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Today In Dementia History Datebook-February 6th

For The Weekday Of: Friday in 2009, Saturday in 2010
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People on February 6th: birthdates

Mike Farrell: 1939 (is 70 in 2009, 71 in 2010)
TV/Soap Actor, b. in St. Paul, Minn.; The Interns, MASH'S Capt. B.J. Hunnicut, Days of Our Lives' Scott Banning, Providence's Dr. James "Jim" Hansen; Shelley Fabares' hubby
Zsa Zsa Gabor: 1919 (is 90 in 2009, 91 in 2010)
Actress, Author, Hungarian, b. in Budapest; RFN:Sari; Some say born in '17, '18, '19, '20, '23, '28; RFN:Sari; Born in 1917 acc to ex-classmate Elizabeth Nussbaum of Seattle, but that's improbable since her sister Magda was born in 1917; wed 9x's
John London: 1942 (is 67 in 2009, 68 in 2010)
Bassist, of Michael Nesmith band
Kathy Najimy: 1957 (is 52 in 2009, 53 in 2010)
Cartoon Voicist, King of the Hill's Peggy Hill, Veronica's Closet, Hope Floats
Robert Townsend: 1957 (is 52 in 2009, 53 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, Writer, Comedian, Director, The Five Heartbeats, Townsend TV, Meteor Man, Townsend Television, The Parent 'Hood's Robert Peterson

People on February 6th: birth anniversaries

Thurl Ravenscroft: 1914=d.May 22, 2005 (was 91)
Actor, Tony The Tiger voicist since 1952, singer of songs on How the Grinch Stole Christmas and scary voice for cartoons
Ronald Reagan: 1911=d.Jun 5, 2004 (was 93)
Movie Actor, TV Host, President, Governor, b. in Tampico, IL; MN:Wilson; 40th U.S. President 1981-89; GE Theater host/star, Death Valley Days host, Jane Wyman's (1940-48) then Nancy Davis' (1952) hubby; most parodied voice of the 80s; Knute Rockne-All American, Bedtime For Bonzo

People on February 6th: death anniversaries

Falco: 1998 (was 40)/b.Feb 19, 1957
Foreign Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Austrian, RN:Johann Holzel, NN:Hansi; Rock Me Amadeus, Vienna Calling, Del Komissar; his song "Rock Me Amadeus" was parodied into "Eat Me, I'm A Danish" and "Rock Me Jerry Lewis"
Vince Guaraldi: 1976 (was 43)/b.Jul 17, 1932?
Jazz Pianist, Songwriter, Bandleader, Vince Guaraldi Trio jazzman, wrote music for Charlie Brown TV specials; some say b. Jul 17, 1928
Jack Kirby: 1994 (was 76)/b.Aug 28, 1917
ComicStrip Cartoonist, artist who helped reinvent the comic book superhero with characters such as the X-Men, Spiderman, the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, & Capt. America
Danny Thomas: 1991 (was 79)/b.Jan 6, 1912
HALL OF FAMER, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Producer, Radio Actor, Author, Singer, All Star Revue, The Danny Thomas Show's (aka Make Room for Daddy) & Make Room for Granddaddy's Danny Williams, I'm a Big Girl Now, One Big Family's Jake Hatton; RN:Muzyad Yakhoob; then Amos Jacobs, Marlo's dad; some say 1914 but wrong; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founder 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee; d. in Los Angeles
Carl Dean Wilson: 1998 (was 51)/b.Dec 21, 1946
HALL OF FAMER, Pop Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter, b. in Hawthorne, CA; of The Beach Boys

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Human Achievement and Science events on February 6th

In 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Alan Shepherd takes a few shots at some golf balls while on the moon. The U.S. Apollo IV astronauts prepared to head back to Earth after a 33-hour stay on the moon.

