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Today In Dementia History Datebook-February 14th

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People on February 14th: birthdates

Florence Henderson: 1934 (is 75 in 2009, 76 in 2010)
TV Actress, Singer, b. in Dale, Ind.; MN:Agnes; Jack Paar Show reg, The Brady Bunch's & The Bradys' Carol Brady (nee Carol Tyler Martin)
Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling: 1948 (is 61 in 2009, 62 in 2010)
Comedian, of Howard Stern
Teller: 1948 (is 61 in 2009, 62 in 2010)
Magician/Illusionist, Penn Jillette's partner, Sabrina the Teenage Witch's Skippy 96-97, Sin City co-host

People on February 14th: birth anniversaries

Jonathan Adams: 1931=d.Jun 13, 2005 (was 74)
Actor, narrator of the original Rocky Horror Picture Show
Jack Benny: 1894=d.Dec 26, 1974 (was 80)
HALL OF FAMER, Comedian, Violinist, TV/Movie/Radio Actor, b. in Waukegan, Illinois; Violinist?...Well!; RN:Benjamin Kubelsky; Jack Benny Show's himself; d. Dec 27?
Stuart Erwin: 1902=d.Dec 21, 1967 (was 65)
HALL OF FAMER, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Stu Erwin Show star; the amiable, well-meaning, but completely inept bumbler
Murray "The K" Kaufman: 1922=d.Feb 21, 1982 (was 60)
Radio Disc Jock, Jaclyn Zeman's ex-hubby; Promoter; NN:The 5th Beatle for promoting the group's 1st US tour; d. Feb 22?

People on February 14th: death anniversaries

Sig Rumann: 1967 (was 82)/b.Oct 11, 1884
TV/Movie Actor, German, comic actor in several Marx Brothers movies, Life with Luigi's Schultz
James Schneider: 1967 (was 85)/b.Dec 15, 1881
Movie Actor, Keystone Kops

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Human Achievement and Science events on February 14th

In 1876, inventors Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray applied separately for patents related to the telephone. The U.S. Supreme Court eventually ruled Bell the rightful inventor.

Entertainment events on February 14th

In 1996, Wessonality Brady Bunch mom Florence Henderson got a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on her 62nd birthday.

Entertainment-TV events on February 14th

In 1894, comedian Jack Benny was born Benjamin Kubelsky in Waukegan, Illinois. His unpromising career as a violinist was interrupted by World War I duty in the navy, where he discovered he had a knack for making people laugh. He made his first film appearance in 1929, but zoomed to stardom on radio ("The Jack Benny Show") and later repeated that success on television, aided by favorite co-star Eddie "Rochester" Anderson. His films include "Hollywood Revue of 1929," "The Medicine Man," "Broadway Melody of 1936," "It's In the Air," "Artists and Models," "Man About Town," "Charley's Aunt," "To Be or Not to Be," "George Washington Slept Here," "Hollywood Canteen," "The Horn Blows at Midnight," "It's in the Bag" and "A Guide for the Married Man." The self-deprecating, perennial "39-year-old" died of cancer on December 26, 1974. In 1978 his widow, radio performer Mary Livingstone (Sadye Marks), published a memoir of their 47 years together.
In 1972, "The CBS Late Movie", TV Series, not really a movie, debut.
In 1976, "Uncle Croc's Block", TV Childrens; last aired on ABC.
In 1976, on the cover of TV Guide: "Redd Foxx of Sanford and Son". Other Articles: Waltons, TV Clown
In 1981, on the cover of TV Guide: "cast of WKRP in Cincinnatti". Other Articles: Dynasty, Dean Butler
In 1986, musician Frank Zappa appeared on the TV crime series "Miami Vice," playing a crime boss named "Mr. Frankie."
In 1999, Elton John played himself (in animated form) for a Valentine's Day episode of TV's "The Simpsons."

