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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 21st

For The Weekday Of: Wednesday in 2009, Thursday in 2010
Today in Dementia History!
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People on January 21st: birthdates

Mac Davis: 1942 (is 67 in 2009, 68 in 2010)
Country Singer/Guitarist, Songwriter, Variety Show Host, Movie/Stage Actor, b. in Lubbock, Texas; FN:Morris; Mac Davis Show
Jim Ibbotson: 1947 (is 62 in 2009, 63 in 2010)
Drummer, Keyboardist, of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

People on January 21st: birth anniversaries

D.J. Jam Master Jay: 1965=d.Oct 30, 2002 (was 37)
Rap Performer, RN: Jason Mizell; of Run-DMC
Alan Hewitt: 1915=d.Nov 7, 1986 (was 71)
Actor, My Favorite Martian's Det. Bill Brennan
Benny Hill: 1925=d.Apr 20, 1992 (was 67)
Comedian, TV/Movie Actor, Novelty Singer, Variety Show Host, English, b. in Southampton; NN:King Leer; MN:Alfred Hawthorn; Benny Hill Show star, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines
Wolfman Jack: 1939=d.Jul 1, 1995 (was 56)
Radio Disc Jock, Announcer, b. in Brooklyn, NY; The Midnight Special, American Graffiti, Legendary oldies D.J.; RN:Robert "Bob" Smith; TNN's Rock & Roll Palace; in 70s he was heard on 2200 radio stations in 42+ world countries!; d. in Belvidere, N.C.

People on January 21st: death anniversaries

Sandy Baron: 2001 (was 63)/b.May 5, 1937
Actor, Comedian, That Was the Week That Was reg
George Orwell: 1950 (was 46)/b.Jun 25, 1903
Novelist, Essayist, Satarist, India, RN:Eric Arthur Blair; Animal Farm, 1984
Steve Wahrer: 1989 (was 47)/b.Dec 22, 1941
Rock & Roll Musician, of The Trashmen

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Government and Politics on January 21st

In 1994, a jury in Manassas, Virginia, acquitted Lorena Bobbitt by reason of temporary insanity of maliciously wounding her husband John, whom she'd accused of sexually assaulting her. She'd cut off his penis while he slept. The organ was surgically reattached.

War, Crime and Disaster events on January 21st

In 1962, Snow falls in San Francisco, believe it or not.

Entertainment events on January 21st

In 1956, "Comedy in Music (Victor Borge)" closes at Golden NYC after 849 perfs.
In 1980, COVER OF PEOPLE STEVE MARTIN

Entertainment-TV events on January 21st

In 1972, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Jan's Aunt Jenny", Imogene Coca guest stars as Jan finds a picture of her Aunt Jenny when she was the same age and they are lookalikes. She is excited to discover how she will look when she grows up until she sees a picture of her Aunt Jenny as an adult.
In 1999, the wife of Paul Shaffer, David Letterman's musical director, gave birth to boy...the couple's second child and first son.
In 2003, Dan Aykroyd and Laraine Newman guested on Jim Belushi's sitcom "According To Jim."

Entertainment-Movies events on January 21st

In 1930, Ub Iwerks informs Roy Disney that he wishes to leave the Disney Company. His 20% share of the company is bought by Disney for $2920.
In 1933, The Mickey Mouse film, "The Mad Doctor", is released. Pluto also appears.
In 1938, Animation work begins on "The Sorcerer's Apprentice".
In 1981, Bill Murray wed Mickey Kelly

Music events on January 21st

In 1978, BREAKING INTO THE TOP TEN "SHORT PEOPLE" (Randy Newman)
In 1984, R.C., "The Curly Shuffle" by Jump 'N The Saddle peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart with a nyuk nyuk nyuk nyuk.

