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Today In Dementia History Datebook-February 5th

For The Weekday Of: Thursday in 2009, Friday in 2010
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People on February 5th: birthdates

Nolan Bushnell: 1943 (is 66 in 2009, 67 in 2010)
Executive, created Pong, founded Atari
Baron Christopher Guest: 1948 (is 61 in 2009, 62 in 2010)
Comedian, TV/Movie Actor, Comedy Writer, Movie Director, b. in New York City; This is Spinal Tap's Nigel Tufnel; Saturday Night Live member 1984-85, Princess Bride; Jamie Lee Curtis' hubby; Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, Mrs. Henderson Presents
Tim Meadows: yr unknown
Comedian, Actor, of Saturday Night Live 1991-?; The Ladies Man
Chris Parnell: 1967 (is 42 in 2009, 43 in 2010)
Comedian, Saturday Night Live
Barrett Strong: 1941 (is 68 in 2009, 69 in 2010)
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, b. in Jackson, MS; Money (That's What I Want) singer, wrote lots of Temptations hits

People on February 5th: birth anniversaries

Red Buttons: 1919=d.Jul 13, 2006 (was 87)
Comedian, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Variety Show Host, Jewish, b. in New York City; RN:Aaron Chwatt; own TV show, Double Life of Henry Phyfe, Knots Landing's Al Baker
Sid Fields: 1898=d.Sep 28, 1975 (was 77)
Comedian, Actor, Abbott & Costello Show's himself the landlord, Jackie Gleason Shows
Frank Muir: 1920=d.Jan 2, 1998 (was 77)
Comedian, Comedy Writer, English

People on February 5th: death anniversaries

Harry W. Prichett: 2000 (was 79)/b.yr unknown
Cartoonist, creator of the interactive TV program Winky Dink and You
Joe Raposo: 1989 (was 51)/b.Feb 8, 1937
Composer, Music Producer, RFN:Joseph G.; Sesame Street songwriter & co-creator

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Royalty and Religious events on February 5th

In 1811, George, Prince of Wales, was named the Prince Regent due to the insanity of his father, Britain's King George III.

Entertainment events on February 5th

In 1965, READING ABOUT RISING BLACK COMICS In a "TIME" article titled "THEY HAVE OVERCOME".. Entertainers DICK GREGORY, BILL COSBY, GODREY CAMBRIDGE and NIPSEY RUSSELL are profiled

Entertainment-TV events on February 5th

In 1954, on the cover of TV Guide: "Jack Benny". Other Articles: Martin & Lewis, 'Smilin' Ed. Wellll! (laughter)
In 1966, on the cover of TV Guide: "Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie". Other Articles: Lost in Space, Smothers Brothers
In 1967, Tom and Dick Smothers push the envelope of television (1960s version) with the debut of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" on CBS. How racy was the show? Well, it featured a curmudgeonly comic (Pat Paulsen) faking a run for president and the antiwar protest songs of folk-singing legend Pete Seeger. Oh. My. God.
In 1969, television's most notorious flop, "Turn-On," had its one and only airing on ABC-TV. The brainchild of the producers of "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In," "Turn-On" was a half-hour show made up of a series of risque skits and comical blackouts, bridged by electronic music. Viewers called in with universally negative feedback; critics called it "distasteful." The show never aired again.
In 1971, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Our Son, the Man", Greg demands that he be treated as a man now that he is in high school; Greg insists that he needs privacy, including his own bedroom. Mike turns over his den to Greg to become a "mod pad."
In 1994, "Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego", TV Cartoon Show, debut on Fox. PBS airs the "World" version.

