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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 24th

For The Weekday Of: Saturday in 2009, Sunday in 2010
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People on January 24th: birthdates

Marvin Kaplan: 1927 (is 82 in 2009, 83 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Meet Millie's Alfred Prinzmetal, Top Cat's Choo Choo, Alice's Henry, On The Air's Dwight McGonigle
Phil Lamarr: 1967 (is 42 in 2009, 43 in 2010)
Actor, Comedian, MAD TV, Futurama's Hermes Conrad
Jerry Maren: 1919 (is 90 in 2009, 91 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, 4'3" played Buster Brown, original Oscar Mayer Wiener, Mayor McCheese, Wizard of Oz's lollipop kid, Gong Show's bad performer confetti showerer
Jim Rutledge: 1947 (is 62 in 2009, 63 in 2010)
Singer, Songwriter, lead of Bloodrock
Yakov Smirnoff: 1951 (is 58 in 2009, 59 in 2010)
Comedian, Actor, Russian, b. in Odessa; What a Country!'s Nicolai Rostopovich
Ray Stevens: 1939 (is 70 in 2009, 71 in 2010)
Country Singer, Music Producer, Songwriter, Pianist, Comedian, Actor, b. in Clarksdale, GA; own TV show; #1 novelty singer of the rock era; Andy Williams Show reg; Ahab the Arab, The Streak, Santa Claus is Watching You, & Jeremiah Peabody's Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green and Purple Pills; RN:Harold Ray Ragsdale; many say b. 1941

People on January 24th: birth anniversaries

Clyde Adler: 1926=d.Sep 4, 1993 (was 67)
Entertainment Figure, voice of White Fang and Black Tooth on the Soupy Sales show
John Belushi: 1949=d.Mar 5, 1982 (was 33)
Comedian, TV/Movie Actor, Blues Singer, b. in Wheaton, IL; Chicago's Second City Troupe, Lemmings, Saturday Night Live's Blues Brother Jake, Samarai, The Bees (he hated it), & reg 1975-79; Animal House's Bluto, 1941, Continental Divide, Neighbors; Jim's brother; d. of a drug overdose in Hollywood
Mark Goodson: 1915=d.Dec 18, 1992 (was 77)
HALL OF FAMER, TV Producer, Game Shows; over 10,000 hours incl What's My Line?, Price Is Right, Match Game, To Tell The Truth, Password, Family Feud, Concentration, I've Got a Secret; with Bill Todman partner
Sydney Pepple: 1910=d.Oct 20, 1993 (was 83)
Cartoon Voicist, Singer, Movie/Stage/Radio Actor, Bambi voicist
Warren Zevon: 1947=d.Sep 7, 2003 (was 56)
Singer, Songwriter, Pianist, Keyboardist, Guitarist, b. in Chicago; Producer; Werewolves of London

People on January 24th: death anniversaries

Jerry Damon: 1979 (was 51)/b.1927
Comedian, That Was the Week That Was reg
Larry Fine: 1975 (was 72)/b.Oct 5, 1902
Movie Actor, Comedian, Violinist, RFN:Louis Feinberg; The Three Stooges' Larry 1928-end; not 1911

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General events on January 24th

In 1908, The first Boy Scout troop was organized in England by Sir Robert Baden-Powell, a general in the British Army. Tom Lehrer says "Be prepared!"
In 1961, Lazard Brothers Ltd draw a check for $334,867,807.68.

Government and Politics on January 24th

In 1924, the Russian city of Petrograd 1914-24, which was previously known as St. Petersburg (1703-1914), was renamed Leningrad in honor of the late revolutionary leader (however, it has since been renamed St. Petersburg since 1991). Why they changed it again, I can't say, people just like it better that way.
In 1940, Ronald Reagan & Jane Wyman wed, now divorced.

Human Achievement and Science events on January 24th

In 1986, the Voyager II space probe made its first fly-by of Uranus (81,593 km), finds new moons, and took dozens of photographs. This event proved to be the butt of many jokes.

Entertainment events on January 24th

In 1949, actor-comedian John (Adam) Belushi was born in Chicago, Illinois. As a member of the Second City improvisational troupe, Belushi was then cast as a member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" on NBC-TV's "Saturday Night Live." Films followed, including "National Lampoon's Animal House," "Goin' South," "1941," "Old Boyfriends," "The Blues Brothers," "Continental Divide" and "Neighbors." On March 5, 1982, Belushi, 33, was found dead in his bungalow of the Chateau Marmont Hotel in West Hollywood, California. The coroner gave the cause of death as a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin; several years later, Belushi's drug-dealing/drug-using companion during his final weeks, Cathy Smith, was tried and sentenced to three years in prison for supplying the comedian with the drugs that killed him.

