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Today In Dementia History Datebook-February 15th

For The Weekday Of: Sunday in 2009, Monday in 2010
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People on February 15th: birthdates

Alan Arbus: 1918 (is 91 in 2009, 92 in 2010)
Actor, MASH's Dr. Sidney Freedman, The Gangster Chronicles
Mick Avory: 1944 (is 65 in 2009, 66 in 2010)
HALL OF FAMER, Rock & Roll Drummer, British, Founding Kinks member
Alex Borstein: 1971 (is 38 in 2009, 39 in 2010)
Cartoon Voicist, Comedienne, Actress, MAD TV, Family Guy
Matt Groening: 1954 (is 55 in 2009, 56 in 2010)
ComicStrip Cartoonist, Cartoon Voicist, b. in Portland, OR; The Simpsons, Life in Hell, Arbur & Jeff, Bongo (a one-eared rabbit), Simpsons' Maggie's pacifier sucking
Melissa Manchester: 1951 (is 58 in 2009, 59 in 2010)
Adult Contempo Singer, Pianist, Composer/Songwriter, Actress, Writer, Jewish, b. in Bronx, N.Y.; Harpsichordist; Blossom's Maddy Russo; sang lead in National Lampoon's Deteriotta
Kevin McCarthy: 1914 (is 95 in 2009, 96 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, b. in Seattle; Mary's brother; The Survivors, Flamingo Road's Claude Weldon, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Death of a Salesman; Dynasty's Lucas Carter, UHF's R.J. Fletcher
Denny Zager: 1944 (is 65 in 2009, 66 in 2010)
Singer, Songwriter, of Zager and Evans; In The Year 2525

People on February 15th: birth anniversaries

Mary Jane Croft: 1916=d.Aug 24, 1999 (was 83)
TV/Radio Actress, Our Miss Brooks' Miss Daisy Enright, People's Choice's voice of Cleo (dog), Ozzie & Harriet's Clara Randolph, I Love Lucy's Betty Ramsey 1957, Lucy Show & Here's Lucy's Mary Jane Lewis; Elliot Lewis' wife
Chris Farley: 1964=d.Dec 18, 1997 (was 33)
Comedian, Saturday Night Live Member 90s & Da Skit's Todd O'Connor
Harvey Korman: 1927=d.May 29, 2008 (was 81)
Comedian, TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voicist, b. in Chicago; Danny Kaye Show-Carol Burnett Show-& Tim Conway Show's regular, Mama's Family's Alistair Quince & Ed Higgins, The Flintstones' Kazoo, Nutt House, Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills; Blazing Saddles, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
Cesar Romero: 1907=d.Jan 1, 1994 (was 86)
TV/Movie Actor, b. in New York City; Hollywood's 30-40s Latin lover; Passport to Danger's Steve McQuinn, Falcon Crest's Peter Stavros, Batman's The Joker, The Thin Man's gigolo

People on February 15th: death anniversaries

Wally Cox: 1973 (was 48)/b.Dec 6, 1924
Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Panelist, Novelty Singer, Comedian, b. in Detroit; RFMN:Wallace Maynard; Adv's of Hiram Holiday star, Mr. Peepers's Robinson Peepers, Hollywood Squares, Underdog voice
McLean Stevenson: 1996 (was 66)/b.Nov 14, 1929
Actor, Comedy Writer, Panelist, b. in Bloomington, IL; The Doris Day Show's Michael Nicholson, Tim Conway Comedy Hour reg, MASH's Lt. Col. Henry Blake, McLean Stevenson Show's Mac Ferguson, Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes reg, In the Beginning, Hello Larry's Larry Adler, Condo's James, Match Game; Adlai E. Stevenson's great great nephew

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Government and Politics on February 15th

In 2006, Vice President Dick Cheney accepted blame for accidentally shooting a hunting companion, calling it "one of the worst days of my life," but was defiantly unapologetic in a Fox News Channel interview about not publicly disclosing the accident until the next day.