Entertainment events on February 6th

In 1976, Entertainer Danny Kaye was one of a group of investors who were awarded an American League franchise in Seattle, to begin play in 1977.
In 1991, actor Danny Thomas died after suffering a heart attack at his Los Angeles home. He was 79. He was buried in Memphis a few days later.
In 1991, actor-comedian Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, died after suffering a heart attack.
In 2000, Annette Bening of "American Beauty," Mike Myers of "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" and the Robert De Niro-Billy Crystal starrer "Analyse This" were given top honors at the 14th annual American Comedy Awards. Winners were determined by nearly 1,700 comedy performers nationwide, who voted "Analyze," the mafia comedy with a twist of Prozac, the funniest film of 1999, ahead of nominees "American Beauty" and "Being John Malkovich." The awards were handed out during a black-tie gala attended by nearly 1,000 people at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center. The ceremony, the only nationally televised awards presentation to honor comedy performers exclusively in motion pictures and television, will air March 23 during a two-hour special on Fox. This is the first year that the American Comedy Awards have handed out honors for funniest feature film.

Entertainment-TV events on February 6th

In 1965, Gilligan's Island episode #19. "Gilligan Meets Jungle Boy". Gilligan discovers a jungle boy (Kurt Russell) living on the island. He shows them a hole in the ground that causes objects to float, and the professor theorizes that it is expelling either helium or hydrogen. He immediately sets to work building a large balloon, with the hopes of carrying one of them back to civilization.
In 1965, on the cover of TV Guide: "Jackie Gleason". Other Articles: Man From UNCLE, Beverly Garland
In 1967, Gilligan's Island episode #89. "Gilligan's Personal Magnetism". Lightning strikes Gilligan during Skipper and Gilligan's bowling tournament, and his stone bowling ball becomes molecularly attached to him. The Professor tries to help Gilligan, but ends up causing him to become invisible.
In 1970, in a Brady Bunch episode called "The Big Sprain", The Brady home is in chaos when Carol leaves to care for an ailing aunt and Alice sprains her ankle, Mike divides the household chores among the kids although the girls can't cook and the boys don't know how to clean.
In 1971, on the cover of TV Guide: "cast of The Odd Couple: Tony Randall and Jack Klugman". Other Articles: Men from Shiloh
In 1981, "The Brady Brides", TV Comedy, debut on NBC.
In 1982, on the cover of TV Guide: "Sherman Hemsley of The Jeffersons". Other Articles: Falcon Crest, Jill Whelan
In 1992, "Late Night's 10th Anniversary Show At Radio City Music Hall" aired on NBC celebrating the anniversary of David Letterman's late night show.
In 1992, NBC aired "Late Night's 10th Anniversary Show at Radio City Music Hall." Everything you'd expect from an anniversary show, except, of course, for the sheep leaving Radio City via taxicab.
In 1999, George Carlin appearred on HBO live from New York (on Satuday night no less) in his performance "You Are All Diseased"
In 2005, "American Dad" premiered as a sneak preview on Fox. It would premiere in May.

Entertainment-Movies events on February 6th

In 1928, Walt Disney, accompanied by Lillian, goes to New York to negotiate a deal with Mintz for the next series of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoons.
In 1937, The Mickey Mouse film, "Magician Mickey" is released. Donald Duck also appears.
In 1938, The film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Best Score). The film, "The Old Mill" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons).
In 1943, The animated feature film, "Saludos Amigos" is released in the U.S. It cost $300,000 to make. It includes the animated short films: "Lake Titicaca" (with Donald Duck), "Pedro", "El Gaucho Goofy" (with Goofy), and "Aquarela do Brasil" (with Donald Duck).
In 1948, The Goofy film, "The Big Wash" is released.
In 1998, the movie "Blues Brothers 2000" starring Dan Aykroyd and John Goodman was released in movie theaters in the USA

Music events on February 6th

In 1965, R.C., "Ode To The Little Brown Shack Out Back" by Billy Edd Wheeler peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.
In 1995, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys married Melinda Ledbetter.

Music-Rock events on February 6th

In 1982, Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" enters the pop chart at #63. The song will catapult the singer to the top of charts near the end of next month. Later that year, "Weird Al" Yankovic released a parody of the song called "I Love Rocky Road" for airing only on the Dr. Demento Show.
In 1982, Van Halen's remake of Roy Orbinson's 1964 chart topper, "Oh, Pretty Woman," enters the Hot 100, where it will peak at #12, making it the band's biggest hit single thus far in their career. Wait till you see the end of that video.
In 1990, Steve Briers of Wales recited the entire lyrics of Queen's album "A Night At The Opera" in 9 minutes and 58.44 seconds ... backwards!
In 1998, Falco, the '80s technopop artist best known for his "Rock Me Amadeus" song and video, dies in a traffic accident in the Dominican Republic. He is 40. The Austrian-born singer/songwriter, born Johann Holzel, suffers a severe head injury when his sport utility vehicle collides with a bus as he pulls onto the highway.

