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Today In Dementia History Datebook-February 2nd

For The Weekday Of: Monday in 2009, Tuesday in 2010
Today in Dementia History!
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People on February 2nd: birthdates

Data: 2338 (is-329 in 2009, -328 in 2010)
Fictious Character, Star Trek The Next Generation android character
Farrah Fawcett: 1947 (is 62 in 2009, 63 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actress, Roman Catholic, Merchant, b. in Corpus Christi, Tex.; Poster queen of the 1970s; FN:Mary; Lee Majors' then Ryan O'Neal's wife; Harry-O's next door neighbor, Charlie's Angels' Jill Munroe, Wella Balsam fame, The Burning Bed, Good Sports' Gayle, Exerstik seller, Apostle; that hair before Jennifer Aniston's got popular; some say 1946 or 1942
Lauren Lane: 1961 (is 48 in 2009, 49 in 2010)
TV Actress, The Nanny's C.C. Babcock
Robert Mandan: 1932 (is 77 in 2009, 78 in 2010)
Actor, b. in Clever, MO; Soap's Chester Tate, Three's a Crowd's James Bradford, Pvt. Benjamin's Col. Lawrence Fielding, Edge of Night, Search For Tomorrow's Sam Reynolds, Applause, Santa Barbara's Maxwell Hammer, Days of Our Lives' Jonsey, General Hospital's Judge Bryant
Rebop Rundgren: 1992 (is 17 in 2009, 18 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Michelle Gray & Todd's son
Tommy Smothers: 1937 (is 72 in 2009, 73 in 2010)
Comedian, Actor, Singer, Variety Show Host, Guitarist, b. New York City; RFMN:Thomas Bolyn III; The Smothers Brothers TV Shows & team with brother Dick
Brent Spiner: 1949 (is 60 in 2009, 61 in 2010)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Singer, Night Court's Bob Wheeler; Star Trek the Next Generation's android Lt. Commander Data; some say b. 1955 but a popular misconception as many Trekkies informed me
Elaine Stritch: 1925 (is 84 in 2009, 85 in 2010)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne, Singer, Panelist, b. in Detroit; Pantomime Quiz, The Growing Paynes, Ellen Burstyn Show, One Life to Live's Wilma Bern, Small Time Crooks

People on February 2nd: birth anniversaries

Les Dawson: 1934=d.Jun 10, 1993 (was 59)
Comedian, English
Herbie Faye: 1899=d.Jun 28, 1980 (was 81)
Actor, Comedian, Phil Silvers Show's Pvt. Sam Fender, New Phil Silvers Show, Doc, the deli guy on "Dick Van Dyke" show
Benny Rubin: 1899=d.Jul 15, 1986 (was 87)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Vaudevillan, Benny Rubin Show
Cal Tinney: 1908=d.Dec, 1992
Comedian, Humorist, Stop Me If You Heard This One; d. Dec 8?

People on February 2nd: death anniversaries

Boris Karloff: 1969 (was 81)/b.Nov 23, 1887
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, TV Host, Panelist, English, b. in London; Thriller host; Frankenstein, The Raven, Mask of Fu Manchu, Mummy's curse, Son... & Bride of Frankenstein, The Black Cat, Famous horror movie actor, Down You Go; RN:William Henry Pratt
Gene Kelly: 1996 (was 83)/b.Aug 23, 1912
Dancer, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Producer/Director, Choreographer, Singer, Roman Catholic, b. in Pittsburgh, PA; RFN:Eugene Curran; Hollywoods 40-50s song & dance man; North & South; American in Paris, Singin' in the Rain, Hello Dolly, Xanadu, Anchors Aweigh, Going My Way
Dmitri I. Mendeleyev: 1907/b.Jan 27, 1834 O.S.
Chemist, Russian, MN:Ivanovich; discovered periodic table of the elements so Tom Lehrer could sing a song about the elements; other style says b. Feb 7, 1834 N.S.
Sid Vicious: 1979 (was 21)/b.May 10, 1957
Punk Rock Singer/Guitarist, Bassist, Songwriter, British, RN:John Simon Ritchie; of The Sex Pistols

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General events on February 2nd

In 1795, according to the Tonight Show, Nicholas Appert, a French chef, invents a way to can food; the next day, the shelf life of Spam increases by 3000 years.

