Demented Datebook June 15 - They Piston Lakers!
David Tanny
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People on June 15th: birthdates
Jim "James" Belushi: 1954 (is 50 in 2004, 51 in 2005)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, b. in Chicago; Saturday Night Live reg 1983-
85; John's look-alike brother; Who's Watching the Kids?, Working
Stiffs, According to Jim's Jim; movies: Jingle All The Way, Pinocchio
(voice)
Brett Morgan Butler: 1957 (is 47 in 2004, 48 in 2005)
MLB center fielder, NOT to be confused with the actress Brett Butler;
not demented, but necessary to note the difference
Courteney Cox: 1964 (is 40 in 2004, 41 in 2005)
TV/Movie Actress, b. in Birmingham, AL; debut in Bruce Springsteen
video Dancing in the Dark; Misfits of Science's Gloria Dinallo, Masters
of the Universe, Family Ties' Lauren Miller, Friends' Monica Geller,
Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3
Julie Hagerty: 1955 (is 49 in 2004, 50 in 2005)
TV/Movie Actress, Airplane, Princesses
Helen Hunt: 1963 (is 41 in 2004, 42 in 2005)
TV/Movie Actress, b. in Los Angeles; Swiss Family Robinson's Helga, It
Takes Two, & other TV bombs; Mad About You's Jamie Stemple Buchman,
Twister, As Good As It Gets, What Women Want, Pay It Forward
Michael Lutz: 1949 (is 55 in 2004, 56 in 2005)
Rock & Roll Bassist, of Brownsville Station
Riki Rachtman: 1965 (is 39 in 2004, 40 in 2005)
TV Host, of MTV
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People on June 15th: birth anniversaries
Waylon Jennings: 1937=d.Feb 13, 2002 (was 64)
Country Singer, Country Guitarist, Bassist, Radio Disc Jock,
Songwriter, Protestant, b. in Littlefield, TX; MN:Arnold; of The
Crickets, The Highwaymen, soloist; The Dukes of Hazzard balladeer;
Jessi Colter's hubby
Mickey Katz: 1909=d.Apr 30, 1985 (was 75)
Comedian, Bandleader, Yiddish humor; Joel Grey's dad
Harry Nilsson: 1941=d.Jan 15, 1994 (was 52)
Pop Singer, Composer/Songwriter, Pianist, Guitarist, b. in Brooklyn;
Without You; RLN:Edward Nilsson III (not Nelson); You're Breaking My
Heart, Midnight Cowboy
David Rose: 1910=d.Aug 23, 1990 (was 80)
Bandleader, Conductor/Composer, Arranger, Musician, Pianist, English,
Theme: Holiday for Strings; Red Skelton Show; The Stripper song; wed to
Martha Raye then Judy Garland; scored many TV series like Bonanza,
Little House, Father Murphy, & Highway to Heaven; some say b. June 3
1915
Jim Varney: 1949=d.Feb 10, 2000 (was 50)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, b. in Lexington, KY; aka:Ernest P. Worrell in
over 3000 commercials; Johnny Cash Show reg, Fernwood 2-Night's Virgil
Sims, Operation Petticoat's seaman Broom, Pink Lady reg, Pop! Goes the
Country reg, The Rousters, Hey Vern It's Ernest's Ernest P. Worrell,
Ernest went to Camp, Saved Xmas, Goes to Jail, & Scared Stupid in
movies, Toy Story's Slinky Dog; Know what I mean, Vern?
Meri Wilson: 1949=d.Dec 28, 2002 (was 53)
Novelty Singer, LN: Edgemon; Telephone Man, Peter the Meter Reader
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People on June 15th: death anniversaries
Victor French: 1989 (was 54)/b.Dec 4, 1934
TV Actor, TV Director, b. in Santa Barbara, CA; Get Smart's Agent 44,
Little House's Mr. Isaiah Edwards, Carter Country's Chief Roy Mobey,
Highway to Heaven's Mark Gordon, Gunsmoke & Bonanza; Julie Cobb's hubby
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Government and Politics on June 15th
In 1992, Vice President Dan Quayle, relying on a faulty flash card,
erroneously instructed a Trenton, N.J., elementary school student to
spell "potato" as "potatoe" during a spelling bee.
