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Demented Datebook Nov 24



D.T.'s Today In History Datebook for November 24th

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People on November 24th: birthdates Pete Best: 1941 (is 62 in 2003, 63 in 2004) Rock & Roll Drummer, India, RFMN:Randolph Peter; early Beatle member who was fired and replaced by Ringo Starr. Guess he didn't try his ... best. Billy Connolly: 1942 (is 61 in 2003, 62 in 2004) TV Actor, Comedian, Novelty Singer, Dramatist/Playwright, Folk Singer, Songwriter, Scotish, Head of the Class' & Billy's Billy MacGregor; Pamela Stephenson's hubby Denise Crosby: 1957 (is 46 in 2003, 47 in 2004) TV/Movie Actress, Star Trek the Next Generation's Lt. Tasha Yar 1987-88 & Sela 90-, Key West's Chaucy; some say b. 1958 Stanley Livingston: 1950 (is 53 in 2003, 54 in 2004) TV Actor, Movie Director, b. in Los Angeles; My Three Sons' Chip Douglas; Barry's & Michelle's brother; his name is heard as the zookeeper on Tennessee Tuxedo. Dwight Schultz: 1947 (is 56 in 2003, 57 in 2004) TV Actor, The A-Team's H.M. 'Howling Mad' Murdock; Wendy Fulton's hubby; Star Trek TNG's Lt. Barclay Brad Sherwood: 1964 (is 39 in 2003, 40 in 2004) Actor, Comedian, Whose Line is it Anyway? - People on November 24th: death anniversaries Freddie Mercury: 1991 (was 45)/b.Sep 5, 1946 HALL OF FAMER, Rock & Roll Singer, Songwriter, British, b. in Zanzibar; Queen lead; RN:Frederick Bulsara; died in London of pneumonia brought on by AIDS; Weird Al parodied his group Queen's hit "Another One Bites The Dust" into "Another One Rides The Bus" shortly after it was released in 1980. - Entertainment events on November 24th In 1993, 10 years ago, the following comedians were inducted into the National Comedy Hall of Fame: Milton Berle, George Burns, Carol Burnett, Walter Matthau, Red Skelton, Jonathan Winters. - Entertainment-TV events on November 24th In 1966, the stop-motion animators at Rankin/Bass follow up their smash hit "Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer" with "The Ballad of Smokey the Bear" on "The General Electric Full Color Fantasy Hour." "Rudolph" composer Johnny Marks provides lyrics and music once again, and the hour-long tale of a timid bear cub overcoming his fears to become the legendary symbol of the US Forest Service fire prevention program is told by "Big Bear," voiced by James Cagney. Smokey gets his own Saturday morning series on NBC in 1969. In 1978, 25 years ago, David Letterman makes the first of 27 appearances performing standup comedy on the "Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Says Letterman of his performance: "I did it and it worked beyond my wildest dreams, and I sat down and Johnny Carson is sitting right there and you're just talking and talking and praying to God it's over soon, and you're looking around and you're seeing stuff that you've seen on TV for years. And you can't let yourself think for a second, or you know, your head would explode, So you're talking and talking and talking and just praying, Oh please go to a commercial, please go to a goddamn commercial! And the next thing you know you're out of there and it's just, Holy Christ, I was on the 'Tonight' show". In 1999, "Toy Story 2" animated movie opened in theaters in the USA with a record gross of over $80 million! It smashed the previous five-day Thanksgiving opening record of $45.7 million set last year by "A Bug's Life," also made by Disney and Pixar. In 2001, 2 years ago, Carol Burnett married Brian Miller In 2001, 2 years ago, on the cover of TV Guide: "R2D2 - The Untold Story" - Entertainment-Movies events on November 24th In 1999, the movie "Toy Story" opened in theaters in the USA - Music events on November 24th In 1950, "Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Gene Autry entered the Top 40 chart. In 1979, R.C., "Rainbow Connection" by Kermit The Frog (Jim Henson) peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart. - Music-Rock events on November 24th In 1984, R.C., "Hot For Teacher" by Van Halen peaked at #56 on the pop singles chart. In 1984, R.C., "I Can't Drive 55" by Sammy Hagar peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart. - - -


