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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 28th

For The Weekday Of: Wednesday in 2009, Thursday in 2010
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People on January 28th: birthdates

Alan Alda: 1936 (is 73 in 2009, 74 in 2010)
HALL OF FAMER, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Producer/Director, Screen/Scriptwriter, Roman Catholic, b. in New York City; That Was the Week That Was reg, MASH's Captain Benjamin Franklin Pierce, California Suite, Four Seasons, Everyone Says I Love You, Mad City, ER's Dr. Gabriel Lawrence 1999, The West Wing's Sen. Arnold Vinick; RN:Alphonso D'Abruzzo, Robert's son
Barbi Benton: 1950 (is 59 in 2009, 60 in 2010)
Actress, Country Singer, b. in Sacramento, CA; RLN:Klein; Playboy; Hee Haw reg 1971-76, SugarTime!'s Maxx, typecast as TV's ultimate bimbo
Peter Schilling: 1956 (is 53 in 2009, 54 in 2010)
Punk Rock Singer, Songwriter, German, Major Tom (Coming Home)

People on January 28th: birth anniversaries

John Banner: 1910=d.Jan 28, 1973 (was 63)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Austrian, Hogan's Heroes' Sgt. Hans Schultz

People on January 28th: death anniversaries

John Banner: 1973 (was 63)/b.Jan 28, 1910
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Austrian, Hogan's Heroes' Sgt. Hans Schultz
Burt Mustin: 1977 (was 92)/b.Feb 18, 1884
TV Actor, Date With the Angels, Ichabod & Me, The Andy Griffith Show's Jud Crowley, All in the Family's Justin Quigley, Phyllis' Arthur Lanson, Leave It To Beaver's fireman; b. 1882?
Jerry Siegel: 1996 (was 81)/b.Oct 17, 1914
ComicStrip Cartoonist, Superman co-creator with Joe Shuster
Hal Smith: 1994 (was 77)/b.Aug 24, 1916
TV/Movie/Radio Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Singer, Disney's Goofy, Jiminy Cricket, Winnie the Pooh, etc.; Andy Griffith Show's Otis Campbell the town drunk, other cartoon shows

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Government and Politics on January 28th

In 1997, After a speech in Champaign, Illinois, President Bill Clinton's plane, Air Force One, was taxiing toward a runway when the wheels on the right side of the plane rolled off the concrete into soft soil and got stuck. Air Force 2, with Al Gore on-board, had already taken off for their next stop in La Crosse, Wisconsin, so a third plane was flown in to pick up the president. Before the prez switched planes, dozens of crewmembers and secret service agents had to move supplies from plane to plane, including three coolers and six 24-pack cases of soda (true).

Entertainment events on January 28th

In 1968, Goldie Hawn joined the cast of the TV comedy-variety show "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In," and managed to giggle through the funny skits for the next few years.
In 1980, entertainer Jimmy Durante died at the age of 87.
In 1982, Rhea Perlman wed Danny DeVito

Entertainment-TV events on January 28th

In 1953, J. Fred Muggs (a chimpanzee) joined the cast of NBC's "Today Show." (Where is talent when you need it these days?)
In 1957, "Tonight! America After Dark", TV Talk Show, debut on NBC as the second incarnation of The Tonight Show. With Steve Allen hosting his final "Tonight Show" the night before, NBC tries a different late-night approach for a few months with a newsy talk program similar to the network's "Today Show," but with a band. The concept won't work too well, though, and the show will go back to its original format, this time with Jack Paar as host, in July.
In 1960, Goon Show's final episode on BBC.
In 1961, on the cover of TV Guide: "Ronnie Howard and Andy Griffith". Other Articles: Marlo Thomas, Adventures in Paradise
In 1961, COVER OF TV GUIDE ANDY GRIFFITH & RONNY HOWARD
In 1967, on the cover of TV Guide: "cast of The Monkees". Other Articles: Home Video Recorders, Gleason
In 1972, in a Brady Bunch episode called "The Big Bet", Bobby and Greg make a bet with the loser having to do everything the winner says for a week in "The Big Bet" episode of Paramount Television's "The Brady Bunch." Greg claims that he can do twice as many chin-ups as his younger brother. Hurt and angry, Bobby forces Greg into a bet to prove his boast. Bobby starts exercising to increase his stamina while Greg ignores the contest.
In 1978, "Fantasy Island", TV Adventure starring Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize, debut on ABC. Smiles, everyone, smiles. Da Plane, boss, da plane!
In 1978, The Doobie Brothers guest starred on ABC-TV's "What's Happening". Huh? I don't get it. Watched the series too. This is like Dr. Dre making a guest shot on "Growing Pains."
In 1986, Any smarmy "illusionist" can do "tricks" with "beautiful" "women." But Penn & Teller "cut and restore" a *snake* on "Saturday Night Live."
In 1989, on the cover of TV Guide: "cast of Roseanne". Other Articles: Don Johnson, Gary Cole, Geraldo
In 1996, Chris Isaak made a guest appearance on the NBC-TV show "Friends." I guess they couldn't get "The Doobie Brothers" or "Dr. Dre" to appear.
In 1996, the original Bert and Ernie Muppets were stolen from an exhibit in Germany. They were later returned.

