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Today In Dementia History Datebook-February 12th

For The Weekday Of: Thursday in 2009, Friday in 2010
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People on February 12th: birthdates

Andrew Cassese: 1972 (is 37 in 2009, 38 in 2010)
Actor, Revenge of the Nerds [I] and II, TV 101
Jim Creeggan: 1970 (is 39 in 2009, 40 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Performer, of Barenaked Ladies
Cliff DeYoung: 1945 (is 64 in 2009, 65 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, Singer, Musician, Sunshine, Centennial, Shock Treatment, Master of the Game, RoboCop the Series' Dr. Cray Z. Mallardo, JAG's Chuck DePalma, X-Files' Dr. Jay Nemman, Young & The Restless' Agent Bonacheck; AP says 1945
Christine Elise: 1965 (is 44 in 2009, 45 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actress, Beverly Hills 90210's Emily Valentine 1991, ER's Harper Tracy
Arsenio Hall: 1955 (is 54 in 2009, 55 in 2010)
Comedian, TV Talk Show Host, Movie Actor, Novelty Singer, TV Producer, b. in Cleveland; The 1/2 hr Comedy Hour, Thicke of the Night, Arsenio Hall Show; aka Chunky A (Chunkton Arthur Hall) rapper; Real Ghostbusters' Winston, Martial Law's Terrell Parker, Star Search 2003-; many say b. anywhere from 1956-60 , most say 1958
Michael Ironside: 1950 (is 59 in 2009, 60 in 2010)
TV Actor, ER's Dr. William Swift, seaQuest 2032's Captain Oliver Hudson, ER's Dr. Swift
Christina Ricci: 1980 (is 29 in 2009, 30 in 2010)
Movie Actress, Cartoon Voicist, PRON:REACHee; Addams Family's Wednesday, Now and Then, Gold Diggers, That Darn Cat (97), Sleepy Hollow, Anything Else, Monster, Cursed (sucks), Speed Racer
Robin Thomas: 1953 (is 56 in 2009, 57 in 2010)
Actor, Murphy Brown's Jake Lowenstein (wed to Murphy for 5 days), Mommies' Paul

People on February 12th: birth anniversaries

Lorne Greene: 1915=d.Sep 11, 1987 (was 72)
TV/Stage/Radio Actor, TV Host, Novelty Singer, Canadian, RLN:Green; CBC radio newscaster, Sailor of Fortune, Bonanza'a Ben Cartwright, Griff star, Last of the Wild narrator, Roots' John, Battlestar Galactica's Cmdr. Adama, Code Red, Ringo singer
Joseph Kearns: 1904=d.Feb 17, 1962 (was 58)
TV Actor, Our Miss Brooks' Supt. Stone, Dennis the Menace's George Wilson
Abraham Lincoln: 1809=d.Apr 15, 1865 (was 56)
President, 16th U.S. President 1861-65; born in a log cabin in what is now Larue County, Kentucky; on a $5 bill & penny; the tallest president at six feet
Ted Mack: 1904=d.Jul 12, 1976 (was 72)
Variety Show Host, Saxophonist, RN:William Edward Maguiness; The Original Amateur Hour
Forrest Tucker: 1919=d.Oct 25, 1986 (was 67)
TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voicist, b. in Plainfield, IN; film westerns 40-50s, F Troop's Sgt. Morgan O'Rourke, Dusty's Trail, Filthy Rich's Big Guy Beck

People on February 12th: death anniversaries

George Cates: 2002 (was 90)/b.Oct 19, 1911
Bandleader, Arranger, Composer, Music Producer, Conductor, Lawrence Welk musical director; arr'd for Bing Crosby, Andrews Sisters, others
Bobby Clark: 1960 (was 71)/b.Jun 16, 1888
Vaudevillan, Comedian, World's funniest circus clown
Nicholas Colasanto: 1985 (was 61)/b.Jan 19, 1924
TV/Movie Actor, Director, Cheers' Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso; dir'd episodes of Run For Your Life, Bonanza, Starsky & Hutch, Streets of San Francisco, & others
Jean Dixon: 1981 (was 86)/b.Jul 14, 1894
Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne
"Screamin'" Jay Hawkins: 2000 (was 70)/b.Jul 18, 1929
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Pianist, Songwriter, b. in Cleveland, OH; RFN:Jalacy; I Put A Spell On You
Charles Monroe Schulz: 2000 (was 77)/b.Nov 26, 1922
ComicStrip Cartoonist, Protestant, b. in Minneapolis; Peanuts with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Woodstock, Sally, Pig Pen, Peppermint Patty, etc.
George Shelton: 1972 (was 86)/b.Mar 4, 1885
Actor, Panelist, It Pays to Be Ignorant
Sid Stone: 1986 (was 83)/b.Nov 13, 1902
Comedian, The fast-talking 'Tell ya what Im gonna do' pitchman who did the commercials on Milton Berle's Texaco Star Theater--until chased off the stage by a whistle-blowing policeman

