Demented Datebook June 12
David Tanny
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People on June 12th: birthdates
Marv Albert: 1941 (is 62 in 2003, 63 in 2004)
Sportscaster, Author, NBC Sports; AP says 1941, other sources give 1939
and 1943
Reg Ball: 1943 (is 60 in 2003, 61 in 2004)
Rock & Roll Bassist, Rock & Roll Singer, of The Troggs; aka Reg Presley
George Bush: 1924 (is 79 in 2003, 80 in 2004)
President/V.Prez, Naval Officer, Ambassador, Baseball Player, b. in
Milton, MA; Lt. Navy; WWII pilot; MN:Herbert Walker; 43rd U.S. Vice
President (1981-89); 41st U.S. President (1989-93); Barbara's hubby,
U.S. Ambassador to China; College baseball player; avid sportsman;
played 1B on 1947 and '48 Yale baseball teams that placed second in
College World Series; captain of 1948 team.
John Linnell: 1959 (is 44 in 2003, 45 in 2004)
Novelty Singer, Novelty Musician, They Might Be Giants
Jim Morris: 1957 (is 46 in 2003, 47 in 2004)
Comedian, Impressionist, did Ronald Reagan, George Bush
Jim Nabors: 1932 (is 71 in 2003, 72 in 2004)
Actor, Comedian, Singer, TV Talk Show Host, Protestant, Gay, b. in
Sylacauga, AL; Gawl-ee!, Andy Griffith Show's & Gomer Pyle USMC's Pvt.
Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors Show, The Lost Saucer
Reg Presley: 1943 (is 60 in 2003, 61 in 2004)
Rock & Roll Singer, Songwriter, English, RN:Reginald Ball; Troggs'
founding member
Richard Sherman: 1928 (is 75 in 2003, 76 in 2004)
Composer, Lyricist, Mary Poppins score including Chim Chim Cher-ee
Scott Thompson: 1959 (is 44 in 2003, 45 in 2004)
TV Actor, Comedian, of The Kids in the Hall, The Larry Sanders Show
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People on June 12th: birth anniversaries
Irwin Allen: 1916=d.Nov 2, 1991 (was 75)
TV/Movie Producer, Movie Director, The Master of Disaster; Earthquake,
Poseidon Adventure, Towering Inferno, Airport, The Swarm, Voyage to the
Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, Time Tunnel, Land of the Giants,
Alice in Wonderland
Samuel Z. Arkoff: 1918=d.Sep 16, 2001 (was 83)
Movie Producer, Film Executive, I Was a Teenage Werewolf, Beach Blanket
Bingo
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People on June 12th: death anniversaries
Jimmy Dorsey: 1957 (was 53)/b.Feb 29, 1904
Bandleader, Alto-sax, Clarinetist, Trumpeter, Cornetist, b. in
Shenandoah, Pa.; Tommy's brother; Big Band era biggie; Stage Show
cohost; his "So Rare" hit described the frequency of his birthday
Lou Monte: 1989 (was 72)/b.Apr 2, 1917
Singer, Guitarist, sang Pepino the Italian Mouse
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Government and Politics on June 12th
In 1935, Senator Huey Long of Louisiana spoke continually for 15 1/2
hours in the Senate. It was the longest speech on record. His 150,000
world filled 100 pages in the Congressional Record and cost the
government $5,000 to print.
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Human Achievement and Science events on June 12th
In 1965, the Big Bang theory of the creation of the universe is
supported by the announcement of the discovery of new celestial
bodies know as blue galaxies. Of course, Will discovered another
theory in space regarding some crooning sound coming from outside the
galaxy. That's right. He discovered the Big Bing Theory. (GROAN).
In 1979, American 26-year-old cyclist Bryan Allen flew the first man-
powered "Gossamer Albatross" aircraft across the English Channel in a
human-powered aircraft; the flight took 2 hrs, 49 min. He was the
first person to achieve this ... feet of flight.
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Entertainment events on June 12th
In 1976, "Yes, Yes, Yes" by Bill Cosby hits #46.
