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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 16th

For The Weekday Of: Friday in 2009, Saturday in 2010
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People on January 16th: birthdates

Jim Berry: 1932 (is 77 in 2009, 78 in 2010)
ComicStrip Cartoonist, Berry's World
William "Bill" Francis: 1942 (is 67 in 2009, 68 in 2010)
Singer, Keyboardist, of Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show
Mason Gamble: 1986 (is 23 in 2009, 24 in 2010)
Movie Actor, Dennis the Menace
Sandy Pinkard: 1947 (is 62 in 2009, 63 in 2010)
Country Singer, of Pinkard and Bowden
Jim Stafford: 1944 (is 65 in 2009, 66 in 2010)
Country Singer/Guitarist, Variety Show Host, Songwriter, TV Host, Humorist, Banjoist, Jim Stafford Show, Those Amazing Animals, Nashville on the Road; Spiders & Snakes, Wildwood Weed, My Girl Bill; Bobbie Gentry's hubby
Yvonne Zima: 1989 (is 20 in 2009, 21 in 2010)
Actress, ER's Rachel Greene #1

People on January 16th: birth anniversaries

"Dizzy" Dean: 1911=d.Jul 17, 1974 (was 63)
HALL OF FAMER, MLB Pitcher, Baseball Announcer, b. in Lukas, AR; RFN:Jerome Jan Hannah; St. Louis Cardinal "Gashouse Gang" colorful pitcher; MVP '34; Dean won 163 games and lost 101. His lifetime ERA was 3.03. He once struck out 17 batters in a single game, then a record, but since bettered (Roger Clemens fanned 20); mentioned in "Who's On First?"
Buddy Lester: 1917=d.Oct 4, 2002 (was 85)
Actor, Comedian, New Phil Silvers Show's Nick

People on January 16th: death anniversaries

Ron Carey: 2007 (was 71)/b.Dec 11, 1935
TV Actor, Comedian, b. in Newark, NJ; Corner Bar, Barney Miller's Off. Carl Levitt
Ted Cassidy: 1979 (was 46)/b.Jul 31, 1932
Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Pianist, The Addams Family's Lurch & 'Thing', Huck Finn's Injun Joe; some say 1933
Joyce Jameson: 1987 (was 54)/b.Sep 26, 1932
Comedienne, of Spike Jones' Show
David Seville: 1972 (was 52)/b.Jan 27, 1919
Movie Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Composer/Songwriter, Music Producer, Author, b. in Fresno, CA; The Alvin Show's David Seville & the Chipmunks: Theodore, Simon, and... ALLLLL-VINNN!; RN:Ross Bagdasarian; he created the Chipmunks while experimenting with tape recording speeds

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Government and Politics on January 16th

In 1920, America went "dry" as the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect, prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages. It was repealed, in 1933, by the 21st Amendment. Sales of olives, maraschino cherries, and those teeny little onions plunge.

War, Crime and Disaster events on January 16th

In 1991, WAR! The White House announced the start of Operation Desert Storm to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait. Allied jets bomb Baghdad as the White House announced the start of Operation Desert Storm to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait. President Bush said in a nationally broadcast address, "The Battle has been joined," as aerial bombardment began as US led air forces with 27 allied forces begin air raids on Iraq in response to Iraq's August 1990 takeover of Kuwait. A coalition of nations, including Soviets, join or support the invasion. (Because of the time difference, it was early January 17th in the Persian Gulf when the attack began.)