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General events on February 12th

In 1913, according to The Tonight Show, the Geiger counter was invented. The reason: until then, there was no accurate way to count Geigers.

War, Crime and Disaster events on February 12th

In 2001, a computer virus pretending to be a digital photo of tennis star Anna Kournikova overwhelmed e-mail servers in Europe and North America.

Entertainment-TV events on February 12th

In 1954, on the cover of TV Guide: "Red Buttons". Other Articles: Buick-Berle, Lucy-Desi movie
In 1965, TV'S BOB HOPE SPECIAL Guest stars include FRANKIE AVALON and JOHNNY CARSON
In 1971, in a Brady Bunch episode called "The Liberation of Marcia Brady", Marcia speaks out for women's lib on TV and is challenged by her brothers to prove she's as good as them; Kidded about her ability she joins a scout troop and the boys retaliate by having Peter join Marcia's Sunflower Girls.
In 1979, COVER OF PEOPLE PAM DAWBER & ROBIN WILLIAMS (of "MORK AND MINDY")
In 1983, on the cover of TV Guide: "Final M*A*S*H Episode". Other Articles: Smurfs, Filthy Rich
In 1993, talk show host Joan Rivers swapped jobs with one of her viewers and worked as a flight attendant on a flight from New York to Pittsburgh. She spilled a drink on a passenger.

Entertainment-Movies events on February 12th

In 1934, Walt Disney Productions files an application for a trademark of "Mickey Mouse" for use in books and newspaper comic strips.
In 1939, The film, "The Brave Little Tailor" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons). The film, "Mother Goose Goes Hollywood" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons). The film, "Ferdinand the Bull" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons). The film, "Good Scouts" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons).
In 1940, The film, "The Pointer" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons). The film, "The Ugly Duckling" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons).
In 1951, The film, "Cinderella" is nominated for an Academy Award (Sound Recording). The film, "Cinderella" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture). The sing, "Bibbidy Bobbidy Boo" from the film, "Cinderella" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Song). The film, "In Beaver Valley" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Two Reels).

Entertainment-Radio events on February 12th

In 1940, the radio play "The Adventures of Superman" debuted on the Mutual network with Bud Collyer as the Man of Steel.

Arts and Prose events on February 12th

In 2000, "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles Schulz died at his home in San Francisco after battling colon cancer. He was 77. He died the day before his last "Peanuts" strip was published.

Music events on February 12th

In 2001, a federal appeals court ruled the Internet service Napster had to prevent users from swapping copyrighted music without charge.

Music-Easy events on February 12th

In 1989, singer Tiny Tim ("Tip-Toe Thru' the Tulips with Me") announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City; his candidacy was a major fizzle.

Music-Rock events on February 12th

In 1983, "Mr. Roboto" by Styx entered the Top 40 chart.

Music-R and B / Dance events on February 12th

In 1956, "Screaming" Jay Hawkins recorded his demented signature hit "I Put a Spell On You" for Okeh Records in New York City.
In 1962, No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: "Duke of Earl," Gene Chandler. The song is the first million-selling record for Vee Jay Records.
In 1966, R.C., "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" by Stevie Wonder peaked at #3 on the pop singles chart; Bill Cosby parodied it into "Little Ole Man (Uptight-Everything's Alright)" in 1967.
In 2000, R&B singer Screamin' Jay Hawkins, best known for the 1956 recording of "I Put A Spell On You," died.

