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Today In Dementia History Datebook-February 3rd

For The Weekday Of: Tuesday in 2009, Wednesday in 2010
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People on February 3rd: birthdates

Shelley Berman: 1926 (is 83 in 2009, 84 in 2010)
Comedian, TV/Movie Actor, b. in Chicago; RFN:Sheldon; Mary Hartman*2's Mel Beach, Son of the Blob
Dave Davies: 1947 (is 62 in 2009, 63 in 2010)
HALL OF FAMER, Rock & Roll Singer, Rock & Roll Guitarist, English, b. in London; RN:David Russel Davies; Kinks co-founder; Ray's brother
Melanie: 1947 (is 62 in 2009, 63 in 2010)
Pop Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Brand New Key; MaN:Safka; MrdLN:Schekeryk
Maura Tierney: 1965 (is 44 in 2009, 45 in 2010)
TV Actress, NewsRadio's Lisa Miller, ER's Dr. Abby Lockhart, Welcome to Mooseport

People on February 3rd: birth anniversaries

Joey Bishop: 1918=d.Oct 17, 2007 (was 89)
Comedian, TV Talk Show Host, Panelist, Columnist, Movie Actor, b. in New York City; RN:Joseph Abraham Gottlieb; Jack Paar reg, Joey Bishop Show's Joey Barnes, Liar's Club; some say 1919
Victor Buono: 1938=d.Jan 1, 1982 (was 43)
TV/Movie Actor, b. in Apple Valley, CA; FN:Charles; Backstairs at the White House's Pres Taft, Man from Atlantis's Mr. Schubert, Batman's King Tutankhamen, Taxi's Rev Jim's dad
Charles J. Correll: 1890=d.Sep 26, 1972 (was 82)
TV/Radio Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Comedian, b. in Peoria, IL; RFN:Andy; Calvin & the Colonel's Calvin; Amos 'n' Andy co-creator & Andy; some say b. Feb 2
Johnny Cymbal: 1945=d.Mar 16, 1993 (was 48)
Singer, Music Producer, Songwriter, British, Mr. Bass Man, Cinnamon
John Fiedler: 1925=d.Jun 25, 2005 (was 80)
Actor, Bob Newhart Show's Mr. Peterson, Buffalo Bill's Woody, Kolchak The Night Stalker, One Life to Live's Gilbert Lange, Winnie the Pooh's Piglet
Johnny "Guitar" Watson: 1935=d.May 17, 1996 (was 61)
Blues Guitarist, Pianist, Rhythm and Blues Singer, Songwriter, influenced musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa

People on February 3rd: death anniversaries

Harry S. Ackerman: 1991 (was 78)/b.Nov 17, 1912
TV/Movie Producer, TV Executive, Film Executive, Screen Gems Pictures Corp.; developed Gunsmoke, Leave It To Beaver, Bachelor Father, Bachelor Father, & Bewitched
Big Bopper-The: 1959 (was 28)/b.Oct 24, 1930
Pop Singer, Novelty Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Country Singer, Radio Disc Jock, b. in Sabine, TX; RN:Jiles Perry (J.P./Jape) Richardson; hit "Chantilly Lace"
Imogene Burkhart: 2006 (was 80)/b.Dec 10, 1925
Actress, TV Actress, Many Loves of Dobie Gillis' Mrs. Ruth Adams & Dr. Imogene Burkhart, Patty Duke Show's Natalie Masters Lane; RN:Jean Byron
Buddy Holly: 1959 (was 22)/b.Sep 7, 1936
HALL OF FAMER, Rockabilly Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter, Violinist, b. in Lubbock, TX; RN:Charles Hardin Holley; lead of Buddy Holly and The Crickets; Weezer titled a song by his name in 1995; Stan Freberg's 'Teen Idol', Clyde Ankle was in part, inappropriately based on Buddy Holly.; (The real target was more like Fabian Forte.); Big Daddy used Holly's songs as a model for the songs they performed (example: Purple Rain).
Nancy Kulp: 1991 (was 69)/b.Aug 28, 1921
TV/Movie Actress, Columnist, Journalist, Lesbian, b. in Harrisburg, PA; Bob Cummings Show's Pamela Livingston, The Beverly Hillbillies' Jane Hathaway, Brian Keith Show
Al Lewis: 2006 (was 82)/b.Apr 30, 1923
Actor, The Munsters' Grandpa Munster, Car 54 Where Are You?'s Off. Leo Schnauser; some say b. 1923
Audrey Meadows: 1996 (was 71)/b.Feb 8, 1924
TV/Stage Actress, Panelist, Cartoon Voicist, Chinese, RLN:Cotter; Top Banana, Bob & Ray reg, Jackie Gleason Show reg, 50s game show panelist, The Honeymooners' Alice Kramden, Too Close For Comfort's Iris Martin, Simpsons' Beatrice (Grandpa's girlfriend); Jayne's sis; some say b. 1926 but reference books put her b. 1924
Al Taliaferro: 1969 (was 63)/b.Aug 29, 1905
ComicStrip Cartoonist, Donald Duck, Silly Symphonies
Ritchie Valens: 1959 (was 17)/b.May 13, 1941
HALL OF FAMER, Rockabilly Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Composer, b. in Pacoima, Ca.; RN:Richard Steven Valenzuela; La Bamba; "Weird Al" Yankovic parodied his hit into "Lasagna"

