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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 14th

For The Weekday Of: Wednesday in 2009, Thursday in 2010
Today in Dementia History!
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People on January 14th: birthdates

John Avila: 1957 (is 52 in 2009, 53 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Musician, of Oingo Boingo
Jack Jones: 1938 (is 71 in 2009, 72 in 2010)
Singer, Irene Hervey & Allan's son; The Love Boat theme singer
Jordy: 1988 (is 21 in 2009, 22 in 2010)
Pop Singer, French, LN:Lemoine; Dur Dur D'Etre Bebe! (It's Tough To Be a Baby!)
Tom Rhodes: 1967 (is 42 in 2009, 43 in 2010)
Actor, Comedian, Tom Rhodes star
Andy Rooney: 1920 (is 89 in 2009, 90 in 2010)
Columnist, Writer, Commentator, Essayist, Producer, Humorist, b. in Albany, NY; 60 Minutes' whimsical reg 1978-; wrote for Arthur Godfrey, Garry Moore, magazines, etc.
Carl "Chas Smash" Smyth: 1959 (is 50 in 2009, 51 in 2010)
Singer, Bassist, Horns, of Madness; RFN:Cathal
the great Luke Ski: 1974 (is 35 in 2009, 36 in 2010)
Novelty Singer, Comedian, RN:Luke Collis Sienkowski

People on January 14th: birth anniversaries

Frances Bavier: 1903=d.Dec 6, 1989 (was 86)
Actress, It's a Great Life's Amy, Eve Arden Show's Nora, Andy Griffith Show & Mayberry RFD's Aunt Bee Taylor; some say 1902 or 1905
Hugh Lofting: 1886=d.Sep 26, 1947 (was 61)
Children's Author, Illustrator, English, Dr. Doolittle
Tillie Olsen: 1912=d.Jan 1, 2007 (was 94)
Writer, author of "Tell Me a Riddle"
Richard Outcalt: 1863=d.Sep 5, 1928 (was 65)
ComicStrip Cartoonist, LN SP: Outcault?; Yellow Kid; Buster Brown
Hal Roach: 1892=d.Nov 2, 1992 (was 100)
Movie Producer/Director, Film Executive, Movie Actor, Screen/Scriptwriter, b. in Elmira, NY; Veteran Comic Producer; discovered Laurel & Hardy, Our Gang/Little Rascals
David Wesson: 1861=d.????
Chemist, created Wesson Oil, Florence Henderson wouldn't have Wessonality without him!
Guy Williams: 1924=d.May 7, 1989 (was 65)
TV/Movie Actor, Zorro's Don Diego de la Vega (Zorro), Lost in Space's Prof. John Robinson; RN:Armando Catalano; d. earlier but May 6 or 7 was the day he was discovered dead.

People on January 14th: death anniversaries

Lewis Carroll: 1898 (was 65)/b.Jan 27, 1832
Author, Mathematician, English, b. in Cheshire; RN:Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson; Alice in Wonderland where he named a cat after his birth city
Harry Champion: 1942 (was 55)/b.Mar 23, 1886
Singer, Comedian, British
Ray A. Kroc: 1984 (was 81)/b.Oct 5, 1902
Sportsfigure, Businessperson, builder of McDonalds empire & San Diego Padres owner; McDonald's says Oct 2
Jeanette MacDonald: 1965 (was 61)/b.Jun 18, 1903
Movie Actress, Opera Soprano, Comedienne, Gene Raymond's wife; some say b. 1901, 06, and 07
Jerry Nolan: 1992 (was 45)/b.May 7, 1951?
Rock & Roll Drummer, Punk; of New York Dolls; some say b. May 7, 1946
Donna Reed: 1986 (was 64)/b.Jan 27, 1921
TV/Movie Actress, b. in Denison, IA; It's A Wonderful Life, From Here to Eternity, The Donna Reed Show's Donna Stone, Dallas' substitute Miss Ellie Ewing 1984-85; RN:Donna Belle Mullenger; her show sometime's NN'd Mother Knows Best or The Madonna Reed Show (ha ha ha)
Blossom Rock: 1978 (was 82)/b.Aug 21, 1895
TV/Movie Actress, veteran comic supp actress of 40s under stage name Marie Blake, The Addams Family Grandmama Addams; Jeanette MacDonald's sister
Shelley Winters: 2006 (was 85)/b.Aug 18, 1920
Movie/Stage Actress, Jewish, b. in St. Louis, MO; Diary of Anne Frank, A Patch of Blue, Poseidon Adventure; Batman's Ma Parker; RN:Shirley Schrift; some say b. 1920

