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Today In Dementia History Datebook-February 21st

For The Weekday Of: Saturday in 2009, Sunday in 2010
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People on February 21st: birthdates

Anthony Daniels: 1946 (is 63 in 2009, 64 in 2010)
Movie Actor, Star Wars' C3PO
Christine Ebersole: 1953 (is 56 in 2009, 57 in 2010)
Actress, Comedienne, Soap Actress, Ebersole anchored "SNL Newsbreak" during "Saturday Night Live's" 1981-1982 season. And for a former "SNL" castmember, she's found an amazing amount of steady work since, including a 2-year stint on ABC's "One Life To Live" as Maxie, and "The Hogan Family" (aka Valerie's Family) as Barbara Goodwin, and movie roles in "Toostie," "Amadeus," "Dead Again," as a society columnist on the CBS bomb "Ink," and Howie Mandel's mother on the cartoon "Bobby's World."
Kelsey Grammer: 1955 (is 54 in 2009, 55 in 2010)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Cheers' & Frasier's Dr. Frasier Crane, Simpsons' Sideshow Bob, Down Periscope, X-Men: The Last Stand; some say b. 1952 or 1956; AP says 2-21-55
Jerry Harrison: 1949 (is 60 in 2009, 61 in 2010)
New Wave Singer/Guitarist, Keyboardist, Songwriter, American, of the Talking Heads; RFN:Jeremiah; some say 1953
Gary Lockwood: 1937 (is 72 in 2009, 73 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, Stuntman, RN:John Gary Yusolfsky; ex-Movie stuntman/stand in for Anthony Perkins; The Lieutenant's Lt. William Bill Rice, 2001:A Space Odyssey; Star Trek's Lt. Cmdr Gary Mitchell
Rue McClanahan: 1935 (is 74 in 2009, 75 in 2010)
TV/Stage Actress, Soap Actress, b. in Healdton, Ok.; Another World's Caroline, Maude's Vivian Cavender Harmon, Mama's Family's Aunt Fran Crowley, Golden Girls' & Golden Palaces' Blanche Devereaux, Apple Pie; some say b. 1936; wed 6x's

People on February 21st: birth anniversaries

Erma Bombeck: 1927=d.Apr 22, 1996 (was 69)
Columnist, Author, Humorist, b. in Dayton, Ohio; on Good Morning America; RN:Erma Louise Fiste
Jeanne Louise Calment: 1875=d.Aug 4, 1997 (was 122)
world's oldest living person; became the oldest living person ever that can be authenticated on 10-17-1995

People on February 21st: death anniversaries

Shig Echiyolzumia: 1986 (was 120)/b.Jun 29, 1865
Japanese, achieved oldest authenticated age, lived 120 years and 237 days, a record confirmed as a world record.
Tom Glazer: 2003 (was 88)/b.Sep 2, 1914
Folk Singer, Lyricist, with The Do-Re-Mi Children's Chorus; On Top of Spaghetti
Murray "The K" Kaufman: 1982 (was 60)/b.Feb 14, 1922
Radio Disc Jock, Jaclyn Zeman's ex-hubby; Promoter; NN:The 5th Beatle for promoting the group's 1st US tour; d. Feb 22?
Harvey Kurtzman: 1993 (was 68)/b.Oct 3, 1924
ComicStrip Cartoonist, Businessperson, Editor, pop culture historian; helped found MAD magazine

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War, Crime and Disaster events on February 21st

In 1965, black activist Malcolm X was shot by assassins identified as Black Muslims as he was about to address a rally of several hundred followers in New York. He had broken from the Nation of Islam to found his own Organization of Afro-American Unity.

Human Achievement and Science events on February 21st

In 1947, Edwin H. Land first demonstrated his Polaroid Land camera, which used self-developing film that produced a black-and-white photograph in 60 seconds. Wildman Fischer sang about taking a picture of you with his camera. It became an "instant" success.

Entertainment-TV events on February 21st

In 1981, Charles Rocket in a Saturday Night Live skit at the end of the show clearly said the naughty "f" word live on the East coast feed of NBC-TV. At closing credits time, Charlene Tilton, the guest host, was saying goodbye to the audience when Charles Rocket, who was in a "Who Shot J.R." sketch with her in the previous segment, then asks "who the 'f' did it?" and the audience roared. Charles received a five-letter "F" word the following month...FIRED! You could say that a ... ROCKET ... was fired from New York. Oh, and "SNL" musical guest Prince also uses that same funky four-letter word in his performance of the song "Partyup."
In 1992, fulfilling the sentence for his 1991 indecent exposure charge, actor Paul Reubens produces a public service video warning kids about the dangers of taking illegal drugs, which ironically seemed to be the only way for many over the age of 6 to make sense of his TV series, "Pee Wee's Playhouse."

