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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 25th

For The Weekday Of: Sunday in 2009, Monday in 2010
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People on January 25th: birthdates

Benny Golson: 1929 (is 80 in 2009, 81 in 2010)
Novelty Singer, Composer, Tenor-sax, Arranger, Bandleader
Tobe Hooper: 1943 (is 66 in 2009, 67 in 2010)
Director, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Dean Jones: 1931 (is 78 in 2009, 79 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, b. in Morgan County, Ala.; Ensign O'Toole star; Disney film star; Love Bug, Shaggy D.A., That Darn Cat, Other People's Money, Beethoven; some say 1933, 35, or 36
Jennifer Lewis: 1957 (is 52 in 2009, 53 in 2010)
Actress, The Preacher's Wife, the PJ's (clay cartoon with Eddie Murphy)
Dinah Manoff: 1958 (is 51 in 2009, 52 in 2010)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Jewish, Empty Nest's Carol Weston, Soap's Elaine Lefkowitz; Lee Grant's daughter
Leon Scheiderman: 1954 (is 55 in 2009, 56 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Performer, of Oingo Boingo
Gregory Sierra: 1941 (is 68 in 2009, 69 in 2010)
Actor, Sanford & Son's Julio Fuentes, Barney Miller's Det. Sgt. Chano Amenguale, AES Hudson Street's Dr. Tony Menzies, Soap's Carlos 'El Puerco' Valdez, Zorro & Son, Miami Vice's Lt. Lou Rodriguez 1984

People on January 25th: death anniversaries

Cliff Norton: 2003 (was 84)/b.Mar 21, 1918
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voicist, It's About Time's Boss, Where's Huddles' Ed Huddles
Ray Peterson: 2005 (was 65)/b.Apr 23, 1939
Adult Contempo Singer, b. in Denton, TX; hit: "Tell Laura I Love Her", a hit Billy Connolly parodied

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General events on January 25th

In 1983, Rubio's Fish Tacos opens in San Diego. Rubio is the fish head around there. Eat it up. Yum!

Entertainment events on January 25th

In 1927, Jack Benny married Sadye Marks on this day. You thought he married Mary Livingstone, didn't you? You are right. Sadye changed her name after she married the timeless comedian.
In 1933, Bob Hope & Grace Louise Troxell wed.
In 1951, Gerald McBoing Boing, Cartoon Character, by UPA, debuts.
In 1964, Bill and Camille Cosby got married

Entertainment-TV events on January 25th

In 1957, "The Tonight Show with Steve Allen", TV Talk Show, last aired on NBC.
In 1958, on the cover of TV Guide: "Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca". Other Articles: Dennis Weaver
In 1958, COVER OF TV GUIDE SID CAESAR & IMOGENE COCA
In 1974, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Welcome Aboard", Robbie Rist is introduced as a regular member of the cast as the Brady kids' cousin, Oliver, when he comes to visit; Oliver is convinced that he is a jinx to the Bradys, since things seem to go wrong whenever he's around. His attitude changes when the Bradys are chosen to appear in a zany Keystone Kop, pie-throwing movie. In a series-killing move after the tragic Greg with Orange Hair episode aired, runaway David Tanny joined the Bradys as Butch, the 14-year old smoking male gigolo who seduces Marcia, Marcia, Marcia, but fortunately, that show never aired. ABC cancelled the series!
In 1986, NBC broadcasts a 10-second gap of blank air, courtesy of "Saturday Night Live's" Weekend Update anchor Dennis MIller "and Ronald Reagan."
In 1999, the comedy series "Tom Green" premiered on MTV
In 1999, the TV animated series "Dilbert" premired on UPN

Entertainment-Soap events on January 25th

In 2000, on Passions, the witch doctor (which has nothing to do with David Seville) turned Tabitha into a fish (not just the head)!

Entertainment-Movies events on January 25th

In 1961, Walt Disney's animated movie "101 Dalmations" was released in movie theaters. It cost $4 million to make. A live version was released in 1996.
In 2004, "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" takes home the awards in both musical categories of the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Composer Howard Shore wins the best original score honor for his work on the film. He also shares the best original song award with collaborators Fran Walsh and Annie Lennox for the theme "Into the West."

Music events on January 25th

In 1964, R.C., "Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen peaked at #4 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Rock events on January 25th

In 1980, comedian John Belushi of TV's "Saturday Night Live" and Blues Brothers music fame jammed with the punk rock group The Dead Boys at "The Whiskey" in West Hollywood, California.

