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Today In Dementia History Datebook-February 20th

For The Weekday Of: Friday in 2009, Saturday in 2010
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People on February 20th: birthdates

Cindy Crawford: 1966 (is 43 in 2009, 44 in 2010)
Model, TV Hostess, Exerciser, b. in DeKalb, IL; Richard Gere's ex-wife; House of Style, Fair Game, mentioned in a Happy Schnapps Combo song
Ron Eldard: 1965 (is 44 in 2009, 45 in 2010)
TV Actor, Bakersfield P.D., Men Behaving Badly's Kevin Paterson, ER's Ray "Shep" Shepard
J. Geils: 1946 (is 63 in 2009, 64 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, American, RFN:Jerome, of J. Geils Band
David Herman: 1967 (is 42 in 2009, 43 in 2010)
Actor, Comedian, MAD TV, King of the Hill's Buckley/Eustis, King of the Hill's Roy
Joel Hodgson: 1960 (is 49 in 2009, 50 in 2010)
TV Host, Comedian, Mystery Science Theater 3000
Nurv Shiner: 1921 (is 88 in 2009, 89 in 2010)
Country Singer/Guitarist, Songwriter, American, RFN:Mervin; Peter Cottontail
Patricia Smith: 1930 (is 79 in 2009, 80 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actress, Debbie Reynolds Show, Bob Newhart Show's Margaret Hoover, Spirit of St. Louis
French Stewart: 1964 (is 45 in 2009, 46 in 2010)
Actor, 3rd Rock From The Sun's Harry Solomon
John Voldstad: 1950 (is 59 in 2009, 60 in 2010)
Actor, Newhart's other brother Darryl

People on February 20th: birth anniversaries

Robert Altman: 1925=d.Nov 21, 2006 (was 81)
Movie Producer/Director, Protestant, b. in Kansas City, Mo.; M*A*S*H, Nashville, Popeye, The Player, Short Cuts, James Dean Story
Jay Burton: 1916=d.Mar 24, 1993 (was 77)
Comedy Writer, Histoy of the World Part 1, High Anxiety, TV's When Things Were Rotten
Kurt Cobain: 1967=d.Apr 5, 1994 (was 27)
Heavy Metal Singer, Heavy Metal Guitarst, Songwriter, of Nirvana; April 8 is the day he was found dead by his own hand
John Charles Daly: 1914=d.Feb 24, 1991 (was 77)
Newscaster, Game Show Host, Correspondent, Actor, Journalist, South African, Voice of America dir.; NBC, CBS, & ABC News; What's My Line, It's News to Me
Gale Gordon: 1906=d.Jun 30, 1995 (was 89)
TV/Movie/Stage/Radio Actor, Comedian, b. in New York City; RN:Charles T. Aldrich Jr.; Old Marblehead; Fibber McGee & Molly, Phil Harris & Alice Faye Show, My Favorite Husband, Our Miss Brooks' Osgood Conklin, Pete & Gladys's Uncle Paul, Dennis the Menace's John Wilson, Lucy Show's Theodore J. Mooney, Here's Lucy's Harrison Otis Carter, Life With Lucy's Curtis McGibbon; some say b. 1905
Larry Hovis: 1936=d.Sep 9, 2003 (was 67)
Comedian, Writer, Panelist, Gomer Pyle USMC's Larry, Hogan's Heroes' Lt. Carter, Laugh In reg, Liar's Club

People on February 20th: death anniversaries

Clarence Nash: 1985 (was 80)/b.Dec 7, 1904
Cartoon Voicist, voice of Donald Duck
Dick York: 1992 (was 63)/b.Sep 4, 1928
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Radio Actor, b. in Ft. Wayne, IN; Bewitched's Darrin Stephens 1964-69

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General events on February 20th

In 1997, Ben and Jerry's introduced a new flavor -- Phish food, named after the rock group Phish. It contains chocolate ice cream, marshmallows, caramel and fish-shaped fudge. Eat it up. Yum.

Government and Politics on February 20th

In 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt signed an immigration act which excluded "idiots, imbeciles, feebleminded persons, epileptics, insane persons" from being admitted to the United States.

