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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 26th

For The Weekday Of: Monday in 2009, Tuesday in 2010
Today in Dementia History!
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People on January 26th: birthdates

Bryan Callen: 1971 (is 38 in 2009, 39 in 2010)
Comedian, Actor, of MAD TV
Ellen Degeneres: 1958 (is 51 in 2009, 52 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actress, Comedienne, Lesbian, pron:Duh-generous; These Friends of Mine's Ellen Morgan, EDtv, The Love Letter, Finding Nemo, Ellen DeGeneres Show; some say b. Jan 1, but that's incorrect
Steve Jay: yr unknown
Bassist, of Weird Al Yankovic's band
Bob Uecker: 1935 (is 74 in 2009, 75 in 2010)
HALL OF FAMER, TV/Movie Actor, MLB Catcher, Baseball Announcer, b. in Wilwaukee, WI; The worst baseball player in baseball history; Lite Beer commercials; sports comic; Monday Night Baseball, Mr. Belvedere's George Owens; radio voice of Milwaukee Brewers
Eddie Van Halen: 1955 (is 54 in 2009, 55 in 2010)
Heavy Metal Guitarst, Songwriter, Heavy Metal Keybordist, Golfer, Netherlands, Outstanding Guitarist of Van Halen; Valerie Bertinelli's hubby, Alex's brother; some say b. 1957 but Eddie sez he was turning 42 in 1997, making him born in 1955
Walt Willey: 1951 (is 58 in 2009, 59 in 2010)
Soap Actor, Comedian, PRON:; WILL-ee; All My Children's Jackson "Jack" Montgomery

People on January 26th: birth anniversaries

Cora Baird: 1912=d.Dec 7, 1967 (was 55)
Puppeteer, Bil's wife
Michael Bentine: 1922=d.Nov 26, 1996 (was 74)
Comedian, one of the four original Goon Show members

People on January 26th: death anniversaries

David R. Atchison: 1886 (was 78)/b.Aug 11, 1807
President, was 11-1/2th U.S. President for one day on 3-4-1849
John Avery Lomax: 1948/b.Sep 23, 1875?
Folk Singer, Music Producer, Author, folklorist who collected folk songs & tales, documenter of musical heritage; some say b. Sep 23, 1867
Ole Olsen: 1963 (was 70)/b.Nov 6, 1892
Comedian, Vaudevillan, Movie Actor, RFN:John Sigvard; of the Olsen & (Chic) Johnson popular knockabout comedy vaudeville Team; Bway smash:Hellzapoppin
Patricia A. Welsh: 1995 (was 79)/b.Feb 11, 1915
Actress, E.T.'s voice

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Government and Politics on January 26th

In 1784, In a letter to his daughter dated Jan. 26, 1784, Benjamin Franklin expressed unhappiness with the choice of the eagle as the symbol of America. He said he preferred the turkey. This was a time when turkeys were smart birds that lived in the wild and not the stupid things bred for Thanksgiving dinner.
In 1998, President Clinton forcefully and with anger denied (while arrogantly pointing his finger) having an affair with a former White House intern, telling reporters, "I want to say one thing to the American people ... I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky," Clinton also said he "never told anybody to lie."

Royalty and Religious events on January 26th

In 1962, the Catholic Bishop of Buffalo, New York, banned any reference to the dance sensation The Twist at any school, parish or youth event; Tampa, Florida, issued a similar ban at its community center dances later in the year.

Human Achievement and Science events on January 26th

In 1949, Tape Recorder Developed by 3M for mass-producing tapes.

