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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 22nd

For The Weekday Of: Thursday in 2009, Friday in 2010
Today in Dementia History!
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People on January 22nd: birthdates

Linda Blair: 1959 (is 50 in 2009, 51 in 2010)
Actress, Protestant, b. in St. Louis, Mo.; did a 360-degree turn of the head in The Exorcist
D.J. Jazzy Jeff: 1965 (is 44 in 2009, 45 in 2010)
Rap Singer, LN:Townes; with The Fresh Prince
Christopher Kennedy Masterson: 1980 (is 29 in 2009, 30 in 2010)
Actor, Malcolm in the Middle's Francis, Scary Movie 2
Malcolm McLaren: 1947 (is 62 in 2009, 63 in 2010)?
Music Producer, Songwriter, British, Manager; founded the Sex Pistols, Adam Ant, and Bow Wow Wow.; some say b. Jan 20, 1947 (is 62 in 2009)
Steve Perry: 1949 (is 60 in 2009, 61 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Singer, Songwriter, b. in Hanford, CA; ex-Journey lead, soloist
Hikaru Walter Sulu: 2179 (is-170 in 2009, -169 in 2010)
Fictious Character, b. in San Francisco; Star Trek character

People on January 22nd: birth anniversaries

Bill Bixby: 1934=d.Nov 21, 1993 (was 59)
TV/Movie Actor, TV Director, Panelist, b. in San Francisco; Joey Bishop Show, My Favorite Martian's Tim O'Hara, The Courtship of Eddie's Father's Tom Corbett, The Magician's Anthony Blake, Masquerade Party, Rich Man Poor Man, The Incredible Hulk's David Bruce Banner, Goodnight Beantown's Matt Cassidy
Ann Sothern: 1909=d.Mar 15, 2001 (was 92)
TV/Movie Actress, Singer, Comedienne, b. in Valley City, N.D.; RN:Harriette Lake; Private Secretary's (Susie)'s Susie McNamera, Ann Sothern Show's Katy O'Connor, voice of the Car in My Mother The Car; Robert Sterling's ex-wife; some say '07, '11, or '12
William Warfield: 1920=d.Aug 25, 2002 (was 82)
Movie Actor, Singer, has been Professor of Music at Northwestern University in Evanston IL since 1994. He toured in 1998 singing his signature song "Old Man River" from Showboat and narrating "A Lincoln portrait" by Aaron Copland. "River" was parodied by Stan Freberg as he and someone playing the censor made fun of it by correcting the grammar of the lyrics in "Elderly Man River"

People on January 22nd: death anniversaries

Bill Mauldin: 2003 (was 81)/b.Oct 29, 1921
ComicStrip Cartoonist, Stars & Stripes; depicted squalid life of the G.I. in WWII with two G.I.'s Willie & Joe
Billy May: 2004 (was 87)/b.Nov 10, 1916
Bandleader, Composer, Jazz Trumpeter, Arranger, of TV: Batman, Mod Squad, Emergency, Naked City, CHiPs, etc; Frank Sinatra backing; bandleader for Stan Freberg's "United States of America" volume set

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War, Crime and Disaster events on January 22nd

In 1943, Temperature rises 49 degrees F in 2 minutes in Spearfish, SD.
In 1982, 75% of North America is covered by snow.

Entertainment events on January 22nd

In 1980, "Comedy Is Not Pretty" album by Steve Martin was certified Gold by the RIAA