Entertainment-TV events on January 24th

In 1959, on the cover of TV Guide: "Red Skelton". Other Articles: Have Gun Will Travel, Cimmarron City
In 1976, on the cover of TV Guide: "cast of M*A*S*H: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan". Other Articles: Honeymooners, Louis Armstrong
In 1976, TV'S "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" Hosts: PETER COOK & DUDLEY MOORE; Musical Guest: NEIL SEDAKA ("BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO", "LONELY NIGHT")
In 1995, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, Jon Bon Jovi and James Brown performed at a Los Angeles tribute to John Belushi on the 46th anniversary of his birth.
In 2003, Penn and Teller gets a new series on Showtime called "Bull....!" They can smell it from miles away.

Entertainment-Soap events on January 24th

In 2000, on another demented episode of the serial "Passions," seen on NBC, after eating a poisoned puff pastry meant for her enemy (the goody goody Charity), witch Tabitha Lennox melts into a pool of water. Thinking quickly, her living doll companion Timmy calls for help, summoning Dr. Bombay from "Bewitched." In order to help her, the good doctor turns Tabitha into a fish.

Entertainment-Movies events on January 24th

In 1941, The Pluto film, "Pluto's Playmate" is released.

Arts and Prose events on January 24th

In 1930, Walt Disney signs a contract with King Features for the Mickey Mouse comic strip.

Music events on January 24th

In 1978, "Little Criminals" album by Randy Newman was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, Singer/songwriterr Randy Newman receives a gold record for his hit "Short People", which made it to #2 on the chart. Newman had angered many short people with the song, especially the line that stated, "short people got no reason to live." Newman claimed it was a subtle poke at prejudice.
In 2000, "Europop" album by Eiffel 65 was certified Platinum by the RIAA

Music-Rock events on January 24th

In 1970, commemorating the start of Year One for Peace, John Lennon and Yoko Ono announced they have shaved their heads.
In 1987, "You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party" by Beastie Boys entered the Top 40 chart.
In 2004, Six months after they began dating, actress Selma Blair and actor-rocker Ahmet Zappa got marriedat the Coldwater Canyon, Calif., home of actress-writer Carrie Fisher.

Music-Country events on January 24th

In 1939, (some sources say b. 1941) Singer/songwriter Ray Stevens is born. Best known as a novelty singer, Stevens lands his first top 40 song in 1961 with "Jeremiah Peabody's Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green and Purple Pills." His two No. 1 songs are "Everything Is Beautiful" in 1970 and "The Streak" in 1974.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1982 - ** Beer Barrel Polka - Brave Combo (last played on 1987-03-29)

In 1982 - ** Chrissy, My Little Chromosexual - Kristy Vant (released 1979, last played on 2008-01-20)

In 1982 - ** Constable Savage - Not The Nine O'Clock News (last played on 1982-01-24)

In 1982 - ** Cowabunga - Buffalo Bob Smith (last played on 1982-01-24)

In 1982 - ** Hi-Fi Shop - from Not The Nine O'Clock News (released 1980, last played on 2007-08-05)

In 1982 - ** Hokey Cokey - Snowmen (last played on 1982-01-24)

In 1982 - ** I Hate T.V. - Reta Ray (released 1950, last played on 1984-03-11)

In 1982 - ** If God Were A Pontiac Lemans - Helen Hudson (last played on 1982-01-24)

In 1982 - ** Keep Away From The Fellow Who Owns An Automobile - Walter Van Brunt (last played on 1982-01-24)

In 1982 - ** Put Me To Bed #2 - Johnny Bond (last played on 1982-01-24)

In 1982 - ** Space Invaders - Eddie & The Players (last played on 1982-01-24)

In 1982 - ** The Beerhunter - Bob & Doug McKenzie (last played on 2007-09-09)

Albums: The Great White North 

In 1988 - ** House of the Rising Sun - Jandek (last played on 1993-11-21)

Albums: Blue Corpse

In 1993 - ** Deer Widows Blues - Bananas at Large http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/bananasatlarge.htm (last played on 1993-01-24)

Albums: Da Turdy Point Buck 

In 1993 - ** Dwarf Tossin' - Bouquet of Veal (last played on 2007-02-04)

Albums: B.Y.O.V. / The Obscurity File 

In 1993 - ** Popeye Sings the Blues - Captain Mike (last played on 1993-02-21)

In 1993 - ** Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? - original TV Theme (released 1969, last played on 2004-08-14)

Albums: Pic-A-Nic Basket Of Cartoon Classics  / Hanna-Barbera Classics, Volume 1  / Toon Tunes: Action-Packed Anthems  / Saturday Morning Cartoons' Greatest Hits  / Best of Hanna Barbera: Tunes From the Toons  / Television's Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 

In 1993 - ** Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? - Rockapella http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/rockapella.htm (last played on 1993-01-24)

Albums: In Concert [LIVE] 

In 1993 - ** The Girl Who Never Blinks - Dick Price (last played on 1993-01-24)

In 1999 - ** 32 Footsteps - They Might Be Giants http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/theymightbegiants.htm (released 1988, last played on 1999-01-24)

