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Today In Dementia History Datebook-January 30th

For The Weekday Of: Friday in 2009, Saturday in 2010
Today in Dementia History!
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People on January 30th: birthdates

Steve Bartek: 1952 (is 57 in 2009, 58 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Musician, of Oingo Boingo
Brett Butler: 1958 (is 51 in 2009, 52 in 2010)
TV Actress, Comedienne, Grace Under Fire's Grace Kelly; not to be confused with the L.A. Dodger Brett Butler
Richard B. "Dick" Cheney: 1941 (is 68 in 2009, 69 in 2010)
Government Official, (Rep-R-Wyo), Bush's secretary of defense (1989-93); Vice President 2001-
Diva Zappa: 1979 (is 30 in 2009, 31 in 2010)
Celebrity Daughter, Gail & Frank's daughter

People on January 30th: birth anniversaries

Dick Martin: 1922=d.May 24, 2008 (was 86)
Comedian, Actor, Comedy Writer, TV Director, Panelist, b. in Detroit, Mich; The Lucy Show's Harry Conners, Rowan & Martin's Laugh In's co-host/goof, Match Game

People on January 30th: death anniversaries

Stanley Holloway: 1982 (was 91)/b.Oct 1, 1890
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Singer, British, My Fair Lady, Our Man Higgins star
Orville Wright: 1948 (was 77)/b.Aug 19, 1871
Inventor, Aviator, Airplane co-inventor with brother Wilbur

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Government and Politics on January 30th

In 1933, Adolf Hitler is named Chancellor of Germany, assuming Presidency the following year following the death of Paul Von Hindenburg. It would be 12 years before Spike Jones and His City Slickers heiled "PLLLLL" right in Der Fuhrer's face.

Entertainment-TV events on January 30th

In 1965, Gilligan's Island episode #18. "X Marks the Spot". In a test of a deadly new missile, called "Operation Powder Keg," the Air Force chooses an "uninhabited island" which just happens to be Gilligan's Island. When the rocked lands and does not explode, Gilligan is chosen to crawl inside to defuse it, because he is the only one that can fit inside.
In 1967, Gilligan's Island episode #88. "Our Vines Have Tender Apes". A loin-cloth clad ape-man (Tongo) comes to the island, and makes off with their food and supplies. Actually, he is an out of work actor, who tries to convince the Castaways that he is a real uncivilized ape-man while studying for an upcoming role. After he cowers when confronted by a "real" gorilla, he leaves the island and the Castaways behind.
In 1970, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Tiger! Tiger!", The Bradys are upset when their dog runs away; when Bobby goes out to feed Tiger, he can't find the dog. They all chip in for a reward and to buy an ad in the paper, but Bobby fears the worst -- that Tiger has been run over.
In 1978, COVER OF PEOPLE LAVERNE & SHIRLEY (with LENNY & SQUIGGY); and inside: a story on RANDY ("SHORT PEOPLE") NEWMAN
In 1982, Andy Kaufman makes his ninth "Saturday Night Live" appearance, this time as Elvis, performing a song, clucking, asking women to wrestle him, and ultimately apologizing.
In 1982, In need of a little comic relief, NBC gives Billy Crystal his own show. "The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour" is a standard 1980s-style variety show that, even with Crystal, lasts only a month.
In 2005, on the cover of TV Guide: one of six covers of the cast of "Lost", which best describes the aimless state of TV Guide nowdays as it has to revert to stupid freakin' money-wasting stunts such as putting out multiple covers in a week in order to prop up their sagging sales of their poorly-formatted magazines.

Entertainment-Radio events on January 30th

In 1978, Mutual Broadcasting Network begins airing Larry King Show on radio.

Music events on January 30th

In 1961, "Baby Sittin' Boogie" by Buzz Clifford entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1965, "Jolly Green Giant" by Kingsmen entered the Top 40 chart.

Music-Rock events on January 30th

In 1974, Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake and Palmer went skinny dipping in a hotel swimming pool in Salt Lake City. The only problem: the pool was in full view of people on the street.
In 1982, "Pac-Man Fever" by Buckner & Garcia entered the Top 40 chart.

Music-Country events on January 30th

In 1971, R.C., "Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)" by Ray Stevens peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.

Music-R and B / Dance events on January 30th

In 1965, R.C., "The Name Game" by Shirley Ellis peaked at #3 on the pop singles chart.