Sports-Tennis events on February 12th

In 2001, A computer virus pretending to be a digital photo of tennis star Anna Kournikova overwhelmed e-mail servers in Europe and North America.

Weird and Other events on February 12th

In 1924, 02 x 12 = 24
In 2024, 02 x 12 = 24

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1984 - ** Eat It - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (last played on 2008-06-29)

Albums: The Permanent Record: Al In The Box  / The Food Album  / "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits  / In 3-D  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 1989 - ** 300 Pounds Of Joy - Howlin' Wolf (last played on 1989-02-12)

In 1989 - ** Brain Toast - Slack (last played on 2004-01-19)

In 1989 - ** I Hope You Got Fat - Violent Femmes (last played on 1993-01-17)

Albums: Three

In 1989 - ** Jim's Guide To Road Signs - Jim Samuels (last played on 1989-02-12)

In 1989 - ** Millie With The Silly Grin - Bill Dursen (last played on 1989-02-12)

In 1989 - ** Sleep Neat - Neal Gladstone (last played on 1989-04-16)

Albums: Sleep Neat

In 1989 - ** The Fat Man - radio theme (last played on 1989-02-12)

In 1995 - ** Another Booger Song - Snot Roquemore (last played on 1995-02-12)

Albums: Snot Roquemore

In 1995 - ** I Am A Squid - Paul Anderson (last played on 1998-05-17)

In 1995 - ** O.J. Everyday - Faust and Lewis http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/faustandlewis.htm (last played on 1995-02-12)

In 1995 - ** Send 'Em Back - The Foremen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/foremen.htm (last played on 1995-02-12)

Albums: Folk Heroes 

In 1995 - ** There Ain't No Left Left - The Foremen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/foremen.htm (last played on 1995-05-07)

In 1995 - ** Uncorrected Personality Traits - Robyn Hitchcock (released 1984, last played on 1995-11-19)

In 1995 - ** (It's Good To Be Home) - SuLu (last played on 1995-02-12)

In 1995 - ** The Great Train Robbery - Beyond The Fringe (last played on 1995-02-12)

In 2006 - ** Demented News February 12, 2006 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2006-02-12)

In 2006 - ** Enter Cupid - Robert Lund (last played on 2006-02-12)

In 2006 - ** February On The Prairies - Lorne Elliott http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/elliott-lorne.htm (last played on 2006-02-12)

Albums: Selections From All Directions Volume Two

In 2006 - ** Mr. Joe Bangles - Loose Bruce Kerr (last played on 2006-02-12)

In 2006 - ** Ode to Crayola - Lemon Demon http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lemondemon.htm (released 2005, last played on 2006-02-12)

Albums: Damn Skippy

In 2006 - ** Viva Liz Vargas - Barry Mitchell (last played on 2006-02-12)

In 2006 - ** A Million Little Pictures - Christine Lavin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lavin-christine.htm (last played on 2006-12-31)

In 2006 - ** The Valentine's Day Song - Moosebutter http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/moosebutter.htm (released 2005, last played on 2008-02-10)

Albums: udder won 

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1984 - ** Eat It - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1984-02-19)

Albums: The Permanent Record: Al In The Box  / The Food Album  / "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits  / In 3-D  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

In 1995 - ** I Am A Squid - Paul Anderson (first hit the Funny Five on 1995-08-06)

In 2006 - ** A Million Little Pictures - Christine Lavin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lavin-christine.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 2006-02-19)

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1995 - ** Pos.5. Rock Rap II - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (first played 1995-02-05)

Albums: Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 2

In 1995 - ** Pos.1. Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues - Todd Snider http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/snider-todd.htm (released 1994, first played 1995-01-29)

Albums: Songs For The Daily Planet  / Near Truths & Hotel Rooms Live 

In 2006 - ** Pos.5. I Love You TiVo - the great Luke Ski http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lukeski.htm (first played 2006-01-22)

Albums: Technobabble  / BACONspiracy / The Fump-Volume 4: Jul-Aug 07

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1984 - ** Eat It - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (first hit #1 on 1984-02-26)

Albums: The Permanent Record: Al In The Box  / The Food Album  / "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits  / In 3-D  / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection 

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1995 - ** Pos.1. Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues - Todd Snider http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/snider-todd.htm (released 1994, first played 1995-01-29)