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Government and Politics on January 14th

In 1989, President Reagan delivered his 331st and last weekly radio address, telling listeners, "Believe me, Saturdays will never seem the same. I'll miss you."

Entertainment-TV events on January 14th

In 1952, NBC's "Today," the program that started the morning news show format as we know it, premiered. The show, which was hosted by Dave Garroway, was segmented with bits and pieces of news, sports, weather and interviews. The addition of J. Fred Muggs the chimpanzee pushed ratings even higher.
In 1967, on the cover of TV Guide: "Art Carney". Other Articles: Dom DeLuise, Pistols n' Petticoats
In 1972, Comedian Red Foxx, whose last name was really Sanford, debuted on NBC-TV this night in: "Sanford & Son". Demond Wilson starred as Fred Sanford's son. Quincy Jones composed the catchy theme song. Sure there's a lot of junk on TV, but the junk on NBC's "Sanford and Son" is funny.
In 1972, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Dough Re Mi", Greg dreams of getting rich with a song he wrote, but needs $150 to pay for the recording session, Peter suggests that the six Brady children do the vocal since family groups are so successful, and that they share the costs. The plan goes sour when Peter's voice changes and they can't reset the recording date. In the episode the Brady Bunch kids sing two original songs, "Time to Change" and "We Can Make the World a Whole Lot Brighter." Editor's note: D.T. taped the audio portion on his old tape machine when it was rerun in July, and ironically enough, it's still there!
In 1976, TV mogul Ted Turner obtains 100% of the Atlanta Braves in order to colorize them for TBS.
In 1984, at the opening of "Saturday Night Live," Joe Piscopo and Mary Gross introduce the National Phone-In Democratic Primary and invite the viewers to nominate the next Presidential candidate. By the end of the show, more than 131,000 votes have been cast for the winners... ZZ Top.
In 1990, "America's Funniest Home Videos" (TV Variety) premiers on ABC with host Bob Saget.
In 1990, the greatest cartoon show ever made, "The Simpsons" premierd as a series on Fox. It had its Christmas special the month before. It appearred as a brief but regular feature of TV's "The Tracy Ullman Show" since April 19, 1987. The animated series, created by Matt Groening, author of "Life in Hell", featured the wacky family consisting of Homer and Marge Simpson and their three offspring: Bart, Lisa and Maggie...and David Tanny as Marge's loser live-in brother, Orson the drunk (joke).
In 1993, NBC and CBS announce their new late night hosts at separate news conferences; talk show host David Letterman announced he was moving from NBC after 11 years to sign a $16 million deal with CBS. Letterman was mad because NBC did not make him Johnny Carson's successor on "The Tonight Show".
In 1993, David Letterman accepted a multimillion-dollar deal to move his late night talk show to CBS in August after his NBC contract expires. By the end of August, early risers including no-lifer David Tanny would need to program TWO VCR's just to catch both Leno and Letterman on opposite networks! During a taping of his talk show, David Letterman told his studio audience that his last show for NBC would be in June. Letterman had wanted an 11:30 p.m. time slot, but NBC would not remove Jay Leno as host of "The Tonight Show."
In 1995, on the cover of TV Guide: "cast of Voyager, John Leguizamo". Other Articles: Hit Cable Shows, Due South
In 1998, the 100th episode of "Ellen," aired. Yup, it's also gay!
In 2000, "Late Show" host David Letterman underwent emergency quintuple bypass surgery after a test found one of his arteries was seriously constricted. Letterman had an angiogram because of what he said was high cholesterol and a history of heart disease in his family. The test, during which a flexible tube is inserted into an artery and dye is injected, found the constricted artery.