Entertainment-TV events on January 16th

In 1957, The "Disneyland" TV show features "Your Host, Donald Duck".
In 1960, on the cover of TV Guide: "Cliff Arquette as Charley Weaver". Other Articles: Nick Adams, Mort Sahl
In 1965, Gilligan's Island episode #16. "Plant You Now, Dig You Later". While working for Mr. Howell, Gilligan unearths a chest. The castaways think it must contain a pirate's treasure. When ownership of the chest is disputed, the case goes to court, with the Professor presiding as judge.
In 1965, on the cover of TV Guide: "Bob Hope". Other Articles: Peyton Place, Man From UNCLE
In 1967, Gilligan's Island episode #86. "The Hunter". Famous big-game hunter Jonathan Kincaid and his assistant, Ramoo land on the island in search of new game to hunt. Since they have hunted just about every kind of animal on earth, they then decide that the ultimate challenge would be to hunt a human. After much debate, they choose Gilligan as their target, and state that if Gilligan can stay alive for 24 hours, they will rescue the castaways. After Gilligan manages to outwit and outrun the armed hunters for 24 hours, Kincaid does not uphold his promise of rescue for fear they will report him to the authorities.
In 1970, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Mike's Horror-Scope", Abbe Lane guest stars as Beebe Gallini. Carol reads Mike's horoscope about a strange woman who will come into his life. Then Beebe, the glamorous head of a cosmetics firm, hires Mike to design a new factory.
In 1973, Little Jo is playing "The Most Dangerous Game" in the 440th and final episode of "Bonanza." Stalked by a psychopathic killer, he's weaponless, has no supplies, and all he knows is that he's prey for "The Hunter." Michael Landon not only stars in the program, he also wrote and directed the show's swan song after 13 and a half years. PAX television aired a prequel to the series called "Ponderosa" at the turn of the millenium.
In 1993, on the cover of TV Guide: "Dana Carvey and Phil Hartman". Other Articles: Secret Service, Cable's Stars
In 1994, "The George Carlin Show", TV Comedy, debut on Fox.
In 1995, a sixth television network, UPN, by Paramount debuts; it is launched with a two-hour premiere of scifi adventure "Star Trek: Voyager" starring Kate Mulgrew as the captain.
In 1999, "Batman Beyond" which premiered six days ago moves into the Bat-urday morning sked on the WB

Entertainment-Movies events on January 16th

In 1942, The Donald Duck film, "The Village Smithy" is released.
In 1963, The live-action feature film, "Son of Flubber" is generally released. It is a sequel to the film, "The Absent-Minded Professor".
In 1988, The film, "Three Men and a Baby" breaks the $100 million mark in ticket sales, the first time for a Disney movie.

Music events on January 16th

In 1942, Kay Kyser and the band recorded "A Zoot Suit" for Columbia Records. The tune is about the problems associated with wearing the garish, exaggerated 'hep' fashion. Our boss still wears a zoot suit and twirls a watch chain. He looks like Jim Carey in "The Mask" but don't tell him we said that...
In 1965, R.C., "The Crusher" by The Novas peaked at #88 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, David Seville died on this day in Beverly Hills, CA. Born Ross Bagdasarian, the musician was the force -- and artist -- behind the Alvin and the Chipmunks novelty songs of the '50s, '60s and '70s. Some may remember that Seville appeared in the films, "Viva Zapata", "Stalag 17" and "Rear Window". Seville first claimed fame, not through the novelty impact of the hit, "The Chipmunk Song" (it sold 3.5 million copies in five weeks); but by writing Rosemary Clooney's biggest hit, "Come On-a My House", in the early '50s and the number one hit, "Witch Doctor", in 1958. Ross was a singer under the stage name of David Seville, a songwriter and a producer for Liberty Records in the 50's and the creator of The Chipmunks when he experimented with variable speed tape recorders. Ross named the Chipmunks after the 3 record executives at Liberty who didn't want him to release The Chipmunk's first hit.
In 1986, "Get Out Of My Room" video by Cheech & Chong was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1999, Warren Zevon, America, Jonny Lang and Delbert McClinton perform at the inaugural ball for former pro wrestler turned Minnesota governor Jesse "The Body" Ventura. America performs "Ventura Highway."