Weird and Other events on January 30th

In 1949, Nap Chinick won, with a 43 for nine holes, and captured -- are you ready? -- the Screwball Golf Tournament in Kendallville, IN. Yes, it's that thing about idle people with time on their hands again. 253 people set a new record for entries as they played for charity in the sub-freezing and snowy weather.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1977 - ** Ajax Liquor Store - Hudson and Landry http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/hudsonandlandry.htm

(released 1971, last played on 2007-07-22)

Albums: The Best of Hudson and Landry

In 1977 - ** Basketball Bill - Allen & Grier (last played on 1977-01-30)

In 1977 - ** Hockey Here Tonight - Archie Campbell (last played on 1997-11-09)

In 1977 - ** I Ate the Baloney - Orson Bean (released 1968, last played on 2005-09-04)

In 1977 - ** I Used To Work In Chicago - Sammy Kaye (last played on 1981-09-06)

In 1977 - ** It's The Truth, Ruth - The Big Bopper (last played on 1977-01-30)

In 1977 - ** No No - SuLu (released 1977, last played on 1977-01-30)

In 1977 - ** Pass The Jack Daniels - Hudson & Pickett (last played on 2007-02-04)

In 1977 - ** Shiek Of Araby - Leon Redbone (last played on 1982-09-05)

In 1977 - ** Stars and Stripes Forever - ? (last played on 1977-01-30)

In 1977 - ** Trying To Do Something To Get Your Attention - John Hartford http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/hartford-john.htm

(released 1976, last played on 1990-06-03)

Albums: Mark Twang

In 1977 - ** Up Your Nose - Gabriel Kaplan (last played on 2001-04-29)

In 1977 - ** Zilch - The Monkees http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/monkees.htm

(last played on 2007-04-29)

Albums: Headquarters

In 1983 - ** Bread Line Blues - Slim Smith (last played on 1983-01-30)

In 1983 - ** Happy Days Are Here Again - J.H. Muldowney & Phil Baker (last played on 1983-01-30)

In 1983 - ** Headin' For Better Times - Ted Lewis (last played on 1983-01-30)

In 1983 - ** Lock The Snackbah - Bobby Volare (last played on 1998-03-29)

In 1983 - ** Love Poems: "To The Lovely Juanita Beasley" - Andy Griffith http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/griffith-andy.htm

(last played on 2008-02-10)

Albums: American Originals

/ The Wit and Wisdom of Andy Griffith

In 1983 - ** My Life Is Good - Randy Newman http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/newman-randy.htm

(last played on 1983-01-30)

Albums: Guilty: 30 Years Of Randy Newman

In 1983 - ** Naughty But Nice - Fred Warren (last played on 1983-01-30)

In 1983 - ** No Depression - The Carter Family (last played on 1983-01-30)

In 1983 - ** Rock Around Stephen Foster - Stan Freberg http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/freberg-stan.htm

(last played on 1983-01-30)

In 1983 - ** Sawing A Woman In Half - Rufe Davis (last played on 1984-11-18)

In 1983 - ** There's A New Day Coming - Ted Lewis (last played on 1983-01-30)

In 1983 - ** '35 Depression - Daddy Stovepipe & Mississippi Sarah (last played on 1983-01-30)

In 1983 - ** The Gold Diggers Song - Gold Diggers Of 1933 soundtrack (last played on 1983-01-30)

In 2000 - ** Getting Raptured 2000 - Camille West http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/west-camille.htm

(released 1999, last played on 2004-02-23)

Albums: Diva's Day Off

In 2000 - ** I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman - Whistlin' Jack Smith (last played on 2004-02-23)

In 2000 - ** Nat'l Weed Growers Assoc. - Michael Hurley (last played on 2004-02-23)

Albums: Weatherhole

In 2000 - ** Polka Like It's 1999 - Barney Stein (last played on 2004-02-23)

Albums: Party Like It's Only $19.99

In 2000 - ** We Are One - Too Sick Chik (last played on 2004-02-23)

In 2005 - ** Aliens Really Stink - UFO Phil (last played on 2005-09-25)

In 2005 - ** Demented News January 30, 2005 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm

(last played on 2005-01-30)

In 2005 - ** My Clone is an Idiot - Professor Zounds (last played on 2008-04-13)

In 2005 - ** Timing - Mortimer Skroon (last played on 2005-01-30)

Albums: Give Me The Finger

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1983 - ** Lock The Snackbah - Bobby Volare (first hit the Funny Five on 1983-04-10)

In 2000 - ** Nat'l Weed Growers Assoc. - Michael Hurley (first hit the Funny Five on 2000-03-12)

Albums: Weatherhole

In 2000 - ** We Are One - Too Sick Chik (first hit the Funny Five on 2000-02-20)

In 2005 - ** Aliens Really Stink - UFO Phil (first hit the Funny Five on 2005-03-20)

In 2005 - ** My Clone is an Idiot - Professor Zounds (first hit the Funny Five on 2005-10-02)

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 2000 - ** Pos.4. What If Your Girlfriend Was Gone - Carla Ulbrich http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/ulbrich-carla.htm

(first played 2000-01-09)

