Demented Datebook May 31
David Tanny
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People on May 31st: birthdates
Clint Eastwood: 1930 (is 74 in 2004, 75 in 2005)
TV/Movie Actor, Mayor, Movie Director, Pianist, Jewish, Protestant, b.
in San Francisco; Go Ahead, Make My Day!!; Mayor of Carmel-by-the-sea;
Rawhide's Rowdy Yates; Coogan's Bluff, Dirty Harry, A Fistful of
Dollars, Coogan's Bluff, Unforgiven, In the Line of Fire, The Bridges
Of Madison County, True Crime, Space Cowboys, Bloodwork
Chris Elliott: 1960 (is 44 in 2004, 45 in 2005)
Actor, Comedy Writer, Producer, Cartoon Voicist, English, David
Letterman's Fugitive Guy & semireg, Get a Life's Chris Peterson; Bob's
son; movies: There's Something About Mary; Dilbert (voice)
Steve Martin: 1974 (is 30 in 2004, 31 in 2005)
NFL Player, not the Wild and Crazy Guy
Brooke Shields: 1965 (is 39 in 2004, 40 in 2005)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Model, Vegetarian, Roman Catholic, b. in New
York, NY; RFMN:Christa Brooke Camille; The Blue Lagoon, Brenda Starr,
Pretty Baby, Grease's Betty Rizzo (stage); Bob Hope freq guest,
Suddenly Susan's Susan Keane, That 70's Show's Pamela Burkhardt
(Jackie's mom); Andre Agassi's ex-wife
Lea Thompson: 1961 (is 43 in 2004, 44 in 2005)
TV/Movie Actress, Back to the Future, Howard the Duck, Caroline In The
City's Caroline Duffy
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People on May 31st: birth anniversaries
Fred Allen: 1894=d.Mar 17, 1956 (was 61)
Comedian, TV/Radio Actor, Panelist, Vaudevillan, b. in Cambridge, Mass;
RN:John Florence Sullivan; What's My Line; a big name in the radio era
John Henry Bonzo Bonham: 1948=d.Sep 25, 1980 (was 32)
HALL OF FAMER, Heavy Metal Drummer, Songwriter, British, of Led
Zeppelin
Johnny Paycheck: 1941=d.Feb 18, 2003 (was 61)
Country/Western Performer, Singer, b. in Greenfield, OH; RN:Don Lytle;
some say May 24; song: Take This Job And Shove It; AP says b. 1938
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People on May 31st: death anniversaries
Joseph Grimaldi: 1837 (was 57)/b.Dec 18, 1779
Stage Actor, Singer, Dancer, Comedian, Clown, Acrobat, English,
greatest clown in history, king of pantotime, some say b. 1778
Dr. Timothy Francis Leary: 1996 (was 75)/b.Oct 22, 1920
Professor, Philosopher, Movie Actor, Psychologist, Conception
Date:1/17/1920. ex-drug Advocate; Doctor?
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General events on May 31st
In 1996, Timothy Leary, the counterculture guru of the 1960s who urged a
generation of Americans to use the drug LSD so they could "turn on,
tune in and drop out," died of cancer.
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Entertainment-TV events on May 31st
In 1962, "Tell It To Groucho", TV Game Show; last aired on CBS. Tell it
to Groucho that you're cancelled and one of his ducks will drop
something on the network programmer, and it won't be a hundred dollar
bill.
In 1975, on the cover of TV Guide: "cast of The Bob Newhart Show". Other
Articles: Bill Conrad, Smothers Bros.
In 1990, "Seinfeld", TV Comedy, starring Jerry Seinfeld, premieres as a
summer series on NBC as "The Seinfeld Chronicles". It was seen as a
pilot the previous July and returned as a series in January 1991.
After this show premiered, sitcoms never were the same. Jerry
Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Michael Richards and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
star. The sitcom ended its run in May 1998 -- leaving us with such
catch phrases as "no soup for you," "yadda yadda yadda" and "master
of your own domain." On tonight's show, George and whats-his-name
stakeout the lobby of a woman they met at a birthday party. Thus is
born the imaginary import/export firm of "Vandelay Industries."
In 1997, on the cover of TV Guide: "Michael Richards as Kramer". Other
Articles: Hannah Storm, Tonys
In 2000, "Survivor" reality serial begins its three month tour on a
remote island on CBS. In reality, it was taped months ago! Sixteen
average Americans are about to be stranded a deserted island in the
South China Sea for thirty-nine days. Former Backchat on fX host Jeff
Probst goes from some 300 households in 1994 to over 30 million on
CBS in 2000. Ryan Hopak, a former writer for the show, recorded a
novelty song inspired by the show in 2003 called "Tribal Council".
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Entertainment-Movies events on May 31st
In 1955, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello left Universal.
In 1981, "Superman II" opened in theaters in the U.S.A. setting a then
record weekend gross of $14 million.
In 1999, 5 years ago, "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace" in its
13th day of release grossed past the $200 million mark in a record
pace.