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General events on February 3rd

In 1918, Twin Peaks Tunnel, the longest (11/920 feet) streetcar tunnel in the world, began service in San Francisco with the K-Ingleside streetcar. All they were saying was give Peaks a chance.

Entertainment-TV events on February 3rd

In 1951, Danish musical satirist Victor Borge gets his own live half-hour on NBC. Included are guest stars, the Phil Ingalls Orchestra and Borge's uniquely witty interpretations of classical piano pieces.
In 1953, "The Today Show" gives Dave Garroway a distinguished chimpanzee cohost named J. Fred Muggs. In the short time the scintillating simian serves as sidekick, he will have visited 42 foreign countries as a goodwill ambassador and met with 3 US Presidents.
In 1966, Gilligan's Island episode #56. "Love Me, Love My Skipper". The Howell's plan a party, and Mr. Howell accidentally looses the Skipper's invitation. The others refuse to attend, believing that the Howells have intentionally snubbed the Skipper.
In 1973, on the cover of TV Guide: "Bill Cosby". Other Articles: Hawaii Five-O, Liz Taylor
In 1991, actress Nancy Kulp, who played Miss Hathaway on the "Beverly Hillbillies," died of cancer in Palm Desert, California. She was 69.
In 1996, actress Audrey Meadows died of cancer in Los Angeles. She was 71.
In 2006, Actor Al Lewis ("The Munsters") died in New York at age 95.

Entertainment-Movies events on February 3rd

In 1939, The Mickey Mouse film, "Society Dog Show" is released. Pluto also appears.
In 1945, Walt Disney's animated and live-action feature film "The Three Caballeros" was released in movie theaters in the USA. After a brief initial run, Walt Disney pulls the film from general release, due to bad press reviews. It includes the animated short films, "The Cold-Blooded Penguin", "The Flying Gauchito", "Baia", and "Le Pinata", all with Donald Duck.

Entertainment-Radio events on February 3rd

In 1997, Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Detroit MI on WKRK 97.1 FM.

Music events on February 3rd

In 1950, "Rag Mop" by Lionel Hampton entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1950, Ed, Gene, Joe and Vic Ames -- The Ames Brothers -- reached the top of the pop music chart for the first time as their single "Rag Mop" hit the No. 1 spot.
In 1958, "Short Shorts" by Royal Teens entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1959, In the words of Don McLean, "it was the day the music died." It was "the day the music died" as a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, claimed the lives of rock 'n' roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. As we mentioned yesterday, Waylon Jennings, who played the drums for them the night before, did not board the plane. The 1972 song "Bye Bye Miss American Pie" by Don McLean mentioned the "Day the Music Died" prominently in the eight-minute song, on a lighter note, note that Don McLean mispronounced the month they died as "Feb-U-ary" instead of "Fe-BRU-ary."
In 1962, R.C., "Do-Re-Mi" by Lee Dorsey peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.
In 2000, the 24 hour a day Internet comedy music radio station, DFSX Comedy Radio, was founded. Visit the station website at http://dfsx.netfirms.com

Music-Rock events on February 3rd

In 1967, "Purple Haze" was recorded by Jimi Hendrix. The lyrics are misunderstood as "'Cuse Me While I Kiss This Guy", which should be "'Cuse Me While I Kiss The Sky".
In 1973, "The Cover Of Rolling Stone" by Dr. Hook entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1979, the #1 SELLING ALBUM was "BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES" from the BLUES BROTHERS featuring the hit cover "SOUL MAN"

Music-Country events on February 3rd

In 1973, "Dueling Banjos" by Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandell entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1995, "Cotton Eye Joe" single by The Rednex was released

Music-R and B / Dance events on February 3rd

In 1973, R.C., "Love Jones" by Brighter Side Of Darkness peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart; Cheech & Chong parodied it into "Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces".
In 1979, R.C., "Y.M.C.A." by Village People peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.