Royalty and Religious events on February 20th

In 1997, the Trinity Broadcasting Network cancelled Pat Boone's weekly "Gospel America" program until he explained why he showed up at the American Music Awards dressed as a heavy metal rocker. The 62-year- old Boone said he was spoofing his squeaky-clean image and promoting his latest album -- a cover of heavy metal classics.

Entertainment events on February 20th

In 1968, John Cleese (Monty Python) marries Connie Booth.

Entertainment-TV events on February 20th

In 1960, on the cover of TV Guide: "Red Skelton". Other Articles: Dennis the Menace, Bob Denver
In 1965, Gilligan's Island episode #21. "Big Man on Little Stick". Handsome surfer Duke Williams rides a giant tsunami to the island. At first, the castaways are excited as Duke thinks he will turn around and surf back to Hawaii (and send help). However, after seeing Mary Ann and Ginger, he decides he may want to stay for a while. The castaways must come up with a plan to make him want to leave for Hawaii.
In 1967, Gilligan's Island episode #90. "Splashdown". guests: Chick Hern (radio announcer) George Neise (NASA official) Scott Graham (Astronaut Tobias) Jim Spencer (Astronaut Ryan). The Professor determines that a manned space craft will pass over the island, and attempts to fashion a telegraph machine. When that fails, the Castaways try to spell out SOS using burning logs as a rescue signal, but Gilligan catches fire and runs into the logs, causing them to spell out SOL, the name of one of the astronauts! Blooper watch: as Gilligan is lighting the logs, you can see his pants smoking before he backs up into the flaming logs!
In 1970, in a Brady Bunch episode called "The Hero", Peter gets a swelled head when he saves a girl's life; the Bradys are surprised when Peter comes home with torn clothes and explains that he rescued a girl from an accident. They find that easier to accept than his attitude when his friends make a fuss over the incident.
In 1971, it's not a test but it's not a real emergency either, as the National Emergency Warning Center in Colorado accidentally orders radio and TV stations across the nation to go off the air. Many stations heed the alert, which is not lifted for over a half hour. (Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.)
In 1981, on "Fridays" on ABC, Andy Kaufman ruins every sketch in this live broadcast of the ABC's answer to "SNL." Toward show's end, Andy gets in a scuffle with cast members as the horrified audience looks on.

Entertainment-Movies events on February 20th

In 1937, The Mickey Mouse film, "Moose Hunters" is released. Donald Duck and Goofy also appear.
In 1940, Tom & Jerry, Cartoon Character, Famous Cat & Mouse team created by Hanna & Barbera debut; by MGM; some say Feb 10, 1940.
In 1961, The Goofy film, "Aquamania" is released.
In 1985, Clarence Nash, the voice of Donald Duck for over 50 years, dies of leukemia.

Arts and Prose events on February 20th

In 1944, Batman and Robin comic strip premiered in newspapers.

Music events on February 20th

In 1985, "Weird Al" Yankovic records his unreleased 1981 song "Yoda" for the "Dare To Be Stupid" LP.
In 1993, "Video Library - Greatest Hits" video by "Weird Al" Yankovic was certified Gold

Music-Rock events on February 20th

In 1967, musician Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, creator of grunge rock, was born. He died on April 8, 1994, an apparent suicide.
In 1970, John Lennon's `Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)'/`Who Has Seen The Wind' was released in the U.S. The following day it enters the U.K. pop chart where it will remain for six weeks, rising as high as #5. It went to #3 on the US charts. To get instant karma, just add water, and serve!