Music-Easy events on January 21st

In 1959, "Tom Dooley" single by Kingston Trio was certified Gold by the RIAA

Weird and Other events on January 21st

In 1986, 100 participate in Nude Olympics race in 38 degrees F (3 degrees C) in Purdue, Indiana.
In 1993, the largest doughnut made weighed 3,739 pounds at 16' diameter and 16" high in Utica, N.Y.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1979 - ** Be True To Your Shul - Little Stevie Weingold (last played on 1979-02-25)

Albums: Rhino Royale

In 1979 - ** Forest Lawn - Tom Paxton (last played on 2008-02-17)

In 1979 - ** How Much Is That Doggie In The Casket? - Meyer & Drake (last played on 1979-01-21)

In 1990 - ** No Boom Boom In Yucca Flats - Davey Crackpot (Spike Jones) & His Jumping Beans f/ Billy Barty (released 1955, last played on 1990-01-21)

In 1990 - ** Runnin' Wild - Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm (last played on 1990-01-21)

In 1990 - ** Too Young To Drink - Krypton (last played on 1990-01-21)

In 1990 - ** What I Did Last Summer - Victor Banana (last played on 1991-08-04)

In 1990 - ** What Is a Disk Jockey? - Ross Mulholland with Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm (released 1951, last played on 1990-01-21)

In 1990 - ** Your Morning Feature - The Country Dodgers (last played on 1990-01-21)

In 1990 - ** A Visit To A Sad Planet - Leonard Nimoy (of Star Trek http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/aaastartrek.htm) (released 1967, last played on 1990-01-21)

Albums: Spaced Out: The Best of Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner 

In 1996 - ** Goober's Got A Girlfriend - The Ziggens (last played on 1996-03-03)

Albums: Chicken Out

In 1996 - ** It's Tough To Be A Baby (Dur Dur d'Etre Bebe!)/Miss Anne Elk - Jordy/Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm (last played on 1999-06-13)

In 1996 - ** Mah-Na Mah-Na - Sweden Heaven & Hell soundtrack (released 1969, last played on 2006-05-28)

In 1996 - ** A Holler - O.B. Jackson (last played on 1996-01-21)

Albums: Hollerin'

In 2001 - ** Clinton For Viagra - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser) (last played on 2001-01-21)

In 2001 - ** Cocktails For Two - Lee PressOn & The Nails (last played on 2001-01-21)

Albums: Playin' Dirty

In 2001 - ** Demented News Jan 21, 2001 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2001-01-21)

Albums: Demented News 2001 Volume

In 2001 - ** Fake Boobies - The Barefoot Man (last played on 2001-01-21)

Albums: Just Another Sunset

In 2001 - ** Gouge 'Em Till They Bleed - Mike Nobel (last played on 2001-01-21)

Albums: Here Comes Yesterday!

In 2001 - ** Monica's Dress - The Cabinet Drawers (Tom Ball & David West) (last played on 2001-01-21)

In 2001 - ** Monica's Mouth - Eric Schwartz (last played on 2001-01-21)

Albums: Pleading the First: Songs My Mother Hates

In 2001 - ** Ol' Whitewater - Capitol Steps (released 1994, last played on 2001-01-21)

Albums: Lord of the Fries 

In 2001 - ** Regis-Clinton Bit - Wilhite & Wall (last played on 2001-01-21)

In 2001 - ** Spinball Wizard - Paul Silhan http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/silhan-paul.htm (released 1997, last played on 2001-01-21)

Albums: Spinball Wizard 

In 2001 - ** Welcome To The Rumble - Jeff Walker & The Wackjobs (last played on 2001-04-22)

In 2007 - ** Big Butter - Heywood Banks http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/banks-heywood.htm (last played on 2007-01-21)

Albums: Big Butter

In 2007 - ** C is for Lettuce - Worm Quartet http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wormquartet.htm (last played on 2007-02-11)

Albums: Mental Notes / The Fump-Volume 1: Jan-Feb 07

In 2007 - ** Coffee Girl - The Four Postmen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fourpostmen.htm (last played on 2008-02-03)

Albums: 5 Pack Volume 1

In 2007 - ** Demented News Jan 21, 2007 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2007-01-21)

In 2007 - ** Heather Mills - Robert Lund (last played on 2007-01-21)

In 2007 - ** Obesaholic - Berlin Drop (last played on 2007-01-21)

