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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 13th

For The Weekday Of: Tuesday in 2009, Wednesday in 2010
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People on January 13th: birthdates

Orlando Bloom: 1977 (is 32 in 2009, 33 in 2010)
Actor, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Troy, Kingdom of Heaven, Elizabethtown, Dead Man's Chest, At World's End
Julia Louis-Dreyfus: 1961 (is 48 in 2009, 49 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actress, Comedienne, PRON:LOO-EE-DRY-FUSS; Saturday Night Live member 1982-85; Brad Hall's wife, Seinfield's Elaine Benes, Day by Day's Eileen Swift, Hannah & Her Sisters, Soul Man, Jack the Bear, Fathers' Day, Christmas Vacation, Nice 'n Easy ads, Fathers' Day, North, Deconstructing Harry, Watching Ellie's Eleanor "Ellie" Riggs, The New Adventures of Old Christine's Christine Campbell
Stefan Marks: 1967 (is 42 in 2009, 43 in 2010)
Actor, Novelty Singer, of The Four Postmen
Richard Moll: 1943 (is 66 in 2009, 67 in 2010)
Actor, b. in Pasadena, CA.; Night Court's bailiff Bull Shannon, The Sword & the Sorcerer
Frances Sternhagen: 1930 (is 79 in 2009, 80 in 2010)
TV/Stage/Soap Actress, Cheers' Mother Clavin, Stephen King's The Golden Years' Gina Williams, replaced Jessica Tandy in Broadway's Driving Miss Daisy, ER's Millicent "Gamma" Carter
Rip Taylor: 1934 (is 75 in 2009, 76 in 2010)
Comedian, Game Show Host, Panelist, Movie Actor, Cartoon Voicist, RN:Charles Elmer Taylor; b. in Milwaukee, WI; Confetti Thrower; Portly walrus-mustached comic; Phyllis Diller Show reg, Gong Show, $1.98 Beauty Show host, Home Alone 2, Addams Family's Uncle Fester (crtn); some say 1933

People on January 13th: birth anniversaries

Scott Beach: 1931=d.Feb 13, 1996 (was 65)
Actor, "Religion and Politics" rap; American Graffiti, Star Wars' voice of Stormtrooper, Mrs. Doubtfire
Steve Dunne: 1918=d.Aug 27, 1977 (was 59)
Actor, Game Show Host, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Charles Nelson Reilly: 1931=d.May 25, 2007 (was 76)
TV/Stage Actor, Comedian, Director, Panelist, Game Show Host, b. in New York City; Bye Bye Birdie, Hello Dolly, How to Succeed in Business w/o Really Trying, The Ghost & Mrs. Muir's Claymore Gregg, Arnie, Match Game, Lidsville's Horatio J. Hoo Doo, Uncle Croc's Block
Sophie Tucker: 1884=d.Feb 9, 1966 (was 82)
Singer, Russian, NN:Last of the Red Hot Mamas; RN:Sophia Kalish Abuza or Sonia Kalish

People on January 13th: death anniversaries

Wyatt Earp: 1929 (was 80)/b.Mar 19, 1848
Frontiersman, Gunslinger, Law officer portrayed by Hugh O'Brien on TV from 1955-61; U.S. Marshall of Tombstone, Ariz., gambler, led the legendary gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Ernie Kovacs: 1962 (was 42)/b.Jan 23, 1919
HALL OF FAMER, Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Radio Disc Jock, Variety Show Host, b. in Trenton, NJ; Unconventional veteran TV innovator; Edie Adams' hubby; Ernie Kovacs Show & other 50-60s TV; some say 1-19; always 10-5/8 years ahead of his time; d. in a car crash in West Los Angeles
Steve Porter: 1946 (was 81)/b.yr unknown
Baritone, Comedian, Stage Actor, of The Peerless Quartet
Carol Wayne: 1985 (was 42)/b.Sep 6, 1942
Actress, Panelist, Tonight Show's matinee lady
Doodles Weaver: 1983 (was 71)/b.May 11, 1911
Novelty Musician, Variety Show Host, Comedian, Lunatic comic member of Spike Jones & the City Slickers; RN:Winstead Sheffield Glendening Dixon; brother of Sylvester "Pat" Weaver, ex-NBC president, who in turn is Sigourney's father; d. Jan 17?

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General events on January 13th

In 1989, "Friday the 13th" virus strikes hundreds of IBM computers in Britain.

Government and Politics on January 13th

In 2002, President Bush fainted briefly after choking on a pretzel while watching a football game.

War, Crime and Disaster events on January 13th

In 1989, Computers across Britain were hit by the "Friday the 13th" virus.