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Entertainment-Radio events on May 31st
In 1894, comedian and popular radio star Fred Allen ("Allen's Alley,"
"The Fred Allen Show," et al) was born John Florence Sullivan in
Cambridge, Massachusetts. He died on March 17, 1956.
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Music-Rock events on May 31st
In 1969, Rolling Stone reports Frank Zappa has become a lecturer on the
college circuit, speaking at NYC's New School, UCLA, Villanova and
the University of South carolina. He is paid $1,500 for speaking on
such subjects as "Pigs, Ponies and Rock & Roll."
In 1980, R.C., "Love Stinks" by J. Geils Band peaked at #38 on the pop
singles chart.
In 1982, "Eye Of The Tiger" single by Survivor was released. It was a
coincidence that the TV show by the band's name premiered on CBS 18
years later, and they did not appreciate it one bit. "Weird Al"
parodied it into "Rye or the Kaiser."
In 1993, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" single by The Proclaimers was
released
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Music-Country events on May 31st
In 1969, R.C., "Gitarzan" by Ray Stevens peaked at #8 on the pop singles
chart.
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Music-R and B / Dance events on May 31st
In 1988, "He's The Dj, I'm The Rapper" album by DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh
Prince was certified Gold by the RIAA.
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DR. DEMENTO SHOW SONG ALMANAC
First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song
1981 - Fine Girl - Frank Zappa / Tinsel Town Rebellion / Strictly Commercial: The Best Of Frank Zappa (released 1970, last played on 1981-05-31)
1981 - I Wanna Kiss Her - Tim Cavanagh / Sounds Like Fun (last played on 2004-03-15)
1981 - Mr. President - Dickie Goodman / Dickie Goodman's Greatest Fables (last played on 2003-07-28)
1981 - Rascal Boogie - Newton Rascals (released 1954, last played on 1983-05-01)
1981 - Rum, By Gum - The Chad Mitchell Trio (last played on 1981-05-31)
1981 - Sudbury Saturday Night - Stompin' Tom Connors (last played on 1982-03-21)
1981 - Tell 'Em I'm Surfin' - Fantastic Baggys (last played on 1981-05-31)
1981 - The Hair Piece - George Carlin / FM & AM / The Little David Years 1971-1977 / Classic Gold (released 1972, last played on 2004-02-01)
1987 - Cook Book - Phyllis Diller (last played on 1987-05-31)
1987 - Finding The Microphone/Duck Billed Plattitudes - Emo Philips / Emo Phillips Live From the Hasty Pudding Theater (last played on 1987-05-31)
1987 - Freddie Feelgood (And His Funky Little Five Piece Band) - Ray Stevens / Gitarzan / Ray Stevens: All Time Greatest Comic Hits / Ray Stevens: Collection / Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits, Vol 2 (MCA)
/ Ray Stevens: His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits / Ray Stevens: All-Time Greatest Hits (released 1966, last played on 1993-04-18)
1987 - Honey Love - The Drifters f/ Clyde McPhatter (released 1954, last played on 1987-05-31)
1987 - Misty - Ray Stevens / Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits (Curb) / Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits (MCA) / Ray Stevens: Country Hits Collection / Ray Stevens: Live! / The Best Of Ray Stevens (Rhino) / Misty:
The Very Best of Ray Stevens [Empire] / Ray Stevens: All-Time Greatest Hits (released 1975, last played on 1987-05-31)
1987 - Pheasant Plucker's Son - The Rovers (last played on 1987-05-31)
1987 - The Dooright Family - Ray Stevens / Shriner's Convention (last played on 1987-05-31)
1992 - Happy Happy Joy Joy Song - John Kricfalusi & Chris Reccardi (from The Ren & Stimpy Show) or The Ren & Stimpy TV Soundtrack versions (last played on 2003-12-29)
1992 - Mommy Is A Lawyer - Kenny Young & The Eggplants / Brooklyn Beat Project (last played on 2003-01-26)
1992 - Multiplication - Bobby Darin (last played on 1992-05-31)
1992 - She's Fallen... - John Mammoser (last played on 1992-05-31)
1992 - So You Don't Like Cats - Soupy Sales / Still Soupy After All These Years (last played on 1992-05-31)
1992 - There's Nothing To Do Today - Soupy Sales (last played on 1992-05-31)
1992 - The Auction - Michael Longcor (last played on 1992-05-31)
1992 - The Mole People - Michael Feinstein (last played on 1992-05-31)
1998 - Defenders Of Marriage - Roy Zimmerman / Comic Sutra (last played on 2001-06-03)
First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played
1981 - I Wanna Kiss Her - Tim Cavanagh / Sounds Like Fun (first hit the Funny Five on 1981-07-12)
1981 - Mr. President - Dickie Goodman / Dickie Goodman's Greatest Fables (first hit the Funny Five on 1981-07-19)
1992 - Happy Happy Joy Joy Song - John Kricfalusi & Chris Reccardi (from The Ren & Stimpy Show) or The Ren & Stimpy TV Soundtrack versions (first hit the Funny Five on 1992-06-07)
1998 - Defenders Of Marriage - Roy Zimmerman / Comic Sutra (first hit the Funny Five on 1998-06-14)
First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five
1981 - Pos.1. Yoda - "Weird Al" Yankovic / The Permanent Record: Al In The Box / Weird Al Yankovic's Greatest Hits, Volume II / Dare To Be Stupid / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection / Very Best
of Dr. Demento (first played 1981-05-03)
1987 - Pos.5. The Ballad Of Jim & Tammy - Zot Theater (first played 1987-05-17)
1998 - Pos.5. Let's Get Branded - Roy Zimmerman / Comic Sutra (first played 1998-04-19)
First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played
1981 - I Wanna Kiss Her - Tim Cavanagh / Sounds Like Fun (first hit #1 on 1981-10-04)
1992 - Happy Happy Joy Joy Song - John Kricfalusi & Chris Reccardi (from The Ren & Stimpy Show) or The Ren & Stimpy TV Soundtrack versions (first hit #1 on 1992-06-21)