DR. DEMENTO SHOW SONG ALMANAC


First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song
1974 - Barnacle Bill The Sailor - Hoagy Carmichael & His Orchestra w/ Bix Beiderbecke (released 1929, last played on 1997-08-03)
1974 - Blood On The Saddle - Tex Ritter (released 1945, last played on 2003-05-18)
1974 - Cocaine Habit Blues - Memphis Jug Band (released 1930, last played on 1985-05-19)
1974 - Fish - Leona Anderson / The Ernie Kovacs Record Collection (released 1954, last played on 1999-07-11)
1974 - Fujiyama Mama - Harry Kari (last played on 1974-11-24)
1974 - Golden Gridiron Boy - Randy Newman / Guilty: 30 Years Of Randy Newman (released 1962, last played on 1998-10-04)
1974 - Hello D.J. - Don Bowman (released 1973, last played on 2003-04-27)
1974 - Hymn For A Sunday Evening - Bye Bye Birdie soundtrack (last played on 1974-11-24)
1974 - I'm Popeye The Sailor Man - Popeye (Billy Costello) / Toon Tunes: Funnybone Favorites / Dr. Demento Presents the Greatest Novelty Records of All Time Volume I: The 1940s and Before (released 1935, last played on 2002-01-20)
1974 - I've Got Tears In My Ears From Lying On My Back In Bed While I Cry Over You - Homer and Jethro (last played on 1997-02-02)
1974 - Mule Train - Frankie Laine (last played on 1984-12-02)
1974 - Television - Red Foley (last played on 1976-08-08)
1974 - Temptation (Tim-Tayshun) - Red Ingle & The Natural Seven (f/ Cinderella G. Stump and Jo Stafford) / Tim-Tayshun (last played on 1998-10-11)
1974 - Three Little Fishies (Itty Bitty Poo) - Kay Kyser & His Orchestra f/ Sully Mason, Ishkabibble, & Ginny Simms / Dr. Demento Presents the Greatest Novelty Records of All Time Volume I: The 1940s and Before / The Best Of Kay Kyser & His Orchestra (released 1939, last played on 2003-06-08)
1974 - When Banana Skins Are Falling (I'll Come Sliding Back To You) - The Odd Couple (Tony Randall & Jack Klugman w/ Roland Shaw & The London Festival Orchestra & Chorus) / The Odd Couple Sings (last played on 1998-06-07)
1974 - Where Did Robinson Crusoe Go (With Friday On Saturday Night?) - Ian Whitcomb (released 1966, last played on 1993-01-03)
1974 - You Know My Name (Look Up The Number) - The Beatles / Beatles Rarities / Beatles Anthology 2 / Past Masters Volume 2 (released 1970, last played on 2003-01-05)
1974 - The Eggplant That Ate Chicago - Dr. West's Medicine Show & Junk Band / The Best of Norman Greenbaum: Spirit in the Sky / Euphoria!: The Best of Dr. West's Medicine Show & Junk Band (released 1966, last played on 2002-02-24)
1974 - The Wong Song - Larry Vincent & His Look Out Boys (last played on 1981-04-05)
1985 - Apartheid Lovers - Wally Wingert / Parody Hearty (last played on 1985-11-24)
1985 - Cemetery Polka - Tom Waits (last played on 1985-11-24)
1985 - Equipment Check - Dan Murphy (last played on 2001-01-14)
1985 - Ice/Dog Stay - Steven Wright / I Have a Pony (last played on 1988-01-24)
1985 - Life Sucks, Then You Die - The Fools (last played on 2001-04-15)
1985 - Super Skier - Dan Murphy (last played on 1999-11-28)
1985 - Things Happen To Me - Jackie Vernon (last played on 1985-11-24)
1985 - Turkey Day Blues - The Gatorkicks Band (last played on 1990-11-25)
1991 - Babalu Music - "Weird Al" Yankovic, featuring Ricky Ricardo / Babalu Music! (last played on 1991-11-24)
1991 - Gunslinger - The Limeliters / Songs of Couch and Consultation (last played on 1991-11-24)
1991 - I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred / Up (last played on 2000-07-09)
1991 - Lirty Dies-Scicious Vandals - The Capitol Steps / 76 Bad Loans (last played on 1991-11-24)
1991 - Teeny Tiny - Kaye Ballard (last played on 1991-11-24)
1991 - We're All Workin' For the Japanese - Doodoo Wah / Doodoo Wah Live / Doodoo Wah (last played on 1991-11-24)
1996 - Football Man - Bananas At Large / Da Turdy Point Buck II: Da Sequel (last played on 1996-11-24)
1996 - If I Die Will You Have Sex With Me? - Mr. Zipp (last played on 1996-11-24)
1996 - Sweet Little Blossom Of Mine - Henry Phillips / On The Shoulders Of Freaks (last played on 2003-02-09)
1996 - Turdy Point Buck II (Da Sequel) - Bananas At Large / Da Turdy Point Buck II: Da Sequel (last played on 1996-11-24)
1996 - The Thanksgiving Song - Adam Sandler / They're All Gonna Laugh At You! (released 1993, last played on 2003-11-23)
2002 - Dysfunctional Breakfast - Phil Hartman / Flat TV (last played on 2002-11-24)
2002 - Husky Boy Toilet Tissue Commercial - Phil Hartman / Flat TV (last played on 2003-01-19)
2002 - Nescocaine Commercial - Phil Hartman / Flat TV (last played on 2002-11-24)
2002 - Peter Piper - Run-D.M.C. (released 1986, last played on 2002-11-24)
2002 - TV News: Bubba Densmore - Phil Hartman / Flat TV (last played on 2002-11-24)
2002 - TV News: The Israel Purchase - Phil Hartman / Flat TV (last played on 2002-11-24)


