Demented Datebook April 9 updated
David Tanny
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People on April 9th: birthdates
Paul Krassner: 1932 (is 72 in 2004, 73 in 2005)
Editor, Journalist, ComicStrip Cartoonist, wrote MAD Magazine, co-
founded the Yippies
Tom Lehrer: 1928 (is 76 in 2004, 77 in 2005)
Novelty Singer, Songwriter, Mathematician, Pianist, Professor of Math
at Harvard; Poisioning Pigeons, Elements, Pollution, Be Prepared,
Bright College Days, & other great satrical tunes 60s
Keshia Knight Pulliam: 1979 (is 25 in 2004, 26 in 2005)
TV Actress, b. in Newark, NJ; Sesame Street, The Cosby Show's Rudy
Huxtable
Jimmy Tingle: 1955 (is 49 in 2004, 50 in 2005)
Humorist, of 60 Minutes II
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People on April 9th: birth anniversaries
Allen Jenkins: 1900=d.Jul 20, 1974 (was 74)
TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voicist, RLN:McGonegal; Waterfront's Sid, Top
Cat's Officer Dibble
Frank King: 1883=d.Jun 24, 1969 (was 86)
ComicStrip Cartoonist, Gasoline Alley; b. June 11?
Carl Perkins: 1932=d.Jan 19, 1998 (was 65)
HALL OF FAMER, Rockabilly Performer, Singer/Guitarist,
Composer/Songwriter, b. in Jackson, Tn.; MN:Lee; Blue Suede Shoes;
Johnny Cash's backup & show reg
Avery Schreiber: 1935=d.Jan 7, 2002 (was 66)
Actor, Comedian, b. in Chicago; My Mother the Car's Capt. Mancini, of
(Jack) Burns & Schreiber team, Sha Na Na reg, Wake Rattle & Roll's
Grandpa Quirk
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People on April 9th: death anniversaries
John Henry Faulk: 1990 (was 76)/b.Aug 21, 1913
Humorist, Commentator, Panelist, dage?; It's News to Me, Hee Haw reg,
Leave It to the Girls
Phil Ochs: 1976 (was 35)/b.Dec 19, 1940
Folk Singer, Political Activist, Songwriter, anti-war folk singer (Joe
Hill, War is Over); some say d. Apr 8
Dave Sr. Prather: 1988 (was 50)/b.May 9, 1937
HALL OF FAMER, Rhythm and Blues Singer, of Sam & Dave; d. Apr 11? Apr
12?
Mary Yankovic: 2004 (was 81)/b.Feb 7, 1923
Celebrity Parent, Alfred "Weird Al" Yankovic's mother
Nick Yankovic: 2004 (was 86)/b.Jun 4, 1917
Celebrity Parent, Weird Al's dad
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Entertainment events on April 9th
In 1973, the KGB Chicken, then the San Diego Chicken, now the Famous
Chicken, made his debut.
In 1992, Comedian Sam Kinison is killed when a pickup truck slams into
his car on a desert road between L.A. and Las Vegas. The 17 year old
driver of the car is arrested.
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Entertainment-TV events on April 9th
In 1950, Bob Hope hosted a "Star-Spangled Review" this night on NBC-TV.
Hope became the highest paid performer for a single show on TV to
that time. The "Star-Spangled Review" was a musical special.
In 1954, on the cover of TV Guide: "Milton Berle and Charlie
Applewhite". Other Articles: Private Secretary, videotape
In 1980, the USA cable network was launched.
In 1983, Joan Rivers and impersonator Joe Piscopo engage in a joke-
telling contest on "Saturday Night Live" to determine once and for
all just who is the "real" Joan Rivers.
In 1986, "Dallas" announced it will revive the killed Bobby Ewing
character, thought to have been killed off. The solution was the
famous "Bobby In The Shower/It Was All A Dream*" scene.
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Music events on April 9th
In 1966, R.C., "Walkin My Cat Named Dog" by Norma Tanega peaked at #22
on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, "Weird Al" Yankovic gave a live performance at Santa Monica
Civic Auditorium opening for the new wave group Missing Persons.
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Music-R and B / Dance events on April 9th
In 1956, Gene Vincent recorded the classic "Be Bop-A-Lula". A wom, bam,
boom!
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Sports-Baseball events on April 9th
In 1974, In a bizarre game in San Diego, new owner Ray Kroc berated his
team's play over the public address system. During his speech, an
unidentified fan streaked across the field. The Padres then scored
three runs, but lost anyway to Houston, 9-5. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn
made Kroc apologize to the fans.
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Weird and Other events on April 9th
In 1936, 04 x 09 = 36
In 1992, the heaviest chocolate Easter egg weighed 10,482 pounds and 14
ounces and was 23'3" high in Australia.