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 25th

In 1979, "Y.M.C.A." single by Village People was certified Platinum by the RIAA

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1976 - ** Chicago - Frank Sinatra (last played on 1976-01-25)

In 1976 - ** Come On-a My House - Rosemary Clooney (released 1951, last played on 1994-02-13)

Albums: Pop Music: The Golden Era 1951-1975 

In 1976 - ** Don't You Make Me High - Blue Lu Barker (released 1938, last played on 1980-06-08)

In 1976 - ** Hi Guys - Ted Knight (released 1975, last played on 2004-05-02)

In 1976 - ** Madalena Hadalena - The Marshmellows (released 1975, last played on 2005-07-17)

In 1976 - ** Male Chauvinist Pig - Dan Dalton & The Hummers (last played on 1978-04-09)

In 1976 - ** Oklahoma! - Oklahoma! Original Broadcast Cast (last played on 1976-06-20)

In 1976 - ** Take an Indian to Lunch This Week (Pilgrim's Progress) - Stan Freberg http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/freberg-stan.htm (released 1960, last played on 2007-11-18)

Albums: Stan Freberg Presents the United States of America, Vol. 1, The Early Years, And Vol. 2, The Middle Years  / Tip Of The Freberg 

In 1976 - ** Under the Double Turkey (The Thanksgiving Story) - Stan Freberg http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/freberg-stan.htm (released 1960, last played on 2007-11-18)

Albums: Stan Freberg Presents the United States of America, Vol. 1, The Early Years, And Vol. 2, The Middle Years  / Tip Of The Freberg 

In 1976 - ** Vancouver Town - Rolf Harris http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/harris-rolf.htm (last played on 1976-01-25)

In 1976 - ** The Holygram's Song (Back From The Shadows Again) - Firesign Theatre http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/firesigntheatre.htm (released 1971, last played on 1999-04-25)

Albums: Shoes For Industry: The Best Of The Firesign Theatre  / I Think We're All Bozos on This Bus 

In 1981 - ** Big Top - Surf Punks http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/surfpunks.htm (released 1979, last played on 1981-09-06)

Albums: My Beach  / Party Bomb 

In 1981 - ** Houston El Mover - Joe "King" Carrasco (last played on 1981-01-25)

In 1981 - ** If I Had A Nose Full Of Nickels - Lou Carter (last played on 2003-07-14)

Albums: Louie's Love Songs

In 1981 - ** Laryngitis - Crazy Charlie Willer (last played on 1981-05-17)

In 1981 - ** Speedoo - Ry Cooder (last played on 1981-01-25)

Albums: Borderline

In 1981 - ** Tapeworm of Love - Brute Force (released 1966, last played on 2008-02-10)

Albums: Confections of Love / Extemporaneous 

In 1981 - ** The Birds and the Bees - Rowan & Martin (released 1964, last played on 2008-02-17)

In 1981 - ** The Raspberry Song - The Goons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/goons.htm (last played on 2002-02-10)

Albums: The World of the Goons

In 1987 - ** Time Warp - Riff Raff, Columbia, Magenta, Narrator & The Transylvanians (last played on 1987-04-12)

In 1987 - ** War Bunny - Gamble Rogers (last played on 1987-01-25)

In 1987 - ** The Blue Danube Waltz - Victor Borge http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/borge-victor.htm (last played on 1998-08-02)

Albums: Victor Borge Live! 

In 1987 - ** The Queen Of The Night Aria - The Magic Flute sung by Florence Foster Jenkins (last played on 1987-01-25)

In 1998 - ** Drunk Again - The Billy Nayer Show (last played on 1998-05-31)

In 1998 - ** Koko Joe - Don & Dewey (released 1958, last played on 1998-01-25)

Albums: The Specialty Story Box Set / Loud, Fast & Out Of Control 

In 1998 - ** Laugh At Me - Sonny (released 1965, last played on 1998-01-25)

In 1998 - ** Our Last Show - Sonny Bono (last played on 1998-01-25)

In 2004 - ** Demented News Jan 25, 2004 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2004-03-01)

In 2004 - ** My Ring - Moist Biscuits (last played on 2004-03-01)

In 2004 - ** You Can Eat Dog Food - Austin Lounge Lizards http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/austinloungelizards.htm (released 2003, last played on 2004-03-01)

Albums: Strange Noises in the Dark 

In 2004 - ** Your Thong - Eric D. Snider (last played on 2005-01-16)

Albums: Will Make Jokes For Food

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1976 - ** Madalena Hadalena - The Marshmellows (released 1975, first hit the Funny Five on 1976-08-08)