Entertainment-Movies events on January 28th

In 1944, The Goofy film, "How to Be a Sailor" is released.

Entertainment-Radio events on January 28th

In 1983, the first commercial radio station to air a CD was WDHA of Dover, New Jersey. It was the beginning of the end of the 45.

Music events on January 28th

In 1521, The Diet of Worms assembled. We'll pause briefly for your own joke here.
In 1905, "Come Take A Trip In My Airship" hits #1 on the pop singles chart by Billy Murray.
In 1967, R.C., "How Do You Catch a Girl", by Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., "Short People" by Randy Newman peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, a host of top US pop and rock stars assembled in a Los Angeles studio to record the hit song "We Are The World" was recorded following the American Music Awards. The song was the collaboration of Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, and Quincy Jones, and featured some of the biggest names in music that day including Harry Belafonte, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Tina Turner, Kenny Rogers and many others. The record raised millions for starving people in Ethiopia. A parody of the song, "We Are The Worms", was banned from airplay on the "Dr. Demento Show" for several years despite that parody's huge popularity and wasn't heard from again until a court case was ruled favoring parodies as not infringing on the original work of art. Sorry, big music folks, you need to lighten up.
In 1989, R.C., "Doctorin' The Tardis" by The Timelords peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Rock events on January 28th

In 1978, Ted Nugent ("Cat Scratch Fever", also member of the Amboy Dukes) autographed a fan's arm with his knife.
In 1980, The original Ants split from Adam. This must have been a case of ... Adam ... splitting?
In 1997, "Odelay" album by Beck was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1997, Pat Boone released an album of heavy metal tunes
In 2000, "Zoot Suit Riot" album by Cherry Poppin' Daddies was certified Multi Platinum 2.0 by the RIAA

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 28th

In 1992, "Addams Groove" single by Hammer was certified Gold by the RIAA

Sports-College events on January 28th

In 1904, The University of Chicago awarded blankets to with the letter C to all seniors that played football during the 1903 season. This event marked the beginning of the sports letter tradition.

Weird and Other events on January 28th

In 1984, a record 295,000 dominoes toppled, Fuerth, W Germany.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1979 - ** Bruces - Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm (released 1973, last played on 2008-04-13)

Albums: The Final Ripoff  / The Monty Python Instant Record Collection [U.K. Version] / Monty Python Live at City Center  / Monty Python Live at Drury Lane  / The Monty Python Matching Tie and Handkerchief Album

In 1979 - ** Clark And Lois - Jeff Crossan (last played on 1979-01-28)

In 1979 - ** J.C. Cohen - Allan Sherman http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/sherman-allan.htm (released 1964, last played on 1984-05-06)

Albums: My Son, The Box 

In 1979 - ** Shopping Mall - R. Crumb (last played on 1979-01-28)

In 1979 - ** Under My Gums - Pablums (last played on 1979-01-28)

In 1979 - ** Wednesday Night Parking Lot Blues - Carmen Santa Maria (last played on 1979-01-28)

In 1979 - ** The Football Card - Glenn Sutton (released 1978, last played on 1985-11-03)

In 1979 - ** The Marvelous Toy - Peter, Paul & Mary (last played on 1979-01-28)

In 1990 - ** Broken Hearted Lover's Stew - Benny Hill (last played on 1990-01-28)

In 1990 - ** My Ding-a-Ling - Dave Bartholomew (last played on 1990-01-28)