Entertainment-Movies events on January 14th

In 1892, producer Hal Roach was born. He founded the Hal Roach Studios and directed such early films as "One Million B.C.," "Road Show" and "The Devil's Brother." He also produced all the "Our Gang" comedies of the 1930s which, decades later, aired on TV under the title "The Little Rascals." Roach died on November 2, 1992.
In 1949, The Pluto film, "Pueblo Pluto" is released. Mickey Mouse also appears.
In 1955, The Donald Duck film, "No Hunting" is released.

Music events on January 14th

In 1939, R.C., "Jeepers Creepers" hits #1 on the pop singles chart by Al Donohue.

Music-Rock events on January 14th

In 1966, David Jones changed his last name to Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy Jones from the Monkees so when he puts out his first single, "The Laughing Gnome," people won't think it's a Monkees solo record. Maybe he should have thought twice about the whole thing.
In 2000, The January 14th issue of Rolling Stone magazine reveals that the two children of rocker Melissa Etheridge and her partner Julie Cypher were fathered by David Crosby, not David Tanny as narrowly rumored.

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 14th

In 1956, Rock 'n' roller, Little Richard, was singing the newly released, "Tutti-Frutti", on this day. So, you think this was the hit version, huh? Not so, bubblegum brain... Within months, the Pat Boone version became even more popular as a cover record.
In 1984, R.C., "Rappin' Rodney" by Rodney Dangerfield peaked at #83 on the pop singles chart.

Weird and Other events on January 14th

In 1980, Shakuntala Devi, mentally multiplies 2 13-digit #s in 28 sec.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1979 - ** D.O.A. - Bloodrock (released 1971, last played on 2007-01-28)

Albums: Heavy Metal Memories

In 1979 - ** Horror Asparagas Stories - The Driving Stupid (last played on 1988-09-04)

In 1979 - ** I Put A Spell On You - Screamin' Jay Hawkins (last played on 2007-10-21)

Albums: Halloween Hits  / Elvira Presents Haunted Hits  / Voodoo Jive: The Best of Screamin' Jay Hawkins 

In 1979 - ** Katie, Keep Your Feet On The Ground - Billy Murray/Aileen Stanley (released 1929, last played on 1979-01-14)

In 1979 - ** Shake Hands With Your Uncle Max - Allan Sherman http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/sherman-allan.htm (released 1962, last played on 1979-01-14)

Albums: My Son the Greatest: The Best of Allan Sherman  / My Son, The Box 

In 1990 - ** Bang A Gong - T Rex (last played on 1990-01-14)

In 1990 - ** Beer Gut - Da Yoopers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/dayoopers.htm (last played on 2002-10-06)

Albums: For Diehards Only / Yoop It Up

In 1990 - ** Funny How Love Can Be - Danny Hutton (last played on 1990-01-14)

In 1990 - ** Gumby TV Theme - Frank Sinatra Jr. (last played on 1990-01-14)

In 1990 - ** Ivor Biggun's Snowman Song - Ivor Biggun http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/biggun-ivor.htm (last played on 1990-01-14)

In 1990 - ** She Dances With Meat - Pinkard and Bowden http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/pinkardandbowden.htm (released 1989, last played on 2008-06-01)

Albums: Live in Front of a Bunch of... 