Entertainment-TV events on January 22nd

In 1947, K.T.L.A. (then as KTL) channel 5, the first commercial TV station west of the Mississippi, signed on the air in Hollywood, CA. The station is now seen via satellite across the U.S. and is owned by Tribune Broadcasting. They purchased the station from long-time owner, Gene Autry, who owned the Golden West Broadcasting chain and the California Angels baseball team. Today, KTLA is a flagship station of The WB Network, home of "Dawson's Creek", "Smallville," and "Sabrina, The Teenage Witch." (and rumor has it that David Tanny watches the network, but we're not so sure.)
In 1955, on the cover of TV Guide: "Ed Sullivan" (with the caption, 'What makes Ed Sullivan laugh?'). Other Articles: Disneyland Album
In 1968, "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," a fast-paced collection of sketches, one-liners and blackouts, hosted by Dan Rowan and Dick Martin premiered on NBC-TV. It elevated the careers of giggly Goldie Hawn, comedian Arte Johnson, Lily Tomlin, Gary Owens, Henry Gibson, Judy Carne, JoAnne Worley, Ruth Buzzi, Alan Sues, among others. It also launched phrases like "you bet you bippy", "sock it to me", "Verrrry interesting", and "here comes the judge" to pop culture. "And dat's da truth...PLLLLLLLLLLL." The TV show debuted from 'beautiful downtown Burbank' this night, following a successful pilot special in 1967. The weekly show, produced by George Schlatter, used 260 pages of jokes in each hour-long episode. The first 14 shows earned "Laugh-In" 4 Emmys; and you bet your bippy, it came with a #1 Nielsen rating too and the show became the highest rated comedy series in TV history, making beautiful downtown Burbank a household name. "Look that up in your Funk & Wagnall's."
In 1970, "Pat Paulsen's Half a Comedy Hour", TV Variety; debut on ABC.
In 1971, in a Brady Bunch episode called "The Drummer Boy", Los Angeles Ram lineman "Deacon" Jones guest stars as himself as he shows up at practice when Peter is razzed by his football team; Bobby's interest in drumming drives the family out of the house. Peter is kidded by the team because he's in the choir until Los Angeles Rams lineman Deacon Jones shows up at practice.
In 1983, much of the cast of "The Carol Burnett Show" reunites for the initial run of a sitcom based on one of their sketches, although it's Vicki Lawrence's show now as the head of "Mama's Family," following the success of a "Eunice" special in 1982. Lawrence has been asked about developing a show for "Thelma Crowley Harper," while still castmember of "The Carol Burnett Show," but she was not ready to leave her friends. NBC attempts to end the show after two seasons worth of episodes but the beast lumbers on for 100 more shows in syndication.
In 1990, Guns 'N Roses guitarist Slash used profanity numerous times on live television while accepting an American Music Award on ABC-TV.
In 1994, after three years on HBO, reruns of "Tales From The Crypt" join the graveyard shift of the Fox network.

Entertainment-Movies events on January 22nd

In 1983, The Steven Spielberg film, "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial", became the top movie moneymaker this day; maintaining that position until being replaced by another Spielberg hit, "Jurassic Park", in 1993. In less than a year, "E.T.", the modern day, fairy tale, brought in $194 million in video rentals; replacing the previously #1 rented film, "Star Wars".

Music events on January 22nd

In 1953, Tom Lehrer recorded in one hour "Songs by Tom Lehrer", that was self-marketed later that year. It cost $15 to produce! He pressed over 400 copies of the 10-inch disc.
In 1983, R.C., "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" by Utopia peaked at #82 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Easy events on January 22nd

In 1972, The #1 SELLING ALBUM is "AMERICAN PIE" from DON McLEAN begins a 7-week run as America's best selling LP

Music-Rock events on January 22nd

In 1972, DAVID BOWIE Part 1: in an interview with Michael Watts of Melody Maker magazine, David Bowie admits "I'm gay and always have been, even when I was David Jones." The interviewer however notes, "There's a sly jollity about how he says it, a secret smile at the corners of his mouth. He knows that in these times it's permissible to act like a male tart... He began wearing dresses, of whatever gender, two years ago, but he says he had done outrageous things before that were just not accepted by society." Bowie says "It's just so happened that in the past two years people have loosened up to the fact that there are bisexuals in the world -- and -- horrible fact -- homosexuals... The important fact is that I don't have to drag up. I want to go on like this for long after the fashion has finished. I'm just a cosmic yob, I suppose. I've always worn my own style of clothes. I design them. I designed this... I just don't like the clothes that you buy in shops.
In 1972, DAVID BOWIE Part 2: I don't wear dresses all the time, rather. I change every day. I'm not outrageous. I'm David Bowie."
In 1981, a picture of a naked John Lennon appeared in the Lennon obituary issue of Rolling Stone magazine.
In 1983, R.C., "Rock The Casbah" by The Clash peaked at #8 on the pop singles chart. "Lock Up The Snackbar" was a parody of that song.

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 22nd

In 1962, Gene Chandler ("Duke of Earl") made his TV debut on "American Bandstand".