Weird and Other events on February 20th

In 1940, 02 x 20 = 40
In 1949, the first International Pancake Race was held in Liberal, Kansas. The annual event, scheduled each year on Shrove Tuesday, pits the women of Liberal against the women of Olney, Bucks, England. Wearing dresses and aprons, their heads covered in scarfs, the women run a 415-yard, "S" shaped course. Each woman also carries a pancake in a skillet and must toss the pancake three times. The fastest pancake carrier ran the race in 58.5 seconds in 1975. This record was set by Liberal's Sheila Turner. Pass the syrup, please!
In 1952, Carolyn Cummings gave birth to the first of her five babies. The second was born in 1953, the third in 1956, the fourth in 1961, and the fifth in 1966.
In 2002, Don't blink or you'll miss it: 20:02 20/02 2002; A once-in a-few-centuries time, date and year is coming up tonight, your local time! 20:02 20/02 2002; Reads the same backwards or forwards. That is: 8:02pm (military time), 20/02 (European day/month for Feb. 20), 2002 (year). The next one is scheduled for 21:12 21/12 2112 or 9:12pm Dec. 21, 2112, but it doesn't read exactly the same when read backwards. Don't you just love it? [Esp. for you, David C. :-) ]
In 2040, 02 x 20 = 40
In 9999, Cummins Chidren Phenomenom, five children were born on the same day but in different years in 1952, 53, 56, 61, and 66 to Ralph & Carolyn Cummins.

My events on February 20th

In 1997, D.T. buys a new computer to replace his old outdated 486-SX computer. Unfortunately today, his Pentium 200MMX is itself outdated just two years after it was introduced, but at least it compiled his QBASIC programs in 1/10th of the time!

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1983 - ** Asiatic Flu - Ebe Sneezer & The Epidemics (last played on 1983-02-20)

In 1983 - ** Elvis's Car - Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre (last played on 1983-02-20)

In 1983 - ** Hail, All Hail The U.S. Mail - Robert Warren (last played on 1983-02-20)

In 1983 - ** Hot House Of Omagarashid - The Yardbirds (last played on 1983-02-20)

In 1983 - ** I Need A Vacation - Jim Backus (released 1958, last played on 2008-06-22)

In 1983 - ** Michael Ate The Smorgasbord - Rick Segall (last played on 1996-11-24)

In 1983 - ** Tumor - The Fibonaccis (last played on 1983-02-20)

In 1983 - ** Uh! Oh! Part Two - The Nutty Squirrels (released 1959, last played on 2002-02-10)

In 1983 - ** Vacation - The Song Project (last played on 1983-02-20)

In 1983 - ** Vacation montage - ? (last played on 1983-02-20)

In 1983 - ** The Piddlin' Pup - Ben Light and His Surf Club Boys (released 1936, last played on 2000-08-20)

In 1994 - ** Betsy Can't Come - Skin & Bones (last played on 1994-02-20)

In 1994 - ** Blue Cheese Yodel - Michael H. Price & His Musical Miscreants (last played on 1994-05-01)

In 1994 - ** Cops with Attitude - Harry Shearer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/shearer-harry.htm

(last played on 2006-10-08)

Albums: It Must Have Been Something I Said

In 1994 - ** Only You - The Puget Sound Bytes (last played on 1994-02-20)

In 1994 - ** Rappin' Jerry - Dan Dooda (last played on 1994-02-20)

In 1994 - ** Your Brain on Drugs - Harry Shearer http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/shearer-harry.htm

(released 1994, last played on 1994-02-20)

Albums: It Must Have Been Something I Said

In 2000 - ** O.B.and Indian Encounter Lave Sus Manos - O.B. Ranger (last played on 2000-02-20)

Albums: The O.B. Ranger Rides Again

In 2000 - ** Ode to Playboy - Bob Ricci (last played on 2007-06-10)

Albums: Get a Life

In 2000 - ** Please Do Something Stupid - Carla Ulbrich http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/ulbrich-carla.htm

(last played on 2005-10-02)

Albums: Her Fabulous Debut

In 2000 - ** The Night Miss Nancy Ann's Hotel For Single Girls Burned Down - Tex Williams (released 1971, last played on 2000-02-20)

In 2005 - ** Birds - Yma Sumac (last played on 2005-03-12)

In 2005 - ** Demented News February 20, 2005 - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm

(last played on 2005-03-12)

In 2005 - ** Life Sucks And Then You Die - Ray Jessel (last played on 2005-03-12)

In 2005 - ** Old Guys Do It - Rob Moitoza (last played on 2005-03-12)

In 2005 - ** Old Man Emu - John Williamson (last played on 2005-03-12)

Albums: Australian Pop Classics: Novelty Songs of the 60s & 70s

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 2000 - ** Ode to Playboy - Bob Ricci (first hit the Funny Five on 2000-03-19)