Entertainment-Soap events on February 21st

In 2000, on Late Show with David Letterman, the host returned after qudruple bypass surgery. That night, one of the clips of celebrities paying a tribute to Letterman featured General Hospital's Tony Geary and Genie Francis in a taped gag to celebrate his return.

Entertainment-Movies events on February 21st

In 1947, The Pluto film, "Pluto's House Warming" is released.
In 1997, the movie "The Empire Strikes Back: Special Edition" was re-released in movie theaters in the USA.

Music events on February 21st

In 1976, R.C., "Nursery Rhymes" by Peoples' Choice peaked at #93 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., "Shaddap You Face" by Joe Dolce peaked at #1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, "Weird Al" Yankovic records the Madonna parody "Like A Surgeon" for Dare To Be Stupid LP.
In 1990, lipsynchers Milli Vanilli won a Grammy Award for best new artist. The duo of Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus are later forced to return the award after it is learned they did not actually sing the record.

Music-Easy events on February 21st

In 1948, R.C., "I'm Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover" hits #1 on the pop singles chart by Art Mooney.
In 2003, Folk music singer/songwriter Tom Glazer dies in Philadelphia. Glazer, 88, is best known for the 1963 novelty song "On Top of Spaghetti."

Music-R and B / Dance events on February 21st

In 1992, "I'm Too Sexy" single by Right Said Fred was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

Sports events on February 21st

In 1950, the first International Pancake Race was held in Liberal, Kansas. In the annual event, contestants wearing dresses, aprons and head scarves must run a 415-yard, "S" shaped course while flipping a pancake in a skillet three times.

Sports-Football events on February 21st

In 2000, DL PART 1: David Letterman, on his first show back after quintuple bypass surgery, fought back tears as he thanked the doctors and nurses who "saved my life." Otherwise, the "Late Show" host proved heart surgery hasn't softened his cutting humor. During the show, taped the previous Friday, he took shots at CBS, NBC, ABC, Hillary Rodham Clinton, decaffeinated coffee and the Super Bowl halftime show. Looking thinner but otherwise healthy five weeks after his operation, Letterman reached down twice and touched his toes before his monologue. He promised to show his scar but didn't. "After what I've been through," he said, "I'm just happy to be wearing clothes that open in the front."
In 2000, DL PART 2: After the monologue and a surprise visit from Jerry Seinfeld, who dead-panned "I thought you were dead," Letterman became uncharacteristically serious as he brought on stage, one by one, the doctors and nurses involved in his surgery and recovery. Choking up with gratitude, Letterman concluded his introductions by remarking "Five weeks ago, those were the men and women who saved my life."

Weird and Other events on February 21st

In 1942, 02 x 21 = 42
In 1983, Donald Davis ran one mile backwards in 6:07.1.
In 2042, 02 x 21 = 42

Dr. Demento Show Song Almanac

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song

In 1982 - ** Big Bucks - Swing (last played on 1982-02-21)

In 1982 - ** Cool Cool Corduroy Culottes - Zilch (last played on 1982-02-21)

In 1982 - ** Elephant Talk - King Crimson (last played on 1982-02-21)

In 1982 - ** Fruit Flyra - Gary Craig (last played on 1982-02-21)

In 1982 - ** Party in My Pants - Barnes & Barnes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/barnesandbarnes.htm

(released 1980, last played on 2006-07-23)

Albums: Zabagabee: Best of Barnes & Barnes

/ Voobaha

/ Yeah-Essential Barnes & Barnes

In 1982 - ** Preparing The President - Rich Little (last played on 1982-02-21)

Albums: The First Family Rides Again

In 1982 - ** Vampire Beavers - Joe Hall & The Continental Drift (last played on 2007-10-21)

Albums: Best of Joe Hall

In 1988 - ** Caffeine - Creation Unlimited (last played on 1988-04-24)

In 1988 - ** Have A Nice Day - Dr. Joe (last played on 1988-02-21)

In 1988 - ** Kosher Delight - The Yiddish People (released 1980, last played on 2003-02-23)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Dementia Royale

In 1988 - ** Lucille - Frank DeLima & Na KoLohe (last played on 2008-02-03)

