, last played on 2005-10-16)

In 2004 - ** Oldest Man On Earth - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (released 1998, last played on 2004-02-09)

In 2004 - ** Since My Best Friend Got Engaged - Eric D. Snider (last played on 2007-07-08)

Albums: Will Make Jokes For Food

In 2004 - ** The Ballad of Optimus Prime - the great Luke Ski http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lukeski.htm f/ The Nick Atoms (released 2003, last played on 2007-07-01)

Albums: Worst Album Ever / Forgotten Fishheads: Double Feature / Animation Compilation

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1976 - ** Stardrek - Bobby Pickett & Peter Ferrara (first hit the Funny Five on 1976-02-15)

Albums: They Came From Outer Space  / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection  / Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space  / Star Trek Comedy: The Unofficial Album

In 1976 - ** Suicide Is Painless (Main Title from M*A*S*H) - The Mash (released 1970, first hit the Funny Five on 1979-04-22)

In 1981 - ** Carter Gets A Phone Call - The Zanies (first hit the Funny Five on 1981-01-11)

In 1981 - ** Cow Patti - Jim Stafford http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/stafford-jim.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1981-02-22)

Albums: Jim Stafford's Greatest Hits 

In 1981 - ** Hardcore Granola - Tom "T-Bone" Stankus (first hit the Funny Five on 1981-02-15)

In 1998 - ** Smells Like Camp Granada - Alien Van Sherman (first hit the Funny Five on 1998-02-08)

In 2004 - ** Fangirls, Shake That Booty! - the great Luke Ski http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lukeski.htm w/ the Hot Waffles (released 2003, first hit the Funny Five on 2004-02-29)

Albums: Worst Album Ever / Forgotten Fishheads Volume 42

In 2004 - ** The Ballad of Optimus Prime - the great Luke Ski http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lukeski.htm f/ The Nick Atoms (released 2003, first hit the Funny Five on 2004-04-11)

Albums: Worst Album Ever / Forgotten Fishheads: Double Feature / Animation Compilation

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1981 - ** Pos.4. Carter Gets A Phone Call - The Zanies (first played 1981-01-11)

In 1981 - ** Pos.5. Roger Boom - Lawrence Welk Presents Larry Hooper (released 1956, first played 1976-04-04)

In 1987 - ** Pos.5. Let's Blow Up the Tow Truck - Krypton (first played 1986-12-14)

In 1987 - ** Pos.3. Ronnie's Rapp - Ron & The D.C. Crew (released 1986, first played 1987-01-04)

In 1998 - ** Pos.5. Hacker's Rap II: The Internut - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (first played 1998-01-04)

Albums: Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 2

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1976 - ** Stardrek - Bobby Pickett & Peter Ferrara (first hit #1 on 1976-02-29)

Albums: They Came From Outer Space  / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection  / Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space  / Star Trek Comedy: The Unofficial Album

In 1981 - ** Cow Patti - Jim Stafford http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/stafford-jim.htm (first hit #1 on 1993-05-30)

Albums: Jim Stafford's Greatest Hits 

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1976 - ** Pos.1. Friendly Neighborhood Narco Agent - Jef Jaisun (appearance #9)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Delights

In 1981 - ** Pos.1. Existential Blues - Tom "T-Bone" Stankus (appearance #4)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 1987 - ** Pos.1. Fish Heads - Barnes & Barnes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/barnesandbarnes.htm (appearance #28)

Albums: Zabagabee: Best of Barnes & Barnes  / Yeah-Essential Barnes & Barnes  / Voobaha  / The Very Best of Dr. Demento  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 1998 - ** Pos.1. The Scotsman - Bryan Bowers (written by Mike Cross http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cross-mike.htm) (appearance #8)

Albums: Best Of The Funny Stuff: Creme De La Cross  / Live and Kickin'  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 2004 - ** Pos.1. F. People - Ookla the Mok (appearance #2)

