Demented Datebook Dec 2

D.T.'s Today In History Datebook for December 2nd

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People on December 2nd: birthdates
  Dan Butler: 1954 (is 49 in 2003,  50 in 2004)
    TV Actor, Gay, Frasier's Bulldog Briscoe
  Milton Delugg: 1918 (is 85 in 2003,  86 in 2004)
    Bandleader, Accordionist, Gong Show bandleader & various 50s TV shows
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People on December 2nd: birth anniversaries
  Albert Dekker: 1905?=d.May 5, 1968
    Movie Actor, played mad scientists & other villians; some say b. Dec 2,
    1904, or b. Dec 20, 1904
  Dr. Peter Carl Goldmark: 1906=d.Dec 7, 1977 (was 71)
    Engineer, Inventor, TV Executive, Hungarian, of CBS; developed the
    first commercial colour-television system and the 33 1/3 revolutions-
    per-minute (rpm) long-playing (LP) phonograph record, which
    revolutionized the recording industry.
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People on December 2nd: death anniversaries
  Joey Adams: 1999 (was 88)/b.Jan 6, 1911
    Comedian, Author, TV Actor, Columnist, b. in New York City; FN:Joseph
    Abramowitz; Nightclubs, numerous books on comedy
  Desi Arnaz: 1986 (was 69)/b.Mar 2, 1917
    HALL OF FAMER, TV/Movie Actor, Producer/Director, Foreign Singer, TV
    Host, Bandleader, Cuban, b. in Santiago; RN:Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y
    de Archa III; I Love Lucy's Ricky Ricardo & creator, 2x Lucille Ball's
    hubby 1940-60 & costar, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse host
  Robert "Bob" Cummings: 1990 (was 82)/b.Jun 9, 1910
    TV/Movie Actor, Author, TV Director, Comedian, b. in Joplin, Mo; Bob
    Cummings Show's/Love that Bob's Bob Collins/Carson; some say 1908; wed
    5x's; d. in Woodland Hills, Calif.
  Marty Feldman: 1982 (was 49)/b.Jul 8, 1933
    TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Screen/Scriptwriter, English, Popular English
    TV personality with bulging eyes, shaggy hair, & a hooked nose; Marty
    Feldman Comedy Machine reg, Young Frankenstein's Eye-gore; some say
    1934; d. of a heart attack in Mexico
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General events on December 2nd
  In 2001, 2 years ago, In one of the largest corporate bankruptcies in
     U.S. history, Enron filed for Chapter 11 protection.
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Entertainment-TV events on December 2nd
  In 1961, on the cover of TV Guide: "Joey Bishop". Other Articles: Dennis
     Weaver, National Velvet
  In 2003, "Tracy Morgan Show" premiered on NBC
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Entertainment-Movies events on December 2nd
  In 1929, The Mickey Mouse film, "The Haunted House", is completed.
  In 1965, Walt Disney's movie "That Darn Cat!" was released in movie
     theaters.
  In 1988, 15 years ago, "The Naked Gun" based on the short-lived TV show
     "Police Squad" starring Leslie Neilsen opened in theaters in the
     U.S.A.
  In 1988, 15 years ago, The film, "Who Framed Roget Rabbit" is released
     in theaters in the UK.
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Music events on December 2nd
  In 1949, "I Yust Go Nuts At Christmas" by Yogi Yorgesson entered the Top
     40 chart.
  In 1950, R.C., "The Thing" by Phil Harris hit #1 on the pop chart.
  In 1981, American pop singer Britney Spears born in Kentwood, La.
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Music-Easy events on December 2nd
  In 1972, Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" is released. Background vocals
     include Mick Jagger.
  In 1978, 25 years ago, R.C., "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" by Barbra
     Streisand & Neil Diamond peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart; it
     was parodied into "You Don't Bring Me Floriculturally Diverse
     Polyfragrant Soilistically Challenged Multipetaled Victims of
     Pesticidal Food Chain Chauvinism", by The Capitol Steps.
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Music-Rock events on December 2nd
  In 1972, Dr. Hook's "Cover of the Rolling Stone" was released.
  In 1978, 25 years ago, R.C., "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" by Rod Stewart
     peaked at #1 on the U.K. pop singles chart; it was parodied the next
     year.
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Music-Country events on December 2nd
  In 1949, Gene Autry's song, "Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer," hit the
     record charts. A Montgomery Ward ad man, Robert L. May, came up with
     a "Red-Nosed Reindeer" promotion in 1939, and the name Rudolph was
     chosen.
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Music-R and B / Dance events on December 2nd
  In 1975, Disco group Silver Convention earns a gold record for "Fly,
     Robin, Fly," which hit Number One on the pop chart. It was certified
     Gold by the RIAA. What's so remarkable about the song that the
     complete lyrics were "Fly, Robin, Fly, (repated thrice); Up Up To The
     Sky." That's it. This song is has just six words.
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Weird and Other events on December 2nd
  In 1924, 12 x 02 = 24
  In 1965, a weird piece of performance art was put on at UCLA. "Playable
     Music Number 4" by Nam June Paik calls for a performer to cut his arm
     slowly with a razor. An enthusiastic member of the audience is said
     to have yelled, "Encore! Encore! Use your throat!"
  In 2024, 12 x 02 = 24
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DR. DEMENTO SHOW SONG ALMANAC