Music-R and B / Dance events on February 6th

In 2003, ABC's "20/20" aired a British documentary on Michael Jackson in which the King of Pop revealed he sometimes let children sleep in his bed.

Weird and Other events on February 6th

In 1912, 02 x 06 = 12
In 1964, 02 ^ 06 = 64
In 2012, 02 x 06 = 12
In 2064, 02 ^ 06 = 64

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1983 - ** Annie Had A Baby - Hank Ballard & The Midnighters (The Royals) (released 1954, last played on 2008-01-06)

Albums: Sexy Ways: The Best of Hank Ballard & the Midnighters

In 1983 - ** Annie's Answer - Al Smith Combo (last played on 1983-02-06)

In 1983 - ** Bonanza - Richard Williams & The Tonedeffs (last played on 1983-02-06)

In 1983 - ** Frogs Are Fun - Hot Food To Go (last played on 1983-08-07)

In 1983 - ** Happy Talk - Captain Sensible (last played on 1984-03-18)

Albums: Captain Sensible Collection

In 1983 - ** Lather - Jefferson Airplane (last played on 1983-02-06)

In 1983 - ** Original Sin - Ken Nordine (last played on 1983-02-06)

Albums: The Best of Word Jazz, Vol. 1

In 1983 - ** Pass The Kouchie - The Mighty Diamonds (last played on 1989-03-05)

Albums: Big Blunts 12 Smokin' Reggae Hits

In 1983 - ** Rawhide - The Chaps (last played on 2006-07-30)

In 1983 - ** Treat You Like A Lady - Count Floyd (last played on 1983-02-06)

In 1983 - ** Turbulence - Sandy Offenheim & Family (last played on 1983-04-10)

In 1983 - ** Wallflower - Etta James (last played on 1983-02-06)

In 1983 - ** The Doctor - Jim Burrill (last played on 2008-03-02)

In 1994 - ** What's the New Mary Jane - The Beatles http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/beatles.htm

(last played on 1999-02-07)

Albums: Anthology 3

In 2000 - ** Be Honest - The Donut Kings (last played on 2000-02-06)

Albums: Da Plunk

In 2000 - ** Eraserhead - Bruce McCulloch http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/mcculloch-bruce.htm

(released 1995, last played on 2000-02-06)

Albums: Shame-Based Man

In 2000 - ** Valentiney - Tim Cavanagh http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cavanagh-tim.htm

(last played on 2000-02-06)

Albums: The One Minute Song, Volume 1

In 2005 - ** Demented News February 6, 2005 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm

(last played on 2005-02-06)

In 2005 - ** My Fat Ass Itches - Ken Turetzky (released 2003, last played on 2005-04-17)

Albums: Look What I Made

In 2005 - ** National Anthem (Rejected) - Brown Paper Bags (last played on 2008-06-29)

In 2005 - ** Watchin' "24" - Ken Johnson (last played on 2005-02-06)

In 2005 - ** The Star Trek Next Generation Episode Guide - Blake Hodgetts (last played on 2005-02-06)

Albums: Blindsight

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1983 - ** The Doctor - Jim Burrill (first hit the Funny Five on 1985-01-27)

In 2005 - ** My Fat Ass Itches - Ken Turetzky (released 2003, first hit the Funny Five on 2005-03-13)

Albums: Look What I Made

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1994 - ** Pos.4. Way Down Deep (You're Shallow) - John Forster http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/forster-john.htm

w/ Christine Lavin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lavin-christine.htm

(first played 1994-01-16)

Albums: Entering Marion

In 2000 - ** Pos.5. Dachshunds With Erections Can't Climb Stairs - The Mrs Ackroyd Band (first played 1994-08-21)