Sports-Football events on February 3rd

In 2000, World Wrestling Federation mastermind Vince McMahon unveils his latest creation: the XFL, a new pro football league that opened a year later on this date in February 2001.
In 2001, The XFL (Xtreme Football League), founded by the World Wrestling Federation and jointly owned by NBC, held its first two games, in which the Las Vegas Outlaws beat the New York/New Jersey Hitmen, 19-0, and the Orlando Rage beat the Chicago Enforcers 33-29. The XFL subsequently folded after just one season.

Weird and Other events on February 3rd

In 1906, 02 x 03 = 06
In 1908, 02 ^ 03 = 08
In 1982, John Sharples of England finishes disco dancing 371 hours. Could somebody have told him that disco was dead?
In 2006, 02 x 03 = 06
In 2008, 02 ^ 03 = 08

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1980 - ** ? - Mason Williams (last played on 1980-02-03)

In 1980 - ** Boa Constrictor - Shel Silverstein http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/silverstein-shel.htm (released 1962, last played on 1999-05-30)

Albums: Where The Sidewalk Ends  / Inside Folk Songs [Reissued as "Inside Shel Silverstein", 1970] / The Best of Shel Silverstein: His Words His Songs His Friends 

In 1980 - ** Charles Aznovoice - The Goodies (last played on 1980-02-03)

In 1980 - ** China Rocks - Uranium Savages (last played on 1980-02-03)

In 1980 - ** Help Me, I'm Being Eaten By A Bear - Ed Henderson (last played on 1980-02-03)

In 1980 - ** Louie Coletti - P.G. Cenicola (last played on 1990-11-11)

In 1980 - ** Love You To Pieces - Tulsa City Trucker Carbonics (last played on 1980-02-03)

In 1980 - ** Punk Polka - The Toons (last played on 2008-06-01)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Dementia Royale

In 1980 - ** You'd Look Swell In Nothing - Willie Tyson (last played on 1980-02-03)

In 1980 - ** The Intoxicated Rat - Doc Watson (last played on 2000-06-04)

In 1980 - ** The New Hot Nuts - Georgia White (last played on 1980-02-03)

In 1980 - ** The Sideboard Song (Got My Beer In The Sideboard Here) - Chas & Dave (last played on 1992-11-01)

In 1985 - ** Aloha Oe - Hawaiian Quintette (last played on 1985-02-03)

In 1985 - ** Don't Sneeze When You Eat Saimin - Frank DeLima & Na Kolohe (last played on 1988-01-17)

In 1985 - ** Loving You Is Surfing You - Rap Reiplinger http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/reiplinger-rap.htm (last played on 2008-02-03)

Albums: Poi Dog with Crabs 

In 1985 - ** Room Service - Rap Reiplinger http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/reiplinger-rap.htm (last played on 2008-02-03)

Albums: Poi Dog with Crabs 

In 1985 - ** Tiny Stubbles - Frank DeLima (last played on 2008-02-03)

In 1985 - ** Tu-Tu-E Tu-Tu-Hoi - Kalama Quintette (last played on 2008-02-03)

In 1991 - ** Dust Mites - Heywood Banks http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/banks-heywood.htm (last played on 2006-10-01)

Albums: Treated and Released / Bob and Tom's Twin Geeks

In 1991 - ** I Like Math - Citizen Kohn (last played on 1991-02-03)

In 1991 - ** My Brain Is Too Small - John Shinnick (last played on 1991-02-03)

In 1991 - ** You're Nothin' But A Nothin' - Raymond Paige (released 1934, last played on 1997-04-13)

Albums: from The Flying Mouse cartoon

In 1991 - ** The 9-To-5 Making Java Working Day Job Blues - Marian Weissman (last played on 1991-03-03)