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Entertainment-TV events on June 15th
In 1957, on the cover of TV Guide: "Red Skelton". Other Articles: Stan
Freberg, Jackie Gleason, Nina Foch
In 1964, Actress Courteney Cox Arquette, who plays the obsessive chef
Monica in the hit sitcom "Friends," born in Birmingham, Alabama. On
the South Park album, Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics, Kyle's Jewish
father in the song "Driedel, Driedel" sang "Courtney Cox, I love you,
you're so hot, on that show..."
In 1969, "Hee Haw" debuted on CBS in 1969.
In 1984, "Thicke Of The Night" last airs in syndication. The winnah and
still champeen: NBC's "The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson" in a
knockout of Alan Thicke.
In 1985, "Pryor's Place", TV Childrens show hosted by Richard Pryor,
last aired on CBS.
In 1991, on the cover of TV Guide: "Wizard of Oz (Best 50 Videos)".
Other Articles: Star Trek the Next Generation, Seinfeld
In 1999, Jay Leno: Virtually is entertaining as the Internet visits TV.
An animated 3-D Jay Leno co-hosted The Tonight Show with the real-
life version on tonight's show. Developed by San Francisco software
company Pulse Entertainment, the 3-D Jay led viewers on a comical
tour of cyberspace, including stops at Dan Quayle's Web site and the
site for show sponsor Intel. Computer users who visit the The Tonight
Show site (www.nbc.com) interacted with the virtual Leno during and
after the broadcast. The 3-D character also appearred on future
Tonight Show episodes.
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Entertainment-Movies events on June 15th
In 1990, Warren Beatty's "Dick Tracy" starring himself, Madonna, Al
Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, James Caan, and other stars opened in
theaters.
In 1994, Disney's "The Lion King", Motion Picture, opened in theaters
with $42 million.
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Music events on June 15th
In 1968, R.C., "Yummy Yummy Yummy" by Ohio Express peaked at #4 on the
pop singles chart.
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Music-Easy events on June 15th
In 1990, Real estate mogul Donald Trump missed a payment due on junk
bonds used to finance one of his Atlantic City, New Jersey, resorts.
Ha-haaa!
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Music-Rock events on June 15th
In 1963, Jan & Dean's "Surf City" is released.
In 1963, Jan and Dean's "Surf City"...written by Beach Boy Brian
Wilson...was released.
In 1965, Bob Dylan recorded "Like a Rolling Stone" in his first
"electric session" for his album "Highway 61 Revisited" at Columbia
Studios in New York. Three decades later, The Rolling Stones covered
the tune.
In 1979, "Get The Knack" album by The Knack was released
In 1980, on KMET in Los Angeles, Weird Al Yankovic performed the punk
version of Debbie Boone's hit "You Light Up My Life" during the local
version of the Dr. Demento Show.
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Music-Country events on June 15th
In 1969, "Hee Haw" (TV Variety) with Roy Clark & Buck Owens premiers on
CBS TV, but cancels it while still hot in 1971; Hee Haw thrived in
syndication for over 20 more years. "Hee Haw" was a COUNTRY &
WESTERN comedy and music show that borrows from the rapid-fire
production style of NBC's "LAUGH IN."
In 1974, R.C., "The Streak" by Ray Stevens peaked at #1 on the U.K. pop
singles chart.
In 1993, "You Might Be A Redneck If ..." album by Jeff Foxworthy was
released
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Music-R and B / Dance events on June 15th
In 1968, "Here Comes The Judge" by Shorty Long entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1988, "California Raisins" album by California Raisins was certified
Platinum by the RIAA
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Sports events on June 15th
In 1878, a series of photographs (first motion picture attempt) by
Edward Muggeridge proved to Leland Stanford, who lost the bet, that
all of the hooves of a horse are off the ground during the gallop by
using 12 cameras each taking one picture.