Entertainment-TV events on February 2nd

In 1963, COVER OF SATURDAY EVENING POST Cast of TV's "BEVERLY HILLBILLIES"
In 1965, TV'S RED SKELTON SHOW Guest star: French Mime MARCEL MARCEAU
In 1966, TV'S BATMAN Guest villain: GEORGE SANDERS as MR. FREEZE
In 1973, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Bobby's Hero", Bobby upsets his parents and teachers when he makes a hero of Jesse James; Mike and Carol are asked to meet with Bobby's principal when their youngest son plays at being Jesse James at school. Mike sets out to change his son's opinion of the western outlaw by exposing the truth about Jesse.
In 1976, "The Honeymooners Second Honeymoon" aired.
In 1976, Impressionist Rich Little makes an impression on NBC execs and gets his own hour-long variety series, "The Rich Little Show." With a few real guest stars and a lot of guest stars voiced by the host, the show is silenced within six months.
In 1976, READING ABOUT "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" "TIME" reports on the show's success, and pays special attention to CHEVY CHASE, even touting him as a possible future successor to JOHNNY CARSON.
In 1982, viewers in the Eastern and Pacific Time zones saw the debut of David Letterman's late night show at 12:30am on NBC-TV (because of the time difference, it was 11:30pm Feb 1st in the Central and Mountain time zones when his show premiered, see the Feb 1 Datebook for details).
In 2008, Jack Klugman married Peggy Crosby.

Entertainment-Movies events on February 2nd

In 1893, the first motion-picture close-up was filmed at the Edison studio in West Orange, New Jersey, as cameraman William Dickson photographed comedian Fred Ott sneezing.
In 1967, Walt Disney's movie "Monkeys, Go Home!" was released in movie theaters.

Entertainment-Radio events on February 2nd

In 1997, KSCA 101.9 in Los Angeles would air the station's final live "Dr. Demento" radio show before the station, which was purchased by the owners of two Spanish language stations, would too change to a Spanish format due to poor ratings of the album adult alternative format, though highly acclaimed. No station at press time has picked up either Demento or the AAA format.

Music events on February 2nd

In 1957, R.C., "Auctioneer" by Leroy VanDyke peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1957, R.C., "Banana Boat (Day-O)" by Harry Belafonte peaked at #5 on the pop singles chart; Stan Freberg covered it as a parody.
In 1959, Buddy Holly, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, and Richie Valens perform what is to be their last concert, at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. The next day all aboard died early the next morning in a plane crash. Playing bass with the Crickets was future country star Waylon Jennings, who did not board the plane after the concert.
In 1959, R.C., "The All American Boy" by Bill Parsons (Bobby Bare) peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Rock events on February 2nd

In 1995, Billboard Magazine reported that Capital Records was working on a three-CD compilation that included significant portions of the fabled Beach Boys album "Smile" -- Brian Wilson's unfinished masterpiece that was never released.

Music-R and B / Dance events on February 2nd

In 1956, The Coasters signed to Atlantic Records. They would score 17 US hits before the end of 1961.
In 1959, The Coasters tune, "Charlie Brown", was released this day. The tune went to #2 and stayed there for three weeks, but didn't make it to the top spot of the charts. A catchy song ("Fee fee fi fi fo fo fum. I smell smoke in the auditorium..."), it was on the charts for a total of 12 weeks. And what song was at number one, preventing "Charlie Brown" from reaching the top, you ask? "Venus", by Frankie Avalon.