Albums: They Might Be Giants  / Then: The Earlier Years 

In 1999 - ** Bears - Steven Fromholz (last played on 1999-01-24)

In 1999 - ** Bubblegoose - Wyclef Jean/Stan/Kyle/Cartman/Kenny (last played on 1999-02-21)

Albums: Chef Aid: The South Park Album 

In 1999 - ** Butt Scootin' Doggie - Barry Martin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/martin-barry.htm (last played on 2006-08-13)

Albums: Butt Scootin' Doggie 

In 1999 - ** Kurt Cobain's Brain - The Kwiffs (last played on 1999-01-24)

In 1999 - ** Twenty-Four Hours A Day - The Simpsons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/simpsons.htm featuring Apu & The Squishees (released 1998, last played on 1999-07-04)

Albums: The Simpsons Yellow Album 

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1982 - ** The Beerhunter - Bob & Doug McKenzie (first hit the Funny Five on 1982-05-02)

Albums: The Great White North 

In 1993 - ** Dwarf Tossin' - Bouquet of Veal (first hit the Funny Five on 1993-03-28)

Albums: B.Y.O.V. / The Obscurity File 

In 1999 - ** Butt Scootin' Doggie - Barry Martin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/martin-barry.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1999-02-21)

Albums: Butt Scootin' Doggie 

In 1999 - ** Twenty-Four Hours A Day - The Simpsons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/simpsons.htm featuring Apu & The Squishees (released 1998, first hit the Funny Five on 1999-02-21)

Albums: The Simpsons Yellow Album 

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1982 - ** Pos.5. Take Off - Bob & Doug McKenzie w/ Geddy Lee (first played 1982-01-03)

Albums: Wild & Crazy Tunes  / The Great White North  / Like, Omigod! The '80s Pop Culture Box [Totally] 

In 1999 - ** Pos.4. Days Of Our Lives - Bob Ricci (first played 1999-01-03)

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1993 - ** Dwarf Tossin' - Bouquet of Veal (first hit #1 on 1993-04-18)

Albums: B.Y.O.V. / The Obscurity File 

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1993 - ** Pos.1. The Happy Happy Joy Joy Song - John Kricfalusi & Chris Reccardi (from The Ren & Stimpy Show) (first played 1992-09-06)

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1982 - ** Pos.1. Space Invaders - Uncle Vic (appearance #5)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Mementos

In 1988 - ** Pos.1. Star Trekkin' - The Firm (appearance #7)

Albums: Novelty No. 1's  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / The Very Best of Dr. Demento  / Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space 

In 1993 - ** Pos.1. The Happy Happy Joy Joy Song - John Kricfalusi & Chris Reccardi (from The Ren & Stimpy Show) (appearance #1)

In 1999 - ** Pos.1. The Devil Went To Jamaica - Travis Meyer (appearance #7)

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1984, Dave announces that the first guest on the show will be the first woman who gets out of the 6th-floor elevator. Instead, a security guy leaves, another guy goes in, two guys exit, a woman arrives but is disqualified because she was set up, three more guys, one guy fixing another elevator, and even more guys. Finally, as the minutes waste away, two woman exit; one is NBC page Laurie Guthrie, who later this year joins the Late Night staff and six years later poses as the model for Anton Fig's "Guess the Expiration Date."
In 1985, Late Night's latest controversy erupts after the world's fastest typist, Barbara Blackburn, types gibberish in a competition with Production Coordinator Barbara Gaines. It's discovered the following week that she had her right hand shifted over one key too many. The secret history of Mike McIntee's coding matrix thus revealed.
In 1996, CBS President Les Moonves takes a moment to comment on Clinton's State of the Union address by singing "Holding Out for a Hero."
In 1996, Child sports reporter Sparky Mortimer returns to the show and is given a new assignment: to cover the Super Bowl, and to remind us all that staff members Biff Henderson and Bob Borden do a much better job with these segments.
In 1996, Fake clip of Clinton's note to Gingrich. Also, Paul does "What's a Fat Boy Got To Do?" song.
In 1996, Guests Joe Ely and Todd Snider sing "Oh Boy". Earlier, the band plays Dave over to the desk with, shockingly, "Hooray for Hollywood".
In 1996, Top Ten Ways The Country Would Be Different If It Were Run By Models - 6. Lots of public service announcements on how to make yourself throw up.
In 1997, Composite rerun guests Sandra Bullock (in her awesome appearance from 1/10/96), Steven Segal, and Red Hot Chili Peppers (who do that music/aeroplane song).
In 1997, Dave introduces the composite rerun, saying "you can sleep when you're dead".
In 2000, Late Show 2000 - Comedy Under Siege*. Week 2 begins with a rerun from San Francisco (May 1996) with Manny the Hippie.
In 2000, Some alt.fan.letterman readers worry about Dave.

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