Entertainment-Movies events on February 14th

In 1941, The Mickey Mouse film, "The Little Whirlwind" is released. Minnie Mouse also appears.
In 1950, The film, "Toy Tinkers" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons).
In 1968, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention announced their involvement in two films: "Uncle Meat," a surrealistic documentary on the group, and a monster movie to be made in Japan.
In 1990, The film, "Dead Poets Society" is nominated for an Academy Award (Best Picture). Robin Williams in the film, "Dead Poets Society" is nominated for an Academy Award (Actor). Peter Weir is nominated for an Academy Award (Directing) for the film, "Dead Poets Society". The film, "Dead Poets Society" is nominated for an Academy Award (Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen). The film, "Blaze" is nominated for an Academy Award (Cinematography). The film, "The Little Mermaid" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Original Score). The song, "Kiss the Girl" from the film, "The Little Mermaid" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Original Song). The song, "Under the Sea" from the film, "The Little Mermaid" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Original Song).
In 1992, "Wayne's World: The Movie", starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as Wayne and Garth, opened in movie theaters in the USA, and went on to earn $121.7 million domestically. (Party time!!! Excellent!!!). It paves the way for such "SNL" movie flops as "The Coneheads," "It's Pat!", and "Stuart Saves his Family."

Entertainment-Radio events on February 14th

In 1987, K.M.E.T. Is "Waved" Out in Los Angeles after 23 rock 'n roll years by a new age version of elevator music (Zzzzzz...).

Music events on February 14th

In 1931, Ted Lewis' "Just A Gigolo" hits #1 on the pop singles chart. Over a half century later, "Diamond" David Lee Roth scores a major hit with the same song.
In 1983, Barrett Hansen married Sue

Music-Rock events on February 14th

In 1968, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention announce work on two films: "Uncle Meat," surrealistic documentary on the group," and a monster movie to be made in Japan.
In 1977, The B-52s gives its debut performance at a Valentine's Day party in Athens, Ga.
In 1981, R.C., "Flash's Theme aka Flash" by Queen peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart. The "Flash" got flushed by the other 41 hits above.

Music-Country events on February 14th

In 1995, "You Might Be A Redneck If..." video by Jeff Foxworthy was released
In 2006, Willie Nelson chooses Valentine's Day to release the gay-themed song "Cowboys are Secretly, Frequently (Fond of Each Other)." The country music icon premieres the track on Howard Stern's Sirius Satellite Radio show as it is being made exclusively available via Apple's iTunes music store.

Music-R and B / Dance events on February 14th

In 1996, O|+), or the man formerly known as Prince, married Mayte Garcia in a Valentine's Day ceremony in Minneapolis. What is her new last name?

Weird and Other events on February 14th

In 1928, 02 x 14 = 28
In 2028, 02 x 14 = 28

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1982 - ** 96 Beers - J.J. & The WRIF Morning Crew w/ Dick the Bruiser on vocals (last played on 1982-02-14)

In 1982 - ** Bugs - Rich Little w/ Roger Peltz as Kermit (last played on 1982-02-21)

Albums: The First Family Rides Again

In 1982 - ** Control The Urge - Fly Naked (last played on 1982-02-14)

In 1982 - ** Dolly Parton's Tits - Maclean & Maclean (last played on 1982-05-16)

In 1982 - ** Elvis Imitator - Jimmy Buffet (as Freddie & The Fishsticks) f/ The Jordanaires (last played on 2003-08-11)

In 1982 - ** Happy Trails - Roto Rooter Good Time Christmas Band (last played on 1982-02-14)

In 1982 - ** I Believe - Not The 9 O'Clock News (last played on 1982-02-14)

In 1982 - ** Integration - Rich Little w/ Zacherle, Vaughn Meader, etc. (last played on 2004-07-04)

Albums: The First Family Rides Again

In 1982 - ** Mr. Bill - Rich Little w/ Walter Williams (last played on 1982-02-14)

Albums: The First Family Rides Again

In 1982 - ** Ode To Billy Joel - Slap Happy (last played on 1984-10-14)

In 1982 - ** Ozark Mountain Mother Earth News Freak - The Hot Mulch Band f/ Ron Hughes (last played on 1982-02-14)

In 1982 - ** Psychedelic Baby Box - The Master A Talking Birds (last played on 1982-02-14)

In 1982 - ** Reaganomics - Rich Little (last played on 1989-01-15)

