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Today In Dementia History Datebook-February 16th

For The Weekday Of: Monday in 2009, Tuesday in 2010
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People on February 16th: birthdates

Jeremy Bulloch: 1946 (is 63 in 2009, 64 in 2010)
Actor, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
LeVar Burton: 1957 (is 52 in 2009, 53 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, TV Host, Director, b. in Landsthul; RN:Levardis Robert Martyn Burton Jr.; West German; Star Trek The Next Generations' Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge the "blind" engineer; Roots' Kunta Kinte (as a boy); Reading Rainbow
Troy Evans: 1948 (is 61 in 2009, 62 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, China Beach's Sarge Pepper, ER's Frank Martin
Geordi La Forge: 2335 (is-326 in 2009, -325 in 2010)
Fictious Character, character on Star Trek The Next Generation
Lisa Loring: 1958 (is 51 in 2009, 52 in 2010)
TV Actress, Soap Actress, The Addams Family's Wednesday Thursday Addams, As the World Turns' Cricket Montgomery

People on February 16th: birth anniversaries

Hugh Beaumont: 1909=d.May 14, 1982 (was 73)
TV/Movie Actor, Leave it to Beaver's dad-Ward Cleaver
Edgar Bergen: 1903=d.Sep 30, 1978 (was 75)
HALL OF FAMER, Comedian, Game Show Host, TV/Movie/Radio Actor, Ventriloquist, Vaudevillan, RFN:Edgar John; with dummies Charlie McCarthy, Effie Klinker, & Mortimer Snerd; Candice's father; Do You Trust Your Wife? M.C.; Frances Weston's hubby
Sonny Bono: 1935=d.Jan 5, 1998 (was 62)
Comedian, Pop Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Author, Mayor, Producer, b. in Detroit; of Sonny & Cher; Mayor of Palm Springs; RFN:Salvatore Philip; Cher's hubby 1964-74
Jerry Lester: 1910=d.Mar 23, 1995 (was 85)
Comedian, gag-a-minute vaudeville comic; Pantotime Quiz reg, Broadway Open House host

People on February 16th: death anniversaries

Roger Bowen: 1996 (was 63)/b.May 25, 1932
TV/Movie Actor, Arnie, regular on the Brian Keith Show and other TV bombs; M*A*S*H's Henry Blake (Movie), guest starring roles in many 70's series, founding member of the Second City in Chicago; died one day after the other Henry Blake, TV's McLean Stevenson, died.
Smiley Burnette: 1967 (was 55)/b.Mar 18, 1911
TV/Movie Actor, Cowboy Actor; Ozark Jubilee, Petticoat Junction's Charlie Pratt; Gene Autry's sidekick of 30s-40s
Howard W. Koch: 2001 (was 84)/b.Apr 11, 1916
Movie Producer/Director, Frankenstein, Airplane II, The Odd Couple
Charlie Ryan: 2008 (was 92)/b.Dec 19, 1915
Country Singer, b. in Graceville, MN; Hot Rod Lincoln

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General events on February 16th

In 1968, the nation's first 911 emergency telephone system was inaugurated in Haleyville, Alabama. It failed at times because when someone told a person to dial "9-11", the person couldn't find the "11" button!

Human Achievement and Science events on February 16th

In 1923, the burial chamber of King Tutankhamen's recently unearthed tomb was unsealed in Egypt. Steve Martin made King Tut the subject of a novelty song. Pharoah Tutankhamun also had a prehistoric plumbing system installed in his tomb. Turns out that they also discovered ... PHAROAH'S FAUCET.
In 1948, Miranda, famous moon of Uranus, photographed for first time.

Entertainment events on February 16th

In 1903, actor-ventriloquist Edgar Bergen was born in Chicago, Illinois. His early radio show, "The Edgar Bergen Show," was popular with listeners who tuned in regularly to hear the antics of Bergen and his dummies, Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. He appeared, often with the duo, in films as well, including "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man," "Stage Door Canteen," "Fun and Fancy Free" and "I Remember Mama." Bergen died on September 30, 1978; Charlie McCarthy was bequeathed to the Smithsonian Institution. Bergen's daughter, actress Candice Bergen, later wrote a best-selling family autobiography, titled "Knock Wood."
In 1909, actor Hugh Beaumont was born in Lawrence, Kansas. Although he enjoyed a significant film career -- with roles in such features as "The Fallen Sparrow," "The Lady Confesses," "Objective Burma!," "The Blue Dahlia," "Night Without Sleep," "Phone Call from a Stranger," "Night Passage" and "The Human Duplicators" -- Beaumont is perhaps best remembered as Ward Cleaver, the head of the Cleaver clan, in the long-running TV sitcom, "Leave It to Beaver." He died on May 14, 1982.