Weird and Other events on January 22nd

In 1964, the world's largest cheese (15,723 kg) is manufactured in Wisconsin. Shocking news for those who believe the world's largest cheese is currently hosting "The Tonight Show" on NBC.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1984 - ** All of the Monkeys Ain't in the Zoo - Tommy Collins (released 1964, last played on 1994-02-06)

In 1984 - ** Beatlemania - Donnie Rae & The Defiants (released 1964, last played on 2005-02-12)

Albums: Beatlemaniacs: The World of Beatles Novelty

In 1984 - ** Bingo Ringo - Daws Butler (last played on 1990-03-11)

In 1984 - ** Carousel Of Love - Pete Best (last played on 1984-01-22)

In 1984 - ** Come Back Beatles - The People (last played on 1994-02-06)

In 1984 - ** Hold My Hand - The Rutles http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/rutles.htm

(released 1978, last played on 1999-02-07)

Albums: Rutles

In 1984 - ** I Want To Hold Your Hand - Homer and Jethro (released 1964, last played on 1994-02-06)

Albums: America's Song Butchers: The Weird World Of Homer & Jethro

In 1984 - ** I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Boston Pops Orchestra (released 1964, last played on 1994-02-06)

In 1984 - ** Like Ringo - Dick Lord (released 1964, last played on 1990-03-11)

Albums: Beatlemaniacs: The World of Beatles Novelty

In 1984 - ** My Girl's Been Bitten by the Beatle Bug - Annie & The Orphans (released 1964, last played on 2005-02-12)

In 1984 - ** Quodlibet (She Loves You/Thank You Girl/A Hard Day's Night) - The Baroque Ensemble of the Merseyside Kammermusickgesellschaft (released 1964, last played on 1994-02-06)

In 1984 - ** R (is for Ringo) - Tina Ferra (released 1964, last played on 1999-02-07)

In 1984 - ** Ringo Bells - The Three Blonde Mice (released 1964, last played on 1999-02-07)

In 1984 - ** Ringo's Doctor - Rex Miller (last played on 1984-01-22)

In 1984 - ** Sgt. Pepper's Epitaph - Keith Green (last played on 1994-02-06)

In 1984 - ** That's My Life (My Love And My Home) - Freddie Lennon (last played on 1984-01-22)

In 1984 - ** We Love You Beatles - The Carefrees (released 1964, last played on 2005-02-12)

Albums: Beatlemaniacs: The World of Beatles Novelty

In 1984 - ** Yeah Yeah - The Bedbugs (last played on 1984-01-22)

In 1984 - ** The Beatles' Barber - Scott Douglas (released 1964, last played on 2005-02-12)

In 1984 - ** The Boy With The Beatle Hair - The Swans (released 1964, last played on 2005-02-12)

In 1984 - ** The Other Ringo (A Tribute To Ringo Starr) - Larry Finnegan (last played on 1990-03-11)

In 1989 - ** 4 Eyes - Lovin' Spoonful (last played on 1989-01-22)

In 1989 - ** Adam West - Wally Wingert http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wingert-wally.htm

& The Caped Club (last played on 2005-11-27)

Albums: Parody Hearty

In 1989 - ** I Wanna Be A Bimbo - Lauren Mayer (last played on 1989-05-28)

In 1989 - ** Johnnie's Big Mistake - Brad Hotchkiss (last played on 1989-01-22)

In 1989 - ** Let Me Play With Your Poodle - Tampa Red (last played on 1990-08-19)

In 1989 - ** My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes - Capt. Matchbox Whoopee Band (last played on 1989-01-22)

Albums: Australian Pop Classics: Novelty Songs of the 60s & 70s

In 1989 - ** Pee Wee From Hell - Jeff Nelson & Dan Daniels (last played on 1990-05-06)

In 1989 - ** Red M&M's - Bianca Bob Miller & Flystrip (last played on 2003-07-14)

In 1989 - ** Shoehorn With Teeth - They Might Be Giants http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/theymightbegiants.htm

(last played on 2007-05-06)

Albums: Lincoln

/ Then: The Earlier Years

In 1989 - ** Where Your Eyes Don't Go - They Might Be Giants http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/theymightbegiants.htm

(last played on 1989-06-04)

Albums: Lincoln

/ Then: The Earlier Years

In 1995 - ** Blind Willie Feldman - The Royal Canadian Air Farce (last played on 2005-02-05)

Albums: Unplugged and Uncorked

In 1995 - ** She Left Me For A Destitute Quadriplegic Because Of The Good Sex - Mr. Zipp (last played on 2007-07-22)

Albums: Mr. Zipp Unplugged

In 1995 - ** Too Many Restaurants - David Kleiner (last played on 2005-02-05)

In 1995 - ** The World's Worst Guitar Picker - Don Bowman (released 1965, last played on 2007-10-07)

In 2006 - ** B. A. Clown - Steve Marshall (last played on 2006-02-19)

In 2006 - ** Demented News January 22, 2006 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm

