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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 12th

For The Weekday Of: Monday in 2009, Tuesday in 2010
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People on January 12th: birthdates

Kirstie Alley: 1951 (is 58 in 2009, 59 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actress, b. in Wichita, Kan.; North & South, Cheers' Rebecca Howe; Parker Stevenson's ex-wife; Look Who's Talking, Star Trek II:The Wrath of Khan, It Takes Two, Deconstructing Harry, Veronica's Closet's Veronica "Ronnie" Chase, Drop Dead Gorgeous; NOT 1955 according to ET; People says b. 1950, Star Magazine says 1951 and not 1955; once won $6,000 as a contestant on The Match Game
Farrah Forke: 1967 (is 42 in 2009, 43 in 2010)
TV Actress, Wings' Alex Lambert, Dweebs' Carey, Mr. Rhodes' Nikki Harkin; E.T. sez b. 1968
Rush Limbaugh: 1951 (is 58 in 2009, 59 in 2010)
TV Talk Show Host, Commentator, Author, b. in Kansas City, KS; MN:Hudson; own radio & TV talk shows; Al Franken says he is a big fat idiot.
Howard Stern: 1954 (is 55 in 2009, 56 in 2010)
TV Talk Show Host, Radio Disc Jock, TV/Movie Actor, Jewish, on WXRK 92.3 New York as Radio's Bad Boy; own TV show; Adventures of F*rtman; has a very small p*n*s!, morning shock jock, Private Parts, Miss America

People on January 12th: birth anniversaries

John Hancock: 1737 O.S.=d.Oct 8, 1793 (was 56)
Statesman, Revolutionary, b. in Braintree, MA; 1st signer of The Declaration of Independence; the most prominent of the signers; other style says b. Jan 23, 1737 N.S.
Joe E. Lewis: 1902=d.1971
Comedian, RLN:Klewan
Paul Revere: 1736 N.S.=d.May 10, 1818 (was 83)
Statesman, ComicStrip Cartoonist, Revolutionary, Inventor, Engraver, b. in Boston; Silversmith; Political; New England Patriot; False Teeth, Eye Glasses, Picture Frames, Surgical Tools, warned the colonists "The British Are Coming!"; d. in Boston; other style says b. Jan 1, 1735 O.S.
Henny Youngman: 1906=d.Feb 24, 1998 (was 92)
Comedian, English, Jewish, b. in Liverpool; The rapid-fire joke-a-second old-timer with a fiddle; Take My Wife, Please!!

People on January 12th: death anniversaries

Estelle Blanc: 2003 (was 92)/b.Jul 12, 1910
Celebrity Spouse, Mel's wife
George Price: 1995 (was 93)/b.Jun 9, 1901
Cartoonist, b. Ft Lee, NJ; his odd characters appeared in the New Yorker magazine for more than 50 years

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General events on January 12th

In 1997, HAL became operational (2001: A Space Odyssey).

Entertainment events on January 12th

In 1964, Bob Newhart wed Virginia Quinn
In 1992, according to the movie version, or 1997 according to the book, the Hal 9000 Computer was activated; A Space Odyssey computer.