Music-Easy events on January 16th

In 1996, singer Jimmy Buffett's seaplane, "The Flying Boat," was shot at by Jamaican police who mistook it for a drug smuggling craft; U2's Bono was aboard the plane with Buffett at the time. Buffett later wrote a song about the incident, "Jamaica Mistaica," that appeared on the album "Banana Wind."

Music-Rock events on January 16th

In 1987, The Beastie Boys were censored on American Bandstand, a first for the popular TV show.
In 1988, R.C., "Got My Mind Set On You" by George Harrison peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart; "Weird Al" parodied it into "(This Song's Just) Six Words Long".
In 2002, Adam Ant (Stuart Goddard), the flamboyant pop singer who scored hits in the 1980s, is committed to a London Psychiatric hospital after being arrested for firearms offenses.

Sports events on January 16th

In 1960, In a benefit basketball game, football's Pittsburgh Steelers beat baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates in overtime, 22-20. Shortstop Dick Groat, a Duke University hoop standout, scores 14 points for the Bucs.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1977 - ** Baby Sittin' Boogie - Buzz Clifford (released 1961, last played on 2008-01-06)

Albums: Golden Age of American Rock'N'Roll: Special Novelty Edition

/ Forty Nutty Novelty Records Of The '60s

In 1977 - ** Barnyard Boogie - Louis Jordan (last played on 1977-01-16)

In 1977 - ** Bedtime Story - Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/radner-gilda.htm

, Jane Curtin (released 1976, last played on 1977-01-16)

Albums: Saturday Night Live

In 1977 - ** Bob & Ray Visit Dr. Akhbar - Bob & Ray (last played on 1977-01-16)

Albums: Screamers

In 1977 - ** Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) - Benny Hill (released 1971, last played on 2001-08-05)

Albums: Novelty No. 1's

/ Best Comedy Album in the World...Ever!

In 1977 - ** Gun Control - Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin (released 1976, last played on 1992-02-23)

Albums: Saturday Night Live / Hey, That's Funny! Comedy's Greatest Hits

In 1977 - ** Memories Of El Monte - The Penguins f/ Cleve Duncan (released 1962, last played on 2003-11-17)

In 1977 - ** Momma - Randy Rivera (last played on 1977-01-16)

In 1977 - ** Piles Of It - New Dixie Demons (last played on 1977-01-16)

In 1977 - ** Sneezes - Robert J. Wildhack (last played on 1977-01-16)

In 1977 - ** Stars and Stripes Forever - Crazy Rick's Psychedelic American Flea Band (last played on 2007-05-06)

In 1977 - ** Virgil And The $300 Vacation - Cledus Maggard (released 1976, last played on 2008-06-22)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Country Corn

In 1977 - ** When Hannah Plays Piano - Bob Bollin & Rennie McEvoy (last played on 1977-01-16)

In 1983 - ** Ballad Of Mack The Knife - Gerald Price (last played on 1983-01-16)

In 1983 - ** Buckwheat/Talking Cars - Eddie Murphy http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/murphy-eddie.htm

(last played on 1983-01-16)

Albums: Eddie Murphy

In 1983 - ** Cigarettes - Nosmo King (last played on 1983-01-16)

In 1983 - ** Garbage - The Sole Proprietor (last played on 1983-01-16)

In 1983 - ** I'm In The Mood For Love - Alfalfa (last played on 1983-01-16)

In 1983 - ** Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin (last played on 1983-01-16)

In 1983 - ** Stinky Breath - Doctor Badbreath (last played on 2007-11-04)

In 1983 - ** The Dentist - Bill Cosby http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cosby-bill.htm

(released 1982, last played on 2005-04-10)

Albums: Himself

In 1994 - ** Diary - David Anderson (last played on 1994-01-16)

In 1994 - ** Has Anybody Seen Our Cat? - Burt Shepard (released 1901, last played on 1994-01-16)

In 1994 - ** I Got You Babe - Cher w/ Beavis & Butt-head (last played on 2008-02-10)