Entertainment events on February 15th

In 1973, WALLY COX DIES Actor best known as TV's "MR. PEEPERS" of the 50s and a frequent game show panelist suffers a heart attack at his BEL AIR home. He was 48

Entertainment-TV events on February 15th

In 1954, Matt Groening, creator of "The Simpsons," born.
In 1974, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Top Secret", Bobby and Oliver, aided by their youthful imaginations, become convinced that they are onto a spy plot that involves Mike, an FBI agent is checking Mike's security clearance and so the boys get the idea that Mike is working on some secret plans. Sam, the butcher, asks Mike's help with a confidential project, and Bobby is sure that Sam is passing the "secret plans" to the Russians.
In 1997, on the cover of TV Guide: David Letterman, and "Why It's Still Cool to Love Dave...hotter guests, hipper music, rocking road trips...David Letterman is on a roll!"
In 2000, Darva Conger married Rick Rockwell on the Fox show "Who Wants To Marry A Multimillionaire." Fox later learned an ex-girlfriend accused Rockwell of hitting her, and Conger asked for an annulment less than a week later.
In 2003, on the cover of TV Guide: Homer Simpson or NASCAR special effects covers.
In 2004, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" premiered on ABC.

Entertainment-Movies events on February 15th

In 1925, The Walt Disney Alice Comedy film, "Alice Solves the Puzzle" is released. Bootleg Pete debuts, who later evolves into Peg Leg Pete in the Mickey Mouse films.
In 1936, The Mickey Mouse film, "Orphan's Picnic" is released. Donald Duck also appears.
In 1948, The film, "Song of the South" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture). The song, "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" from the film, "Song of the South" is nominated for an Academy Award (Music, Song). The film, "Chip an' Dale" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons). The film, "Pluto's Blue Note" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons).
In 1950, Walt Disney's animated movie "Cinderella" was released in movie theaters in the USA. It cost $3 million to make.
In 1954, The film, "Rugged Bear" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons). The film, "Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons). The film, "Bear Country" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Two reels). The film, "Ben and Me" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Two reels). The film, "The Alaskan Eskimo" is nominated for an Academy Award (Documentary, Short Subjects). The film, "The Living Desert" is nominated for an Academy Award (Documentary, Features).
In 1989, The film, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is nominated for an Academy Award (Cinematography). The film, "Beaches" is nominated for an Academy Award (Art Direction - Set Decoration). The film, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is nominated for an Academy Award (Art Direction - Set Decoration). The film, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is nominated for an Academy Award (Sound). The film, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is nominated for an Academy Award (Film Editing). The film, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is nominated for an Academy Award (Visual Effects). The film, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is nominated for an Academy Award (Sound Effects Editing).
In 2004, "Shrek" the animation film that got a successful test run at pay movie screens, is finally shown for the first time on free TV's NBC network for its official world premiere.

Music events on February 15th

In 1979, The Temple City Kazoo Orchestra close The Mike Douglas Show, performing Mike's theme with support from guest kazooers David Brenner, Cheryl Tiegs, Lee Grant, and Lou "The Hulk" Ferrigno.
In 1987, Dr. Demento appears on KLSX-FM 97.1 for the first time after spending 16 years on KMET, which became 94.7 The Wave, a new age station.

Music-R and B / Dance events on February 15th

In 1958, "Get A Job", by the Silhouettes, reached the top spot on the music Tunedex this day. It remained at #1 for two weeks. Talk about sudden change in American popular music! One week before, the number one song was "Sugartime", by The McGuire Sisters, a song that definitely was not classified as rock 'n' roll. "Get A Job" was replaced by "Tequila", an instrumental by a studio group known as The Champs.
In 1961, The Marcels record "Blue Moon"
In 1969, In Florida, Vickie Jones, an Aretha Franklin impersonator, was arrested after holding a concert in Florida and pretending to be the real Franklin; her act was so convincing that no one in attendance demanded a refund.
In 1988, "Fat", a parody of Michael Jackson's hit single "Bad", is released from Weird Al Yankovic's "Even Worse" LP.