Entertainment-TV events on January 12th

In 1949, The Chicago-based children's show, "Kukla, Fran and Ollie", made its national debut on NBC-TV on this day. Fran Allison was hostess. The show was phenomenally successful.
In 1949, "Arthur Godfrey and His Friends" premiered on CBS-TV. The TV favorite stayed on the network for seven years.
In 1957, on the cover of TV Guide: "Lucille Ball". Other Articles: 77th Bengal Lancers
In 1959, "The Bozo Show", TV Childrens, starring Larry Harmon, debut on TV.
In 1966, "Batman" entry part 1: TV all-time campy, cornball, classic camp adventure with Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin premiered on ABC-TV. The first "Batman" episode was "Hi Diddle Riddle", shown on January 12, 1966. The pilot program for "Batman" cost $300,000 -- quite expensive by 1966 standards. Through the three seasons, the "Dynamic Duo" welcomed (?) these guest villians to the cast: Art Carney (The Archer), Tallulah Bankhead (Black Widow), Eartha Kitt (Catwoman), Julie Newmar (Catwoman), Lee Meriwether (Catwoman), Liberace (Chandell), Vincent Price (Egghead), Cesar Romero (The Joker), Rudy Vallee (Lord Phogg), Milton Berle (Louie the Lilac), Shelley Winters (Ma Parker), David Wayne (The Mad Hatter), Zsa Zsa Gabor (Minerva), Van Johnson (The Minstrel), Otto Preminger (Mr. Freeze), Burgess Meredith (The Penguin), John Astin (The Riddler), Frank Gorshin (The Riddler), Cliff Robertson (Shame), Joan Collins (The Siren) and Anne Baxter (Zelda the Great).
In 1966, "Batman" entry part 2: supplemental: a partial list of "official" Bat-Noises: Aargh!, Clash!, Crunch!, Klonk!, Pow!, Splat!, Clunk! Eee-Yow! Ooof!, Powie! Swoosh!, Biff!, Conck! Ouch!, Qunkk!, Thunk! Boff! Crash!, Uggh!, Zam!, Zap! and others. Wow! Pow! Zork! Crunch! Holy hot cakes, Batman!
In 1968, housewives can share the "Hollywood Squares" with their husbands, with a new nighttime version of the hit show on NBC. They won't have many jokes to laugh at from Paul Lynde, he only does six of the shows in this run and won't become a regular until this PM version leaves the air.
In 1971, the innovative situation comedy "All in the Family" premiered on CBS featured the first toilet flush on TV. The show was produced by Norman Lear. It became "Archie Bunker's Place" in 1979. Carroll O'Connor starred as Archie Bunker, Rob Reiner as Meathead, Sally Struthers as Gloria and Jean Stapleton as Edith, 'The Dingbat'. "Stifle yourself!" Originally, ABC had plans to broadcast the series under the title, "Those Were the Days". Norman Lear's masterpiece makes its debut on CBS with the following disclaimer: "The program you are about to see is All in the Family. It seeks to throw a humorous spotlight on our frailties, prejudices and concerns. By making them a source of laughter, we hope to show, in a mature fashion, just how absurd they are."
In 1973, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Law and Disorder", Bobby becomes very unpopular when he decides to be the best safety monitor at school; In his enthusiasm, Bobby not only reports his friends for minor infractions of the rules at school, he also turns in his brothers and sisters at home.
In 1974, on the cover of TV Guide: "Beatrice Arthur, Bill Macy, Conrad Bain of Maude". Other Articles: Hawkins
In 1997, the animated sitcom "King of the Hill" debut on Fox. The uncoordinated Bobby gets hit in the face with a ball during a baseball game, leading a meddling Child Protective Services social worker to think his father is abusing him on the pilot of "King of the Hill." Mmmm-hmm. Yep. Dang-olcartoonsitcom-launch.
In 2002, Late-night funnyman Conan O'Brien tied the knot to Liza Powell, a Seattle ad executive he met when she made an appearance on his show.

Arts and Prose events on January 12th

In 1628, Charles Perrault, French writer, born; famed for his fairy tales, notably "Puss in Boots," "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Sleeping Beauty."

Music events on January 12th

In 1957, "Banana Boat Song (Day-O)" by Harry Belafonte entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1963, R.C., "Pepino The Italian Mouse" by Lou Monte peaked at #5 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, R.C., "Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah" by Bob B. Soxx & Blue Jeans peaked at #8 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, in answer to ABC-TV's new "Shindig" pop music show, NBC-TV debuted the program "Hullabaloo," which featured both rock music and Las Vegas-type acts. Guests on the installment included The New Christy Minstrels, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Zombies and Woody Allen; the show lasted through August 29, 1966.
In 1967, "Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron" single by The Guardsmen was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, Frank Zappa's album [25] SLEEP DIRT was released.
In 1995, The Allman Brothers Band, Al Green, the late Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Al Green, Neil Young, The Orioles and the late Frank Zappa are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Music-Rock events on January 12th

In 1985, R.C., "Bruce" by Rick Springfield peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart. It was about being mistaken for Bruce Springsteen.
In 2000, Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne's wife, announced she was quitting as manager of Smashing Pumpkins. She issued a statement saying she had to resign "due to medical reasons — Billy Corgan was making me sick!"