First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five
1981 - Pos.1. Yoda - "Weird Al" Yankovic / The Permanent Record: Al In The Box / Weird Al Yankovic's Greatest Hits, Volume II / Dare To Be Stupid / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection / Very Best
of Dr. Demento (first played 1981-05-03)
All The Times a Song Reached #1
1981 - Pos.1. Yoda - "Weird Al" Yankovic / The Permanent Record: Al In The Box / Weird Al Yankovic's Greatest Hits, Volume II / Dare To Be Stupid / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection / Very Best
of Dr. Demento (appearance #1)
1987 - Pos.1. Let's Talk Dirty In Hawaiian - John Prine / German Afternoons (appearance #2)
1992 - Pos.1. Ren & Stimpy - The Defective Kids (appearance #3)
1998 - Pos.1. The Smoke-Off - Shel Silverstein / Songs and Stories / Very Best of Dr. Demento (appearance #16)
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FRIGGIN HERE SHOW SONG ALMANAC
First Time Friggin Here Played a Song
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THIS DAVE IN HISTORY (David Letterman)
In 1983, LN airs the last installment of Crushing Things with a Steamroller.
In 1984, Dave displays the Tuna Turner to Tina, and Bill Murray draws blood from Dave to become his bloodbrother.
In 1994, Top Ten Signs You Neighbor Is A Spy - #3. You mention you're having problems in the bedroom, and he says, "Yeah, I know."
In 2002, We're done!
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Random Generated Jokes, Quotes, and Other Stuff!
Today's 'Confused-Us' Saying...
"when all is said and done more will be said then done."
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Random Thought...
"Always draw your curves, then plot the readings"
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Another Random Thought...
"Law of Selective Gravity: An object will fall so as to do the most damage.
Jenning's Corollary: The chance of the bread falling with the buttered side
down is directly proportional to the cost of the carpet"
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And Another Random Thought...
"Remember, even if you win the rat race, you're still a rat"
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Still Another Random Thought...
"Even Mason and Dixon had to draw the line somewhere"
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Yet Another Random Thought...
"History is the sum total of things that could have been avoided"
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Murphy's Law of the Day...
"An optimist thinks we are living in the best of all possible worlds. A
pessimist fears this is true."
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Computer Tagline...
"WinErr: 01D System crash - We are unable to figure out our owncode."
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Today's Steven Wright Joke...
"The Bermuda Triangle got tired of warm weather. It moved to Alaska. Now
Santa Claus is missing."
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Today's 'You Might Be A Redneck If' (tm) Joke...
"You have any relatives named "Elmer" or "Jed.""
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Today's Sniglet(tm)...
"CIRCUMVACULATE v. To remain stationary while vacuuming in a circle aroune
oneself."
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Today's Book Hype...
"Spots on the Wall: Who Flung Dung"
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Today's Actual Headline...
"MAN ALLEGEDLY BEATEN BY WOMAN WITH A FROZEN FISH "
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Today's Signs You Are a Computer Addict...
"You have ever modified an ini file"
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Today's Computer Glossary...
"COPY - What you have to do during school tests because you spend too much
time at the computer and not enough time studying."
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Today's Daffynition...
"Leprous Ethics: Moral Decay."
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Today's Einstein Quote...
"Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds. The
latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to
hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence"
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Today's Hannibal Lecter Joke...
"Why did it take so long for Hannibal Lecter to eat Valerie Bertinelli?
Because he could only eat a piece of her one day at a time!"
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Today's They Do It...
"TRAMPOLINE ACROBATS do it over a net"
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Today's Old Never Die...
"OLD PROGRAMMERS never die, they just decompile"
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Today's Mark Twain Quote...
"The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacygive one and
take ten"
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Today's Oxymoron...
"Minor Catastrophy"
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Today's Confused Us Quote...
"jealousy...all the fun you think they have."
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Today's Star Trek(tm) Tag...
"Spock, you are such a putz!"
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Today's Star Trek (tm) Quote...
Youth doesn't excuse everything.
-- Dr. Janice Lester (in Kirk's body), "Turnabout Intruder,"
stardate 5928.5.
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Today's Star Trek TNG (tm) Quote...
Commander, signal on all languages and frequencies, we surrender.
-- Picard, "Encounter at Farpoint"
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