Entertainment-TV events on January 26th

In 1957, on the cover of TV Guide: "Bob Hope". Other Articles: Circus Boy, Cheyenne
In 1967, TV'S BATMAN The Penguin and Marsha Queen of Diamonds are the villains in a three-part episode that begins on this night.
In 1973, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Amateur Nite", The Brady kids compete in a local TV amateur contest to win money for their parents' anniversary present; when an additional charge of $56.23 for engraving prevents the kids from picking up their gift they decide to do a song-and-dance act in an amateur contest with a $100 first prize.
In 1979, "Hello, Larry", TV Comedy(?) starring McLean Stevenson who continued his streak of appearring in series bombs since leaving M*A*S*H, debut on NBC.
In 1979, "The Dukes Of Hazzard", TV Adventure; debut on CBS. Yee-Haa! Tom Wopat, John Schneider and Catherine Bach star (Yup, David Tanny watched the show, got a problem with that?). In the pilot episode, "One Armed Bandit," them Duke boys (Lukas and Beauregard) hijack Boss Hogg's shipment of illegal slot machines.
In 1980, on the cover of TV Guide: "Richard Mulligan and Kathryn Damon of Soap". Other Articles: Isaac Asimov, Christopher Norris
In 1994, "Babylon 5", TV Scifi Adventure, debut in syndication. It also starred former Lost In Space actor Bill Mumy.
In 1994, "Beavis & Butt-head Experience" album by Beavis And Butt-head was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1994, "Saturday Night Live's" Jon Lovitz resurfaces as the voice of Jay Sherman in ABC's "The Critic," an animated satirical look at movies and pop culture. (Later salvaged by Fox and, more recently, Comedy Central.)
In 1998, in response to allegations that he'd had an affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, President Clinton declared -- "I did not have sexual relations with that woman." That clip ended up becoming the butt of many Jay Leno jokes. Later, he'd admit to having an improper relationship with Lewinsky...but saying he didn't think oral sex was "sexual relations" in the strictest sense.
In 2004, Dennis Miller premiered on CNBC.

Entertainment-Movies events on January 26th

In 1940, "Stone Age", Cartoon Character, Max Fleischer's first 'Flintstone'-type cartoon, debut. Nobody said "Yabba Dabba Doo".
In 1945, The Donald Duck film, "The Clock Watcher" is released.
In 1980, Once upon a time, before Lisa Kudrow routinely foisted herself upon a dozen talk show couches a week, another blonde ruled the land -- the lovely Teri Garr. On this night in 1980, Ms. Garr expanded her late-night reign with the first of three hosting appearances on "Saturday Night Live."

Music events on January 26th

In 1790, "Cosi Fan Tutte," a comic opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had its first performance in Vienna.

Music-Rock events on January 26th

In 1970, In Beatles History: Singer, Songwriter John Lennon and producer Phil Spector wrote, recorded and mixed the hit record "Instant Karma" (just add water!) in one day, which is released early next month. Ringo and Maureen fly from London to the US to attend the `The Magic Christian' premiere. UK single release: `My Sweet Lord'.
In 1977, Fleetwood Mac founder guitarist Peter Green was committed to a mental hospital after he attacked his accountant with an air rifle while being served a $30,000 royalty cheque that Green refused.
In 1978, Workers at EMI's record processing plant in Britain refuse to press copies of punk band the Buzzcocks' "Oh Sh**," the flip side of their single "What Do I Get?" The single does get pressed and the "What Do I Get?" is a #1 smash in the U.K.
In 1980, TV'S "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" Musical Guests: B-52s ("ROCK LOBSTER")

Music-Country events on January 26th

In 1980, R.C., "Coward Of The County" by Kenny Rogers peaked at #3 on the pop singles chart. It was parodied into "Chicken Of The County".
In 1987, "Greatest Hits" album by Ray Stevens was released

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 26th

In 1962, Bishop Burke of the Buffalo Catholic dioceses declares Chubby Checker's "The Twist" is impure and bans it from all Catholic schools, parishes and youth events. It can't be danced, sung about or listened to in any Catholic school, parish or youth event. Later in the year, the Twist will be banned from community center dances in Tampa, Florida as well. Editor's Note: we fellow Catholics must lighten up and enjoy life for a change.