In 1990 - ** Photogenic, Schizophrenic You - Napoleon XIV http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/napoleonthe14th.htm (released 1966, last played on 1997-02-09)

Albums: The Second Coming 

In 1990 - ** Underground - Wildman Fischer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fischer-wildman.htm (last played on 1990-01-28)

In 1996 - ** Cut Off Your Head - Jim's Big Ego (aka Jim Infantino http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/infantino-jim.htm) (last played on 1996-01-28)

Albums: They're Everywhere!  / Titanic 

In 1996 - ** Gossipo Perpetuo - Jean Jacques Perrey (last played on 1996-01-28)

Albums: Incredibly Strange Music Volume 2

In 1996 - ** How's Your Whole...Family? - Red Peters http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/peters-red.htm with Anthony "Tex" Marino & The Poisonaires (last played on 2000-10-01)

Albums: I Laughed, I Cried, I Fudged My Undies 

In 1996 - ** She Don't Use Jelly - The Flaming Lips (last played on 2004-03-15)

In 1996 - ** Since You've Been Gone - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (last played on 1996-12-29)

Albums: Bad Hair Day 

In 1996 - ** Why Does The Sun Shine? (The Sun Is A Mass Of Incandescent Gas) - They Might Be Giants http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/theymightbegiants.htm (released 1993, last played on 2007-07-22)

Albums: Severe Tire Damage  / Dial-A-Song: 20 Years of Hits 

In 1996 - ** The Little Baby Fall Down And Go Boom - The Kwiffs (last played on 1996-01-28)

In 2001 - ** Chicken Sandwich - Boogerman (last played on 2001-03-04)

In 2001 - ** Demented News Jan 28, 2001 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2001-01-28)

Albums: Demented News 2001 Volume

In 2001 - ** Downers And Uppers - Bill Cosby http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cosby-bill.htm (last played on 2001-01-28)

Albums: Bill Cosby Talks To Kids About Drugs

In 2001 - ** Little Jugs Need Lovin' Too - The Dan Orr Project http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/orr-dan.htm (released 2000, last played on 2001-10-14)

Albums: Wish You Were Beer

In 2001 - ** Smokin' In My Mom's Womb - Tim Cavanagh http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cavanagh-tim.htm (last played on 2008-05-04)

Albums: The One Minute Song Volume One

In 2001 - ** Tapeworm - Doug Newman (last played on 2002-03-03)

In 2001 - ** WTO Disco - Dana Lyons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lyons-dana.htm (last played on 2001-01-28)

In 2001 - ** The Weather Channel Song - Jeff Walker & The Wackjobs (last played on 2005-04-30)

In 2007 - ** Bulbous Bouffant the original version - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm (last played on 2007-01-28)

In 2007 - ** Demented News Jan 28, 2007 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2007-01-28)

In 2007 - ** End Credits - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm (last played on 2007-01-28)

In 2007 - ** I Have A Clone - Jenn Hyjack (last played on 2008-04-13)

In 2007 - ** Ikea Wood - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm (last played on 2007-01-28)

In 2007 - ** Smalltown Gangstas - Dave & Brian (last played on 2008-05-25)

Albums: Put On Your Fancy Shoes

In 2007 - ** Snoopy vs. Osama - The Royal Guardsmen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/royalguardsmen.htm (last played on 2007-03-11)

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1979 - ** Bruces - Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm (released 1973, first hit the Funny Five on 1979-01-28)

Albums: The Final Ripoff  / The Monty Python Instant Record Collection [U.K. Version] / Monty Python Live at City Center  / Monty Python Live at Drury Lane  / The Monty Python Matching Tie and Handkerchief Album

In 1996 - ** Since You've Been Gone - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1996-02-11)

Albums: Bad Hair Day 

In 1996 - ** Why Does The Sun Shine? (The Sun Is A Mass Of Incandescent Gas) - They Might Be Giants http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/theymightbegiants.htm (released 1993, first hit the Funny Five on 1996-03-03)

Albums: Severe Tire Damage  / Dial-A-Song: 20 Years of Hits 

In 2001 - ** Chicken Sandwich - Boogerman (first hit the Funny Five on 2001-03-04)

In 2001 - ** Little Jugs Need Lovin' Too - The Dan Orr Project http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/orr-dan.htm (released 2000, first hit the Funny Five on 2001-03-25)