Entertainment-TV events on February 16th

In 1968, TV'S "TONIGHT SHOW" Johnny Carson's guests include SONNY & CHER, plus Comics DON RICKLES and DON ADAMS
In 1985, on "Saturday Night Live," Fernando leaves his "Hideaway" for Radio City Music Hall's "Night of 100 Stars," where he notes that Teri Garr looks mahvelous, even if she does have some hair on her outfit and "it looks like Lorne Greene has been rolling around on your body there for a while."
In 1991, "All In The Family" 20th anniversary retrospective aired on CBS.
In 1991, in a spoof of the movie "Misery," Dana Carvey kills off his "Church Chat" Lady character on "Saturday Night Live." The character would not live again until the premiere episode of "The Taco Bell Dana Carvey Show."
In 2003, the 302nd epsisode of "The Simpsons", the 300th produced, aired on FOX. Also on Fox, the cast of "Married...With Children" renuited for a one-hour "Reunion" clip show.

Entertainment-Movies events on February 16th

In 1966, The live-action feature film, "The Ugly Dachshund" is generally released.
In 1970, The film, "It's Tough To Be A Bird" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons).
In 1984, The film, "Mickey's Christmas Carol" is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Film, Animated).

Music-Rock events on February 16th

In 1980, TV'S "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" Musical Guest: GARY NUMAN ("CARS")

Music-R and B / Dance events on February 16th

In 1985, R.C., "Neutron Dance" by Pointer Sisters peaked at #6 on the pop singles chart. The Del Rubio Triplets covered that song in their own fine way.

Weird and Other events on February 16th

In 1932, 02 x 16 = 32
In 1980, Irate motorists outside Lyons, France, unwittingly converge to create the world's longest traffic jam, stretching an unbelievably frustrating 109.3 miles towards Paris.
In 2032, 02 x 16 = 32

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1975 - ** 20th Century Blues - Lily Tomlin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/tomlin-lily.htm (last played on 1975-02-16)

In 1975 - ** Ahab, The Arab - Ray Stevens http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/stevens-ray.htm (released 1962, last played on 2008-04-13)

Albums: The Ray Stevens Box Set  / Golden Age of American Rock'N'Roll: Special Novelty Edition  / Ray Stevens: All-Time Greatest Hits  / Gitarzan  / Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits by MCA / Ray Stevens: 20 Comedy Hits Special Collection  / Ray Stevens: Collection  / Ray Stevens: All Time Greatest Comic Hits / Ray Stevens: All-Time Hits  / Ray Stevens: His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits  / The Best Of Ray Stevens by Rhino / Funny Man / Misty: The Very Best of Ray Stevens by Empire

In 1975 - ** Cowpasture Polka (Lift Your Feet, Lift Your Feet, Lift Your Feet) - Jerry Colonna & His San Fernando Valley Pals (last played on 2006-07-30)

In 1975 - ** How D'ye Do And Shake Hands - Danny Kaye, Jimmy Durante, Jane Wyman & Groucho Marx http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/marx-groucho.htm (released 1951, last played on 2007-09-23)

Albums: Here's Groucho  / Crazy Guys: Gems of American Comedy 

In 1975 - ** NCF Spot - Carl Spaeth (last played on 1975-02-16)

In 1975 - ** Political Science (Let's Drop The Big One) - Randy Newman http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/newman-randy.htm (released 1972, last played on 2006-09-10)

Albums: Sailed Away / Guilty: 30 Years Of Randy Newman 

In 1975 - ** Pollution - Tom Lehrer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lehrer-tom.htm (released 1965, last played on 2008-04-20)

Albums: The Remains Of Tom Lehrer  / But Seriously...The American Comedy Box Set  / That Was The Year That Was 

In 1975 - ** Riot In Cell Block #9 - The Robins (released 1954, last played on 2007-01-28)

Albums: 50 Coastin' Classics: Anthology 

In 1975 - ** Some Little Bug Is Going To Get You - Phil Harris http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/harris-phil.htm (last played on 2007-05-27)

Albums: My Kind of Country  / The Thing About Phil Harris 

In 1975 - ** Spam - Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm (released 1971, last played on 2007-05-27)

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

In 1975 - ** Uncle Josh's Troubles In A Hotel - Cal Stewart (last played on 1975-02-16)

In 1975 - ** Wish You Were Here, Buddy - Pat Boone http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/boone-pat.htm (last played on 2005-05-07)

In 1975 - ** With My Little Ukulele in My Hand - George Formby http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/formby-george.htm (released 1933, last played on 2007-10-07)

In 1975 - ** Zulu Drake - Charlie Drake (last played on 2004-01-12)

In 1975 - ** The Mechanical Man - Bent Bolt & The Nuts (released 1966, last played on 2005-03-26)