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Sports-Baseball events on June 15th
In 1902, Corsicana defeated Texarkana 51-3 in a Texas League game played
in Ennis, because of the Sunday blue laws. In the game, Nig Clark of
Corsicana took advantage of the small park and hit eight homers.
Some telegraph operators, thinking there was a mistake, reported the
score as 5-3.
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Sports-Basketball events on June 15th
In 2004, You have Piston souvenirs? They're in vogue as without a
superstar among them and without being given much of a chance, the
Detroit Pistons humiliated the Los Angeles Lakers 100-87 in Game 5 of
the NBA Finals for their first title in 14 years. With finals MVP
Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace leading the way, Detroit was at its
very best in the clincher, defeating Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant
and the rest of the Lakers in every facet of the game. It was
methodical -- and shocking -- the way the Pistons shut down the
Lakers with their patented defense and pulled ahead and away for one
of the biggest surprises in NBA finals history.
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Weird and Other events on June 15th
In 1887, Carlisle D Graham survives second ride in Niagara waterfall in
barrel.
In 1990, 06 x 15 = 90
In 2090, 06 x 15 = 90
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My events on June 15th
In 1978, D.T. graduated from Patrick Henry High School.
In 1991, D.T.'s sister Carolyn Tanny & Bob Trischel got married in San
Diego, CA.
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DR. DEMENTO SHOW SONG ALMANAC
First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song
1975 - Argument Clinic - Monty Python / Monty Python Live at City Center / Monty Python Live at Drury Lane / Monty Python Previous Record / The Final Ripoff / Dead Parrot Society: The Best of British
Comedy / The Monty Python Instant Record Collection (U.K. Version) / The Monty Python Instant Record Collection (U.S. Version) (released 1972, last played on 2003-07-28)
1975 - Dead - The Poets (last played on 2003-10-27)
1975 - I Didn't Know The Gun Was Loaded - Hank Fort (last played on 1993-08-22)
1975 - I'm No Fool - Jiminy Crickett (last played on 1975-06-15)
1975 - Knock Knock (Who's There?) - Spike Jones & His City Slickers / Spiked! The Music Of Spike Jones / Spike Jones: Omnibust--60 Years of Music America Hates Best / The Jones Laughing Record / Very
Worst of Spike Jones (last played on 1975-06-15)
1975 - May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose - "Little" Jimmy Dickens / Dr. Demento's Country Corn (released 1965, last played on 2004-01-19)
1975 - Never Swat A Fly - Jim Kweskin & The Jug Band / Jim Kweskin Jug Band's Greatest Hits (last played on 2000-06-25)
1975 - Ode To The Little Brown Shack Out Back - Billy Edd Wheeler / Dr. Demento's Country Corn (released 1965, last played on 2001-10-14)
1975 - She's Goin' Bald - The Beach Boys / Smiley Smile/Wild Honey / Smiley Smile (last played on 2003-02-02)
1975 - Sweet Violets - Billy Mitchell (last played on 1976-11-07)
1975 - Them Duck Pluckers - Jim Connor (last played on 1976-05-16)
1975 - Them Hog Liver Likers - Jim Connor (last played on 1976-05-16)
1975 - Them Moose Goosers - Jim Connor (last played on 1976-05-16)
1975 - Them Sticker Getters - Jim Connor (last played on 1976-05-16)
1975 - Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport - Rolf Harris / Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection / Best of Rolf Harris / Definitive Rolf Harris / She'll Be Right (released 1963, last played on 2004-04-12)
1975 - Tiger Rag - Art Tatum (last played on 1975-06-15)
1975 - Wasn't That A Mighty Day When The Needle Hit The Ground - Mike & Maggie (last played on 1982-05-30)
1975 - The Ball Game - Miss Ray Cox (last played on 1975-06-15)
1975 - The Drunkard Song (There Is A Tavern In The Town) - Rudy Vallee (released 1934, last played on 1985-04-21)
1975 - The Flies Crawled Up The Window - The Blue Lyres (last played on 1979-05-20)
1975 - The Privy Song - The Three Shif'less Skonks (last played on 1975-06-15)