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 12th

In 1957, R.C., "Ain't Got No Home" by Clarence "Frog man" Henry peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., "Rapper's Delight" by Sugarhill Gang peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.

Sports-College events on January 12th

In 1991, Princeton beat Cornell 164-71 in an unusual swimming meet. The schools agreed to compete by telephone due to a blizzard making transportation to Ithaca, N.Y. a problem. Both teams swim in their owns pools and the results are exchanged by FAX.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1975 - ** Call Any Vegetable - Frank Zappa http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/zappa-frank.htm & The Mothers of Invention (released 1967, last played on 2008-05-11)

Albums: Absolutely Free  / Just Another Band From L.A. 

In 1975 - ** Do The New York - Ben Selvin (last played on 1975-01-12)

In 1975 - ** Forty-Second Street - Boswell Sisters (last played on 1975-01-12)

In 1975 - ** Frankfurter Sandwiches - Ian Whitcomb (last played on 1975-01-12)

In 1975 - ** Go West, Young Man - Bing Crosby & Groucho Marx http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/marx-groucho.htm (last played on 1975-02-23)

Albums: Here's Groucho  / Gratuitously Groucho 

In 1975 - ** Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw from Gold Diggers Of 1935 (last played on 1975-01-12)

In 1975 - ** Manhattan Tower - Gordon Jenkins (last played on 1976-02-01)

In 1975 - ** New York, New York - Robert Shaw conducting from On The Town (last played on 1975-01-12)

In 1975 - ** Pico and Sepulveda (The Street Song) - The Roto Rooter Good Time Christmas Band (released 1974, last played on 1988-01-10)

In 1975 - ** Rabbit Hash - Billy Golden (last played on 2003-02-23)

In 1975 - ** Smoke, Smoke, Smoke! (That Cigarette) - Bobby "Boris" Pickett (last played on 2008-05-04)

In 1975 - ** Take Your Girlie To The Movies - Ian Whitcomb & His Crystal Palace Orchestra (last played on 1980-11-23)

In 1975 - ** Tell Me A Story - Jimmy Boyd & Frankie Laine (released 1953, last played on 1982-09-05)

In 1975 - ** There's A Moose On The Loose - Roddy Jackson (last played on 2001-01-21)

In 1975 - ** Ya Wanna Buy A Bunny? - Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm & His City Slickers (f/ George Rock) (released 1949, last played on 2008-03-23)

Albums: Musical Depreciation Revue: The Spike Jones Anthology  / Spike Jones' Greatest Hits! 

In 1975 - ** A Tale of the Ticker - Frank Crumit (released 1929, last played on 2002-02-17)

In 1975 - ** A Trip To New York - anonymous (Lincoln Records) (last played on 1975-01-12)

In 1975 - ** The Ballad of Irving - Frank Gallop (released 1966, last played on 2008-06-29)

Albums: When You're In Love The Whole World is Jewish / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 1975 - ** The Big Apple - Tommy Dorsey & The Clambake Seven f/ Edythe Wright (last played on 1979-05-06)

In 1975 - ** The Broadway New York Song - anonymous (last played on 1975-01-12)

In 1975 - ** The Frozen Logger - The Weavers (last played on 1990-01-28)

Albums: Bah! Humbug! 

In 1975 - ** The Hawaiian Lei Song - Ruth Wallis (last played on 2008-01-06)

Albums: 'Boobs'- Ruth Wallis' Greatest Hits 

In 1975 - ** The Jolly Green Giant - The Kingsmen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/kingsmen.htm (released 1965, last played on 2008-03-16)

Albums: The Best Of The Kingsmen  / Goofy Greats / 25 All Time Novelty Hits 

In 1975 - ** The Laughing Policeman - Charles Penrose (last played on 2005-01-08)

Albums: Ha! Ha!: 24 Great Comedy Songs 

In 1975 - ** The Man From Harlem - Cab Calloway (released 1932, last played on 1975-01-12)

In 1986 - ** Doomsday Waltz - Elmo & Patsy http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/drelmo.htm (last played on 1986-01-12)