First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song
1979 - Food Medley - "Weird Al" Yankovic (last played on 1979-12-02)
1979 - I'm Looking For a Guy Who Plays Alto and Baritone, Doubles On Clarinet and 
Wears a Size 37 Suit - Ozzie Nelson (vocal: Rose Ann Stevens) (last played on 
1980-08-03)
1979 - Let's Talk Dirty To The Animals - Gilda Radner / Live from New York (last 
played on 2003-03-23)
1979 - Little Chinese Man - New Vaudeville Players w/ Fort Wayne Chuckles (last played 
on 1980-09-21)
1979 - When Banana Skins Are Falling - Frankie Yankovic (last played on 2002-01-27)
1979 - The Case Of The Missing Shoe, Episode 3 - Firesign Theatre (last played on 
1979-12-02)
1984 - Knightrider Christmas - Kitt The Amazing Car Of Tomorrow (last played on 
1984-12-02)
1984 - Monster - Fred Schneider & The Shake Society (last played on 1999-01-31)
1984 - MX Missile - Mal Sharpe (last played on 1984-12-02)
1984 - One Less Jogger On The Road - Chuck Wagon & The Wheels (last played on 
1984-12-02)
1984 - Ya Hozna - Frank Zappa / Them Or Us (excerpt - backwards) (last played on 
1984-12-02)
1990 - Help Me Make It Through The Night - Ray Stevens / Ray Stevens: 20 Comedy Hits 
Special Collection (last played on 2003-01-26)
1990 - Here Comes The Judge - Pigmeat Markham (released 1968, last played on 
2003-01-26)
1990 - I Just Wanna Stay Home From School - Laszlo & Gary (last played on 1990-12-02)
1990 - I Want To Spend Christmas With Elvis - Debbie Dabney / Christmas Party With 
Eddie G. (released 1956, last played on 2003-08-11)
1990 - Mail Me Home For Christmas - Mark Opatik (last played on 1990-12-02)
1990 - Saddam Is A Weenie - "Sunny Day" Maxwell (last played on 1991-03-31)
1990 - Stallone Again, Naturally ('90) - Barry Mitchell (last played on 1990-12-02)
1990 - Steven Wright bits from "Comic Relief '90" - Steven Wright (last played on 
1990-12-02)
1990 - That's What I Want For Christmas - Shirley Temple (last played on 1990-12-02)
1990 - The Soba Song - 3 Mustaphas 3 (last played on 1991-02-24)
2001 - Feels Like Christmas - Dr. Elmo / Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer / Up Your 
Chimney (last played on 2001-12-02)
2001 - Goin' On A Date With Santa - Dr. Elmo / Up Your Chimney (last played on 
2001-12-02)
2001 - Joy To The World - The Christmas Chicks & The Foul Harmonic Symphony (last 
played on 2001-12-02)
2001 - Joy To The World - Woody Phillips / A Toolbox Christmas (released 1997, last 
played on 2001-12-02)
2001 - Mrs. Claus - Throwing Toasters / Chrome (last played on 2003-11-30)
2001 - Santa Claus Is Coming To Rock You - Drew Jacobs & Swing Batter (last played on 
2001-12-02)
2001 - Silent Night - Buck's Ducks (last played on 2001-12-02)
2001 - Silent Night - The Christmas Carol Cats (last played on 2001-12-02)
2001 - Trim Your Tree - The Asylum St. Spankers / A Christmas Spanking (last played on 
2001-12-02)
2001 - You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch - The Asylum St. Spankers (last played on 
2001-12-02)
2001 - A Misanthrope Christmas - Dan Hart (last played on 2001-12-23)