1980 - The March Of The Cuckoos - The Roto Rooter Good Time Christmas Band / 25th Anniversary Limited Edition CD / Retro Rooter (released 1973, last played on 2004-01-18)
1986 - Beer Can Beach - Surf Punks / My Beach (released 1979, last played on 1986-06-15)
1986 - Goin' Surfin' - Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) (last played on 1986-06-15)
1986 - Simon The Sensible Surfer - Bobby Pickett (last played on 1988-06-26)
1986 - Surf Along With Ned And Nelda - Ned & Nelda (last played on 1986-06-15)
1986 - The Underwater Surfers - Joey & Danny (last played on 1986-06-15)
1997 - Return To Jurassic Park - Whimsical Will / Cutting Up w/ Whimsical Will CD: Summer Movie Adventures (last played on 1997-12-28)
2003 - Bob - "Weird Al" Yankovic / Poodle Hat (last played on 2003-08-24)
2003 - Booty Man - Tim Wilson / Super Bad Sounds of the 70's (last played on 2004-03-21)
2003 - Demented News June 15, 2003 - Whimsical Will / Demented News 2003 Volume (last played on 2003-06-15)
2003 - Every 28 Days - Robin Roberts (last played on 2003-06-15)
2003 - Harley-Davidson - Brigitte Bardot (last played on 2003-06-15)
2003 - How Would You Torture Bin Laden? - Les White / Code Redneck (last played on 2003-06-15)
2003 - Let 'Im In (For Pete Rose's Sake) - The Dan Orr Project (last played on 2003-06-15)
2003 - Thank God I'm Just An Atheist - Les White / Code Redneck (last played on 2003-08-18)
2003 - The Annoying Song - Man Bites God / Ultrasounds (released 2002, last played on 2003-06-15)
First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played
1975 - Argument Clinic - Monty Python / Monty Python Live at City Center / Monty Python Live at Drury Lane / Monty Python Previous Record / The Final Ripoff / Dead Parrot Society: The Best of British
Comedy / The Monty Python Instant Record Collection (U.K. Version) / The Monty Python Instant Record Collection (U.S. Version) (released 1972, first hit the Funny Five on 1976-04-11)
1997 - Return To Jurassic Park - Whimsical Will / Cutting Up w/ Whimsical Will CD: Summer Movie Adventures (first hit the Funny Five on 1997-06-22)
2003 - Bob - "Weird Al" Yankovic / Poodle Hat (first hit the Funny Five on 2003-07-13)
2003 - Booty Man - Tim Wilson / Super Bad Sounds of the 70's (first hit the Funny Five on 2003-07-06)
First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five
1975 - Pos.5. Highly Illogical - Leonard Nimoy (of Star Trek) / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection (released 1968, first played 1975-03-16)
1986 - Pos.5. Yuppie Drone - The Pheromones / Yuppie Drone (first played 1986-04-06)
2003 - Pos.3. Hardware Store - "Weird Al" Yankovic / Poodle Hat (first played 2003-05-25)
2003 - Pos.5. A Complicated Song - "Weird Al" Yankovic / Poodle Hat (first played 2003-05-25)
First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played
1975 - Argument Clinic - Monty Python / Monty Python Live at City Center / Monty Python Live at Drury Lane / Monty Python Previous Record / The Final Ripoff / Dead Parrot Society: The Best of British
Comedy / The Monty Python Instant Record Collection (U.K. Version) / The Monty Python Instant Record Collection (U.S. Version) (released 1972, first hit #1 on 1978-07-30)
1997 - Return To Jurassic Park - Whimsical Will / Cutting Up w/ Whimsical Will CD: Summer Movie Adventures (first hit #1 on 1997-06-22)
First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five
All The Times a Song Reached #1
1975 - Pos.1. They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! - Napoleon XIV / 25 All Time Novelty Hits / The Second Coming / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (appearance #5)
1986 - Pos.1. Big Butt - Bobby Jimmy & The Critters (appearance #2)
1997 - Pos.1. Da Turdy Point Buck - Bananas At Large / Da Turdy Point Buck (appearance #8)
2003 - Pos.1. Stealing Like A Hobbit - the great Luke Ski / Worst Album Ever (appearance #3)
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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, Magic Johnson makes his first guest appearance on Dave. Who knew that 15 years later Magic would have his own talk show, but Dave would still be playing basketball?