Weird and Other events on February 2nd

In 1904, 02 ^ 02 = 04
In 1904, 02 x 02 = 04
In 1922, it was 2:22:22 on 2-2-22
In 1926, 3 men danced the Charleston for 22 1/2 hours.
In 1964, GiJoe, debuts as a popular American boy's toy.
In 2000, first all-even day (2-2-2000) since 8-28-888
In 2004, 02 ^ 02 = 04
In 2004, 02 x 02 = 04
In 2022, it was 2:22:22 on 2-2-22

My events on February 2nd

In 1997, D.T. was seen live on TV on KCAL channel 9 as part of the KSCA candlelight vigil while helping the many AAA fans bring attention to the adult rock music format, just seven days after he appearred on a San Diego TV station on a news program.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1975 - ** Cry Of A Dying Duck In A Thunderstorm - Cactus Pryor & His Pricklypears (last played on 1983-08-14)

In 1975 - ** Fight Fiercely, Harvard - Tom Lehrer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lehrer-tom.htm (released 1953, last played on 2007-08-26)

Albums: Songs & More Songs by Tom Lehrer  / The Remains Of Tom Lehrer  / Tom Lehrer Revisited 

In 1975 - ** Help! - Peter Sellers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/sellers-peter.htm (last played on 1975-03-09)

Albums: A Celebration of Sellers 

In 1975 - ** I'm Better Than The Beatles - Brad Berwick (released 1964, last played on 1994-02-06)

In 1975 - ** Legendary Chicken Fairy - Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan (last played on 1975-04-13)

In 1975 - ** Light Up - Buster Bailey (last played on 1975-02-02)

In 1975 - ** Mairzy Doats - The Merry Macs (released 1944, last played on 1998-05-03)

In 1975 - ** Marahuana - Dave Harman & His Orchestra (released 1934, last played on 1997-01-05)

Albums: from Murder At The Vanities

In 1975 - ** Matzoh Balls - Slim Gaillard & His Flat Foot Floogie Boys (released 1939, last played on 2007-05-27)

In 1975 - ** Morpheus - Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm & His City Slickers (last played on 2005-04-23)

Albums: Musical Depreciation Revue: The Spike Jones Anthology  / Spike Jones Is Murdering the Classics  / Spike Jones Off the Record: The Man Who Murdered Music

In 1975 - ** Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning - Arthur Fields (released 1918, last played on 1987-02-15)

In 1975 - ** Salt - The Fletcher Peck Trio (f/ Don Roberts on guitar) (last played on 2005-07-31)

In 1975 - ** Weather Forecast - The Master Singers (released 1966, last played on 2004-11-06)

In 1975 - ** The Ballad of Rick (Don't Call Me Ricky 'Cause I'm A Veteran) Nelson - Don Imus http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/imus-don.htm (last played on 1975-02-02)

In 1975 - ** The Navy Gets The Gravy But The Army Gets The Beans - Jerry Lewis (last played on 1984-07-15)

In 1975 - ** The Song of the Sewer - Art Carney (released 1954, last played on 2003-11-30)

Albums: Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection 

In 1986 - ** Achoo-cha-cha - The McGuire Sisters (last played on 1986-02-02)

In 1986 - ** Charva - Frank Zappa http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/zappa-frank.htm (released 1963, last played on 2000-01-09)

Albums: The Lost Episodes 

In 1986 - ** Fat As I Am - Bette Midler (last played on 1996-01-28)

Albums: Mud Will Be Flung Tonight 

In 1986 - ** I'm A Cowboy - Bob Walker & The Cheap Authentics (last played on 1986-11-16)

In 1986 - ** Quando Condo - Roberto Bianco (last played on 1986-02-02)

In 1986 - ** Roadkill - Charlie Burton & The Hiccups (last played on 1986-02-02)

In 1986 - ** That Dang Bomb - Frankie And The Mutations (last played on 1986-02-02)

In 1986 - ** Totally Nude - The Wallets (last played on 2007-04-15)

Albums: Take It

In 1992 - ** Child Psychiatrist - Jonathan Winters http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/winters-jonathan.htm (last played on 1992-02-02)

In 1992 - ** Damn, Brother! - Lewis Grizzard w/Dick Feller (last played on 1994-00-00)