In 1986 - ** Edmund's Comet - Guy Ridley (last played on 1986-01-12)

In 1986 - ** K-Mart Blues - Tom "T-Bone" Stankus (last played on 2007-09-02)

In 1986 - ** Noises For The Leg - The Bonzo Dog Band http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/bonzodogband.htm (last played on 1986-01-12)

Albums: Cornology  / The History of the Bonzos  / Keynsham  / Outro 

In 1986 - ** Thirteen Women (And Only One Man In Town) - Bill Haley & His Comets (last played on 1986-01-12)

In 1986 - ** The Pact ("That Funny Smoking Album") - Alex Elias & Ron Leibman (last played on 2008-05-04)

In 1992 - ** Critters - The Beverly Hillbillies (Original TV Cast Members) (last played on 1992-01-12)

In 1992 - ** Day By Day - The Four Freshmen (last played on 1992-01-12)

In 1992 - ** Do It Again - The Beach Boys http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/beachboys.htm (last played on 1992-01-12)

In 1992 - ** I'm Broke Again - Loose Bruce Kerr (last played on 1992-01-12)

In 1992 - ** If I Had a Bulldozer - Heywood Banks http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/banks-heywood.htm (last played on 1994-08-21)

Albums: Treated and Released

In 1992 - ** Smart Girls - Brian Wilson (last played on 2008-06-08)

In 1992 - ** Wapner Rap - The Litigants (last played on 1992-02-23)

In 1997 - ** Buck And Johnny - Da Yoopers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/dayoopers.htm (last played on 1997-01-12)

Albums: We're Still Rockin'

In 1997 - ** Camping And Hunting - Ellen DeGeneres http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/degeneres-ellen.htm (last played on 1997-01-12)

Albums: Taste This  / Hey, That's Funny! Comedy's Greatest Hits 

In 1997 - ** Embarrassing Moments - Ellen DeGeneres http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/degeneres-ellen.htm (last played on 1997-01-12)

Albums: Taste This 

In 1997 - ** Roommate from Hell - Henry Phillips http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/phillips-henry.htm (last played on 2007-08-26)

Albums: Number 2 

In 1997 - ** Tiki Torches At Twilight - David Lindley & Hani Naser (last played on 1997-01-12)

Albums: Official Bootleg

In 1997 - ** We're Still Rockin' - Da Yoopers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/dayoopers.htm (last played on 1997-01-12)

Albums: We're Still Rockin'

In 2003 - ** Demented News Jan 12, 2003 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2003-01-12)

Albums: Demented News 2003 Volume

In 2003 - ** Foul Wind - Foul Wind Orchestra (last played on 2005-01-08)

Albums: Foul Wind

In 2003 - ** I'm My Own Grandpa - Asylum Street Spankers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/asylumstreetspankers.htm (last played on 2008-06-15)

Albums: Bottle Let Me Down

In 2003 - ** Rock Canidae - Sven The Love Dog (last played on 2005-01-08)

In 2003 - ** Suspenders - Steve Goodie http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/goodie-steve.htm (last played on 2005-01-08)

Albums: Extra Extra

In 2003 - ** Winona's Song - Sybil (last played on 2005-01-08)

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1975 - ** Pico and Sepulveda (The Street Song) - The Roto Rooter Good Time Christmas Band (released 1974, first hit the Funny Five on 1975-02-23)

In 1975 - ** Ya Wanna Buy A Bunny? - Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm & His City Slickers (f/ George Rock) (released 1949, first hit the Funny Five on 1975-09-28)

Albums: Musical Depreciation Revue: The Spike Jones Anthology  / Spike Jones' Greatest Hits! 

