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Today In Dementia History Datebook-February 8th

For The Weekday Of: Sunday in 2009, Monday in 2010
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People on February 8th: birthdates

Gary Coleman: 1968 (is 41 in 2009, 42 in 2010)
TV Actor, b. in Zion, Ill.; Diff'rent Strokes' Arnold Jackson
Seth Green: 1974 (is 35 in 2009, 36 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Byrds of Paradise's Harry Byrd, Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Oz, Family Guy, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Greg The Bunny's Jimmy Bender, Rat Race, Knockaround Guys, Scooby Doo 2 Monsters Unleashed, Without a Paddle, Robot Chicken, Can't Hardly Wait, Four Kings
Robert Klein: 1942 (is 67 in 2009, 68 in 2010)
Comedian, TV Host, TV Actor, b. in New York City; TV Bloopers & Jokes, own radio show, college circuit; Stand Up Sit Down host; Sisters' Big Al Barker
Alice Kramden: yr unknown
Fictious Character, of The Honeymooners
Ethan Phillips: 1955 (is 54 in 2009, 55 in 2010)
TV Actor, Star Trek: Voyager's ship cook and comic Neelix, a Talaxian
Mary Steenburgen: 1953 (is 56 in 2009, 57 in 2010)
Movie/Stage Actress, b. in Newport, Ark.; Melvin and Howard, Ragtime, Parenthood, Back To The Future III, Philadelphia, Nixon, Ink's Kate Montgomery, Joan or Arcadia's Helen Girardi, Elf; Ted Danson's wife
Larry Verne: 1936 (is 73 in 2009, 74 in 2010)
Singer, Mr. Custer; currently a construction foreman & assistant set director in motion pictures
John Williams: 1932 (is 77 in 2009, 78 in 2010)
Conductor/Composer, MN:Towner; b. in New York City; Evening at Pops/Boston Pops leader; scored many top movie hits like Jaws, E.T., Home Alone, Star Wars & Raiders of the Lost Ark series, Lost in Space, Gilligan's Island, Jurassic Park, plus the NBC Nightly News theme

People on February 8th: birth anniversaries

Fred "Freddie" Blassie: 1918=d.Jun 2, 2003 (was 85)
Novelty Singer, Wrestler, Pencil Neck Geek rapper
James Dean: 1931=d.Sep 30, 1955 (was 24)
Movie/Stage Actor, b. in Marion, IN; RN:James Byron; Giant, Rebel Without a Cause, Giant, East of Eden; still has a cult following
Jack Lemmon: 1925=d.Jun 27, 2001 (was 76)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Jazz Pianist, Movie Director, Protestant, b. in Boston; RFMN:John Uhler III; The China Syndrome, The Odd Couple, Mr. Roberts, Some Like It Hot, Great Racr, Days of Wine and Roses, Save the Tiger, Grumpy Old Men, Grumpier Old Men, Hamlet, My Fellow Americans, Out to Sea, Odd Couple II; Cynthia Stone's, then Felicia Farr's hubby
Audrey Meadows: 1924=d.Feb 3, 1996 (was 71)
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
Joe Raposo: 1937=d.Feb 5, 1989 (was 51)
Composer, Music Producer, RFN:Joseph G.; Sesame Street songwriter & co-creator
Charlie Ruggles: 1886=d.Dec 23, 1970 (was 84)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voicist, The Ruggles' himself, World of Mr. Sweeney star, Bullwinkle Show's Aesop; some say 1892

People on February 8th: death anniversaries

Harriet MacGibbon: 1987 (was 81)/b.Oct 5, 1905
Actress, The Beverly Hillbillies' Mrs. Margaret Drysdale, Smothers Bros Show's Mrs. Costello
Marvin Miller: 1985 (was 71)/b.Jul 18, 1913
Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Space Patrol's Mr. Proteus, The Millionaire's Michael Anthony, Mr. Magoo Show's voicist
Raymond Scott: 1994 (was 85)/b.Sep 10, 1908
Bandleader, Composer, Arranger, Pianist, Quirky innovative music from radio jazz shows to Ren and Stimpy; Your Hit Parade reg; Dorothy Collins' hubby

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General events on February 8th

In 1910, The United States became the 12th nation to join the international scouting movement as The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated & chartered (William D. Boyce/Chicago). Tom Lehrer sez "Be Prepared."
In 1994, Jack Nicholson uses a golf club to attack a car; he must have seen the Michael Jackson video.