Albums: The First Family Rides Again

In 1982 - ** Ronnie's Song - Lax (last played on 1982-02-14)

In 1982 - ** The Blob - The Zanies (last played on 1996-07-14)

In 1988 - ** A-U-I-E-O - Citizen Kohn (last played on 1988-02-14)

In 1988 - ** Act Naturally - Nack Jickelson (last played on 1988-02-14)

In 1988 - ** Bacon Fat - Andre Williams (last played on 1988-02-14)

In 1988 - ** Bobby Brown Goes Down - Frank Zappa http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/zappa-frank.htm

(released 1979, last played on 2003-11-30)

Albums: Sheik Yerbouti

/ Have I Offended Someone?

In 1988 - ** Go To the Mardi Gras - Professor Longhair (last played on 1988-02-14)

In 1988 - ** Handa Wanda - Bo Dillis & Wild Magnolia Mardi Gras Indian Band (last played on 1988-02-14)

In 1988 - ** Jelly Roll Gumdrop - Frank Zappa http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/zappa-frank.htm

(released 1968, last played on 2003-11-17)

Albums: Cruising With Ruben and The Jets

In 1988 - ** Man From Utopia Meets Mary Lou - Frank Zappa http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/zappa-frank.htm

(released 1983, last played on 1988-02-14)

Albums: The Man From Utopia

In 1988 - ** Satellite Dish - Pinkard and Bowden http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/pinkardandbowden.htm

(last played on 1992-01-05)

In 1988 - ** She Grabbed My Coconuts - Barry & the Bookbinders http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/bookbinder-barry.htm

(last played on 2008-03-16)

Albums: Triumphs and Tragedies: Hits and Misses from 1982-2002

In 1988 - ** Stutter Rap - Morris Minor & The Majors (last played on 1988-09-18)

In 1988 - ** Three-Legged Man - Ray Stevens http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/stevens-ray.htm

(released 1987, last played on 1999-09-05)

Albums: Crackin' Up

In 1993 - ** Nathan - The Vacant Lot (last played on 1993-02-14)

In 1993 - ** The Asthma Rap - The Vacant Lot (last played on 1993-03-28)

In 1993 - ** The Babysitter Blues - The Gonzo Garage Gods (last played on 1996-01-07)

In 1999 - ** Bed Rock-A Bye - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/mammoser.htm

) (last played on 1999-02-14)

Albums: John Mammoser's First Album

In 1999 - ** My Hand - Michael Garin (last played on 1999-02-14)

Albums: The Song of the Alpha Male

In 1999 - ** The Smurfs And Misterogers - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/mammoser.htm

) (last played on 1999-02-14)

Albums: John Mammoser's First Album

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1982 - ** Dolly Parton's Tits - Maclean & Maclean (first hit the Funny Five on 1982-05-16)

In 1988 - ** She Grabbed My Coconuts - Barry & the Bookbinders http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/bookbinder-barry.htm

(first hit the Funny Five on 1988-03-20)

Albums: Triumphs and Tragedies: Hits and Misses from 1982-2002

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1982 - ** Pos.3. The Alphabet Song - The Three Stooges http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/threestooges.htm

(first played 1975-06-08)

Albums: Nonsense Song Book

/ Dr. Demento's Mementos

In 1988 - ** Pos.1. Nine Coronas - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser) (first played 1988-02-07)

In 1988 - ** Pos.5. Reggae Popeye - Mark McCollum (first played 1988-01-03)

In 1988 - ** Pos.4. Stuck In A Closet With Vanna White - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm

(first played 1988-01-31)

Albums: Even Worse

In 1993 - ** Pos.2. Boogie - John Hartford http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/hartford-john.htm

(released 1971, first played 1974-09-29)

Albums: Aereo-Plain

In 1999 - ** Pos.3. Ritalin - Rob Paravonian http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/paravonian-rob.htm

(first played 1998-11-29)

Albums: American Cheese

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1988 - ** Pos.1. Nine Coronas - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser) (first played 1988-02-07)

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1982 - ** Pos.1. Take Off - Bob & Doug McKenzie w/ Geddy Lee (appearance #2)