Albums: Don't Believe I'd Told You That / Alimony 

In 1992 - ** Dr. Psyche, The Cut-Rate Head-Shrinker - Napoleon XIV http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/napoleonthe14th.htm (released 1966, last played on 1992-02-02)

Albums: The Second Coming 

In 1992 - ** Entering Marion - John Forster http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/forster-john.htm (last played on 2007-07-01)

Albums: Entering Marion  / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection 

In 1992 - ** Free Beer - Da Yoopers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/dayoopers.htm (last played on 1992-02-02)

Albums: Yoopy Doo Wah 

In 1992 - ** My Psychiatrist Says - Morey Amsterdam (last played on 1992-02-02)

In 1992 - ** Stone Cold Dead In The Market (He Had It Coming) - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five (released 1946, last played on 1993-04-11)

In 1997 - ** Fire Water Burn - Bloodhound Gang http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/bloodhoundgang.htm (last played on 2001-04-15)

Albums: One Fierce Beer Coaster 

In 1997 - ** I Know You're A Fish - Tony Goldmark http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/goldmark-tony.htm (released 1996, last played on 2004-03-22)

Albums: You Bug Me! Songs Guaranteed to Annoy Your Parents 

In 1997 - ** Jerkin' Around - Henry Phillips http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/phillips-henry.htm (released 1996, last played on 1997-02-02)

Albums: On The Shoulders Of Freaks 

In 1997 - ** Nobody Home - The Toyes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/toyes.htm (released 1996, last played on 1997-03-02)

Albums: The Toyes 

In 1997 - ** Romper Room Do-Bee Song - Judy James & Bobby Cold (last played on 1997-02-02)

In 2003 - ** Bye, Bye Britney Spears - Milo Bobbins (last played on 2003-03-23)

Albums: The Struggle To Free Milo Bobbins

In 2003 - ** Demented News Feb 2, 2003 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2003-02-02)

Albums: Demented News 2003 Volume

In 2003 - ** Demi Moore - Raymond & Scum http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/raymondandscum.htm (last played on 2008-03-09)

Albums: Touch It 

In 2003 - ** Hidden Track (Touch It version) - Raymond & Scum http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/raymondandscum.htm (last played on 2003-02-02)

Albums: Touch It 

In 2003 - ** Sweet Clone O' Mine - Iceman (last played on 2003-02-02)

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1986 - ** I'm A Cowboy - Bob Walker & The Cheap Authentics (first hit the Funny Five on 1986-03-16)

In 1992 - ** Entering Marion - John Forster http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/forster-john.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1992-03-08)

Albums: Entering Marion  / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection 

In 1997 - ** Fire Water Burn - Bloodhound Gang http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/bloodhoundgang.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1997-02-09)

Albums: One Fierce Beer Coaster 

In 1997 - ** Nobody Home - The Toyes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/toyes.htm (released 1996, first hit the Funny Five on 1997-03-02)

Albums: The Toyes 

In 2003 - ** Demi Moore - Raymond & Scum http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/raymondandscum.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 2003-03-16)

Albums: Touch It 

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1975 - ** Pos.4. The Teen Commandments - Paul Anka http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/anka-paul.htm, George Hamilton IV, and Johnny Nash (released 1959, first played 1974-09-01)

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1992 - ** Entering Marion - John Forster http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/forster-john.htm (first hit #1 on 1992-03-22)

Albums: Entering Marion  / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection 

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

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 #5)

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

In 1986 - ** Pos.1. Wet Dream - Kip Addotta (appearance #7)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / Comedian of the United States

In 1992 - ** Pos.1. Star Trekkin' - The Firm (appearance #17)

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

In 1997 - ** Pos.1. Amish Paradise - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (appearance #7)

Albums: Bad Hair Day 

In 2003 - ** 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 #73)