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Entertainment-TV events on June 12th
In 1955, "Mr. Peepers" (TV Comedy) starring Wally Cox aired for the last
time on NBC.
In 1958, "Make Me Laugh", TV Game Show; last aired on ABC, syndicated
1979.
In 1971, on the cover of TV Guide: "Lucille Ball". Other Articles:
Hollywood Squares, Kup's Show
In 1989, Matt ("Max Headroom") Frewer stars as a wacky Rhode Island
physician in "Doctor, Doctor" on CBS.
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Entertainment-Movies events on June 12th
In 1913, The first animated movie (cartoon) was released, "The Artist's
Dream" aka "The Daschund" by Pathe Freres.
In 1942, The Donald Duck film, "Donald's Garden" is released.
In 1963, 40 years ago, one of Hollywood's costliest failures, 20th
Century Fox's "Cleopatra," starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton
and Rex Harrison, and costing $40 million, premiered at the Rivoli in
New York.
In 1981, "Raiders Of The Lost Ark" Motion Picture starring Harrison Ford
as Indiana Jones opened in U.S.A. theaters.
In 1992, the movie "Batman Returns" was released in the movie theaters
in USA.
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Music events on June 12th
In 1909, "Shine On, Harvest Moon" hits #1 on the pop singles chart by
Ada Jones & Billy Murray.
In 1948, R.C., "William Tell Overture" by Spike Jones & the City
Slickers entered the Top 40; will peak at #6.
In 1976, R.C., "Yes, Yes, Yes" by Bill Cosby peaked at #46 on the pop
singles chart.
In 1994, Band leader Cab Calloway suffers a stroke at his Westchester,
N.Y., home. The 86-year-old is later moved to a nursing home and dies
Nov. 18.
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Music-Rock events on June 12th
In 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono's "Sometime In New York City" was
released. It featured Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, the
Plastic Ono Band, and Elephant's Memory. It included the cuts "Woman
is the N**g*r of the World," "Attica State" and "Luck of the Irish".
In 1982, R.C., "I Predict" by Sparks peaked at #60 on the pop singles
chart.
In 1993, 10 years ago, R.C., "Three Little Pigs" by Green Jelly peaked
at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1995, "A Live One" album by Phish was released
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Sports-Basketball events on June 12th
In 1984, Die-hard Lakers fan Jack Nicholson moons a group of Celtics
supporters during a basketball game in the Boston Garden.
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Weird and Other events on June 12th
In 1952, a cat named Dusty gave birth to her record 420th kitten in
Bonham, TX.
In 1972, 06 x 12 = 72
In 1979, Kevin St. Onge threw a playing card a record 185'.
In 2072, 06 x 12 = 72
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DR. DEMENTO SHOW SONG ALMANAC
First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song
1983 - Busted - Ray Charles & His Orchestra (released 1963, last played on 2002-02-17)
1983 - Sea Cruise - Frankie Ford (last played on 1983-06-12)
1983 - The Chocolate Freak - Hudson and Landry (last played on 1984-10-14)
1983 - The Galaxy Song - Monty Python (f/ Eric Idle) / Monty Python Sings / Meaning of Life (last played on 2002-06-23)
1988 - Fifty-One Beers - Carlin Hardy (last played on 1989-06-04)
1988 - Melanoma Girl - Steven Banks (last played on 1988-06-12)
1988 - Pump Up the Bitter - The Stars Turn-On 45 Pints (last played on 1988-06-12)
1988 - Save the Plankton - The Duh (last played on 1988-06-12)
1988 - Spuds: An Irish Lament - Tim Cavanagh (last played on 2003-03-16)
1988 - Stars and Stripes - Dan Hart (last played on 1988-06-12)
1988 - Zoumelweise Beer Song (1911 commercial) - ? (last played on 1988-06-12)
1994 - Bats in My Belfry - Napoleon XIV / The Second Coming (released 1966, last played on 1994-06-12)
1994 - Cut Your Hair - Brian Dewan (last played on 1994-06-12)
1994 - Don't Worry, Keep Kosher - Guns n' Charoses (last played on 1994-06-12)
1994 - Feel the Brain - Brian Dewan (last played on 1994-07-10)
1994 - Hittin' Bedrock - Whimsical Will (last played on 1995-01-01)
1994 - Mighty Manly Hunting Men - Da Yoopers / One Can Short of a Six Pack (last played on 1996-11-10)
1994 - Rappin' Abbott & Costello - Sean & Bill (last played on 1994-06-12)