Weird and Other events on February 15th

In 1930, 02 x 15 = 30
In 1979, Paul Shirley (21) of Australia, sucked a lifesaver for 4 hrs 40 mins.
In 2030, 02 x 15 = 30

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1976 - ** Everybody Wants To Be an Art Director (Betsy Ross and the Flag) - Stan Freberg http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/freberg-stan.htm (released 1960, last played on 1992-06-14)

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

In 1976 - ** Go In And Out The Window - Alice Faye (last played on 1976-02-15)

In 1976 - ** Hog Killin' Day - Gid Tanner & The Skillet Lickers: Clayton McMichen, Riley Puckett, Lowe Stokes, Fate Norris (released 1928, last played on 2004-11-06)

In 1976 - ** Hot Rod Race, Navy Style - Mick Woodward (last played on 1992-06-14)

In 1976 - ** Idiot Song - Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm f/ Neil Innes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/innes-neil.htm (released 1974, last played on 1976-05-23)

Albums: Monty Python Live at Drury Lane 

In 1976 - ** Laughin' Louie - Louis Armstrong (last played on 1981-08-02)

In 1976 - ** Pal-Yat-Chee - Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm & His City Slickers (f/ Homer and Jethro) (last played on 2007-02-04)

Albums: But Seriously...The American Comedy Box Set  / Musical Depreciation Revue: The Spike Jones Anthology  / Spike Jones Is Murdering the Classics  / Dinner Music For People Who Aren't Very Hungry  / Spiked! The Music Of Spike Jones  / Crazy Guys: Gems of American Comedy 

In 1976 - ** Please Mr. Gravedigger - David Bowie (last played on 2004-10-31)

Albums: Love You Til Tuesday

In 1976 - ** You Wonder Where The Yellow Went - Jumpin' Jacks (last played on 1976-02-15)

In 1976 - ** The Floating Kidney Waltz - The Korn Kobblers (last played on 1996-02-25)

In 1976 - ** The Spider and The Fly - Bobby Christian & The Allen Sisters (last played on 2007-10-21)

In 1981 - ** B.P.O.E. (Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks) (Elks Song) - Nat M. Wills (last played on 1981-02-15)

In 1981 - ** Happy Birthday - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (last played on 2006-10-22)

Albums: The Permanent Record: Al In The Box  / "Weird Al" Yankovic 

In 1981 - ** If She Says She Loves You - Willio & Phillio (last played on 1981-02-15)

In 1981 - ** India - Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre (last played on 2006-07-09)

In 1981 - ** Parts - Kevyn Dymond (last played on 1981-02-22)

In 1987 - ** Amy's Teakettle - The Royal Canadian Air Farce (last played on 1987-02-15)

In 1987 - ** Hobby Hut - Bob & Ray (last played on 1987-02-15)

Albums: A Night of Two Stars

In 1987 - ** I'm a Police Officer - Omo the Hobo (last played on 1999-04-18)

In 1987 - ** Mean Green Mother From Outer Space - Levi Stubbs (last played on 1991-03-17)

Albums: Little Shop of Horrors 

In 1987 - ** Wig - The B-52s http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/b52s.htm (released 1986, last played on 1987-02-15)

Albums: Bouncing Off the Satellites  / Dance This Mess Around-Best of  / Nude On The Moon: The Anthology 

In 1987 - ** Yes, Yes, Yes - Bill Cosby http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cosby-bill.htm (released 1976, last played on 1998-06-28)

Albums: Bill Cosby Is Not Himself These Days

In 1987 - ** The Gipper Gate Blues - Barbara Dane (last played on 1989-01-15)

In 1987 - ** The Streets of Loreado - The Smothers Brothers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/smothersbrothers.htm (last played on 1989-02-26)

Albums: Sibling Revelry

In 1998 - ** Life's Gonna Suck - Denis Leary http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/leary-denis.htm (released 1997, last played on 2008-03-09)

Albums: Lock 'N Load 

In 1998 - ** Make Up Dirty Words - The Frantics http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/frantics.htm (released 1987, last played on 2007-04-22)