In 1989, During an NBC Bookmobile segment, driver Gruff but lovable Gus introduces his college intern Kelly.
In 1990, In honor of the upcoming summer solstice, the entire Late Night crew is dressed in their summer whites.
In 1990, Top Ten Other Inventions by the Suicide Machine Doctor - 10. The Craftmatic Adjustable Groin-Puller.
In 1993, Top Ten Little Known Facts About (Suoreme Court Justice) Ruth Ginsburg - 2. Once kicked Janet Reno's ass in a bar fight.
In 1994, Dave mentions a rumor that the Top Ten home office might move.
In 1994, Mark Messier, Brian Leetch, and Mike Ricther of the NHL champion New York Rangers display their Stanley Cup for the audience, which stagehand Biff Henderson has hidden behind Dave's desk.
In 1994, Sirajul and Mujibur spread goodwill on their Coast to Coast tour at the St. Louis zoo, a casino, and the Budweiser brewing plant; at the St. Louis arch they're joined by Tony Randall.
In 1994, Top Ten Advantages Of Being Executed On "Donahue" - 1. Don't have to watch the second half of the show.
In 1995, Fourteen-year-old spelling champ Justin Carol spells words all night: "gingivitis" and "Zimbalist." After a Late Show Top Ten Vending Machine fails to work, Justin spells "malfunction" and,
later in the show, "lame."
In 1995, Top Ten Orlando Magic Excuses - 3. Anfernee Hardaway didn't score enough bafkets.
In 1998, A "live" shot of Broadway shows it under water.
In 1998, Dave gives the CBS web site address, and also announces that Charts and Graphs will return on June 30th.
In 1998, Guests: Naomi Campbell is played on with "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"; Luke Buckheit took 7 dates to his prom; Sinead O'Connor does a song accompanied by a "low whistle", an electric cello, etc.
In 1998, In a taped bit, Tony Mendez eats steak.
In 1998, Live via satellite from the Beverly Hilton Hotel, all night long Casey Kasem arm-wrestles bellboys.
In 1998, Top Ten Signs Your Life May Be a TV Show.
In 1999, The Secret Word is "bunny" for 500 damn dollars (sponsor: Hosie Cow).
In 1999, Top Ten Casino Ad Slogans.
In 1999, True Stories of the Late Show Stagehands: one by Harold Larkin, another by Pat Farmer and Kenny Sheehan.
In 1999, Via satellite from Texas, we visit Preston Luggage and Gifts. Dave lets someone buy a bag for only $5.
In 2000, Campaign 2000, starring Maria Pope, sponsored by kitties ("I Own Seven"). Dave mentions the NBA Finals. (Indiana lost game 4.) Maria's special guest Stacey is the "Survivor" castaway voted
off yesterday. Sponsor is Crystal Clear Party Ice again.
In 2000, Dave says he'd support "Survivor" if it were on at 10 PM instead of 8.
In 2000, Guests: Naomi Campbell is on again; Juan Pablo Montoya is the 24-year-old winner of the Indy 500.
In 2000, Know Your Current Events: John, originally from Wabash, Indiana, ends up playing Know Your Wedding Announcements from Last Sunday's New York Times.
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