War, Crime and Disaster events on February 8th

In 1835, It was so cold in Florida that there was ice in the St. Johns River. Let me tell you how cold it was. It was so cold in Florida that trees didn't grow Oranges, they grew Popsicles (RIMSHOT!) It was so cold in Florida that the swamps became hockey game meets, but fights broke out (RIMSHOT!) It was so cold in Florida that the so-called Fountain of Youth froze up into the shape of someone giving you the finger. (RIMSHOT!) And...it was so cold in Florida that they imported snowmen made out of cocaine, but nobody noticed (RIMSHOT!) It was so cold in Florida that the retirement home folks had an orgy to stay warm (RIMSHOT!) It was so cold in Florida that they first made Disney World out of ice cubes! (RIMSHOT!) What a crowd. What a crowd.

Entertainment events on February 8th

In 2007, Model, actress and tabloid sensation Anna Nicole Smith died in Florida at age 39 of an accidental drug overdose.

Entertainment-TV events on February 8th

In 1952, "The RCA Victor Show Starring Dennis Day", TV Variety, debut on NBC.
In 1967, Riddle me this, "Batman" why is John Astin playing the "Riddler" in tonight's episode? Frank Gorshin couldn't get out of a nightclub date. "Batman's Anniversary" starts with the dynamic duo answering the bat-signal for surprise party thrown by Commissioner Gordon and ends in cliffhanger with them trapped in a gigantic three-story cake filled with gasp ... quicksand.
In 1974, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Two Petes in a Pod", Peter literally runs into his double at school and takes him home to play a trick on his family which backfires; Arthur, Pete's look-alike, agrees to a blind date with the niece of Mike's boss. However, the date is for the same night that Peter has an appointment with Michelle, a girl he has been trying to date all semester.
In 1975, on the cover of TV Guide: "Mary Tyler Moore, Bob Newhart, Valerie Harper". Other Articles: Another World, Linda Blair
In 1979, on "Mork and Mindy," Mindy and Mork fall prey to the Ellsworth Revitalization Konditioning (ERK) seminar led by cult leader David Letterman.
In 1986, one of the truly great moments in "Saturday Night Live" history, Ron Reagan Jr. reenacts Tom Cruise's underwear dancing scene from "Risky Business."

Entertainment-Movies events on February 8th

In 1926, Walt Disney Studios form.
In 1932, The Mickey Mouse film, "The Grocery Boy", is completed. Pluto and Minnie Mouse also appear.
In 1943, The film, "Bambi" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture). The song, "Love is a Song" from the film, "Bambi" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Best Song). The film, "Der Fuehrer's Face" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons). The film, "The Grain that Built a Hemisphere" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Documentary). The film, "New Spirit" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Documentary).
In 1963, AT THE MOVIES Debuting this weekend: Fred MacMurray in Disney's "SON OF FLUBBER"; Also: "TWO FOR THE SEESAW" (Shirley MacLaine, Robert Mitchum)
In 1974, HOT NEW MOVIE The comedy/ western "BLAZING SADDLES" (Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little); "McQ" (John Wayne)

Arts and Prose events on February 8th

In 1936, "Mickey Mouse Weekly" is first published, in Britain. 375,000 copies of the first issue are sold.

Music events on February 8th

In 1930, R.C., "Happy Days Are Here Again" hits #1 on the pop singles chart by Benny Mereoff.
In 1964, Max Firetag, publisher of "Louie Louie" as recorded by the Kingsmen for Wand Records, denies Indiana Governor Matthew Welsh's clam that the song is "pornographic." Firetag offers $1,000 to anyone who can find anything "suggestive" in the song's lyrics.
In 1969, R.C., "Bubble Gum Music" by Rock & Roll Double Bubble peaked at #74 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, R.C., "The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana)" by The Banana Splits peaked at #96 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, Dr. Demento's radio show is last heard on 94.7 KMET-FM as the station changed it's 23-year-old format and became a new age format The Wave. Dr.D moved to KLSX next week.

Music-Easy events on February 8th

In 1973, Carly Simon is awarded a gold record for her single "You're So Vain," the only Number One song of her career. Many speculate as to the identity of the song's subject. Many assume it's Mick Jagger, whose voice can be clearly heard singing behind Simon in the chorus. However, it turns out that the subject is actor Warren Beatty.

Music-Rock events on February 8th

In 1972, Frank Zappa's concert at London's Royal Albert Hall was canceled because of "obscene lyrics" in the score of "200 Motels."

Music-Country events on February 8th

In 1975, R.C., "Your Bulldog Drinks Champagne" by Jim Stafford peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.

Music-R and B / Dance events on February 8th

In 1964, putting up an award of $1,000 to anyone who could find "suggestive" language in the song "Louie, Louie," music publisher Max Firetag denied Indiana governor Matt Welsh's claim that the song was "pornographic."
In 1986, R.C., "Superbowl Shuffle" by The Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, "Parents Just Don't Understand" single by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince was released
In 1992, R.C., "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart.