In 1981 - ** The Birds and the Bees - Rowan & Martin (released 1964, first hit the Funny Five on 1984-05-13)

In 1981 - ** The Raspberry Song - The Goons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/goons.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1981-04-12)

Albums: The World of the Goons

In 1987 - ** Time Warp - Riff Raff, Columbia, Magenta, Narrator & The Transylvanians (first hit the Funny Five on 1987-01-25)

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1981 - ** Pos.3. So Long, Mom (A Song For World War III) - Tom Lehrer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lehrer-tom.htm (released 1965, first played 1974-12-15)

Albums: The Remains Of Tom Lehrer  / That Was The Year That Was 

In 1987 - ** Pos.5. Time Warp - Riff Raff, Columbia, Magenta, Narrator & The Transylvanians (first played 1987-01-25)

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1976 - ** Madalena Hadalena - The Marshmellows (released 1975, first hit #1 on 1976-08-08)

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1987 - ** Pos.1. Dentist! - Steve Martin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/martin-steve.htm (w/ Bill Murray) (first played 1987-01-04)

Albums: Little Shop of Horrors 

In 1998 - ** Pos.1. The Lonesome Kicker - Adam Sandler http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/sandler-adam.htm (first played 1997-10-05)

Albums: What's Your Name? 

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1976 - ** Pos.1. The Ballad of Irving - Frank Gallop (appearance #4)

Albums: When You're In Love The Whole World is Jewish / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 1981 - ** Pos.1. Dead Puppies - The Ogden Edsl Wahalia Blues Ensemble Mondo Bizzario Band f/ Bill Frenzer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/frenzer-bill.htm (appearance #12)

Albums: Mower Of The Ogden Edsl  / Stuffed / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / The Very Best of Dr. Demento 

In 1987 - ** Pos.1. Dentist! - Steve Martin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/martin-steve.htm (w/ Bill Murray) (appearance #1)

Albums: Little Shop of Horrors 

In 1998 - ** Pos.1. The Lonesome Kicker - Adam Sandler http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/sandler-adam.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: What's Your Name? 

In 2004 - ** Pos.1. Viagra In The Waters - Camille West http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/west-camille.htm (appearance #15)

Albums: Diva's Day Off 

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1978, Dave is "Dan Cochran" when he co-hosts a spoof of "60 Minutes" called "Peeping Times." Included is a search for Big Foot and a Mel Brooks impression of Adolf Hitler.
In 1984, New Gift Items include Stick-up Adhesive Cologne Patches, a Sandpaper Calendar, and an Electromagnetic Photo Album.
In 1985, Dave guests on Phil Donahue's afternoon talk show (taped two days earlier). His college pal Jeff Lewis pays him a surprise visit.
In 1990, Paul guests on The Tonight Show, performing the "Late Show Theme," combining the World's Most Dangerous Band with Doc Severinsen's Tonight Show Band. Guest host tonight is Jay Leno.
In 1991, On tonight's show aired a week after it was taped (due to coverage of the Gulf War), Dave throws a pencil through the backdrop, then races downstairs -- running into Bill Wendell, an NBC tour, gladiators, Phil Donahue, and Larry "Bud" -- and goes outside to catch it.
In 1996, CBS Mailbag: 1) Dave's hairpiece from his dead dog, 2) "Inky's" schedule, 3) Is Paul a freak? 4) Dave "throws" a snowball all the way onto Regis's set (see 1991).
In 1996, More Sparky Mortimer reporting--he interviews Dallas Cowboys. Also, fake FBI warning at the beginning of the O. J. tape.
In 1996, Top Ten Slogans For The New Fat Substitute: 3. We can't tell you exactly how we make it, but we can say this: Ten monkeys go into a room, and only nine come out.
In 1999, Announcement: Paul's son was born on the 21st, weighing 8lb 8oz, named William Wood Lee Shaffer. Later, Top Ten Other Names for Paul Shaffer's Baby.
In 1999, Dave was on a cruise ship last week; he thanks the crew. Also, all week long it's Shark Week. Later, "Why They Won't Be on Our Show" bit. Also, we see CBS reporter Vince Dementri reporting on the impeachment.
In 2000, Late Show 2000: Comedy Under Siege* continues with a rerun from London from May 1995, back when they went that far back. * "Comedy Under Siege" phrase by James Langdell.
In 2000, Rerun guests Meg Ryan, Annie Lennox, Dave's mom, and Salman Rushdie.

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