Albums: Oh Okay LA

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1983, Limited Perspective: Paul Shindell and Carmine Fioccola, insulators and roofing contractors, review "The Verdict." Also, Levon Helm finally makes it on the show and after his interview sits in with the band.
In 1984, Live Remote: Larry "Bud" greets tourists at the Empire State Building.
In 1985, Dave guests on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
In 1989, Chris Elliott offers a sumo wrestling outfit to Dave, who refuses to put it on, so Chris leaves the set and is heard singing "At Seventeen" backstage.
In 1990, A new catch phrase is selected by the audience. Choices include "Oh, no, we've got squirrels!" "I lost my dolly -- down the crapper!" "Sorry, pal, that ain't strudel"; "Who do you think you are, Bjorn Nittmo?" (read by the NY Giants field-goal kicker, Bjorn Nittmo), and "Now, what would Hitler do in a situation like this?" The audience selects Nittmo.
In 1991, Morty retrieves Marlo Thomas from Live-at-Five to do a spit-take on the Late Night set. Later, Dave begins another installment of "Those Funny, Funny Maplethorpe Photos" but stops and leaves the studio to free Larry "Bud" from the downstairs freezer.
In 1991, Top Ten Good Things About Being in Iraq Right Now - 5. At least everyone has stopped talking about that damn "Twin Peaks" show.
In 1994, Dallas Cowboy Quarterback Troy Aikman throws footballs at passing taxis on 53rd St., finally clearing one through the window.
In 1995, Top Ten Dan Quayle Presidential Campaign Slogans - 5. Quayle: The other white meat.
In 1996, A CBS Mailbag letter writer asks if Dave surfs the net. Dave is seen at his computer with cyber-waffles popping out of his disk drive.
In 1996, CBS Mailbag: 1) The commercials are Dave's favorite part of the show? (2) above; (3) fake movie clip: a monkey washing a cat (a classic!); (4) Marv Albert's *Late Show* Sports Follies.
In 1996, Norm MacDonald and Brian Regan are both bumped from the show. Also, Tony Randall found the "real killer": Calvert.
In 1996, Top Ten Good Things About Shoveling Snow (assisted by NY snow shovelers) - 1. Frankly, chicks dig guys with big shovels.
In 1999, Dave rants about Martha Stewart (lamp shade made out of string).
In 1999, Paul's Millennium Fact: agents and managers will rule the world.
In 1999, Sitting in with the band (on sax), the guy who was the "T" in "J-E-T-S".
In 1999, Top Ten Things You Don't Want To Hear in a Huddle. Also, "New Books" bit.
In 2000, "May We See Your Photos (Slides) Please?"--a middle-aged guy (who's an artist?) shows photos of his daughter and her "wearable art" hats.
In 2000, 11-year-old guest Shawn Presser saved his dad after a hiking accident.
In 2000, Campaign 2000: Hillary agreed to do the show!
In 2000, Top Ten Donald Trump Tips for a Healthy, Loving Relationship.
In 2001, Clinton Classic Joke is about Lewinsky's new book going up (from #10 to #5 on the best seller list). Right after the joke, an old, bald guy with glasses wanders out, instead of Calvert.
In 2001, Clips, real and fake: GWB pretending to help movers; Clinton on "Temptation Island"; Dave's family is in the theater (or is it Joe Lieberman's?); Jason Sehorn on the show last night winking (at Dave?); "Les Moonves" with a message about Survivor 2, which ends with "and now let's enjoy the second half of JAG".
In 2001, Dave has NY Giants kicker Brad Daluiso on the phone; all night long we hear him kick field goals. The first one is 30 yards. The second one is 40 yards from the left hash. We get a slow mo *audio* replay of one of the kicks.
In 2001, Dave's friends on the staff bought him a "Napster"--a small machine with lots of music on it.
In 2001, Guests: Bob Sarlatte picks Oakland (wrong) and the NY Giants (right) for the Super Bowl. Dave mentions the Ravens (right). Daluiso tries a 50 yard FG from the right hash and Sarlatte attempts to call it, but talks over the contact. Kim Catrell says that when she moved to NY, a friend claimed he was going to set her up on a date with Dave Letterman!
In 2001, Top Ten Signs No One on "Temptation Island" Is Attracted To You - 2. You can't even get blown by a tropical storm.

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