Albums: Boot to the Head 

In 1998 - ** Marilyn Monroe Had Six Toes - The Refreshments (last played on 1998-02-15)

In 1998 - ** Swallow My Love - Barnes & Barnes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/barnesandbarnes.htm (released 1981, last played on 1998-02-15)

Albums: Zabagabee: Best of Barnes & Barnes  / Spazchow 

In 1998 - ** To All The Girls... The Bill Clinton Version - Dave & Tom Show (last played on 2001-01-21)

In 1998 - ** What If God Smoked Cannabis? - Bob Rivers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/rivers-bob.htm Comedy Corp (released 1997, last played on 2007-06-24)

Albums: Best of Twisted Tunes, Volume 2 

In 1998 - ** You Don't Smell Like Flowers - Bob Rivers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/rivers-bob.htm Comedy Corp (released 1997, last played on 1998-02-15)

Albums: Best of Twisted Tunes, Volume 1 

In 2004 - ** Button Up Your Overcoat - Capt. Kangaroo & Mr. Green Jeans (last played on 2006-02-26)

In 2004 - ** Cherokee - Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra (last played on 2004-02-15)

In 2004 - ** Demented News Feb 15, 2004 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2004-02-15)

In 2004 - ** Milkshakes - Iceman & Larry The Fat Guy (last played on 2004-04-25)

In 2004 - ** Mr. W. - Ookla the Mok (released 2003, last played on 2004-02-15)

Albums: Oh Okay LA

In 2004 - ** Puffin' Billy (Theme from Captain Kangaroo) - Melodi Light Orchestra (released 1952, last played on 2004-02-15)

In 2004 - ** Rage Against The Mundane - Tony Goldmark http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/goldmark-tony.htm (last played on 2007-05-13)

Albums: Rage Against The Mundane 

In 2004 - ** Telltale Kitchen - Eric Schwartz (last played on 2004-02-15)

Albums: Self Bootleg

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1976 - ** Please Mr. Gravedigger - David Bowie (first hit the Funny Five on 1979-10-28)

Albums: Love You Til Tuesday

In 1981 - ** Happy Birthday - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 1982-05-23)

Albums: The Permanent Record: Al In The Box  / "Weird Al" Yankovic 

In 1987 - ** Mean Green Mother From Outer Space - Levi Stubbs (first hit the Funny Five on 1987-03-01)

Albums: Little Shop of Horrors 

In 1987 - ** The Gipper Gate Blues - Barbara Dane (first hit the Funny Five on 1987-03-08)

In 1998 - ** Life's Gonna Suck - Denis Leary http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/leary-denis.htm (released 1997, first hit the Funny Five on 1998-02-22)

Albums: Lock 'N Load 

In 1998 - ** To All The Girls... The Bill Clinton Version - Dave & Tom Show (first hit the Funny Five on 1998-02-22)

In 2004 - ** Rage Against The Mundane - Tony Goldmark http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/goldmark-tony.htm (first hit the Funny Five on 2004-03-07)

Albums: Rage Against The Mundane 

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1976 - ** Pos.5. Stardrek - Bobby Pickett & Peter Ferrara (first played 1976-01-11)

Albums: They Came From Outer Space  / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection  / Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space  / Star Trek Comedy: The Unofficial Album

In 1981 - ** Pos.4. Hardcore Granola - Tom "T-Bone" Stankus (first played 1981-01-11)

In 1987 - ** Pos.5. Hip To Be Bare - Wally Wingert http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wingert-wally.htm & The Nudes (first played 1987-02-08)

Albums: Parody Hearty

In 2004 - ** Pos.1. The Horse In Striped Pajamas - Captain Kangaroo & Mr. Green Jeans (first played 1986-08-31)

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1987 - ** Mean Green Mother From Outer Space - Levi Stubbs (first hit #1 on 1987-03-15)