In 1975 - ** The Ballad of Irving - Frank Gallop (released 1966, first hit the Funny Five on 1975-05-04)

Albums: When You're In Love The Whole World is Jewish / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 1986 - ** K-Mart Blues - Tom "T-Bone" Stankus (first hit the Funny Five on 2002-02-17)

In 1992 - ** Smart Girls - Brian Wilson (first hit the Funny Five on 1992-02-16)

In 2003 - ** Suspenders - Steve Goodie http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/goodie-steve.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 2003-02-16)

Albums: Extra Extra

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1975 - ** Pos.2. St. George & The Dragonet - Stan Freberg http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/freberg-stan.htm, Daws Butler, & June Foray (released 1953, first played 1974-08-18)

Albums: Crazy Guys: Gems of American Comedy  / Tip Of The Freberg  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / The Very Best of Stan Freberg  / Stan Freberg Greatest Hits  / Big Hits of the 50's 

In 1975 - ** Pos.1. The Masochism Tango - Tom Lehrer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lehrer-tom.htm (released 1959, first played 1974-07-28)

Albums: An Evening Wasted With Tom Lehrer  / Songs & More Songs by Tom Lehrer  / The Remains Of Tom Lehrer  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1975 - ** The Ballad of Irving - Frank Gallop (released 1966, first hit #1 on 1975-07-27)

Albums: When You're In Love The Whole World is Jewish / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1975 - ** Pos.1. The Masochism Tango - Tom Lehrer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lehrer-tom.htm (released 1959, first played 1974-07-28)

Albums: An Evening Wasted With Tom Lehrer  / Songs & More Songs by Tom Lehrer  / The Remains Of Tom Lehrer  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1975 - ** Pos.1. The Masochism Tango - Tom Lehrer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lehrer-tom.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: An Evening Wasted With Tom Lehrer  / Songs & More Songs by Tom Lehrer  / The Remains Of Tom Lehrer  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 1986 - ** Pos.1. Wet Dream - Kip Addotta (appearance #6)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / Comedian of the United States

In 1992 - ** Pos.1. Dead Puppies - The Ogden Edsl Wahalia Blues Ensemble Mondo Bizzario Band f/ Bill Frenzer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/frenzer-bill.htm (appearance #56)

Albums: Mower Of The Ogden Edsl  / Stuffed / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / The Very Best of Dr. Demento 

In 1997 - ** Pos.1. Star Trekkin' - The Firm (appearance #21)

Albums: Novelty No. 1's  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / The Very Best of Dr. Demento  / Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space 

In 2003 - ** Pos.1. Let's Blow Up the Tow Truck - Krypton (appearance #3)