Entertainment events on January 13th

In 1961, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is born. Not just Elaine Benes on "Seinfeld," she was a regular cast member of "Saturday Night Live" from 1982-85. And she's married to another "SNL" castmember, Brad Hall.

Entertainment-TV events on January 13th

In 1962, comedian Ernie Kovacs, behind the wheel of his white Chevrolet Corvair station wagon, was killed instantly when the car skidded out of control and slammed into a utility pole in West Los Angeles, California; he was 42. Ironically, over 20 years later, in May of 1982, Kovacs' daughter Mia (by wife Edie Adams) was also was killed in a similar automobile accident.
In 1966, Gilligan's Island episode #53. "You've Been Disconnected". A storm washes up a Trans-continental telephone cable up into the lagoon. Once again the Castaways are given hope for a rescue, as the Professor manages to break into the cable and rig up a telephone so they can dial out for help.
In 1968, on the cover of TV Guide: "Bob Hope". Other Articles: Mannix, High Chaparral, Marlo
In 1972, it's essentially Garry Marshall's version of prime time for Bonzo with CBS's "Me and the Chimp" starring Ted Bessel and Anita Gillette as new owners of a runaway chimp named "Buttons." Once again proving the old showbiz axiom you should never intentionally work with animals, or Anita Gillette. One of the worst TV series ever made a monkey's uncle out of CBS, and was recaged months later.
In 1975, SMOTHERS BROTHERS RETURN TO TV TOM & DICK launch a mid-season comedy/variety hour on NBC. Their opening night musical guest was ALICE COOPER
In 1990, on the cover of TV Guide: "Roseanne, Craig T. Nelson". Other Articles: Beauty & Beast, Jill Clayburgh
In 2002, "The Jamie Kennedy Experiment" comedy premiered on WB

Entertainment-Movies events on January 13th

In 1934, The Silly Symphony film, "The China Shop" is released. The Mickey Mouse film, "Shanghaied" is released. Minnie Mouse also appears.
In 1939, The Donald Duck film, "Donald's Lucky Day" is released.
In 1975, READING ABOUT MEL BROOKS "TIME" profiles the Director and his new film "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

Arts and Prose events on January 13th

In 1930, The first Mickey Mouse comic strip is published, in the New York Mirror. The strip is initially written by Walt Disney, and drawn by Ub Iwerks.

Music events on January 13th

In 1854, The Accordion was patented by Anthony Faas in Philadelphia, PA; how else would "Weird Al" Yankovic become famous without one?
In 1979, R.C., "Animal House" by Stephen Bishop peaked at #73 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Rock events on January 13th

In 1969, The soundtrack of The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" was released in the U.S. and reaches the number two position on the British and American charts (number one was held by the White Album).

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 13th

In 1973, R.C., "Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield peaked at #8 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, the Y.M.C.A. filed a libel suit against the disco group The Village People for their "YMCA" single. The suit was later dropped.

Sports events on January 13th

In 1961, From our Bad Day on the Links Department: Golfing great Arnie Palmer scored an embarrassing 12 strokes on one hole in the first round of the Los Angeles Open golf tournament. Been there, done that, Mr. Palmer, sir. You are not alone.

Weird and Other events on January 13th

In 1999, First they foiled weary parents desperately scouring store shelves to buy their kids "the" holiday toy. Now the five-inch gremlin-like creatures are wanted again, this time by the nation's supersecret spy agency: Furbys could pose the latest threat to national security. The National Security Agency banned the popular pets from its Fort Meade premises in Maryland. The NSA issued a warning about the toy, which is embedded with a computer chip that allows it to utters 200 words. "Personally owned photographic, video and audio recording equipment are prohibited items. This includes toys, such as 'Furbys,' with built-in recorders that repeat the audio with synthesized sound to mimic the original signal," the Furby Alert read.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1980 - ** I Am The Greatest - Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) (released 1964, last played on 2008-03-09)

In 1980 - ** Physical - Mike Nichols & Elaine May (released 1962, last played on 1997-03-02)

Albums: Nichols & May Examine Doctors  / In Retrospect 

In 1980 - ** Time And Space - Ron Jacobs (last played on 1980-01-13)

In 1985 - ** Andy Griffith Show theme - ? (last played on 1998-05-31)

Albums: Television's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 

In 1985 - ** Ballad Of Puppybreath - Jackie Curtiss (released 1962, last played on 2006-05-14)

In 1985 - ** F-Troop theme - ? (last played on 1985-01-13)

Albums: Television's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 

In 1985 - ** Honolulu Honeymoon - Wiki Waki Woo (last played on 1985-02-03)

In 1985 - ** In The Shadow Of Hitler - Tyrants In Therapy (last played on 1985-01-13)

In 1985 - ** Kinky - Mudfish (last played on 1985-01-13)