Albums: Little Shop of Horrors 

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1981 - ** Pos.1. Earache My Eye Featuring Alice Bowie - Cheech and Chong http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cheechandchong.htm (released 1974, first played 1978-11-05)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / Where There's Smoke There's Cheech and Chong  / Wedding Album  / Up in Smoke Soundtrack  / Cheech and Chong's Greatest Hit 

In 2004 - ** Pos.1. The Horse In Striped Pajamas - Captain Kangaroo & Mr. Green Jeans (first played 1986-08-31)

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1976 - ** Pos.1. Who's on First? - Abbott & Costello (appearance #2)

Albums: Crazy Guys: Gems of American Comedy  / But Seriously...The American Comedy Box Set  / Baseball's Greatest Hits 

In 1981 - ** Pos.1. Earache My Eye Featuring Alice Bowie - Cheech and Chong http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cheechandchong.htm (appearance #1)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / Where There's Smoke There's Cheech and Chong  / Wedding Album  / Up in Smoke Soundtrack  / Cheech and Chong's Greatest Hit 

In 1987 - ** Pos.1. Dentist! - Steve Martin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/martin-steve.htm (w/ Bill Murray) (appearance #4)

Albums: Little Shop of Horrors 

In 2004 - ** Pos.1. The Horse In Striped Pajamas - Captain Kangaroo & Mr. Green Jeans (appearance #1)

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1982, The Dave-Cam is introduced: The home viewer sees what Dave sees as he enters the studio from backstage, offers his opening remarks, and interviews "Bert the Human Caboose" (Calvert DeForest).
In 1983, Mystery Science Theater creator Joel Hodgson makes his network television debut on Late Night.
In 1984, Dave's Record Collection includes "Training Your Parakeet to Talk," "Robert Clary Lives It Up at the Playboy Club," and "Chet Huntley Reports on House of Pancakes."
In 1989, Dave calls the telephone booths on the street, but no one answers. Later, he goes to Robert Wright's office and tells the NBC chairman to go home.
In 1990, Dave calls Meg Parsont across the street at Simon & Schuster for the first time and selects her as Office Worker of the Month. Biff escorts her into the studio, where Dave presents her with a nice men's suit.
In 1990, Top Ten Perrier Slogans - 1. Coming soon -- our new kerosene flavor!
In 1991, Top Ten Dog Excuses for Losing the Dog Show - 10. Mistaken in assumption there would be a chance to show off talent for drinking from toilet.
In 1994, As usual, Richard Simmons acts like a complete jackass.
In 1994, Olympic Souvenirs include Tonya Harding Nesting Dolls, a Pipe-to-Knee Nutcracker, and a Figure Skater Drill Bit.
In 1994, Top Ten Things Overheard in the Olympic Village - 7. How do you say 'screw you' in Norwegian?
In 1995, Top Ten Things Overheard At Roseanne's Wedding - 7. I like this place. I hope she has her next wedding here.
In 1996, CBS Mailbag: (1) Dave was a musician, and in the Beatles? (2) A cabbie puts 5 extra consonants in his name, for better value; (3) a guy who writes Dave often is in the theater, and is escorted out; (4) CBS show: "The Single Guy and the Quiz Machine".
In 1996, Dave shows samples from Presidential Candidate Steve Forbes' "Forbes Magazine"; cover stories include "Why I Hate America," "I Luv Sniffing Glue," and "Somebody Please Have Sex With Me."
In 1996, Top Ten Ways To Improve the Ratings of "60 Minutes".
In 1999, Alan tells us that tonight's Secret Word is "gristle". Also, "What They'll Be Doing Next" bit tells about people involved with the impeachment trial; "Linda Tripp" appears.
In 1999, Dave raves about the Daytona 500. Later, Jeff Gordon reads the Top Ten Thoughts That Cross Your Mind When Driving 200 MPH.
In 2000, Late Show 2000: Comedy Under Siege* continues with Late Show Backstage #7, with host David Brenner.
In 2000, Late Show Backstage guests Kathie Lee Gifford, who talks about her "war" over the sweatshop kids, and Alec Baldwin.

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