My events on January 26th

In 1981, David Tanny goes out of business at 20 and into a deep recession as he runs out of money and drops out of college. This is what happens when parents divorce. Don't do divorces. Kids go broke. Send your cash donations to David Tanny, PO Box 19569, San Diego, CA 92159-0569.
In 1997, D.T. was seen and heard on KUSI-51 during the 10pm newscast as the newscrew documented his pizza industry job at work on Super Bowl Sunday.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1975 - ** Alvin For President - David Seville & The Chipmunks http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/chipmunks.htm (released 1960, last played on 2004-10-17)

Albums: Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years  / Solid Gold Chipmunks

In 1975 - ** Ape On My Fire Escape - Julius & Caesar (last played on 1983-03-20)

In 1975 - ** At The Circus - Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm (last played on 1975-01-26)

In 1975 - ** Baby Let Me Bang Your Box - Doug Clark & The Hot Nuts (last played on 1998-04-19)

In 1975 - ** Come On-a My House - William Saroyan & Ross Bagdasarian (released 1951, last played on 1986-04-20)

In 1975 - ** Dirty Love - Frank Zappa http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/zappa-frank.htm & The Mothers (released 1973, last played on 2008-02-10)

Albums: Over-Nite Sensation  / Strictly Commercial: The Best Of Frank Zappa 

In 1975 - ** Friendship - The Tommy Dorsey Family (Mountain Branch) (released 1940, last played on 1987-05-10)

In 1975 - ** Mamma Doesn't Live Here Anymore (The Chicken Song) - Tony Hendra & Nick Ullett & Their Highly Trained Dancing Chickens (released 1966, last played on 1999-03-14)

In 1975 - ** Ragtime Cowboy Joe - David Seville & The Chipmunks http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/chipmunks.htm (released 1959, last played on 1993-05-30)

Albums: Alvin and the Chipmunks' Greatest Hits 

In 1975 - ** When Lulu's Gone - Roy Acuff aka The Bang Boys (released 1936, last played on 1989-03-12)

In 1975 - ** The Automobile Song - Benny Bell & Paul Wynn (released 1946, last played on 2007-09-23)

Albums: Shaving Cream

In 1975 - ** The Ballad of Ben Gay - Ben Gay & The Silly Savages (released 1973, last played on 2006-04-09)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Delights

In 1975 - ** The Chicken Song - Gilbert Shelton & The Hub City Movers (released 1908, last played on 1987-02-08)

In 1975 - ** The Circus Song - Jim Kweskin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/kweskin-jim.htm & The Jug Band (last played on 2007-08-26)

In 1975 - ** The Loos Of England - Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich (last played on 1976-11-21)

In 1975 - ** The TV Man - Jim Backus (last played on 1975-01-26)

In 1975 - ** The Witch Doctor - The Music of David Seville (released 1958, last played on 2008-06-08)

Albums: Wackiest Album In The Universe, Vol.1  / Wild & Crazy Tunes  / Golden Age of American Rock'N'Roll: Special Novelty Edition  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / Crazy Classics  / Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years 

In 1986 - ** Crazy Every Night - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser) (last played on 1986-04-20)

In 1986 - ** Eat or Be Eaten (Getting In) - Firesign Theatre http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/firesigntheatre.htm (last played on 1986-01-26)

In 1992 - ** Horsey, Keep Your Tail Up - Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm (released 1942, last played on 1999-07-25)

Albums: Strictly For Music Lovers  / Riot Squad  / Not Your Standard Spike Jones Collection 

In 1992 - ** If Eggs Had Legs - Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan (last played on 1992-01-26)

In 1992 - ** They Gotta Quit Kickin' My Dog Around - The New Christy Minstrels (released 1965, last played on 2007-09-02)

In 1997 - ** Bad Kid Show Host - Wally Pleasant http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/pleasant-wally.htm (last played on 1998-02-01)

Albums: Hoedown 

In 1997 - ** Bionic - Extempo (last played on 1997-06-15)

Albums: The Live Album

In 1997 - ** Chica Chica Boom Chic - The Del Rubio Triplets http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/delrubiotriplets.htm (last played on 1997-01-26)

Albums: Whip It  / Del Rubio Triplets Anthology 

In 1997 - ** Cows With Guns - Dana Lyons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lyons-dana.htm (last played on 2008-02-24)

Albums: Cows With Guns 

In 1997 - ** Don't Vote - The Foremen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/foremen.htm (last played on 1997-01-26)

Albums: Sing It Loud!