In 1985 - ** Leave It To Beaver theme - ? (last played on 1985-01-13)

Albums: Television's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 

In 1985 - ** Maverick TV show theme - ? (last played on 1985-01-13)

Albums: Television's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 

In 1985 - ** Mighty Mouse - original cartoon theme (released 1942, last played on 1997-04-13)

Albums: Toon Tunes: Action-Packed Anthems  / Television's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 

In 1985 - ** Mr. Ed Theme - original TV soundtrack (last played on 1986-06-01)

Albums: Television's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 

In 1985 - ** Perry Mason theme - Ray Conniff (last played on 1985-01-13)

Albums: Television Themes: 16 Most Requested Songs 

In 1985 - ** Star Trek theme (with words) - ? (last played on 1985-01-13)

In 1991 - ** Ali Baba's Camel - The Bonzo Dog Band http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/bonzodogband.htm (last played on 1991-01-13)

Albums: By Jingo It's British Rubbish  / Cornology  / Outro  / Tadpoles 

In 1991 - ** Devil With a Blue Plate On - Reverend Billy C. Wirtz http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wirtz-billy.htm (released 1990, last played on 1991-01-13)

Albums: Backslider Tractor Pull 

In 1991 - ** Do The Bartman - The Simpsons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/simpsons.htm featuring Bart Simpson (released 1990, last played on 2004-09-05)

Albums: The Simpsons Sing The Blues 

In 1991 - ** Elvis In London - The Sad Pack (last played on 1991-02-10)

In 1991 - ** Just Friends - Reverend Billy C. Wirtz http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wirtz-billy.htm (released 1990, last played on 1991-01-13)

Albums: Backslider Tractor Pull  / Best of the Wirtz: 15 Years on the Road With a 77" 

In 1991 - ** Kama Sutra - The Bonzo Dog Band http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/bonzodogband.htm (last played on 2006-05-07)

Albums: Cornology  / The History of the Bonzos 

In 1991 - ** Mr. Apollo - The Bonzo Dog Band http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/bonzodogband.htm (last played on 1991-01-13)

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

In 1991 - ** Solar Kills - Jon Sirkis (last played on 1991-03-03)

In 1991 - ** That White Boy's Crazy - Tom Dreesen (last played on 1991-01-13)

In 2002 - ** Demented News Jan 13, 2002 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2002-01-13)

Albums: Demented News 2002 Volume

In 2002 - ** Karen (Inspector Of My Underwear) - Ian Butler http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/butler-ian.htm (last played on 2002-01-13)

Albums: Creme de la Phlegm 

In 2002 - ** Laundry - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm (last played on 2006-10-15)

Albums: Get Spiffy

In 2002 - ** Mickey Hippo - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm (last played on 2002-01-13)

Albums: Get Spiffy

In 2002 - ** The Crossdressing Song - Mister Stick (last played on 2002-01-13)

Albums: The Living Room Album

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1991 - ** Do The Bartman - The Simpsons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/simpsons.htm featuring Bart Simpson (released 1990, first hit the Funny Five on 1991-01-13)

Albums: The Simpsons Sing The Blues 

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1980 - ** Pos.3. The Old Philosopher - Eddie Lawrence (released 1956, first played 1974-11-17)

Albums: Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection  / Novelty Experience 

In 1985 - ** Pos.4. Revenge Of The Nerds - The Rubinoos (first played 1984-10-14)

In 1991 - ** Pos.1. Do The Bartman - The Simpsons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/simpsons.htm featuring Bart Simpson (released 1990, first played 1991-01-13)

Albums: The Simpsons Sing The Blues 

In 1991 - ** Pos.5. The Cowboy Rap - Jimmy Collins (first played 1990-12-09)

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1991 - ** Do The Bartman - The Simpsons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/simpsons.htm featuring Bart Simpson (released 1990, first hit #1 on 1991-01-13)

Albums: The Simpsons Sing The Blues 

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1985 - ** Pos.1. Eat My Shorts - Rick Dees (released 1984, first played 1985-01-06)

In 1991 - ** Pos.1. Do The Bartman - The Simpsons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/simpsons.htm featuring Bart Simpson (released 1990, first played 1991-01-13)

Albums: The Simpsons Sing The Blues 

In 2002 - ** Pos.1. Reinstalling Windows - Les Barker http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/barker-les.htm (first played 2001-07-15)

Albums: Arovertherapy / Technobabble 

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1980 - ** Pos.1. The Masochism Tango - Tom Lehrer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lehrer-tom.htm (appearance #2)

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

In 1985 - ** Pos.1. Eat My Shorts - Rick Dees (appearance #1)