In 1990 - ** Teen Anthem - Victor Banana (last played on 1990-01-14)

In 1990 - ** We Are All Gumby - Flo & Eddie (last played on 1990-01-14)

In 1996 - ** Bob From Accounting - Kyle Carrozza (last played on 1996-01-14)

In 1996 - ** Dead Punk - Dave Who? (last played on 1996-11-17)

In 1996 - ** Lonely Cannibal - James & Kling (last played on 1996-01-14)

In 1996 - ** The Smokers' Anthem - T.K. & The Cigar Band (last played on 1996-03-31)

In 2001 - ** Bach To Bach - The Bobs http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/bobs.htm (last played on 2001-01-14)

Albums: Coaster 

In 2001 - ** Comedy In Music - Victor Borge http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/borge-victor.htm (last played on 2001-01-14)

Albums: Victor Borge Live! 

In 2001 - ** Demented News Jan 14, 2001 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2001-01-14)

Albums: Demented News 2001 Volume

In 2001 - ** Happy Noodle Vs. Sad Noodle - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (last played on 2006-09-24)

Albums: Goodbye, My 4-Track 

In 2001 - ** Mice In The House - Lorne Elliott http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/elliott-lorne.htm (last played on 2005-05-22)

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

In 2001 - ** Moron - The Stools (last played on 2001-03-18)

In 2001 - ** Nobody's Moggy Now - Kathy Mar (last played on 2001-01-14)

In 2001 - ** Umbilical Ranger Theme - Chris Lawson (last played on 2001-02-25)

Albums: More Animal Than Man 

In 2007 - ** Bad Jokes - Woody Harrelson & John C. Reilly (last played on 2007-01-14)

Albums: A Prarie Home Companion

In 2007 - ** Demented News Jan 14, 2007 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2007-01-14)

In 2007 - ** What a Crazy Guy - Wally Cox (last played on 2007-01-14)

Albums: Crazy Guys: Gems of American Comedy 

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1979 - ** I Put A Spell On You - Screamin' Jay Hawkins (first hit the Funny Five on 1991-10-27)

Albums: Halloween Hits  / Elvira Presents Haunted Hits  / Voodoo Jive: The Best of Screamin' Jay Hawkins 

In 1990 - ** Beer Gut - Da Yoopers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/dayoopers.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1991-11-17)

Albums: For Diehards Only / Yoop It Up

In 2001 - ** Happy Noodle Vs. Sad Noodle - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (first hit the Funny Five on 2003-09-21)

Albums: Goodbye, My 4-Track 

In 2001 - ** Umbilical Ranger Theme - Chris Lawson (first hit the Funny Five on 2001-02-25)

Albums: More Animal Than Man 

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 2001 - ** Pos.3. Stoned People - Eric Schwartz (first played 2000-11-26)

Albums: Pleading the First: Songs My Mother Hates

In 2007 - ** Pos.4. Clinton Got A Blowjob - Eric Schwartz (first played 2006-11-19)

Albums: Redder Than Ever

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 2001 - ** Happy Noodle Vs. Sad Noodle - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (first hit #1 on 2003-11-16)

Albums: Goodbye, My 4-Track 

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1979 - ** Pos.1. Fish Heads - Barnes & Barnes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/barnesandbarnes.htm (first played 1978-10-01)

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

In 1990 - ** Pos.1. Booger On My Beer Mug - Sneaky Pete Rizzo (first played 1989-09-24)

Albums: Petie

In 2001 - ** Pos.1. 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

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1979 - ** Pos.1. Fish Heads - Barnes & Barnes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/barnesandbarnes.htm (appearance #1)

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

In 1990 - ** Pos.1. Booger On My Beer Mug - Sneaky Pete Rizzo (appearance #1)

Albums: Petie

In 1996 - ** Pos.1. Bulbous Bouffant - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm (appearance #4)

Albums: Radio Free Vestibule: Sketches, Songs, and Shoes / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection 

In 2001 - ** Pos.1. Livin' La Vida Broka - The Dan Orr Project http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/orr-dan.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: Wish You Were Beer