In 2002 - ** DBUYS (Don't Blow Up Your School) - Rob Paravonian http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/paravonian-rob.htm (last played on 2006-08-27)

Albums: Living It Down / Laughter is a Powerful Weapon Volume 2

In 2002 - ** Demented News Feb 3, 2002 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2002-02-03)

Albums: Demented News 2002 Volume

In 2002 - ** Don't Forget Your Fans - Andrew Kerr http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/kerr-andrew.htm (last played on 2002-02-03)

Albums: Rock Star 

In 2002 - ** Purple Bananas on the Moon - Art Paul Schlosser http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/schlosser-artpaul.htm (last played on 2002-02-03)

Albums: The Best of Art Paul Schlosser

In 2002 - ** Tightie Whities - Rob Paravonian http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/paravonian-rob.htm (last played on 2007-08-05)

Albums: Living It Down

In 2002 - ** Tuna Fish - Gunnar Madsen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/madsen-gunnar.htm (last played on 2003-06-08)

Albums: Ants in My Pants 

In 2002 - ** The Back-Up Singers - Sean Morey http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/morey-sean.htm (last played on 2002-02-03)

Albums: The Man Who Doesn't Exist! [2002]

In 2002 - ** The Mad Scientist - The Zanies (last played on 2002-02-03)

In 2002 - ** The Trade (sketch) - Rob Paravonian http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/paravonian-rob.htm (last played on 2002-02-24)

Albums: Living It Down

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1980 - ** Punk Polka - The Toons (first hit the Funny Five on 1980-03-02)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Dementia Royale

In 1991 - ** Dust Mites - Heywood Banks http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/banks-heywood.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1991-02-24)

Albums: Treated and Released / Bob and Tom's Twin Geeks

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1980 - ** Pos.1. Sister Mary Elephant (Shudd-Up!) - Cheech and Chong http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cheechandchong.htm (released 1972, first played 1978-12-03)

Albums: But Seriously...The American Comedy Box Set  / Where There's Smoke There's Cheech and Chong  / Big Bambu  / Cheech and Chong's Greatest Hit 

In 1985 - ** Pos.3. Nature Trail To Hell - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (first played 1984-02-19)

Albums: In 3-D  / Dr. Demento Presents Spooky Tunes & Scary Melodies 

In 1985 - ** Pos.4. Nellie The Elephant - Toy Dolls http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/toydolls.htm (first played 1983-11-06)

Albums: We're Mad: Anthology  / Best of Toy Dolls 

In 1991 - ** Pos.3. Born Under A Bad Sign - The Simpsons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/simpsons.htm (released 1990, first played 1991-01-20)

Albums: The Simpsons Sing The Blues 

In 2002 - ** Pos.3. Food Of Choice - Sean Cullen (first played 2002-01-06)

Albums: Sean Cullen Live!

In 2002 - ** Pos.4. Winning The War On Drugs - The Asylum Street Spankers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/asylumstreetspankers.htm (first played 2001-05-13)

Albums: Spanker Madness 

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1980 - ** Punk Polka - The Toons (first hit #1 on 1980-03-23)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Dementia Royale

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1980 - ** Pos.1. Sister Mary Elephant (Shudd-Up!) - Cheech and Chong http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cheechandchong.htm (released 1972, first played 1978-12-03)

Albums: But Seriously...The American Comedy Box Set  / Where There's Smoke There's Cheech and Chong  / Big Bambu  / Cheech and Chong's Greatest Hit 

In 2002 - ** Pos.1. Osama, Yo' Mama - Ray Stevens http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/stevens-ray.htm (first played 2002-01-20)

Albums: Osama-Yo'Mama  / The Ray Stevens Box Set 

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1980 - ** Pos.1. Sister Mary Elephant (Shudd-Up!) - Cheech and Chong http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cheechandchong.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: But Seriously...The American Comedy Box Set  / Where There's Smoke There's Cheech and Chong  / Big Bambu  / Cheech and Chong's Greatest Hit 

In 1985 - ** Pos.1. Wet Dream - Kip Addotta (appearance #2)

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

In 1991 - ** 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 #52)

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

In 2002 - ** Pos.1. Osama, Yo' Mama - Ray Stevens http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/stevens-ray.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: Osama-Yo'Mama  / The Ray Stevens Box Set 