Albums: Greasy Kid Stuff 2

In 1975 - ** The Sheik of Araby - Spike Jones http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/jones-spike.htm & His City Slickers (released 1942, last played on 2008-04-13)

Albums: Spike Jones' Greatest Hits!  / Musical Depreciation Revue: The Spike Jones Anthology  / Riot Squad  / Spike Jones Transcribed  / The Bluebirds  / Strictly For Music Lovers  / Wacky World of Spike Jones and His City Slickers  / Not Your Standard Spike Jones Collection 

In 1975 - ** The Speck - Larry Verne (last played on 2007-01-14)

In 1986 - ** Cometary Commentary - The Hairy Wanderers (last played on 1986-03-09)

In 1986 - ** Foolish Questions - Sandy Bradley and Small Wonder (last played on 1986-02-16)

In 1986 - ** My Man Rocks Me - Trixie Smith (last played on 1986-02-16)

In 1986 - ** Need To Eat - Felix Culpa (last played on 1986-02-16)

In 1986 - ** That's My Pa - Sheb Wooley http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/wooley-sheb.htm (released 1962, last played on 2006-06-18)

Albums: 22 Greatest Hits Of Sheb Wooley Or Ben Colder  / World's Greatest Country Novelty Records 

In 1986 - ** The Girl Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll - Mamie Van Doren (last played on 1986-02-16)

In 1992 - ** Basically Frightened - Col. Bruce Hampton & The Aqua http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/aqua.htmrium Rescue Unit (last played on 1992-05-17)

In 1992 - ** Black & White - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (released 1991, last played on 1992-03-29)

Albums: Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 2

In 1992 - ** Dial "1" For Help - The Royal Canadian Air Farce (last played on 2008-03-09)

Albums: Farce on a Stick

In 1992 - ** Dip Your Brush In The Sunshine - Ted Lewis w/ Benny Goodman (released 1931, last played on 1992-02-16)

In 1992 - ** Happy Days Are Here Again - Leo Reisman (released 1929, last played on 1992-02-16)

In 1992 - ** I've Got Two Legs - Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm (last played on 1992-02-16)

Albums: Monty Python Sings 

In 1992 - ** Kill A Cat - Glenn Super (last played on 1992-04-05)

In 1992 - ** The Gold Digger's Song - Dick Powell (released 1933, last played on 1992-02-16)

In 1992 - ** The Jackson Family - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser) (last played on 1992-02-16)

In 1997 - ** The Talking Telephone - Max Morath (last played on 1997-02-16)

In 2003 - ** And A Pizza To Go - Lee Lucas (last played on 2003-02-16)

In 2003 - ** Demented News Feb 16, 2003 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (last played on 2005-01-08)

Albums: Demented News 2003 Volume

In 2003 - ** Italian Lesson No. 4 - Space Ghost http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/spaceghost.htm (released 1998, last played on 2003-02-16)

Albums: Space Ghost's Surf & Turf: With 22 Tiki-Torched Tunes 

In 2003 - ** The Italian Song - Cab City Combo http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cabcitycombo.htm (released 2002, last played on 2003-02-16)

Albums: Cabbie Road

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1975 - ** Ahab, The Arab - Ray Stevens http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/stevens-ray.htm (released 1962, first hit the Funny Five on 1980-05-18)

Albums: The Ray Stevens Box Set  / Golden Age of American Rock'N'Roll: Special Novelty Edition  / Ray Stevens: All-Time Greatest Hits  / Gitarzan  / Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits by MCA / Ray Stevens: 20 Comedy Hits Special Collection  / Ray Stevens: Collection  / Ray Stevens: All Time Greatest Comic Hits / Ray Stevens: All-Time Hits  / Ray Stevens: His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits  / The Best Of Ray Stevens by Rhino / Funny Man / Misty: The Very Best of Ray Stevens by Empire

In 1975 - ** Political Science (Let's Drop The Big One) - Randy Newman http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/newman-randy.htm (released 1972, first hit the Funny Five on 2001-03-11)

Albums: Sailed Away / Guilty: 30 Years Of Randy Newman 

In 1975 - ** Spam - Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm (released 1971, first hit the Funny Five on 1975-04-13)

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

In 1992 - ** Black & White - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm (released 1991, first hit the Funny Five on 1992-03-01)

Albums: Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 2

In 1992 - ** Dial "1" For Help - The Royal Canadian Air Farce (first hit the Funny Five on 1992-03-01)

Albums: Farce on a Stick

In 1992 - ** Kill A Cat - Glenn Super (first hit the Funny Five on 1992-03-15)

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1992 - ** Pos.5. Silicon Slim - John Forster http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/forster-john.htm (first played 1992-01-19)

Albums: Entering Marion 

In 1992 - ** Pos.4. Smart Girls - Brian Wilson (first played 1992-01-12)