In 1991 - ** Pos.1. Do The Bartman - The Simpsons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/simpsons.htm featuring Bart Simpson (appearance #1)

Albums: The Simpsons Sing The Blues 

In 2002 - ** Pos.1. Reinstalling Windows - Les Barker http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/barker-les.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: Arovertherapy / Technobabble 

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1986, The Ping-Pong Ball machine makes its first appearance on Late Night. Also, rock 'n' roll accordionist Roberta Rubinson returns to the show to perform her oft-requested medley "Smooth Operator/Love Boat/Like a Virgin/What's Love Got to Do with It?"
In 1987, Dave's Record Collection includes Anthony Quinn's "Just How Much Do I Love You," Barbara Dane's "I Hate the Capitalist System," and "Lullabye from the Womb: Sounds from the Main Artery," picked up by Sid and the band, who back it up with Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love."
In 1988, It's the "No-Idea Idea," as Dave has five minutes with nothing to do, so an audience member, Teresa, offers a cassette tape to Paul, who chooses "European Music Offering." Later in the big show, Calvert is Larry as Kenny the Gardener as Roy Orbison.
In 1988, Top Ten Rejected Themes for the Ice Capades - 3. Peggy Fleming in Ice Bitches Behind Bars.
In 1989, Al Maher's Box O' Thrills: Breakfast cereals. Top Ten Perks To Being Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame: #9. Paves way for employment in exciting field of casino greeting.
In 1989, Cold Close - Dave and Paul leave the studio, accompanied by Dave's "wife"; Dave and wife get into an argument in the car on the way home, the car crashes and ends up in flames down a cliff.
In 1993, Top Ten Problems that Doomed the Around-the-World Balloon Flight - 7. Navigator insisted on bringing along his collection of good luck anvils.
In 1994, "What's New for 1994" include a moustache on Dan Rather, coffee pouring out of Biff's ears, and Calvert as "The Guy Who Thinks My Name is Randy."
In 1994, Top Ten Things Overheard at the Lorena Bobbitt Trial - 8. Mr. Bobbitt, please rise.
In 1995, In one of three remotes for Late Show staffer Nancy Agostini, Dave buys her a winter coat jacket.
In 1995, Top Ten Ways To Annoy Your Waiter - 9. Ask, "Excuse me, are you a really bad singer or a really bad actor?"
In 1997, Clips of Late Show Spin-Offs: "Rupert Touches Meat", "Leonard's Hidden Video", "Kenny Baywatch", "Late Show with Carlos" (and dancing monkeys), and "Biff".
In 1997, Dave's weekend: fantasy (with babes) vs. reality (playing ping-pong with a Tom Brokaw lifesize cutout).
In 1997, Guests Kevin Spacey, Madeline Kahn, and Harry Hill.
In 1997, Top Ten President Clinton Pick-Up Lines - 2. I just ratified a bill -- how would you like to gratify a Bill?"
In 1998, "May We See Your Photos Please" turns into a washout as first there are satellite problems with the live remote only two blocks away, then there are no customers, and later, a customer arrives to drop off film to be developed.
In 1998, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks perform ("Go Your Own Way", I think). Mick Fleetwood and Allen Toussaint (sp?) sit in with the band "all night long".
In 1998, Other guests Bill Pullman ("Zero Effect") and Jim Breuer ("Half Baked").
In 1998, Top Ten Other ways CBS can spend 4 billion dollars - 7. Send formal apology to every U.S. citizen for "The Dukes of Hazzard."
In 1999, "New for New York" bit. Also, Top Ten Upcoming Stories on "60 Minutes".
In 1999, David Letterman's Countdown to the Millennium: Paul's fact: Health spas will no longer charge deposits.
In 1999, Guests Conan O'Brien, who brings a Star Wars clip, and Alanis Morissette.
In 1999, Tape of Bob Borden at a candy store; yes, it's "Next Time Bring Your Sister, You Hump".
In 2000, Campaign 2000 (with "H R Bob Haldeman", Rob Burnett) includes a clip of Bill mentioning his wife's appearance on the show last night and discusses whether Rob let her see the quiz questions in advance.
In 2000, Dave tells us two things he knows about life (nose hairs and calling talk radio). Also, the Turkish ping pong guy plays ping pong with Art Donovan.
In 2000, Guests Tom Arnold ("Animal Factory"), Art Donovan, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, who did some song about Alabama.
In 2000, Know Your Current Events: Dave, an American Eagle pilot from Milwaukee (originally from London, England), plays Know Your Surprises in my Interview with Hillary Clinton.
In 2000, This was the last day Dave taped shows before his bypass surgery (even though one of them aired on Friday the 14th).
In 2000, Top Ten Things Hillary Clinton Whispered To Me Before the Interview.

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