First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played
1979 - Let's Talk Dirty To The Animals - Gilda Radner / Live from New York (first hit 
the Funny Five on 1980-01-20)
1984 - Monster - Fred Schneider & The Shake Society (first hit the Funny Five on 
1991-08-25)
2001 - Mrs. Claus - Throwing Toasters / Chrome (first hit the Funny Five on 2002-12-08)

First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five
1984 - Pos.4. Cemetery Girls - Barnes & Barnes / Voobaha (first played 1980-10-26)

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
1979 - Pos.1. My Bologna - "Weird Al" Yankovic / The Permanent Record: Al In The Box / The Food Album / "Weird Al" Yankovic (appearance #4)
1984 - 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 #13)
1990 - Pos.1. Dead Puppies - The Ogden Edsl Wahalia Blues Ensemble Mondo Bizzario Band f/ Bill Frenzer / Mower Of The Ogden Edsl / Stuffed / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection / Very Best of Dr. 
Demento (appearance #51)
2001 - Pos.1. The Night Santa Went Crazy - "Weird Al" Yankovic / Bad Hair Day (appearance #14)
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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...
"diplomacy - the art of letting someone have your way."
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Random Thought...
"Aggie Medical Terminology: MORBID - A higher offer"
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Another Random Thought...
"A scrum to Ireland, who have their tails up right under the Welsh crossbar"
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And Another Random Thought...
"Punch line to dirty joke astronauts tell: I said Venus!  VENUS!"
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Still Another Random Thought...
"Planet Earth has been UNREGISTERED for 6,978,253,410.983 years"
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Yet Another Random Thought...
"Weinberg's First Law: Progress is made on alternate Fridays"
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Murphy's Law of the Day...
"The primary function of the design engineer is to make things difficult for
the fabricator and impossible for the serviceman. - Murphy's Technology
Laws"
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Computer Tagline...
"PKZip - it's not just for downloads anymore"
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Today's Steven Wright Joke...
"When I was crossing the border into Canada, they asked if I had any
firearms with me. I said, `Well, what do you need?'"
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Today's 'You Might Be A Redneck If' (tm) Joke...
"You have ever worried more about the outbuildings freezing than your
vehicles."
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Today's Sniglet(tm)...
"TILE COMET (tyl kom' it) n. Any streamer of toilet paper attached to your
heel as you emerge from a public restroom."
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Today's Book Hype...
"Green Lawn Chairs: Patty O'Furniture"
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Today's Actual Headline...
"COURT RULES THAT BEING A JERK IS NOT A CRIME"
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Today's Star Trek(tm) Tag...
""Do you mind? I'm eating my cereal!" - Picard"
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Today's Star Trek (tm) Quote...
In our century, we've learned not to fear words.
     -- Uhura, "The Savage Curtain," stardate 5906.4.
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Today's Star Trek TNG (tm) Quote...
Why is the sky black?
     -- Star Trek.  Lal to Data, "The Offspring"
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