(last played on 2006-01-22)

In 2006 - ** I Love You TiVo - the great Luke Ski http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lukeski.htm

(last played on 2006-02-26)

Albums: Technobabble

/ BACONspiracy / The Fump-Volume 4: Jul-Aug 07

In 2006 - ** you were wrong cabinet sanchez - Worm Quartet http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wormquartet.htm

(released 2005, last played on 2006-12-31)

Albums: Laughter is a Powerful Weapon Volume 2 / Mental Notes

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1989 - ** Adam West - Wally Wingert http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wingert-wally.htm

& The Caped Club (first hit the Funny Five on 1989-03-05)

Albums: Parody Hearty

In 1989 - ** I Wanna Be A Bimbo - Lauren Mayer (first hit the Funny Five on 1989-05-28)

In 1989 - ** Pee Wee From Hell - Jeff Nelson & Dan Daniels (first hit the Funny Five on 1989-06-11)

In 1995 - ** She Left Me For A Destitute Quadriplegic Because Of The Good Sex - Mr. Zipp (first hit the Funny Five on 1995-04-02)

Albums: Mr. Zipp Unplugged

In 2006 - ** I Love You TiVo - the great Luke Ski http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lukeski.htm

(first hit the Funny Five on 2006-02-12)

Albums: Technobabble

/ BACONspiracy / The Fump-Volume 4: Jul-Aug 07

In 2006 - ** you were wrong cabinet sanchez - Worm Quartet http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wormquartet.htm

(released 2005, first hit the Funny Five on 2006-02-05)

Albums: Laughter is a Powerful Weapon Volume 2 / Mental Notes

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1995 - ** Pos.3. Bugs - Pearl Jam http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/pearljam.htm

(first played 1995-01-15)

Albums: Vitalogy

In 1995 - ** Pos.4. Microsoft Word - Paul Anderson (first played 1994-11-27)

In 2006 - ** Pos.3. Sex Now - Sean Morey http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/morey-sean.htm

(released 2005, first played 2006-01-08)

Albums: Sex Now with Sean Morey [2005]

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1989 - ** Adam West - Wally Wingert http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wingert-wally.htm

& The Caped Club (first hit #1 on 1989-04-02)

Albums: Parody Hearty

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1995 - ** Pos.1. Do the Picard - Rusty Humphries & The Boneheads (first played 1994-06-26)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space

In 2006 - ** Pos.1. King Kong - Robert Lund (first played 2006-01-08)

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1984 - ** Pos.1. Kinko The Clown - The Ogden Edsl Wahalia Blues Ensemble Mondo Bizzario Band f/ Bill Frenzer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/frenzer-bill.htm

(appearance #9)

Albums: Mower Of The Ogden Edsl

/ The Obscurity File

In 1989 - ** Pos.1. Doctorin' the Tardis - The KLF alias The Timelords (appearance #2)

Albums: Doctorin' the Tardis

In 1995 - ** Pos.1. Do the Picard - Rusty Humphries & The Boneheads (appearance #1)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space

In 2006 - ** Pos.1. King Kong - Robert Lund (appearance #1)

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1988, Chris Elliott runs a promo of his newest concoction, "The Chris Elliott, Jr. Show."
In 1992, After a performance of "Shake This Town" by Robbie Robertson, Dave asks Hal to replay a shot of Robertson's trumpet player doing the "funky chicken"; the musician is "La Bamba," later of the Max Weinberg 7 on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
In 1993, Top Ten Signs the Presidential Honeymoon Is Over - 10. Israelis and Arabs agree - he's fat. 2. When he has to go out in public, Secret Service says, "You're on your own, Pedro."
In 1996, "Dave Trax"--a blue dot follows Dave's head (like the one following the puck in FOX's hockey coverage).
In 1996, "Jesse" operates the Late Show Quiz Machine.
In 1996, B. B. King and John Popper sit in with the band. Later, B. B. does a song in one segment and then a "panel segment".
In 1996, In the first part of the show, Dave does some dorky dancing.
In 1996, Top Ten Reasons The Mets Will Do Better In 1996 (as presented by actual Mets) - 4. "It's a huge weight off our shoulders knowing Letterman won't be hosting this year's Academy Awards" - Catcher Todd Hundley.
In 1997, Composite rerun guests Dana Carvey, Jenny McCarthy, and No Doubt.
In 1997, In tonight's composite rerun, during the "new", rather lengthy, sign-off, Dave criticizes Robert Downey, Jr.

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