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1982, After Hank Aaron is interviewed on the show, he leaves the set and is interviewed again by WNBC-TV's Al Albert (Marv's brother), asking him how the earlier interview went.
In 1984, Dave guests on "Live-at-Five," plugging his upcoming Second Anniversary show.
In 1986, Back in New York, Dave brings out a chair from the Miami hotel, demonstrating that with its tall back, every time one rises from it, it will fall back onto the floor. Also, Dave calls Arnie Barnes, who gives a description of himself on the phone to police sketch artist Bob Philios. And the ping-pong ball machine makes its Late Night debut.
In 1988, A Benetton Store is opened next to Paul's organ. "Connie Plescoe" comes onstage, still nine months pregnant after 4 months, while some kid rushes towards Paul and steals a sweater.
In 1988, Top Ten Signs that Dan Rather is Goofy - 7. Likes to sit alone in office in empty box, humming to self, claiming he's "on assignment."
In 1989, Al Maher's Box 'O Thrills: Hershey Kisses!
In 1993, Top Ten Signs You Have Too Much Body Hair - 3. "Take off your coat and stay a while. No, seriously, take off your coat - you'll be more comfortable. Please - would you take off your coat?"
In 1993, Top Ten Signs You Have Too Much Body Hair - 5. Your name is Ed Asner.
In 1994, The Radio City Hall Rockettes high-kick a pizza delivery from Da Valentino's to Dave's desk to the tune of "New York, New York."
In 1995, Bonus List - Top Seven Ways To Balance the Budget (Presented by Senator Robert Dole) - 4. Save government ink by replacing long "William Jefferson Clinton" signature with 70% shorter "Bob Dole" signature.
In 1995, Peggy, the Foul-Mouthed CBS Librarian makes a rare appearance in another installment of "Rare Books."
In 1995, Top Ten Least Convincing Alibis - 10. I was out drinking beer and picking up babes with Richard Simmons.
In 1997, Among tonight's Stupid Human Tricks - Bug-eyed gal Kimberly Goodman.
In 1997, For the 15th anniversary: we see clips from Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Crystal (including ABC's "Battle of the Network Stars" from 1980), Rosie O'Donnell, Richard Simmons (brings out a cake, Dave blows out the candles with a fire extinguisher), Paul Newman, Garry Shandling, and Jack Lemmon ("Congrats, Regis, you dumbass").
In 1997, Stupid Human Tricks: 1) "Bob" throws a plunger up and it sticks on his bald head; 2) Tom plays "Oh Suzanna" on harmonica while standing on his hands; 3) see above.
In 1997, The Late Show airs a three-part documentary titled "The David Letterman Story in commemoration of Dave's 15th year on late-night television. Also, among tonight's Stupid Human Tricks - bug-eyed gal Kimberly Goodman.
In 1997, Top Ten Things Overheard at Our First Show 15 Years Ago - 10. If we do jokes in groups of ten, maybe the audience won't notice how much they suck.
In 1998, "Monica Lewinsky White House Sex Scandal-Gate" Items include "Pants-Down Tubby". Also, Top Ten Pet Peeves of Interns at the Late Show.
In 1998, Dave calls Al Roker for a report on El Dingo. A photo of his face is superimposed over a naked body. When he hears about it, Al is not pleased, and Dave apologies the following night.
In 1998, Guest John Goodman brings a picture of himself in St. Louis in front of Blueberry Hill, which is a pretty cool bar.
In 1998, Top Ten Pet Peeves of Interns at the Late Show - 2. When Dave "forgets" to put on pants before leaving dressing room.
In 1999, Nile Rogers fills in for Felicia again. Dave talks about the CBS web site. "Dave's Historical Memorabilia" bit (lame). Paul introduces special guest "John Elway" (G. Mulligan). Top Ten Divas or Presidential Skin Conditions (the top ten intro graphic is done twice).
In 1999, Tom Brokaw (who was just on on 12/11/98) is on again, along with Sean Patrick Flannery ("Simply Irresistible") and Creed, who start their song a little early.
In 2000, Late Show 2000--Comedy Under Siege offers up a rerun which includes a sorely missed Late Show bit: The Ceremonial Presentation of the Letters. * "Comedy Under Siege" phrase by James Langdell.
In 2000, Rerun guests: Farrah spaces out, John Fogerty sings, and Craig Kilborn is bumped.

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