Sports-Baseball events on February 8th

In 1962, The Federal Trade Commission accused Topps Chewing Gum of monopolizing the baseball card industry. A court decision led to competition . . . in 1980. Topps inserted baseball cards as premiums to purchasers . . . of bubble gum.

Weird and Other events on February 8th

In 1916, 02 x 08 = 16
In 2016, 02 x 08 = 16

My events on February 8th

In 1997, D.T. had his 16th or 17th (I lost count) and final letter read on the fX cable series "Backchat" hosted by Jeff Probst. The letter read "I think she's cute". You figure it out.

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1976 - ** Baltimore - Clarence Williams (last played on 1976-10-31)

In 1976 - ** Eh! Cumpari - Gaylord & Holiday (released 1976, last played on 2003-02-16)

In 1976 - ** Hello Montreal! - Ted Lewis (last played on 1976-02-08)

In 1976 - ** I Owe A Lot To Iowa Pot - Jerry Samuels (a/k/a Napoleon XIV http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/napoleonthe14th.htm) (released 1974, last played on 2005-11-20)

Albums: The Second Coming 

In 1976 - ** I Used To Work In Chicago - Danny Kaye (last played on 1976-02-08)

In 1976 - ** Lake Shore Drive - Aliotta, Haynes, Jeremiah (last played on 1976-02-08)

In 1976 - ** Liebestraume - Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm & His City Slickers (f/ Red Ingle, vocal; Richard Morgan, narration) (released 1945, last played on 2007-04-01)

Albums: Strictly For Music Lovers  / Musical Depreciation Revue: The Spike Jones Anthology  / Wacky World of Spike Jones and His City Slickers  / Cocktail Hour  / Musical Depreciation  / Musical Mayhem  / Riot Squad  / Spike Jones Is Murdering the Classics  / Spike Jones Transcribed  / Very Best of Spike Jones and His City Slickers  / Very Worst of Spike Jones  / The Ones You Always Wanted But Thought You'd Never Get  / Not Your Standard Spike Jones Collection 

In 1976 - ** Royal Albert Hall Concert - Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm (last played on 1976-02-08)

In 1976 - ** St. James Infirmary - Jack Teagarden (last played on 1976-02-08)

In 1976 - ** Yankee Doodle - Patricia Piano (last played on 1976-02-08)

In 1976 - ** A Man Can't Be Too Careful What He Signs These Days (Declaration of Independence) - Stan Freberg http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/freberg-stan.htm (released 1960, last played on 2008-06-29)

Albums: Tip Of The Freberg  / Stan Freberg Presents the United States of America, Vol. 1, The Early Years, And Vol. 2, The Middle Years 

In 1981 - ** Disneyland Dream - Damaskas (last played on 1981-02-08)

In 1981 - ** I've Got You Under My Skin - Stan Freberg http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/freberg-stan.htm (released 1951, last played on 1990-07-01)

Albums: The Very Best of Stan Freberg  / Tip Of The Freberg  / Stan Freberg Greatest Hits 

In 1981 - ** Joe Goes Up...I Come Down - Jimmy Durante (last played on 1981-02-08)

In 1981 - ** Punk Rock Drives Me Disco - Biko Miko & The Futurettes (last played on 1981-02-08)

In 1981 - ** Roast Chicken Faces - The Toons (last played on 2007-05-06)

Albums: The Meat Live

In 1981 - ** Space Girl - The Toons (last played on 1981-02-08)

In 1981 - ** Turning Kakujin - J.K. Yakamoto (last played on 1981-02-08)

In 1981 - ** Wildwood Flower - Carter Family (last played on 1981-02-08)

In 1987 - ** Chick, Chick, Chick, Chick, Chicken - Ted Weems & His Orchestra (released 1926, last played on 1987-02-08)

In 1987 - ** Fill 'Er Up - The Royal Canadian Air Farce (last played on 1989-11-26)

In 1987 - ** Girls - Beastie Boys http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/beastieboys.htm (released 1986, last played on 1987-02-08)

Albums: Licensed To Ill 

In 1987 - ** Glorious - Polkacide (last played on 2004-06-12)

In 1987 - ** Hip To Be Bare - Wally Wingert http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wingert-wally.htm & The Nudes (last played on 1987-03-08)

Albums: Parody Hearty

In 1987 - ** Physical Fitness Song - Terry Dixon (last played on 1987-02-08)

In 1987 - ** There's Room For Us All On The Trolley - Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan (released 1908, last played on 1987-02-08)

In 2004 - ** Chocolate Is Fine - D.C. Anderson http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/anderson-dc.htm (last played on 2006-04-16)

Albums: Ballad 

In 2004 - ** Demented News Feb 8, 2004 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2005-02-12)