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1983, Paul celebrates his first #1 co-written song, "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls, who perform it on tonight's show.
In 1984, Limited Perspective: Thomas Caffrey, Director of the NY Posture Institute, along with the institute's chief posture analyst, Claudette Gazet, review "D.C Cab."
In 1988, Being extra careful this time with the phone, Dave hires surrogates to call the parking garage across the street. Included are Phone Technician John Keeveny, Dialer Joe Furey, Talker Barbara Sheehan, Attorney Drew Castner, Spy Dave Ganasky, and Fire Captain John Serato. It's all for naught, as Dave ends up destroying the phone with an axe, and the phone line goes dead once again.
In 1988, Top Ten General Electric Products in Development - 2. Zombie monkeys who operate waffle iron.
In 1989, Dave reflects on life by going to the Today Show set to play the piano, read a book, break Bryant Gumbel's cup, play handball on the U.S. Weather Map, wipe his brow with Willard Scott's toupee, and draw a picture of Bryant. Later, speed artist Conni Gordon and Dave create oil paintings of a clown.
In 1989, Top 10 Headlines in the Soviet Enquirer. 1. Psychics Warn: Yakov Smirnoff May Return
In 1990, Tonight debuts Simon the Singing ______ (animal varies), who is promised to sing "Blueberry Hill" but doesn't. Tonight, it's Simon the Singing Myna Bird. Also, after last night's Top Ten Reasons Eskimo Pies Are So Damned Delicious, the show gets 15 cases of the ice cream, which is passed out to the audience.
In 1993, Guest Bob Costas holds up a New York Newsday headline, which announces that Dave will move to CBS. Later, Bob and Dave aim footballs at a wastebasket in front of Paul's organ.
In 1993, Top Ten Campaign Promises Clinton Is Least Likely To Fulfill - 5. Gain no more than 10 lbs. a year.
In 1994, Top Ten Signs Your Shop Teacher Is Nuts - 3. If someone loses a finger, everyone loses a finger.
In 1995, Gifts for audience participants of Brush with Greatness include a photo of Tom Snyder, a CBS Page jacket, and potatoes brought in by Rupert Jee. Later, Rupert supplies the entire audience with mashed potatoes and gravy.
In 1995, Top Ten Ways Hillary Clinton can improve her image - 5. If all else fails, bomb the hell out of Iraq.
In 1996, "The Blizzard of '96" Quiz.
In 1996, Dave hugs an audience woman (and others); he hugs someone each time a joke doesn't work?
In 1996, Fake clip of Clinton blushing at the Whitewater Press Conference.
In 1996, Guest Justin Wilson (an 81-year-old Cajun cook) sings, cooks.
In 1996, It's the last day of "Norm MacDonald Bump Week"; Norm actually appears briefly in Segment 7.
In 1996, Top Ten Surprises in the O.J. Simpson Video - 6. Halfway through, O.J. gets pissed off and kills the guy interviewing him.
In 1998, Clip: Dave finishes off his New Year's Resolutions from 1997.
In 1998, Dave suggests how to improve figure skating.
In 1998, Robin Williams appears to promote "Good Will Hunting" on the same day I see the movie.
In 1998, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham appear for the first of two consecutive nights, performing "Landslide." Mick Fleetwood sits in with the band.
In 1998, There's a new control booth team made up of Hooters women.
In 1998, This week and last week Dave is dressing more casually, as I recall (white socks). Also, Paul is back!
In 1998, Top Ten Least Popular Items in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Gift Shop.
In 1999, "Michael Jordan: A Look Back". (no appearances on the Late Show)
In 1999, "Small Town News" bit.
In 1999, Dave feuds with the control room (over camera angles, etc.).
In 1999, Guests Robert Duval ("A Civil Action"), Al Franken (Why Not Me?"), and B B King.
In 1999, Paul's cryptic fact about the millennium: "Forget Y2K, I ask 'Y 2 pay?' "
In 1999, Top Ten Least Valuable Sports Memorabilia.
In 2000, "Rejected FDA products" bit. Also, the ping pong guy and, later on, Art Donovan for a minute or two.
In 2000, At last, Hillary Clinton appears on the show. Before she does, Walter Cronkite shows up and asks Dave to "try not to be a jackass". Clip of people being patted down by "Secret Service" guys. Later, Biff, thinking the President is watching, eats an egg salad sandwich. Top Ten Questions Dumb Guys Would Ask the First Lady. When Hillary comes out, Dave eventually gives her a New York State Quiz. With somewhat lame delivery, she later reads "Top Ten Reasons I, Hillary Clinton, Finally Decided To Appear on the Late Show". Dave gives her a riding mower as we hear "God Bless America".
In 2001, "George W. Bush Standing Behind People" is an unfinished comedy bit in which we see stills of him behind people, including Donald Rumsfeld, Gail Norton, Michael Caine (from Old Guys with Giant Glasses), Secretary of the Treasury Paul O'Neil, and Paul O'Neill from the Yankees.
In 2001, As the show returns from the first commercial break, some woman in a coat (probably Barbara Gaines) is at Dave's desk.
In 2001, CBS Mailbag: (1) A hot dog vendor wrote "I love you" with mustard on Dave's hot dog; (2) clip of Dave on "Temptation Island"; (3) Pat Farmer gives advice to a male writer who is worried about looking shorter than his wife, who always wears heels, but why is Pat in a skirt? (4) "Biff Henderson's Carefully Scripted Phony Touching Moment" gives fake Giants tickets to actor pretending to be a lifelong Giants fan.
In 2001, Clinton Classic Joke is about Clinton's visiting a Sioux reservation and the Sioux chief's presenting him with a new intern. Right after the joke, a guy who's not Calvert wanders out.
In 2001, Dave calls Art upstairs, who has no weekend plans. He says he never goes out. He guesses Dave's weight on the third try (170, 172, 175). Paul says Art goes out clubbing every weekend, but Art denies this.
In 2001, Top Ten Ways the Army Is Trying To Boost Recruiting - 5. Superiors may now be addressed as "Dude".

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