In 2003 - ** Pos.4. Suspenders - Steve Goodie http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/goodie-steve.htm (first played 2003-01-12)

Albums: Extra Extra

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1975 - ** Spam - Monty Python http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/montypython.htm (released 1971, first hit #1 on 1975-06-08)

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

In 1992 - ** Dial "1" For Help - The Royal Canadian Air Farce (first hit #1 on 1992-03-08)

Albums: Farce on a Stick

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1975 - ** Pos.1. Shaving Cream - Benny Bell (vocal by Paul Wynn), or Dr. Demento w/ The Benny Bell Orchestra or The Fabulous Five Inc. versions (appearance #6)

Albums: 25 All Time Novelty Hits  / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection 

In 1986 - ** Pos.1. Wet Dream - Kip Addotta (appearance #8)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection  / Comedian of the United States

In 1992 - ** Pos.1. 7-11 - Led Slurpee (appearance #2)

In 1997 - ** Pos.1. Ode To My Car - Adam Sandler http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/sandler-adam.htm (appearance #2)

Albums: What The Hell Happened To Me? 

In 2003 - ** Pos.1. The Chainsaw Juggler - The Four Postmen http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/fourpostmen.htm (appearance #11)

Albums: Hit Record

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1982, When Dave goes backstage to put his tooth in, he invites an audience member, Rosemary, to take over for him, and she interviews Dick Cavett.
In 1984, Dave's ear hurts after a bullwhip demonstration with Lash La Rue.
In 1987, Dave reads the Top Ten Lines From the New Sylvester Stallone Movie "Over the Top," which ten years later becomes the title to a very successful sit-com produced by Robert Morton.
In 1988, Cornella Guest's Top Ten Things She Likes about Sylvester Stallone - 8. He's so cute when he tries to pronounce "debutante." 6. The way his eyes lit up when I explained how Nestle's Quik works.
In 1989, Top Ten New Slogans for America's Savings & Loans - 6. Feeling lucky, punk?
In 1990, Donald Trump's Top Ten Pick-Up Lines - 9. Haven't I evicted you somewhere before?
In 1993, "Tell Us About Your Lunch" debuts. Dave calls new White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers, who's eating tuna fish sandwich on toasted whole wheat. Dee Dee asks Dave if he's moving his upcoming CBS show to Los Angeles. Dave says no and admonishes her to get her facts right. Dee Dee: "Oh, we don't worry about that too much around here."
In 1993, Top Ten Surprising Things About Clinton's Speech Last Night - 1. He's dating Brooke Shields.
In 1994, Dave's Mom watches the luge and bobsledding competitions.
In 1994, Top Ten Signs Greg Gumbel is Nuts - 6. Signed a long-term contract with CBS Sports.
In 1995, Dave's romantic Valentine's Day memory with a leggy supermodel is brought back to reality by Paul, who forces him to recall that he was actually having dinner with Tony Randall, as Richard Simmons is waiting in the wings as Cupid.
In 1995, Top Ten Ways New York City Is Cutting Back - 5. Entire fire department replaced by one fast little mother with a bucket
In 1996, Clip: a cabbie now has a driver-side shower?
In 1996, Dave goes on the Ricki Lake show to get the Top Ten list.
In 1996, Dave guests for an hour on Charlie Rose.
In 1996, Dave throws snowballs, and there's fake snow in the theater.
In 1996, Guests: Teri Hatcher throws snowballs; Jon Stewart eats a snowball; Harry Hill is bumped.
In 1996, Top Ten Highlights of the New Hampshire Debate - 8. Walk-on by Willard Scott wishing Bob Dole a happy 100th birthday
In 1998, Dale Earnhardt's "Top Ten Reasons It Took Me 20 Years To Win The Daytona 500" - 3. My new pit crew - The Spice Girls.
In 1998, Dave goes door-to-door in New Jersey talking to people about the Olympics.
In 1998, Live via satellite in Nagano, Japan: Biff and his wife Carolyn chat with Winter Olympic athletes.
In 1998, Special effect: Dave moguls at his desk. Also, Japan Quiz.
In 1999, "Rejected FDA Products" bit. Later, Dave eats some "Skoal Whip".
In 1999, Alan says that tonight's Secret Word is "magnesium".
In 1999, Clips of TV shows Linda Tripp has appeared on. Also, Top Ten Signs the President Is Trying To Kill You.
In 1999, Lou Soloff sits in with the band and plays a *brief* trumpet solo.
In 2000, Late Show 2000, Comedy Under Siege*: Late Show Backstage #8 is hosted by Tom Snyder.
In 2000, LSB guests are Norm MacDonald and Don Rickles, who actually has some kind words for Dave. Richard Simmons didn't show up.

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