Albums: Her Fabulous Debut

/ Professional Smart Aleck

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 2005 - ** Pos.1. Epithets - Paul & Storm http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/paulandstorm.htm

(first played 2005-01-02)

Albums: Opening Band

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1977 - ** Pos.1. Stardrek - Bobby Pickett & Peter Ferrara (appearance #14)

Albums: They Came From Outer Space

/ Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection

/ Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space

/ Star Trek Comedy: The Unofficial Album

In 1983 - ** 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 #24)

Albums: Mower Of The Ogden Edsl

/ Stuffed / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection

/ The Very Best of Dr. Demento

In 2000 - ** Pos.1. It's All About The Pentiums - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm

(appearance #5)

Albums: Running With Scissors

In 2005 - ** Pos.1. Epithets - Paul & Storm http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/paulandstorm.htm

(appearance #1)

Albums: Opening Band

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1981, Dave guest-hosts The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Guests include Paul Raley, who was one of Dave's morning show writers, and animal-trainer Warren Eckstein, who was one of Dave's morning show guests.
In 1985, It's the Fourth (and last) Annual International Night, featuring Iris Chacon (the Dolly Parton of Puerto Rico), Stan Egi (the Robin Williams of Japan), and Gregory Boder (the Rich Little of Russia). Also, The Guy Under the Seats, Episode 8: "The Russian Sub Crisis."
In 1986, Viewer Mail: Dave tries to destroy his desk with a sledgehammer. The desk has been replaced with a cardboard replica, but nonetheless, what breaks is the sledgehammer.
In 1990, It's sound-effects man Howard Vinitsky's last day on the show, so he gives Dave the breaking glass cassette. In tribute, Dave retires it by hanging it on the rafters. After the show, Dave guests on Larry King's radio show.
In 1990, Top Ten Second Half Cheers of Denver Bronco Fans - 8. All we need is 25 field goals!
In 1991, Dave smells bacon and confirms his scent by catching Scott Norwood cooking the delicacy under the audience seats. Meanwhile, Hal punches up CNN and finds Larry "Bud" in Hollywood outside Cher's home.
In 1991, Top Ten Rejected Gimmicks for Doublemint Gum - 6. The Doublemint bachelor and his longtime companion.
In 1995, Dave invites the mother of an audience member sitting in Joe G.'s pizza place to co-host the show. Also, Kelsey Grammer invites the studio audience to join him in a rendition of the National Anthem.
In 1995, Top Ten San Diego Chargers Excuses - 3. Hard to concentrate when you're having erotic fantasies about Kathie Lee.
In 1996, A fake ad tells us to vote for Steve Forbes to pay off the national debt.
In 1996, Dave tries to make something out of nothing after another episode of "May We See Your Photos, Please" by taking Polaroids throughout the show of the audience, Tony, Paul, and guest Jay Thomas.
In 1996, Top Ten Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Pet Peeves (presented on tape by the cheerleaders themselves).
In 1997, Dave plugs Rupert Jee's "Private Parts," Rupert, of course, dressed in drag.
In 1997, Know Your Current Events player #2 (Sarina, a freshman at Princeton) starts interning for Dave (does the cue cards). Later, the other KYCE player (Michelle, an education student from British Columbia) also does the cue cards.
In 1997, Paul discusses corporal punishment in his (Canadian) grade school.
In 1997, Top Ten Ways You Can Tell Your Pilot is on Drugs - 9. In between "May I" and "have your attention" there's a 45 minute pause.
In 1998, CBS Mailbag features another letter from fan Mark Hendren, asking what Dave does to celebrate President's Day. Dave shows a President's Day Sale, as Lincoln's wig falls off. Also, Merrill Markoe appears to promote her book "Guide to Love."
In 1998, CBS Mailbag: (1) Ben & Jerry's new flavor: "Im-Peach-Mint"; (2) see above; (3) John Glenn appears in a space suit in the studio (actually Leonard Tepper); (4) Alan's other job involves phone sex; he talks to Clinton.
In 1998, Paul does a Tom Selleck song.
In 1998, Top Ten Signs You're in Love with The President - 7. You boycott Hallmark store for not having a "Sorry You May Be Impeached" section.
In 2001, "The Regis Philbin Hacking Cough of the Night" bit (clips from Regis's show), and later, "The Dave Letterman Hacking Cough of the Night" taped from tonight's panel with guest William Petersen from CSI.
In 2001, A fake promo tells us that CBS will rerun the Survivor II premiere three times in one night, including a version with the vertical hold and tint adjusted.
In 2001, Biff's taped report from Super Bowl XXXV.
In 2001, Some non-Calvert wanders out again.
In 2001, We get a program reminder: on February 1, "20 oh 1", Dave and Paul will have been on Late Night for 19 years.
In 2001, We see a clip of GWB patting his wife on the ass.

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