In 2036, 04 x 09 = 36
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DR. DEMENTO SHOW SONG ALMANAC
First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song
1978 - Animal Crackers (In Cellophane Boxes) - Gene Pitney (last played on 2003-08-10)
1978 - Dr. X - Proctor & Bergman (last played on 1978-04-09)
1978 - Hot Rock Radio - Proctor & Bergman (last played on 1978-04-09)
1978 - In The Eyes Of My Dog - Martin Mull (last played on 1989-08-20)
1978 - Indianapolis - Frank Lewis (last played on 1978-04-09)
1978 - Male Chauvinist Piglets - SuLu (last played on 1978-04-09)
1978 - Whale Oil - Proctor & Bergman (last played on 1978-07-02)
1978 - "Come on, come on" - ? (last played on 1978-04-09)
1989 - Bobby Thompson's Shot Heard 'Round The World - announcer / Baseball's Greatest Hits (last played on 1989-04-09)
1989 - Find An Ugly Woman - Cash Money & Marvelous (last played on 1989-04-09)
1989 - Keep Them Cold, Icy Fingers Offa Me - Homer and Jethro (last played on 1989-04-09)
1989 - Punk Rock Girl - The Dead Milkmen / Cream Of The Crop: Best Of The Dead Milkmen / Death Rides A Pale Cow (The Ultimate Collection) / Beelzebubba (last played on 1989-10-08)
1989 - Tommy Lasorda Talkin' About Dave Kingman - Tommy Lasorda / Baseball's Greatest Hits (last played on 1989-04-09)
1989 - Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me - Susan Sarandon (last played on 1989-04-09)
1989 - Yucca Flat - Orson Bean (last played on 1989-04-09)
1995 - Blow 'Em Away - Chuck Brodsky / A Fingerpainter's Murals / Radio / Laugh Tracks, Vol. 1 (last played on 1998-08-30)
1995 - Chicks Dig Me 'Cause I Bowl - Ritt Henn / It's Me (last played on 2003-08-25)
1995 - Date Rape - Sublime / 40 Oz. To Freedom (last played on 1995-04-30)
1995 - Dirty Mother For You - Roosevelt Sykes (released 1936, last played on 1996-09-15)
1995 - Get Ready For This - 2 Unlimited (released 1992, last played on 1995-04-09)
1995 - Is There A Bathroom In Bolinas - Pat Sojourner (last played on 1995-04-09)
1995 - Let's Get Fiscal - Jerry Percio (last played on 1995-04-09)
1995 - The Rub - Vivian Stanshall (f/ Steve Winwood) (last played on 1995-04-09)
2000 - Burrow Your Way To My Heart - Darkest Of The Hillside Thickets / The Fool Whi Strikes Back (last played on 2000-04-09)
2000 - Diarrheaville - Sean Morey / When a Man Loves a TV [1999] (released 1999, last played on 2000-06-04)
2000 - Kill The Backstreet Boys - Tony Goldmark / Masterpiece Weirder (last played on 2000-12-31)
2000 - Piranha Women Of The Avocado Jungle Of Death - Christine Lavin / Getting in Touch With My Inner Bitch (last played on 2000-07-09)
2000 - There's No Business Like Show Business - Uncle Floyd (last played on 2000-04-09)
First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played
1989 - Punk Rock Girl - The Dead Milkmen / Cream Of The Crop: Best Of The Dead Milkmen / Death Rides A Pale Cow (The Ultimate Collection) / Beelzebubba (first hit the Funny Five on 1989-05-07)
1995 - Date Rape - Sublime / 40 Oz. To Freedom (first hit the Funny Five on 1995-04-30)
2000 - Kill The Backstreet Boys - Tony Goldmark / Masterpiece Weirder (first hit the Funny Five on 2000-05-14)
First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five
1989 - Pos.5. Wappin' - Darrell Hammond & Christopher Snell / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (first played 1989-02-05)
1995 - Pos.5. Random Drug Testing - Cub Koda / Abba Dabba Dabba: A Bananza of Hits (released 1994, first played 1995-01-08)
First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played
First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five
2000 - Pos.1. I Did It All For The Wookiee - Damn Nation (first played 1999-10-17)
All The Times a Song Reached #1
1978 - Pos.1. The Ballad Of Irving - Frank Gallop / When You're In Love The Whole World is Jewish / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (appearance #9)
1989 - Pos.1. Adam West - Wally Wingert & The Caped Club / Parody Hearty (appearance #2)
1995 - Pos.1. Fish Heads - Barnes & Barnes / Yeah-Essential Barnes & Barnes / Voobaha / Very Best of Dr. Demento / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (appearance #48)
2000 - Pos.1. I Did It All For The Wookiee - Damn Nation (appearance #1)
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FRIGGIN HERE SHOW SONG ALMANAC
First Time Friggin Here Played a Song
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