Albums: Wild & Crazy Tunes

/ The Great White North

/ Like, Omigod! The '80s Pop Culture Box [Totally]

In 1988 - ** Pos.1. Nine Coronas - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser) (appearance #1)

In 1993 - ** Pos.1. The Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun - Julie Brown http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/brown-julie.htm

(appearance #19)

Albums: Tales from the Rhino

/ Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection

/ Trapped in the Body of a White Girl

In 1999 - ** Pos.1. Marvin, I Love You - Marvin The Paranoid Android (Stephen Moore) (appearance #5)

Albums: The Very Best of Dr. Demento

/ Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1983, Head carpenter Tommy Casabona drills a hole in Dave's desk in order to install a new microphone. Dave: "We're gonna bore a hole in the desk and probably the rest of America. It's a little like 'Winds of War,' only longer."
In 1985, Dave wears the Suit of Sponges; after being dipped into 25 gallons of water, his weight increases from 190 to over 500 pounds.
In 1985, Suit of Sponges
In 1989, Top Ten Things Dave Loves - 8. Highway patrolmen who respect a celebrity's god-given right to exceed the speed limit by 15 to 20 mph.
In 1990, Cold Open: Another edition of Barbara Sheehan's Fight Corner, with Buster Douglas, who beat Mike Tyson in Japan four days earlier.
In 1990, Top Ten Dog Thoughts - 7. I still miss Lorne Greene.
In 1991, Mary Connelly and Dave compete in a football-in-trashcan contest (later called the Quarterback Challenge), Mary in his office, Dave in the studio, aiming for a trashcan by Paul's organ. By the end of the show, Dave wins $70.
In 1991, Top Ten Signs You're in Love with Secretary of Transportation Samuel K. Skinner - 7. In your new wallet, where it says, "In case of emergency please notify," you've filled in "Samuel K. Skinner."
In 1992, Viewer Mail: Asked who might replace Larry Bud, auditions are held, and tryouts include Michael J. Fox, Sybill Shepherd, Kevin Kline, Carol Burnett, Chevy Chase, Richard Simmons, and Calvert DeForest.
In 1994, Dave's mom interviews Hillary Clinton in Lillehammer, Norway, asking her to fix any future speeding tickets Dave might get in Connecticut.
In 1994, Top Ten Fabio Pick-Up Lines (presented by Fabio) - 8. Wanna help me choose a last name?
In 1995, Valentine's Day Cards includes: "$5 the First Minute," "Technically Still Woman?" and "Get Off! You're Crushing Me!"
In 1996, Dave asks Mary Tyler Moore to marry him, but she says "no".
In 1996, Elle MacPherson is apparently in the audience; she throws Dave some candy.
In 1996, Guests Siskel & Ebert: Dave guesses their combined weight to be 460 but it's 490.
In 1996, Staffers discuss their Valentine's Day plans. Calvert plays Cupid and sings.
In 1996, Top Ten Signs You're Dating A Loser - 9. You go for a moonlit walk on the beach, and he's using a metal detector.
In 1997, As usual, Dave cheats during his competition with the "World Grocery Bagging champion"; this year's champ is Allan Weimerskirch.
In 1997, CBS Mailbag: (1) Naked satellite photos of the Baywatch Babes? (2) "Morale Boosters", presented by your Federal Government, bashes Canada; (3) Dave calls "Mrs. Paul's Erotic Fantasy Line"; (4) Dave conjures up an image of Marv Albert--this is apparently his 95th time on the show.
In 1997, For Valentine's Day, Paul gives Dave "Mr. Straight's Man-to-Man Non-Gay Chocolate Assortment for Heterosexuals".
In 1997, Marv Albert is credited with six separate appearances tonight, thus raising his total on the show to 100. Don't believe this number for a second.
In 1997, Top Ten Valentine's Day Movies Playing in Times Square - 1. Star Whores.
In 2000, Late Show 2000 - Comedy Under Siege*: Late Show Backstage #6 is hosted by Paul again.
In 2000, Late Show Backstage guests Drew Barrymore and Ray Romano.
In 2002, Happy Damn Valentine's Day. :)

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