Albums: The Beavis and Butt-Head Experience

In 1994 - ** Sweet Sixteen - Bob Peck (last played on 1994-01-16)

In 1994 - ** Way Down Deep (You're Shallow) - John Forster http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/forster-john.htm

w/ Christine Lavin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lavin-christine.htm

(last played on 2005-03-05)

Albums: Entering Marion

In 1994 - ** We're Rockin' in the Rest Home (In The Year 2030) - Pat Sojourner (last played on 2008-05-04)

Albums: Totally Demented: We're Rockin' in the Rest Home and Other Songs of Satire

In 1994 - ** (Please Don't Take My Penis) - Baggs Patrick (last played on 1994-01-16)

In 1994 - ** The Loser - Dr. Hal Ross (last played on 1994-07-24)

In 2000 - ** Drunk In Disneyland - The Aesthetics (last played on 2000-01-16)

In 2000 - ** The Horse Song - Todd Yohn (last played on 2002-06-09)

Albums: Orange Barrels

In 2005 - ** Cookies - Power Salad http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/powersalad.htm

(last played on 2005-01-16)

Albums: Power Salad 3: Sweat Equity

In 2005 - ** Demented News January 16, 2005 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm

(last played on 2005-01-16)

In 2005 - ** Duhbya - The Duhst Bunnies (last played on 2007-03-11)

In 2005 - ** Placebo - Consortium of Genius http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/consortium.htm

(last played on 2005-02-13)

Albums: In C.O.G. We Trust

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1983 - ** Stinky Breath - Doctor Badbreath (first hit the Funny Five on 1983-03-27)

In 1983 - ** The Dentist - Bill Cosby http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cosby-bill.htm

(released 1982, first hit the Funny Five on 1983-06-19)

Albums: Himself

In 1994 - ** I Got You Babe - Cher w/ Beavis & Butt-head (first hit the Funny Five on 1994-01-16)

Albums: The Beavis and Butt-Head Experience

In 1994 - ** Way Down Deep (You're Shallow) - John Forster http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/forster-john.htm

w/ Christine Lavin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lavin-christine.htm

(first hit the Funny Five on 1994-02-06)

Albums: Entering Marion

In 2005 - ** Placebo - Consortium of Genius http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/consortium.htm

(first hit the Funny Five on 2005-02-13)

Albums: In C.O.G. We Trust

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1977 - ** Pos.5. Hot Nuts - Johnny Baltimore (first played 1976-11-28)

In 1994 - ** Pos.4. I Got You Babe - Cher w/ Beavis & Butt-head (first played 1994-01-16)

Albums: The Beavis and Butt-Head Experience

In 1994 - ** Pos.3. Weenie Whacker - Therapy Sisters http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/therapysisters.htm

(first played 1993-11-21)

Albums: Beyond Prescription

In 2000 - ** Pos.3. Ally McBeal - Da Vinci's Notebook http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/davincisnotebook.htm

(first played 2000-01-02)

Albums: The Life and Times of Mike Fanning

In 2005 - ** Pos.4. American Jesus - The Frantics http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/frantics.htm

(first played 2004-11-14)

Albums: Official Bootleg CD

In 2005 - ** Pos.5. Epithets - Paul & Storm http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/paulandstorm.htm

(first played 2005-01-02)

Albums: Opening Band

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1994 - ** Way Down Deep (You're Shallow) - John Forster http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/forster-john.htm

w/ Christine Lavin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lavin-christine.htm

(first hit #1 on 1994-02-13)

Albums: Entering Marion

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1994 - ** Pos.1. Frank's 2000 Inch TV - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm

(first played 1993-10-17)

Albums: Alapalooza

/ The TV Album

/ The Permanent Record: Al In The Box

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1977 - ** Pos.1. Hey Shirley (This Is Squirrely) - Shirley & Squirrely (appearance #4)