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 1982, Dave selects an audience member, Sally, to operate one of the show's cameras. Later, in the first installment of "Limited Perspecitve, Dentist Norman Hoffman reviews "Reds."
In 1983, Dave's Talent Search: Dave selects an audience member to co-star with Vincent Price in "Love Affair."
In 1984, Dog Sled Races: Dave and Paul compete on dog sleds in the hallway, as Bob Costas contributes the play-by-play. At the end of the race, one of the dogs pees on the hallway carpet.
In 1988, Cold Open: Dave and a workman check out Dave's refurnished office. Suddenly, Biff wakes Dave up; the office hasn't even been touched.
In 1988, Top Ten Excuses by the Denver Broncos - 6. Show-off John Elway called plays in French.
In 1989, It's Late Night's Seventh Anniversary Special, featuring the Enterprise Blimp over the Orange Bowl that flashes "Dave" and "Bite Me."
In 1990, Dave visits the New York City plant and flower district but gets bored quickly. So he heads over to the Elite Modeling Agency and picks up a carload of models for a fun-filled afternoon remote.
In 1990, Top Eleven Rejected Life-Savers Flavors - 11. Disembowelmint.
In 1993, Top Ten Other New White House Rules - 2. If the Oval Office is rockin', don't bother knockin'. 3. Everyone must agree with President when he says, "South Dakoty is north of North Dakoty, ain't it?"
In 1994, Top Ten Ways To Mispronounce Jeff Gillooly - 6. Gilly Ooly Ooly Gilly Goo.
In 1995, Top Ten Hot Dog Vendor Pickup Lines [presented by actual New York City hot dog vendors] - 1. "Kiss me and the dog is free."
In 1996, Dave talks to engaged couples; he gives them advice on love.
In 1996, Guests Cybill Shepherd (two-time Golden Globe winner), Al Franken (promoting "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations"), and Sati Achath (see above). Also, Billy Preston sits in with the band.
In 1996, Hand Shadow Master Sati Achath creates almost life-like hand-renditions of Dave and Paul.
In 1996, Top Ten Signs Your Spouse Is Having An Affair By Computer - 4. Lipstick on the mouse.
In 1998, "Mike Campbell" sits in for Felicia, who is allegedly in Japan for the Olympics.
In 1998, Dave and the staff figure out that today marks his 2,762nd show on late night television. They break it down to 1810 shows from 2/1/82 to 6/25/93 and 952 shows from August 1993 on (although this is Late Show #949). The 90 morning shows from 6/23/80 to 10/24/80 don't count.
In 1998, New scandal name: Monica Lewinsky White House Sex Scandal Gate. Also, Tom Arnold is a guest, and Jake Johannsen does stand-up.
In 1998, Top Ten Other Accusations Against the President - 7. Fathered three of the seven McCaughey septuplets.
In 1999, "Who Asked For It?" bit: (1) Potential Oscar hosts; (2) A guy uses a blue card to remove gum from his shoe; (3) "Jerry the Groundhog" appears.
In 1999, Tom Arnold is a guest, and David Brenner does stand-up. Felicia is out for the second year in a row; Nile Rogers fills in. Also, Paul's dad is apparently in the green room. Also, Top Ten Things Overheard Outside "She's All That".
In 2000, Late Show 2000, Comedy Under Siege*: rerun with guests John Travolta, John Sayles, and The Presidents of the United States of America.
In 2000, This rerun is better known for the taped remote--Dave works at Taco Bell.
In 2001, Alan Kalter talks about how next week on Good Morning America they're showing a live childbirth. He proposes showing a live conception, starring Big Red.
In 2001, CBS Mailbag Letter #1: Sally Jackson of Gloucester, MA, writes: "I'm 38 years younger than you and we've never met, but will you marry me?" Dave recalls visiting her--is she 15, or was the writer older (Jude Brennan) and under the impression that Dave is ancient?
In 2001, Dave's desk story: He was in a restaurant, and there was a couple near him. The guy says, "Is there any more wheat bread?" Paul does his own version of this story, in which the guy was GWB. Also, Dave says he's tired of his desk; he says that maple is lame.
In 2001, Top Ten Things Overheard at the Puff Daddy Trial - 5. "Mr. Combs is also charged with 20 counts of rhyming 'ladies' with 'Mercedes'."

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