In 1988 - ** Melanie - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/yankovic-alfred.htm

(last played on 2002-10-06)

Albums: Even Worse

/ The Permanent Record: Al In The Box

In 1988 - ** Physical Exam - Rich Little (last played on 1988-02-21)

Albums: Ronald Reagan Slept Here

In 1988 - ** Potato Head - Greg & Frankie (last played on 1988-02-21)

Albums: Chuckles and Pandemonium

In 1988 - ** Rapper's Delight - The Sugarhill Gang (released 1979, last played on 1990-06-24)

In 1988 - ** Reincarnation - Riders In The Sky (last played on 1988-02-21)

In 1988 - ** Spuds And Benji Vs. Morris - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser) (last played on 1988-02-21)

In 1988 - ** U-Stink-But-I-Love-U - Billy & The Boingers (released 1987, last played on 2005-04-09)

Albums: Bootleg

In 1988 - ** The Plain White Rapper - Ross Wilson (last played on 1988-02-21)

In 1988 - ** The Second Week of Deer Camp - Da Yoopers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/dayoopers.htm

(last played on 2007-11-11)

Albums: Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection

/ For Diehards Only Greatest Hits

/ Last Frontier

In 1993 - ** Flying Cherry Drop - Shonen Knife (last played on 1993-02-21)

In 1993 - ** High-Heeled Army Boots - Capitol Steps (last played on 1993-02-21)

In 1993 - ** I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I Love You - Jim Fontano (last played on 1993-02-21)

In 1993 - ** Love's Funeral Home - John Kruth (last played on 1993-02-21)

In 1993 - ** The Downtrodden Song - Denis Leary http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/leary-denis.htm

(last played on 1993-02-21)

Albums: No Cure For Cancer

In 1999 - ** Harrison Ford - Christine Lavin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/lavin-christine.htm

(last played on 1999-02-21)

Albums: Getting in Touch With My Inner Bitch

/ Christine Lavin Presents The Stealth Project: Music Under The Radar

In 1999 - ** Metalhead - Space Ghost http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/spaceghost.htm

(released 1998, last played on 1999-02-21)

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

In 1999 - ** Nine Coronas ('99) - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/mammoser.htm

) (last played on 2008-05-18)

Albums: John Mammoser's First Album

In 1999 - ** On The Road Again - Paul Silhan http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/silhan-paul.htm

(released 1997, last played on 1999-02-21)

Albums: Spinball Wizard

In 1999 - ** Resthome Arizona - Rowdy & Sage (last played on 2008-03-23)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Basement Tapes No. 8

In 1999 - ** Y2K - Loose Bruce Kerr (last played on 1999-08-29)

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1982 - ** Party in My Pants - Barnes & Barnes http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/barnesandbarnes.htm

(released 1980, first hit the Funny Five on 1983-12-11)

Albums: Zabagabee: Best of Barnes & Barnes

/ Voobaha

/ Yeah-Essential Barnes & Barnes

In 1982 - ** Vampire Beavers - Joe Hall & The Continental Drift (first hit the Funny Five on 1982-06-06)

Albums: Best of Joe Hall

In 1988 - ** The Second Week of Deer Camp - Da Yoopers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/dayoopers.htm

(first hit the Funny Five on 1989-01-08)

Albums: Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection

/ For Diehards Only Greatest Hits

/ Last Frontier

In 1999 - ** Nine Coronas ('99) - Killer Spam (aka John Mammoser http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/mammoser.htm

) (first hit the Funny Five on 1999-06-20)

Albums: John Mammoser's First Album

In 1999 - ** Resthome Arizona - Rowdy & Sage (first hit the Funny Five on 1999-03-21)

Albums: Dr. Demento's Basement Tapes No. 8

In 1999 - ** Y2K - Loose Bruce Kerr (first hit the Funny Five on 1999-03-21)

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five

In 1982 - ** Pos.1. Pac-Man Fever - Buckner & Garcia (first played 1982-01-03)

Albums: Pac-Man Fever

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

In 1993 - ** Pos.5. You Can Play My Sega - Whimsical Will http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/whimsicalwill.htm

(first played 1993-01-31)

Albums: Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 2

In 1999 - ** Pos.3. Butt Scootin' Doggie - Barry Martin http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/martin-barry.htm

(first played 1999-01-24)

Albums: Butt Scootin' Doggie

In 1999 - ** Pos.5. Twenty-Four Hours A Day - The Simpsons http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/simpsons.htm

featuring Apu & The Squishees (released 1998, first played 1999-01-24)