Albums: Wish You Were Beer

In 2007 - ** Smalltown Gangstas - Dave & Brian (first hit the Funny Five on 2007-05-13)

Albums: Put On Your Fancy Shoes

In 2007 - ** Snoopy vs. Osama - The Royal Guardsmen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/royalguardsmen.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 2007-03-04)

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1979 - ** Pos.5. Bruces - Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm (released 1973, first played 1979-01-28)

Albums: The Final Ripoff  / The Monty Python Instant Record Collection [U.K. Version] / Monty Python Live at City Center  / Monty Python Live at Drury Lane  / The Monty Python Matching Tie and Handkerchief Album

In 1990 - ** Pos.5. Sorry - Chunky A (first played 1990-01-07)

In 1996 - ** Pos.5. Ding! Fries Are Done - Billy (first played 1994-12-11)

Albums: A Spastic Christmas

In 2001 - ** Pos.2. Charliesomething - Eric Schwartz (first played 1999-11-21)

Albums: Pleading the First: Songs My Mother Hates

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1996 - ** Since You've Been Gone - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (first hit #1 on 1996-02-18)

Albums: Bad Hair Day 

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1979 - ** 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 #8)

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

In 1990 - ** Pos.1. Fish Heads - Barnes & Barnes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/barnesandbarnes.htm (appearance #36)

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

In 1996 - ** Pos.1. Bulbous Bouffant - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm (appearance #5)

Albums: Radio Free Vestibule: Sketches, Songs, and Shoes / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection 

In 2001 - ** Pos.1. The Devil Went To Jamaica - Travis Meyer (appearance #16)

In 2007 - ** 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 #77)

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

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1981, Dave guest-hosts The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
In 1985, Two milestones on Late Night: Ted Koppel does a stupid human trick by balancing meat on his nose, and Laurie "Rose" Diamond is hired as the show's receptionist.
In 1986, Brush With Stupidity audience participants include a woman who washed her friend's contact lenses down the drain, a woman who stuffed her bikini top with oranges, and a man who pushed his car over a cliff into a rock quarry.
In 1992, To promote the upcoming Late Night's 10th Anniversary Special, Paul appears on CNBC's "Talk Live," hosted by Richard Belzer.
In 1997, "New York Cheesehead" bit. Also, the external camera and Samantha Jaffone--the security people won't let Dave's crew in the building to do the bit, unfortunately.
In 1997, Biff presides over another segment of "What They Would Have Had for Lunch If They Were Still Alive." Tonight: Lorne Greene: "a BLT."
In 1997, Tony Williams (percussion) sits in with band. (Anton stays in.) Guests Tony Danza, Super Bowl XXXI MVP Desmond Howard, and Helena Bonham Carter, whom Paul and the band play out with "Black Dog" for some reason [1].
In 1997, Top Ten Ways O.J. Can Still Win The Civil Trial - 8. Produce surprise "confession letter" from the late Erma Bombeck.
In 1998, Dave is played over to the desk with "Potato, Potahto" [2]. Also, "LewinskyGate" graphic.
In 1998, John Popper sits in with the band. Guests Blues Traveler, Brian Williams (good segment), and Michael Keaton.
In 1998, Presidential Scandals Charts and Graphs: The cards are so huge that Dave is hidden behind them. Later, after the Top Ten Cool Things About Having an Affair with the President, the CBS Orchestra plays "Cool Jerk."
In 1998, Top Ten Cool Things About Having an Affair with The President - 4. Your name: Kate. Name of scandal: Kategate.
In 1999, Know Your Current Events players: (1) Lisa from Augusta, Maine, is an Olive Garden bartender; (2) Andy from Hillsborough, NJ, works in an auto body shop. Later, Biff gets Andy a tie.
In 1999, Top Ten Signs You're at a Bad Super Bowl Party.
In 2000, Late Show 2000; Comedy Under Siege [3] offers a rerun with the entire audience supposedly from Indianapolis (April 1997).
In 2000, Rerun show guests: Rosie Perez, John Hiatt, Stupid Human Tricks.
In 9999, [1] possibly for Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham--thanks to Rick Diamant. [2] Actually "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" by George Gershwin--thanks to Alan Page. [3] "Comedy Under Siege" phrase by James Langdell.

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