Albums: Songs For The Daily Planet  / Near Truths & Hotel Rooms Live 

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1984 - ** 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 #29)

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

In 1989 - ** Pos.1. My Girlfriend is Inflatable - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser) (appearance #3)

In 1995 - ** Pos.1. Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues - Todd Snider http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/snider-todd.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: Songs For The Daily Planet  / Near Truths & Hotel Rooms Live 

In 2006 - ** Pos.1. The Ultimate Showdown Of Ultimate Destiny - Lemon Demon http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lemondemon.htm (appearance #2)

Albums: Dinosaurchestra

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1985, New Gift Items include the Liz Taylor's Ex-Husbands vs. Warren Beatty's Ex-Girlfriends Chess Set, the Harry Truman Incorrect Date Calendar, and the See & Say Farm Movie Wheel.
In 1986, Live Remote: Larry "Bud" is in front of the Soviet Mission in Manhattan, accompanied by staffer Bridget Jackson inside a booth entitled "C'mon and Defect!"
In 1988, Chris Elliott is Marlon Brandon as he hosts "Friday Night Videos."
In 1991, Dave calls Meg Parsont across the street at Simon and Schuster and has Billy Dee Williams deliver her valentine gifts: cologne, flowers, and malt liquor.
In 1991, Top Ten Other Nicknames for Lincoln - 10. The Abe-o-litionist. 9. Vanilla Abe 8. Town Car 7. Mr. Five Dollar Bill 6. Grand champion, 4 years running, White House slam dunk contest 5. The Fonz 4. Mary Todd's Old Man (hippies only) 3. Little Debbie 2. The Illinois Babe Magnet 1. Aaaaaaaaaaabe
In 1993, Bill Murray spots a depressed audience member (LN writer Jon Beckerman, now co-creator, co-Executive Producer and frequent Writer of the hit television series "Ed"), takes him outside for fresh air, buys him chocoloate, and subjects him to "tough love" intervention with The Rev. Al Sharpton.
In 1993, Top Ten Signs that Your Hijacker Is Dumb - 5. Asks male flight attendant, "So, do you have a lot of girlfriends?"
In 1996, After being introduced, Chris Farley enters from the back of the theater, grabs future head writer Rodney Rothman, puts him over his shoulder, carries him outside, and throws him into a dumpster.
In 1996, From the audience, Alec Baldwin sends Dave a drink. Also, Top Ten Things Overheard at the NBA All-Star Game.
In 1996, Guests Joseph and Mary Graziano (ages 99 and 89, respectively) are celebrating their 74th anniversary.
In 1996, Tonights presentation of the Quiz Machine includes stars, stripes, and fireworks.
In 1997, All night long, Oscar-nominated-movie scenes are acted out (starting with "The English Patient") by Pat, Kenny, and Biff.
In 1997, Guests Richard Harris, Siskel and Ebert, and The Far East Circus. David Sanborn sits in with the band. Also, "Valentine's Day Cards" bit.
In 1997, Top Ten Ways Celebrities Can Raise $33.5 Million Dollars - 2. Cast of "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk" -- Bring in less funk, causing funk shortage; when worldwide funk prices soar, bring in funk again, thereby making a killing on the open market
In 1998, "Dave's Tour of Tokyo" bit.
In 1998, Guests Adam Sandler, Jack Hanna, and Dave's mom.
In 1998, Top Ten Hockey Player Pick-Up Lines (read by NHL players) - 7. I'm Stanley. Would you like to see my cup? - Mike Richter, New York Rangers
In 1998, While playing Know Your Current Events, a soon-to-be unemployed stewardess for United Airlines tells Dave, "Passengers are our worst enemy."
In 1999, CBS Mailbag: (1) Dave's high school teacher Mrs. Walker appears; (2) after the lockout, NBA announcers are rusty; (3) Dave's new shampoo; (4) Late Show Political Expert Gerard Mulligan appears.
In 1999, Dave's new sign-off line is "Keep a light coat of oil on it".
In 1999, Guests Richard Simmons, Sarah O'Hare, and Ondar (a throat singer).
In 1999, Top Ten Valentine's Day Plans for This Guy (a guy in the audience?).
In 2001, DejaNews posting service crashes and burns.

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