Albums: All Ears

In 1983 - ** Pos.1. Harry's Jock Strap - Dickie Goodman http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/goodman-dickie.htm

(appearance #2)

Albums: Dickie Goodman's Greatest Fables

/ My Son the Copycat

In 1994 - ** Pos.1. Frank's 2000 Inch TV - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm

(appearance #1)

Albums: Alapalooza

/ The TV Album

/ The Permanent Record: Al In The Box

In 2000 - ** Pos.1. Amish Paradise - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm

(appearance #8)

Albums: Bad Hair Day

In 2005 - ** Pos.1. Girlfriend - Henry Phillips http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/phillips-henry.htm

(appearance #2)

Albums: Why Haven't I Heard From You?

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1990, Cold Open: Another episode of Barbara Sheehan's Fight Corner, tonight with George Foreman (the day after he beat Jerry Cooney).
In 1991, Tonight's show is never broadcast due to the start of the Gulf War. Guests are Art Donovan, Lee Marek, and an inebriated John Hurt, who comes onto the set wearing three sets of glasses on his face. Also not seen is the last episode of the Peace Through Dramatization Players: "Zip Code to Glory." Later, after the show, The World's Most Dangerous Band once again serves as the house band for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
In 1992, Stagehand Theater: Al Maher and Joe Gorta act out a scene from "JFK." It's nothing like "Pat Farmer and Kenny Sheehan Read Oprah Transcripts."
In 1995, Top Ten Announcements That Will Make New Yorkers Go Nuts - 6. Letterman's splitting his paycheck with us!
In 1997, Guests Tom Selleck (who talks about his avocado ranch and wears a fake moustache, as do Dave, Paul and Donovan), Art Donovan (who incorrectly predicts that the Patriots will win the Super Bowl), and Babyface (who has a record 12 Grammy nominations).
In 1997, Know Your Current Events Player #1 is a 16-year-old girl from Cleveland (Garfield Heights High). Also, a new "video": "Paul Shaffer's Late Show Made Easy".
In 1997, Top Ten Dennis Rodman Excuses - 3. Promised little boy in hospital he'd kick a guy in the groin for him.
In 1998, CBS Mailbag: (1) Dave has a fight--Biff's late for dinner; (2) Dave works the weather "clicker"; (3) Mjork and Minde: Dave is on the Swedish version of "Mork and Mindy"? (4) A guy "proposes" to his girlfriend on the show.
In 1998, Top Ten Ways the Tobacco Industry is Marketing to Teens.
In 2000, "Les Moonves" with a message about Superbowl 35 and Survivor 2 that starts with "thanks Jay" and ends with "and now back to the Tonight Show." Also, Top Ten Ways George W. Bush Is Preparing for the Presidency - 10. Drafting legislation to make 2001 "Take Your Father To Work Year".
In 2000, Clinton Classic Joke is about Lewinsky's putting on a bib before eating a lobster dinner at a seafood restaurant.
In 2000, Dave tells a story: Martha Stewart was married to a guy for years before he left her for a younger woman, and Martha ended up living in a hollow tree, penniless. Now she's worth over a billion damn dollars.
In 2000, Dave's gonna start his own magazine called "Dave", with tips on how to live your life just like him. Later, we get to see the first issue of Dave's magazine. Dave's gonna start his own book club, too.
In 2000, Guests: Sean Penn calls Oliver Stone "a pig"; Lauren Kessler promotes "The Happy Bottom Riding Club", a book about aviator Pancho Barnes; Peter Frampton sits in with the band.
In 2000, How Many Guys in Giants Uniforms Can Fit Into a Coffee Shop? At the Ferrara Cafe, all 6 get in; then they are out of Giants uniforms, so they're followed by a bear suit guy, a clown, 3 monkeys, Superman, Dracula, a dog, Ronald McDonald, Moses, a cat, a tooth, a cowboy, etc. All get in with no problem.

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