Albums: The Simpsons Yellow Album

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

In 1988 - ** The Second Week of Deer Camp - Da Yoopers http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/dayoopers.htm

(first hit #1 on 1989-01-15)

Albums: Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection

/ For Diehards Only Greatest Hits

/ Last Frontier

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five

In 1982 - ** Pos.1. Pac-Man Fever - Buckner & Garcia (first played 1982-01-03)

Albums: Pac-Man Fever

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

All The Times a Song Reached #1

In 1982 - ** Pos.1. Pac-Man Fever - Buckner & Garcia (appearance #1)

Albums: Pac-Man Fever

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

In 1988 - ** Pos.1. Ti Kwan Leep/Boot to the Head - The Frantics http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/frantics.htm

(appearance #6)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection

/ The Very Best of Dr. Demento

/ Boot to the Head

In 1993 - ** Pos.1. Wet Dream - Kip Addotta (appearance #21)

Albums: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection

/ Comedian of the United States

In 1999 - ** Pos.1. Bulbous Bouffant - The Vestibules http://www.davesfunstuff.com/funnycity/vestibules.htm

(appearance #20)

Albums: Radio Free Vestibule: Sketches, Songs, and Shoes / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection

This Dave in History (David Letterman)

In 1983, Sly Stone and Sandra Bernhard make their debut appearances on Late Night -- Sly, his first and last; Sandra, her first of 28.
In 1988, Dave guests on Howard Cosell's "Speaking of Everything."
In 1989, Top Ten TV Shows in the Year 2000 - 3. Dave Letterman's Weather Wrap-up.
In 1990, Top Ten Provisions in the Bushs' Prenuptial Agreement - 3. In the event either becomes president, must pick vice president by shutting eyes and picking name out of phone book.
In 1991, Top Ten Things that Will Get You Kicked Out of the (Iraqi) Republican Guard - 3. Showering.
In 1992, Top Ten Ways Bush Can Bring Up His Approval Rating - 3. Read my lips: fire Quayle's ass.
In 1993, CBS announces that it will renovate the Ed Sullivan Theater for Dave's upcoming "Late Show."
In 1994, Top Ten Things Overheard at the Taping of the Jackson Family Special - 5. Siegfried-Tito, Tito-Siegfried, Roy-Tito, Tito-Roy ...
In 1995, Top Ten Things Overheard At the Republican Weekend - 7. Run for your lives! It's Eisenhower!
In 1996, After Paul and Marvin Hamlisch write a "New Books" theme song, there's no time left for the bit. Also, Chris Elliott shows a make-over he did.
In 1996, Paul co-writes a new song for "New Books" with Marvin Hamlisch. Later, Marvin joins Wynonna in a rendition of "God Bless America," just the way Pat Buchanan sang it after his primary win in New Hampshire.
In 1996, Real clip: Buchanan sings "God Bless America" with wrong lyrics.
In 1996, Top Ten Ways Buchanan Celebrated His Victory - 1. When asked what he's going to do now, shouted, "I'm gonna bomb the crap outta Disneyworld!" (closing music: "God Bless America")
In 1997, CBS Mailbag: (1) K.F.C. Nyquil Roasted Chicken; (2) "1-600-DAVE-CHAT"; (3) Pat Farmer is on the cover of "Extremely Minor Celebrity" magazine; (4) Paul and Dave fight, and Jerry Springer appears: it's "I Just Can't Stop Fighting with my Bandleader"; Leonard Tepper appears, also. [The first two letters were written by Jerry Scales.]
In 1997, Dave says "hi" to an 85-year-old woman in the audience named Pearl.
In 1997, Frequent contributor to the CBS Mailbag Jerry Scales appears in the audience and is given a roast chicken made of Nyquil.
In 1997, Top Ten Signs You've Seen the 'Star Wars' Movies Too Many Times - 3. You once saw an eggplant that looked kind of like Darth Vader and almost had a heart attack.
In 2000, Dave returns after weeks off due to bypass surgery, saying "Wait till you hear what happened to me". Jerry Seinfeld makes a cameo during the monologue.
In 2000, Dave thanks the people who sent cards; we see a clip of the "Keep It Pumping, Dave" sign across the street. Audience members get "Dave Surgery" T Shirts.
In 2000, Dave's doctors and nurses, including one stand-in, appear in the studio.
In 2000, We listen to Dave's heart, and it somehow sounds like a Queen song.

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