Entertainment-Movies events on February 5th

In 1935, The Disney film, "The Tortoise and the Hare" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons).
In 1945, The Disney film, "How to Play Football" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons).
In 1953, Walt Disney's film, "Peter Pan", opened at the Roxy Theatre in New York City. It took three years and $4 million to make. Although the film is now recognized as a great work, not all of the critics in 1953 took to the Disney stylization of the J.M. Barrie play.
In 1975, AT THE MOVIES "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN", "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS", "TOWERING INFERNO", "EARTHQUAKE"; "THE ODESSA FILE"
In 1992, The film, "Beauty and the Beast" is nominated for an Academy Award (Best Picture). This is the first time in the history of the Motion Picture Academy that an animated feature is nominated in this category. The film, "Beauty and the Beast" is nominated for an Academy Award (Sound). The film, "Beauty and the Beast" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Original Score). The song, "Beauty and the Beast" from the film, "Beauty and the Beast" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Original Song). The song, "Belle" from the film, "Beauty and the Beast" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Original Song). The song, "Be Our Guest" from the film, "Beauty and the Beast" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Original Song).

Arts and Prose events on February 5th

In 1934, The U.S. Patent Office grants a utility patent to the Ingersoll-Waterbury Clock Company, of Connecticut, for the first Mickey Mouse watch.

Music events on February 5th

In 1966, Surf-rockers the Marketts enter the Hot 100 for the fifth and last time with the "Batman Theme." It reaches #17 in nine weeks on the charts.
In 1977, R.C., "In The Mood" by Henhouse Five Plus Too (Ray Stevens) peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., "Up Your Nose" by Gabriel Kaplan peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Easy events on February 5th

In 1972, Paul Simon releases his first new song without Art Garfunkel, "Mother and Child Reunion." It becomes a Top Five hit. The LP, "Paul Simon," does well reaching #4 and the second hit off the record "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard," turns out to be one of quirkiest songs of the year.

Music-Rock events on February 5th

In 1969, The Beatles "Yellow Submarine" album, the soundtrack to the animated film of that name, was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album contains only four previously unreleased Beatles songs: Harrson's "It's All Too Much" and "Only a Northern Song" and Lennon and McCartney's "Hey Bulldog" and "All Together Now."

Music-Country events on February 5th

In 1972, R.C., "Another Puff" by Jerry Reed peaked at #65 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., "C.B. Savage" by Rod Hart peaked at #67 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., "Turn Loose On My Leg" by Jim Stafford peaked at #98 on the pop singles chart.

Music-R and B / Dance events on February 5th

In 1977, R.C., "Dis-Gorilla (part 1)" by Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots peaked at #56 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, The Pointer Sisters' version of Bruce Springsteen's "Fire" turns gold the same month as it reaches #2. Just imagine Robin Williams doing Elmer Fudd doing Bruce Springsteen when you hear this song.

Sports events on February 5th

In 1998, Nancy Kerrigan & Tonya Harding talk on FOX (Taped Dec 22nd). It was a disappointment. I was expecting "When Skaters Attack" to break out during the cold interview.

Weird and Other events on February 5th

In 1897, the Indiana House of Representatives passed, 67-0, a measure redefining the method for determining the area of a circle, which included altering the value of pi. (The bill died in the Indiana Senate.)
In 1910, 02 x 05 = 10
In 1932, 02 ^ 05 = 32
In 1981, the largest Jell-O made was in Brisbane, Australia. It was 9,246 gallons of watermelon-flavored pink Jell-O. So what else is there always room for now?
In 2010, 02 x 05 = 10
In 2032, 02 ^ 05 = 32

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1984 - ** Bad Leg - Wildman Fischer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fischer-wildman.htm

(last played on 1984-02-05)

In 1984 - ** Computer Chips - The Panther Players (last played on 1984-02-19)

Albums: We Give You Pause

In 1984 - ** Derailroaded - Wildman Fischer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fischer-wildman.htm

(last played on 2006-06-04)

Albums: The Fischer King / Nothing Scary

In 1984 - ** Digital Duck - Clarence Nash (last played on 2007-05-06)

Albums: Splashdance

In 1984 - ** Drunk Man - Eddie Harris (last played on 1992-04-26)

In 1984 - ** I Looked Around You - Wildman Fischer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fischer-wildman.htm