In 2007 - ** Whose Idea Was This - Tom Smith http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/smith-tom.htm (last played on 2007-01-21)

In 2007 - ** The Bird Flu Rag - Mr. Whitekeys & The Fabulous Spamtones (last played on 2007-01-21)

In 2007 - ** The Drugs I Need - Austin Lounge Lizards http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/austinloungelizards.htm (last played on 2007-01-21)

Albums: The Drugs I Need

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 2007 - ** C is for Lettuce - Worm Quartet http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wormquartet.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 2007-02-11)

Albums: Mental Notes / The Fump-Volume 1: Jan-Feb 07

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1979 - ** Pos.5. Earache My Eye Featuring Alice Bowie - Cheech and Chong http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cheechandchong.htm (released 1974, first played 1978-11-05)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / Where There's Smoke There's Cheech and Chong  / Wedding Album  / Up in Smoke Soundtrack  / Cheech and Chong's Greatest Hit 

In 1979 - ** Pos.4. Gentry's Gin - Doodles Weaver (first played 1975-03-16)

In 1996 - ** Pos.4. Happy Boy - The Beat Farmers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/beatfarmers.htm (first played 1985-03-17)

Albums: Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection  / Loud And Plowed And...Live!  / Tales of the New West  / Best Of The Beat Farmers 

In 2007 - ** Pos.3. Do I Creep You Out? - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (first played 2006-10-01)

Albums: Straight Outta Lynwood 

In 2007 - ** Pos.5. Schweepies - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (first played 2006-07-09)

Albums: Very Tiny Songs 

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1979 - ** Pos.1. The Smoke-Off - Shel Silverstein http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/silverstein-shel.htm (first played 1978-07-30)

Albums: Songs and Stories  / The Very Best of Dr. Demento 

In 2001 - ** Pos.1. Viagra In The Waters - The Four Bitchin' Babes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fourbitchinbabes.htm (first played 2000-07-30)

Albums: The Babes Beyond Bitchin'...  / Hormonal Imbalance 

In 2007 - ** Pos.1. Canadian Idiot - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (first played 2006-09-24)

Albums: Straight Outta Lynwood 

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1979 - ** Pos.1. The Smoke-Off - Shel Silverstein http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/silverstein-shel.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: Songs and Stories  / The Very Best of Dr. Demento 

In 1990 - ** Pos.1. Booger On My Beer Mug - Sneaky Pete Rizzo (appearance #2)

Albums: Petie

In 1996 - ** Pos.1. Squirrels - The Beastly Boys (appearance #13)

In 2001 - ** Pos.1. Viagra In The Waters - The Four Bitchin' Babes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fourbitchinbabes.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: The Babes Beyond Bitchin'...  / Hormonal Imbalance 

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

Albums: Straight Outta Lynwood 

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1987, Paul and The World's Most Dangerous Band serve as the House Band for the second annual Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies.
In 1988, Dave calls Donald Trump and asks him to redecorate his office, to be called "Mini-Television CIty."
In 1988, Top Ten Least Popular Attractions at Disney World - 2. Turn the Hose on Lady and the Tramp.
In 1992, Hal Gurnee's Network Time Killer: Kenny Rogers impersonator Mark Hine.
In 1993, Top Ten Signs Roger Clinton Is Going To Be Trouble - 6. Way he keeps asking Tipper: "Yeah, but are you MARRIED married?"
In 1994, Throughout the show Dave introduces celebrities sitting in the audience: Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, George Forman, Sally Field, and himself.
In 1994, Top Ten Questions Larry King Asked Clinton - 5. You jog every day. You're fat. What gives?
In 1997, Composite rerun guests John Goodman, David Duchovny, and David Bowie.
In 1997, Dave introduces the composite rerun, saying "For a complete list of people not on the show, consult your TV Guide."
In 2000, Late Show 2000; Comedy Under Siege* offers a rerun with "Dave Dorsett's Coffee Burrito".
In 2000, Rerun guests Jack Hanna, Peter Fonda, and Sting.

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