Albums: Gnus and Roses

In 2005 - ** Pos.5. Good Morning Bluebird - Heywood Banks http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/banks-heywood.htm

(first played 2005-01-09)

Albums: Pretending I'm Not Home

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1994 - ** Pos.1. Weenie Whacker - Therapy Sisters http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/therapysisters.htm

(first played 1993-11-21)

Albums: Beyond Prescription

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1983 - ** Pos.1. Bras On 45 - Ivor Biggun http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/biggun-ivor.htm

& The D. Kups (appearance #2)

Albums: Fruity Bits of / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection

In 1994 - ** Pos.1. Weenie Whacker - Therapy Sisters http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/therapysisters.htm

(appearance #1)

Albums: Beyond Prescription

In 2000 - ** Pos.1. Bulbous Bouffant - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm

(appearance #24)

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

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

(appearance #2)

Albums: Opening Band

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1984, Larry "Bud" opens the show from St. Thomas to kick off the beginning of Virgin Islands Week. The Museum of the Hard to Believe features a bowl of the rudest cereal in the world: "Snap, Crackle, and F--- you!"
In 1986, Paul introduces guest-musician David Sanborn, calling him "Solid Johnson." Two months later, an edict is handed down to the show from high above, prohibiting the word "Johnson" from ever being said on the air again.
In 1990, Shawn Colvin makes her network television debut, performing "Steady On." Also, fans from Lebanon, Pennsylvania send Dave a 40-inch bologna, thus ensuring their town as the next Top Ten Home Office.
In 1990, Top Ten Fun Things About Being Mikhail Gorbachev - 4. Counter guys at Moscow McDonalds usually slip in a couple of extra McNuggets.
In 1991, Top Ten Signs the Iraqi Military Is Cracking - 9. Patriotic messages on Baghdad radio replaced with 12-in-a-row from Motley Crue. 2. Thousands of applications from Iraq flooding New York City Taxi Commission.
In 1992, Late Night celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a 90-minute prime-time broadcast from Radio City Music Hall. Bob Dylan performs "Like a Rolling Stone," backed by Emmylou Harris, Michelle Shocked, Rosanne Cash, Nanci Griffith, Mavis Staple, Carole King, and Chrissie Hynde.
In 1995, There's snow outside, and that means only one thing: snowballs! Tonight, Dave aims his missles at stagehand Corky, drummer Anton, and a camera.
In 1995, Top Ten Signs That It's Too Damn Cold: 2. Instead of the finger, New Yorkers giving each other the mitten.
In 1996, "Winter Products" with Tony Randall include L.L. Bean Flannel Condoms, an Earmuff Toupee, and Self-Defrosting Eyeglasses.
In 1996, Fake Dole campaign ad emphasizes his age ("friend to man, friend to dinosaurs"). Also, Top Ten Reasons Liz Taylor is Divorcing Larry Fortensky.
In 1996, From New York, the city that never sleeps, shaves, or bathes.... Dave does some weird "Wa"/"Wahoo" bit.
In 1997, Guest Lance Alstodt, who kicked a $1 million field goal at the Pro Bowl, barely misses a 35 yard FG on the show.
In 1997, Know Your Current Events: Dave promises an audience participant named Brian (who Dave keeps calling "Larry") that if he can kick a field goal outside, he can sit onstage. Brian hits the field-goal post at 20 yards and wins his onstage seat.
In 1997, Robert Palmer sits in with the band. Also, there's a fake volcano on Dave's desk.
In 1997, Top Ten Signs Your Golf Partner Is a Killer - 8. Claims his ball was planted in the sand trap by Mark Fuhrman.
In 1998, "Dave Talks To Olympic Hopeful Kids" bit.
In 1998, It's the opening of the Winter Olympics, so Dave announces miniature Ski-Jumping Dogs in the backdrop. Live via satellite, Dave chats with his mom in Nagano, Japan.
In 1998, The show starts 15 minutes late due to the Olympics (in the Bay Area, anyway). Dave and Paul are the first (and the last?) to wish you "Happy Olympics".
In 1998, Top Ten Signs You're Not Going to Win a Gold Medal - 3. Before your event you stay at a Karaoke bar till 4 AM singing "Afternoon Delight."

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