(last played on 1984-02-05)

In 1984 - ** I'm The Sound Effects Man - Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm

(released 1943, last played on 1984-02-05)

Albums: Strictly For Music Lovers

In 1984 - ** Love Love Love in Everything You Do - Wildman Fischer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fischer-wildman.htm

(last played on 1984-02-05)

In 1984 - ** Minnie Mouse - Sparks http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/sparks.htm

(last played on 1984-02-05)

Albums: Splashdance

In 1984 - ** Ping Pong Ball Head - Wildman Fischer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fischer-wildman.htm

(last played on 1984-02-05)

In 1984 - ** Track Star - Wildman Fischer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fischer-wildman.htm

(last played on 1984-02-05)

In 1989 - ** Cielito Lindo - Ella Logan (Spike on Drums) (released 1938, last played on 1992-01-26)

In 1989 - ** Lee Harvey Was a Friend of Mine - Homer Henderson (last played on 1989-04-30)

In 1989 - ** Wappin' - Darrell Hammond & Christopher Snell (last played on 2005-03-05)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection

In 1995 - ** Monkeys Vs. Donkeys - Wildman Fischer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fischer-wildman.htm

(last played on 2005-01-15)

In 1995 - ** Rock Rap II - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm

(last played on 2005-01-15)

Albums: Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 2

In 2006 - ** Blue Songs - The Whiskey Bottle Boys (released 1933, last played on 2006-02-05)

In 2006 - ** Demented News February 5, 2006 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm

(last played on 2006-02-05)

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1989 - ** Wappin' - Darrell Hammond & Christopher Snell (first hit the Funny Five on 1989-04-09)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection

In 1995 - ** Rock Rap II - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm

(first hit the Funny Five on 1995-02-12)

Albums: Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 2

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1984 - ** Pos.5. Mr. Wizard and Timmy - Stevens & Grdnic (first played 1982-07-04)

Albums: Retail Comedy at Wholesale Prices

In 2006 - ** Pos.5. Jennifer Lopez (I Want To Be Your Friend) - Raymond & Scum http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/raymondandscum.htm

(first played 2005-11-27)

Albums: Suck

In 2006 - ** Pos.3. you were wrong cabinet sanchez - Worm Quartet http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wormquartet.htm

(released 2005, first played 2006-01-22)

Albums: Laughter is a Powerful Weapon Volume 2 / Mental Notes

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1989 - ** Wappin' - Darrell Hammond & Christopher Snell (first hit #1 on 1989-10-01)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1995 - ** Pos.1. Psycho - Jack Kittel (released 1974, first played 1978-03-19)

Albums: Larger Than Life

In 2006 - ** Pos.1. The Ultimate Showdown Of Ultimate Destiny - Lemon Demon http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lemondemon.htm

(first played 2006-01-15)

Albums: Dinosaurchestra

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1984 - ** Pos.1. Kinko The Clown - The Ogden Edsl Wahalia Blues Ensemble Mondo Bizzario Band f/ Bill Frenzer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/frenzer-bill.htm

(appearance #10)

Albums: Mower Of The Ogden Edsl

/ The Obscurity File

In 1989 - ** Pos.1. Nine Coronas - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser) (appearance #2)

In 1995 - ** Pos.1. Psycho - Jack Kittel (appearance #1)

Albums: Larger Than Life

In 2006 - ** Pos.1. The Ultimate Showdown Of Ultimate Destiny - Lemon Demon http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lemondemon.htm

(appearance #1)