1994 - Whiskey 'Fore Breakfast/Sailor's Bonnet - Mike Cross / Best Of The Funny Stuff: Creme De La Cross / Live and Kickin' (last played on 2001-09-09)
1994 - The Farewell Toast - Mike Cross / Best Of The Funny Stuff: Creme De La Cross / Irregular Guy (last played on 1994-07-24)
1994 - The Letter - Brian Dewan (last played on 1994-08-28)
1994 - The Man Who Couldn't Cry - Johnny Cash / American Recordings (last played on 1996-02-25)
First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played
1994 - Hittin' Bedrock - Whimsical Will (first hit the Funny Five on 1994-06-26)
First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five
1988 - Pos.3. Parents Just Don't Understand - D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince / Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's Greatest Hits / He's the D.J., I'm the Rapper (first played 1988-06-05)
First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played
1994 - Hittin' Bedrock - Whimsical Will (first hit #1 on 1994-06-26)
First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five
All The Times a Song Reached #1
1983 - Pos.1. Rock & Roll Doctor - Travesty, Ltd. / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection (appearance #3)
1988 - Pos.1. The Contra Rap - Rich Little (appearance #4)
1994 - Pos.1. Bedrock Anthem - "Weird Al" Yankovic / Alapalooza (appearance #4)
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FRIGGIN HERE SHOW SONG ALMANAC
First Time Friggin Here Played a Song
1999 - Bart Simp Son - the great Luke Ski (last played on 2002-04-20)
1999 - Das Uber Tuber (or the Mystery of Mr. P) - Ookla the Mok (last played on 2002-04-06)
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THIS DAVE IN HISTORY (David Letterman)
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Random Generated Jokes, Quotes, and Other Stuff!
Today's 'Confused-Us' Saying...
"win without boasting and lose without excuse."
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Random Thought...
"When he first ran for office, he appealed to the voters: 'I never stole
anything in my life. All I ask is a chance.'"
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Another Random Thought...
"We hired you to baby sit. You cooked and ate them BOTH?"
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And Another Random Thought...
"Pray for what you want but work for what you need"
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Still Another Random Thought...
"Why can you only have two doors on a chicken coop? If it had four it would
be a chicken sedan"
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Yet Another Random Thought...
"He is without a doubt the greatest sweeper in the world. I'd say, at a
guess"
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Murphy's Law of the Day...
"Things get worse under pressure."
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Computer Tagline...
"Not tonight honey... I have a modem"
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Today's Steven Wright Joke...
"Last week the candle factory burned down. Everyone just stood around and
sang "Happy Birthday.""
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Today's 'You Might Be A Redneck If' (tm) Joke...
"You name your twin boys Jack and Daniel."
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Today's Sniglet(tm)...
"SLOVERTURE n. The distorted music which begins every educational movie."
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Today's Book Hype...
"Held Hostage by Italian Terrorists!: Aldo Anything"
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Today's Actual Headline...
"ALZHEIMER'S CENTER PREPARES FOR AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER"
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Today's Star Trek(tm) Tag...
"WARNING: I Operate On A Few Fries Short Of A Happy Meal"
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Today's Star Trek (tm) Quote...
Curios, how often you humans manage to obtain that which you do not want.
-- Spock, "Errand of Mercy," stardate 3198.4.
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Today's Star Trek TNG (tm) Quote...
Who does he think he is, giving me orders?
Geordi thinks he is in command here and he is correct.
-- Star Trek. Q and Data, "Deja Q"
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