In 1997 - ** Girl Machine - Johnny Walsh (released 1961, last played on 1997-01-26)

In 1997 - ** Grandpa Why (a/k/a Little Billy) - The Foremen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/foremen.htm (last played on 1997-02-23)

In 1997 - ** Hempcat Lullaby - Scat Schrodinger (last played on 1997-02-23)

In 1997 - ** I Am A Spock - Jeffries Tube (last played on 1997-01-26)

In 1997 - ** The Day Ted Nugent Killed All The Animals - Wally Pleasant http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/pleasant-wally.htm (last played on 2008-04-20)

Albums: Wally World

In 2003 - ** Cell Phoning - The Derelicks (last played on 2003-01-26)

Albums: Broken Art

In 2003 - ** Demented News Jan 26, 2003 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2003-01-26)

Albums: Demented News 2003 Volume

In 2003 - ** Osama Bin Lazy - Orange Monkey (last played on 2003-01-26)

Albums: Phat Berries

In 2003 - ** Pants - Anthony Clark (last played on 2003-01-26)

In 2003 - ** Screw It - O. B. O. (last played on 2003-01-26)

In 2003 - ** Trippin' In Court - Cheech and Chong http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cheechandchong.htm (released 1971, last played on 2003-01-26)

Albums: Cheech and Chong's Greatest Hit  / Cheech and Chong  / Where There's Smoke There's Cheech and Chong 

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1975 - ** Alvin For President - David Seville & The Chipmunks http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/chipmunks.htm (released 1960, first hit the Funny Five on 1976-09-19)

Albums: Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years  / Solid Gold Chipmunks

In 1975 - ** The Ballad of Ben Gay - Ben Gay & The Silly Savages (released 1973, first hit the Funny Five on 1975-07-20)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Delights

In 1975 - ** The Witch Doctor - The Music of David Seville (released 1958, first hit the Funny Five on 1976-12-26)

Albums: Wackiest Album In The Universe, Vol.1  / Wild & Crazy Tunes  / Golden Age of American Rock'N'Roll: Special Novelty Edition  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / Crazy Classics  / Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years 

In 1997 - ** Bad Kid Show Host - Wally Pleasant http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/pleasant-wally.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1997-03-16)

Albums: Hoedown 

In 1997 - ** Bionic - Extempo (first hit the Funny Five on 1997-04-06)

Albums: The Live Album

In 1997 - ** Cows With Guns - Dana Lyons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lyons-dana.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1997-03-09)

Albums: Cows With Guns 

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1986 - ** Pos.4. Beam Me Up, Scotty - Dr. Gonzo (first played 1985-10-20)

In 1992 - ** Pos.2. B.A.R.F. Construction - Doodoo Wah http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/doodoowah.htm (first played 1991-12-01)

Albums: Doodoo Wah Live  / Doodoo Wah

In 2003 - ** Pos.5. My Genitalia - The Dan Orr Project http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/orr-dan.htm (first played 2003-01-05)

Albums: Rock Bottom

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1997 - ** Cows With Guns - Dana Lyons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lyons-dana.htm (first hit #1 on 1997-03-16)

Albums: Cows With Guns 

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 2003 - ** Pos.1. Telephone Man - Meri Wilson (released 1977, first played 1978-07-16)

Albums: 25 All Time Novelty Hits  / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection  / Country Funnies 

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1975 - ** Pos.1. Shaving Cream - Benny Bell (vocal by Paul Wynn), or Dr. Demento w/ The Benny Bell Orchestra or The Fabulous Five Inc. versions (appearance #4)

Albums: 25 All Time Novelty Hits  / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection 

In 1986 - ** Pos.1. Fish Heads - Barnes & Barnes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/barnesandbarnes.htm (appearance #22)

Albums: Zabagabee: Best of Barnes & Barnes  / Yeah-Essential Barnes & Barnes  / Voobaha  / The Very Best of Dr. Demento  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 1992 - ** Pos.1. The Lumberjack Song - Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm (appearance #8)