Albums: Dinosaurchestra

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1985, Audio technician Al Frisch invites a couple from the audience to join him on a "Millionaire Weekend" in Paris. Also, Chris Elliott presents Episode 9 of "The Guy Under the Seats": "Roosevelt, a One-Man Show."
In 1986, Dave begins his segment on "People Who Won't Be on the Show" but is distracted by gibberish text that starts appearing on the screen and then a camera focusing not on him but rather on a wandering cat. He goes into the control room and finds dogs manning the console. He realizes that tonight is "Dog Night in the Control Room." Also, Dave invades Live-at-Five to annoy Marv Albert interviewing Wayne Gretsky, who appears later on his own show.
In 1988, Top Ten Things Our Receptions Say Every Day - 10. "No, Tom Snyder is not here."
In 1991, Top Ten Things Peter Arnett Does for Fun - 6. Drives them nuts in Hussein's bunker by repeatedly phoning and asking if "Shlomo" is there.
In 1992, In part one of two, Katie Couric interviews Dave on The Today Show as part of NBC's promotion of the upcoming Late Night's Tenth Anniversary Special.
In 1993, Top Ten Signs It's a Slow News Day - 10. Al Gore is on the front page of the New York Times. 4. "See page eight for more news about Joe Piscopo."
In 1996, Guests Jack Hanna, Aimee Mann, and Tammy Faye Messner. Cold start: Dave's staffer runs out of makeup after making up "a guest".
In 1996, Quiz Machine is run by Father Kevin Hannan; it malfunctions again in the middle of the bit.
In 1996, Top Ten Insults For Dave Letterman (presented by Don Rickles) - 7. Personally, I liked you better when you were on the cover of Mad" magazine."
In 1997, Al Chez (flugelhorn and trumpet) is the new guy in the band?
In 1997, Fake clip of the "State of the Union" address--Clinton talks about Burger King?
In 1997, Foxyscribe apparently attends the show taping. During segment 4, Dave gives Paul the finger.
In 1997, O.J. apparently has an ad in the L.A. Times--a Ford Bronco and a Heisman Trophy are for sale. Also, guest Tony Bennett talks about having a hernia in the White House or something.
In 1997, Top Ten O.J. Defense Team Excuses - 4. In retrospect, maybe it was a bad idea to let O.J. host "Saturday Night Live."
In 1998, Guests "Honeymoon, the Hero Pig" and the cast of "Ragtime".
In 1998, Know Your Current Events contestant #1 is quite well-spoken (Sandra from Holland, a United Nations intern).
In 1998, Top Ten Overheard at the Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding Interview - 7. You slept with the President? Me too!
In 1998, Top Ten Things Overheard at the Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding interview. Also, guests "Honeymoon, the Hero Pig" and the cast of "Ragtime".
In 1999, Nile Rogers again. CBS Mailbag: (1) Movie Stars on Public Service signs; (2) Late Show Equity Growth Fund? (3) voices in staffers' heads-- should they tell Dave the truth? (4) Paul teaches Dave about the millennium actually starting in 2001.
In 1999, Top Ten Duties of the Miss USA Pageant Runner-Up. Also, Stupid Pet Tricks: (1) drinks from fountain; (2) walks down steps on front paws; (3) back flip over other dog while catching frisbee!
In 2001, A non-Calvert wanders through. Also, Dave complained about color of his desk so there's some blue paper or something wrapped around it.
In 2001, Campaign 2000: Survivor II Castaway Kel Gleason appears. He was the second one kicked off. He has a military background (Army captain). Dave brings him back at the end to ask him if he was smuggling beef jerky.
In 2001, Dave calls Art, who says that callers want to know who the guests are for the week, etc. Dave asks Steph to tape Queen Latifah for him, and also Jackass.
In 2001, Dave says he was gullible. He believed that the XFL would really be Xtreme. The 1st score ever was a 25 yard FG. Also, an XFL clip from halftime shows a fat guy getting his back/butt rubbed!
In 2001, External camera: the "blizzard" is really a light snow fall.
In 2001, Fake CBS Thursday promo: Survivor at 8, CSI at 9, then switch over to NBC for ER at 10, then watch Tonight Show with Jay Leno at 11:30. [Not that anyone's bitter about this.]
In 2001, Pat Farmer brings Dave a glass of New York City slush. Later in the show, Dave drinks it, or something that looks like it....
In 2001, Tonight's WWP quote to close the show: "Boy, did that suck."

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