First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played
1974 - Hello D.J. - Don Bowman (released 1973, first hit the Funny Five on 1979-06-10)
1974 - You Know My Name (Look Up The Number) - The Beatles / Beatles Rarities / 
Beatles Anthology 2 / Past Masters Volume 2 (released 1970, first hit the Funny Five 
on 1975-06-01)
1974 - The Wong Song - Larry Vincent & His Look Out Boys (first hit the Funny Five on 
1975-05-25)
1985 - Life Sucks, Then You Die - The Fools (first hit the Funny Five on 1986-01-05)
1991 - I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred / Up (first hit the Funny Five on 1992-01-19)
1996 - Sweet Little Blossom Of Mine - Henry Phillips / On The Shoulders Of Freaks 
(first hit the Funny Five on 1997-03-02)
1996 - The Thanksgiving Song - Adam Sandler / They're All Gonna Laugh At You! 
(released 1993, first hit the Funny Five on 1998-11-15)

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five
1974 - Pos.4. Springtime For Hitler - Mel Brooks / The Producers (released 1968, first 
played 1974-08-18)
1985 - Pos.5. Buc-Wheet Toupee - Guy Black & The Beautiful Choir (first played 
1985-09-29)
1985 - Pos.4. Dare To Be Stupid - "Weird Al" Yankovic / The Permanent Record: Al In 
The Box / Weird Al Yankovic's Greatest Hits / Dare To Be Stupid (first played 1985-06-09)
1991 - Pos.5. Jeannie's Diner - Mark Davis & Friend / Tom's Album (first played 
1991-11-10)
2002 - Pos.5. It Saw Her Standing There - Steve Goodie / Show-Off! (first played 
2002-11-17)
2002 - Pos.4. Maybe - Craig Roberts / Depantsed (first played 2002-10-13)

First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played

First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five
1985 - Pos.1. I Hate When That Happens - Billy Crystal (special guest Christopher Guest) / Mahvelous / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection (first played 1985-10-13)
2002 - Pos.1. Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On The Bedpost Overnight)? - Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group / 25 All Time Novelty Hits / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (released 1961, first played 1974-07-07)


All The Times a Song Reached #1
1974 - Pos.1. Shaving Cream - Benny Bell (vocal by Paul Wynn), or Dr. Demento w/ The Benny Bell Orchestra or The Fabulous Five Inc. versions / 25 All Time Novelty Hits / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection (appearance #3)
1985 - Pos.1. I Hate When That Happens - Billy Crystal (special guest Christopher Guest) / Mahvelous / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection (appearance #1)
1991 - Pos.1. Star Trekkin' - The Firm / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection / The Very Best of Dr. Demento / Dr. Demento's Hits From Outer Space (appearance #16)
1996 - Pos.1. Ti Kwan Leep/Boot To The Head - The Frantics / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection / Very Best of Dr. Demento / Boot to the Head (appearance #23)
2002 - Pos.1. Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On The Bedpost Overnight)? - Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group / 25 All Time Novelty Hits / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (appearance #1)
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FRIGGIN HERE SHOW SONG ALMANAC


First Time Friggin Here Played a Song
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Random Generated Jokes, Quotes, and Other Stuff!
Today's 'Confused-Us' Saying...
"to do nothing is in every man's power."
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Random Thought...
"A major failure will not occur until after the unit has passed final
inspection"
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Another Random Thought...
"Don't worry about what other people are thinking of you. They're too busy
worrying about what you are thinking of them"
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And Another Random Thought...
"To never see a fool, you lock yourself in an empty room and break all the
mirrors"
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Still Another Random Thought...
"Why do they tell us to watch "The Today Show" tomorrow?"
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Yet Another Random Thought...
"Lonely is a man without love"
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Murphy's Law of the Day...
"Murphy's Law of Research: Enough research will tend to support your theory.
"
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Computer Tagline...
"STAR TREK VIRUS - Invades your system in places where no virus has gone
before"
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Today's Steven Wright Joke...
"A cop stopped me for speeding. He said, 'Why were you going so fast?' I
said, 'See this thing my foot is on? It's called an accelerator. When you
push down on it, it sends more gas to the engine. The whole car just takes
right off. And see this thing [mimes steering wheel]? This steers it'"
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Today's 'You Might Be A Redneck If' (tm) Joke...
"The duct tape on your car seat sticks to your butt when you get out."
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Today's Sniglet(tm)...
"Schnuffel (SCHNUF ul) - n. A dog's practice of continuously nuzzling your
crotch in mixed company."
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Today's Book Hype...
"I'm an Atheist: Noel NoheaveN"
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Today's Actual Headline...
"NEW TABLOID "OWNED BY GOD" "
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Today's Star Trek(tm) Tag...
"*   <- Tribble     --------  <- Tribble-kabob"
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Today's Star Trek (tm) Quote...
Now, I don't pretend to tell you how to find happiness and love, when
every day is a struggle to survive.  But I do insist that you do survive,
because the days and the years ahead are worth living for!
     -- Edith Keeler, "The City on the Edge of Forever," stardate unknown.
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Today's Star Trek TNG (tm) Quote...
Adults.
     -- Star Trek.  Wesley, "The Battle"
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