Albums: Monty Python Live at City Center  / Monty Python Live at Drury Lane  / Best Comedy Album in the World...Ever!  / And Now For Something Completely Different / The Monty Python Instant Record Collection [U.S. version]  / Monty Python Sings  / The Final Ripoff  / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection 

In 1997 - ** Pos.1. Dungeons & Dragons - Dead Alewives (appearance #3)

Albums: Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection  / Take Down the Grandmaster

In 2003 - ** Pos.1. Telephone Man - Meri Wilson (appearance #1)

Albums: 25 All Time Novelty Hits  / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection  / Country Funnies 

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1984, Viewer Mail: Pat Sajak and Vanna White appear in a clip from "Wheel of Fortune" as panelists struggle with the puzzle that so far reads "Dav_ Letterman."
In 1985, ome of the early LNDL anniversary shows were blockbusters. Here's #3 from 1/26/85: - Viewer Mail - Late Night Baby Gifts - guests from the last three years - Letterman's dog film - Stupid Pet Tricks (dog buying beer, dog that goes crazy over TV) - running over and dropping stuff - Larry Bud interviewing on the street - remotes from the last three years - DL goes under water in an Alka Seltzer suit - rolling downstairs in a barrel - dogsled races in the hallway on 6th floor - DL in the suit of Velcro - to the hospital for the Late Night baby (hosted by Vince McMahon, I believe -- didn't check tape) - staff segments - the father of the Late Night baby
In 1985, It's Late Night's 3rd Anniversary Special, featuring the Hospital Babies Contest, where Vince MacMahon and Bob Costas report on the first baby to be born in competing NYC hospitals. The winner: Shaun Michael Feury, born at New York Hospital. (He's now 14 years old.) At the end of the show, Costas, surrounded by hospital doctors and nurses, signs off with, "Meanwhile, the cries of desperately ill men and women go unheeded."
In 1996, Conan O'Brien appears on the show to promote his book "If They Mated," offering as an illustration the merging of Dave and Drew Barrymore.
In 1996, Dave goes to the "Today" show window and asks "Can I co-host?" Answer: "No thanks, Oscar boy."
In 1996, Dave picks the Super Bowl score: Pittsburgh 5, Dallas 2. Also, "What They're Doing for the Super Bowl" tells us what celebrities are doing for the Super Bowl.
In 1996, Guest Conan O'Brien shows us his half-second Super Bowl commercial.
In 1996, Sparky Mortimer again, this time with the Cowboy cheerleaders, etc.
In 1996, Top Ten Highlights of Hillary Clinton's Grand Jury Appearance - 5. President Clinton showed up with a date.
In 1998, "A Closer Look at the White House Scandal" bit.
In 1998, Bob Borden covers the Super Bowl, so Sparky Mortimer can actually get some studying done this year.
In 1998, Dave points out three women in the audience who have never had sex with Bill Clinton and later interviews Newsweek reporter Michael Isikoff, the man who really broke the Monica Lewinsky story.
In 1998, Guests Sarah, the Duchess of York, and Michael Isikoff, who broke the Clinton scandal.
In 1998, special guests in the audience: three women who have never had sex with Clinton. Also, "A Closer Look at the White House Scandal" bit.
In 1998, The Top Ten home office is in Massachusetts today, for some reason.
In 1998, Top Ten home office is in Massachusetts today, for some reason.
In 1998, Top Ten White House Jobs That Sound Dirty - 4. Shaking hands with the French Ambassador.
In 1999, An extra-high-zoom lens on an external camera is used to zoom in on the Empire State Building to try to see "Anthony" waving.
In 1999, Guests "Second Hand" do a "velcro performance". Also, "Shark Week" continues.
In 1999, Top Ten Questions Submitted by the Republicans (at the impeachment trial).
In 1999, We are given reasons why the "Countdown to the Millennium" thing with Paul was cancelled, and he gives us one more Millennium fact.
In 2000, Late Show 2000, Comedy Under Siege: rerun from November 1995 from LA. * "Comedy Under Siege" phrase by James Langdell.
In 2000, Rerun guests Danny DeVito, Brett Butler, and John Michael Montgomery.

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