In 2007 - ** Pos.1. The Saga Begins - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (appearance #16)

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

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1986, Dave and sounds effects operator Howard Vinitsky exchange places -- Howard in Dave's chair and Dave working the sound effects. Later, Dave bribes Chicago Bears Quarterback Jim MacMahon to wear a Late Night headband at the upcoming SuperBowl.
In 1988, Top Ten Highlights of the Australian Bicentennial: #2. Nuclear missiles fired at Antarctica as climax of outdoor beer-a-thon.
In 1993, After tonight's taping, Dave walks over to CBS to hold a press conference announcing his move to that network. Asked if Paul Shaffer would also be moving to CBS, Dave says "Oh, (expletive deleted)!" and asks CBS head Larry Tisch if he can cough up some more dough for Paul.
In 1993, Top Ten Real Reasons I'm Leaving NBC - 6. In order to grow as an artist, I feel it's important to do the same crap over at CBS.
In 1994, Dave and Paul play Tic-Tac-Toe with New York City cabs.
In 1994, Top Ten Things Gore Does When Clinton Is Out of the Country - 3. Breaks into Clinton's secret stash of presidential fries.
In 1994, While former Tonight Show band leader Doc Severinsen sits in with the CBS Orchestra, former Tonight Show sidekick Ed McMahon is on the telephone, offering his patented laugh. Later, Dave and Paul play Tic-Tac-Toe with New York City cabs.
In 1997, "Presidential Inauguration Souvenirs" bit. Also, "Biff Henderson's TV-M Minute" bit.
In 1997, Another Late Show experiment: Who Will Get Kicked Out of TGIF's Sooner, a Shirtless Guy or a Guy with Ten Dogs? Hmm, I have it being nine dogs :) Answer: the shirtless guy. Later, Dave instructs Chris from the audience to negotiate with TGIF, and soon enough, everyone is allowed inside.
In 1997, Guests Penelope Ann Miller, Skeet Ulrich, and (hillbilly band) BR5-49.
In 1997, Top Ten Reasons Martha Stewart Left NBC for CBS - 8. CBS offered her millions to build a new Andy Rooney out of household junk.
In 1998, "Small Town News" bit. Also, "The Secrets of Pat Farmer's Magic Revealed".
In 1998, "The Secrets of Pat Farmer's Magic Revealed" bit.
In 1998, The twin towers of the World Trade Center are marked with grafitti that reads, "Dave sucks."
In 1998, Top Ten Signs You've Seen "Titanic" One Too Many Times - 3. After 1,000th viewing, you finally realize the ship's gonna sink every damn time.
In 1999, Audience guys interrupt the show in Segment 2 (singing 'Happy Birthday' to Howard Stern?)
In 1999, Know Your Current Events Contestant 1 is Australian, and a production worker on a TV Show "Hey, Hey, It's Saturday".
In 1999, Top Ten Punchlines to Dirty Football Jokes.
In 1999, We see Biff's slo-mo dive to save Dave's mug from hitting the floor.
In 2000, Campaign 2000 may focus on George W next.
In 2000, CBS Mailbag: (1) steroids lead to being Governor of Minnesota? (2) If you think the Late Show is funny, it could be a gas leak; (3) spam, as fuel, makes cars fly? (4) Fake promo for hookers.
In 2000, CBS Mailbag: Letter #1 deals with steroids leading to being Governor of Minnesota; 2) if you think the Late Show is funny, it could be a gas leak; 3) spam, as fuel, makes cars fly? 4) fake promo for hookers.
In 2000, Dave fakes a massive heart attack to help make America see its ways.
In 2000, The day Dave had bypass surgery. The show (taped yesterday) has guests Regis Philbin, who talks about health problems, and Marc Borchardt, who talks about "Coven", man.
In 2000, Top Ten Headlines on a Slow News Day.

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