Albums: Get a Life

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1983 - ** Pos.5. Super Skier - The Chad Mitchell Trio (first played 1976-02-29)

In 2000 - ** Pos.4. Heart Attack No. 5 - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser) (first played 1999-10-10)

In 2000 - ** Pos.5. We Are One - Too Sick Chik (first played 2000-01-30)

In 2005 - ** Pos.3. Jedi Mind Trick - Ethan Lipton (first played 2005-01-23)

Albums: A New Low

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 1983 - ** Pos.1. Earache My Eye Featuring Alice Bowie - Cheech and Chong http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/cheechandchong.htm

(appearance #2)

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 1994 - ** Pos.1. Ti Kwan Leep/Boot to the Head - The Frantics http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/frantics.htm

(appearance #17)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection

/ The Very Best of Dr. Demento

/ Boot to the Head

In 2000 - ** Pos.1. The Saga Begins - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm

(appearance #8)

Albums: Running With Scissors

/ Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space

In 2005 - ** Pos.1. If I Had The Copyright (The "F" Word Song) - Carla Ulbrich http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/ulbrich-carla.htm

(appearance #3)

Albums: Leftovers / MarsCon 2008 Dementia Track Fundraiser CD

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1984, Dave and Chris Elvert-Lloyd hit tennis balls from a cannon in the 6th floor hallway.
In 1985, Chris Elliott's Guy Under the Seats, Episode 10: "The Dead Man's Ring."
In 1986, After an answer to a viewer mail that referred to Dave's long tie ("That wasn't my tie, pal"), NBC head "Grant Tinker" comes out and gives Dave yet another Humanitas Award for the cheap sexual joke, then plugs The Today Show's return to NYC.
In 1990, Top Ten New Names for the Reunited Germany - 4. Nazichusetts.
In 1991, Top Ten Signs that Jim Bakker Is Rehabilitated - 6. Openly admits his attraction to Tammy Faye may have been a passing clown fetish.
In 1992, After a hiatus of four months, the Top Ten list returns with The Top Ten Reasons We Stopped Doing the Top Ten List for A While - 5. Had crazy idea people would enjoy more banter with Paul. 2. Too busy spending time with my new number one lady -- Gennifer Flowers.
In 1995, Dave sends three members from the audience to go to a nearby movie theater and videotape clips from "Pulp Fiction." They return in time to show the clip during John Travolta's guest appearance to promote the film.
In 1995, Top Ten Signs You're Not Watching a Real Baseball Team - 6. Try as they might, they just can't scratch themselves like professionals.
In 1996, Bob Borden reports from New Hampshire; we see clips of his exit polling.
In 1996, Dave has someone get an audience guy a Kosher meal.
In 1996, Dave puts in a fake tooth.
In 1996, John Michael Higgins is bumped.
In 1996, New Magazines include "Still Alive Digest," "Obese Republican," and "Recreational Doctor."
In 1996, Top Ten Ways to Make Your State's Primary More Exciting - 5. Make outcome completely unpredictable by having ballots counted by New York high school students.
In 1997, Guests Julie Andrews, Doug E. Doug, and The Amazing Jonathan.
In 1997, Leonard Tepper's Hidden Video.
In 1997, Top Ten Rejected Slogans for Major League Baseball - 8. We wanna get to third base with you.
In 1998, Dave throws a blue card all the way to Japan; it hits a speed skater in the foot and trips him. Also, Top Ten Sumo Wrestler Pickup Lines, read in the theater by an actual sumo wrestler (Ichiro Wano).
In 1998, Stupid Pet Tricks: (1) a dog gets a Kleenex; (2) dog plays ball by itself; (3) a dalmation rides a bicycle.
In 1998, Tonight's show, which features a Day in New York City with Olympic Judges, Stupid Pet Tricks, and Jonny Moseley ski-jumping outside the theater on 53rd Street, wins The Late Show its second Emmy Award for Best Variety Series.
In 1998, Top Ten Sumo Wrestler Pick Up Lines - 9. I'm a 400 pound hunk of burnin' love.

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