In 2004 - ** Saturday, 2:43 P.M. - Logan Whitehurst http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whitehurst-logan.htm & The Junior Science Club (last played on 2005-02-12)

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1976 - ** I Owe A Lot To Iowa Pot - Jerry Samuels (a/k/a Napoleon XIV http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/napoleonthe14th.htm) (released 1974, first hit the Funny Five on 1976-07-25)

Albums: The Second Coming 

In 1987 - ** Hip To Be Bare - Wally Wingert http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wingert-wally.htm & The Nudes (first hit the Funny Five on 1987-02-15)

Albums: Parody Hearty

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1981 - ** Pos.4. Teenage Lobotomy - The Ramones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/ramones.htm (released 1977, first played 1980-08-31)

Albums: Hey! Ho! Let's Go: The Anthology  / Ramones Mania [Best Of The Ramones]  / Rocket to Russia

In 1998 - ** Pos.4. Smells Like Camp Granada - Alien Van Sherman (first played 1998-01-11)

In 2004 - ** Pos.5. Because We Can - Sandy Andina http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/andina-sandy.htm (first played 2004-01-04)

Albums: Ghosts and Angels 

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1976 - ** Pos.1. Spam - Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm (appearance #7)

Albums: The Final Ripoff  / Monty Python Sings  / Another Monty Python Record 

In 1981 - ** Pos.1. Another One Rides the Bus - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (appearance #7)

Albums: The Permanent Record: Al In The Box  / "Weird Al" Yankovic  / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection 

In 1987 - ** Pos.1. Dentist! - Steve Martin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/martin-steve.htm (w/ Bill Murray) (appearance #3)

Albums: Little Shop of Horrors 

In 1998 - ** Pos.1. Bulbous Bouffant - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm (appearance #14)

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

In 2004 - ** Pos.1. F. People - Ookla the Mok (appearance #3)

Albums: Oh Okay LA

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1979, Dave appears as "Ellsworth," a sarcastic est-like instructor in an episode of "Mork and Mindy."
In 1982, As Walter Fairservis, Professor of Anthropology, drones on about his academic interests, a split-screen exposes Dave's hidden thoughts on how this interview is going.
In 1983, Lifeboat Etiquette: Dave discusses the do's and don'ts of lifeboat safety with Larry "Bud" Melman, Howard Taylor and Captain Haggerty. Noting that they're short on food supplies, the Captain leaves the set and heads for the commissary.
In 1991, Top Ten Ways to Lure Hussein Out of His Bunker - 10. Remind him McRibs are for a limited time only. 1. Drop open bottle of Cher's perfume down ventilator shaft.
In 1994, Alec Baldwin joins audience members Leslie and Trisha as they ride a snowmobile on a nearby parking garage roof, toppling the vehicle into the foot-deep snow, unleashing the familiar chime "Oh, no, we're going to get sued!"
In 1995, Dave says goodnight too soon and leaves the stage. Paul has to retrieve him on a plane, where he's working as a steward.
In 1995, Top Ten Things Dan Rather Would Never Say on the CBS Evening News - 3. "Honey, I'll be home soon -- have the tequila ready."
In 1996, CBS Mailbag includes Dave playing a CD on a record player and Dave as a Victoria's Secret model.
In 1996, CBS Mailbag: A viewer asks, "What's on the backside of the Top Ten card?" Dave shows the card, which reads, "Other side, pinhead."
In 1996, Stupid Pet Tricks includes a dog throwing a biscuit. Also, Dave pleads for Liz Taylor to come on his show. In his "campaign ad", Steve Forbes hands out money?
In 1996, Top Ten Reasons Lois Lane is Dumping Superman - 1. Faster than a speeding bullet, if you know what I mean.
In 1999, Dave lauds CBS's *live* coverage of the Daytona 500 qualifying on Saturday. Also, "Biff Henderson's America" visits Baker, NV (near the Utah border). Top Ten Historical Inaccuracies in "The 60's".
In 1999, Guest Michael J. Fox talks about Parkinson's disease; guests John and Ellena Cobb tell their story: the post office failed to deliver a love letter, but they have reunited after 50 years.
In 2000, Late Show 2000: Comedy Under Siege* continues with Late Show Backstage #2, with host Regis Philbin (who fawns quite a lot) and guests Jerry Seinfeld and Danny DeVito.
In 2000, LSB contains previously unseen material from the LA show in which Seinfeld was a guest: while taping the "Top Ten Chapter Titles in Marcia Clark's Book" for radio, Dave takes off his pants and also flips off the audience. Also, we get to see the bit again where Dave leaves the show early, Paul chases, and they end up on the Seinfeld set.
In 9999, * "Comedy Under Siege" phrase by James Langdell.

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