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fiogf49gjkf0d D.T.'s Today In History Datebook for April 2nd
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People on April 2nd: birthdates
Sam Anderson: yr unknown
TV Actor, Perfect Strangers' Gorpley, ER's Dr. Jack Kayson
Dr. Demento: 1941 (is 67 in 2008, 68 in 2009)
Radio Disc Jock, Novelty Singer, NN:King of Dementia; Dr. Demento
Show host; RN:Barrett E. Hansen; collects the most historical &
hysterical cylinders, 16's, 33 1/3's, 45's, 78's, reel-to-reels,
cassettes, 8-tracks, CDs, DAT's, & videos ever recorded; on KPPC
106.7 1970-71, KMET 94.7 1971-87, KLSX 97.1 1987-93, no L.A.
stations 1993-94, KSCA 101.9 1994-1997, KLSX 1998-99
Gloria Henry: 1923 (is 85 in 2008, 86 in 2009)
TV Actress, Dennis the Menace's mom:Alice Mitchell
Mabel McKeown: 1986 (is 22 in 2008, 23 in 2009)
Celebrity Daughter, Tracey Ullman & Allan's girl
Ron Palillo: 1954 (is 54 in 2008, 55 in 2009)
TV/Stage/Soap Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Illustrator, Children's
Author, b. in New Haven, Ct.; Welcome Back Kotter's Arnold J.
Horshack with the Aawwk aawwk aawwk laugh, One Life to Live's Gary
Pamela Reed: 1949 (is 59 in 2008, 60 in 2009)
TV/Stage Actress, Grand, Simpsons' Ruth Powers, Home Court's Judge
Sydney J. Solomon, Bean
Leon Russell: 1941 (is 67 in 2008, 68 in 2009)
Jazz Performer, Pianist, Bandleader, Composer/Songwriter,
Singer/Guitarist, Music Producer, Trumpeter, Bandleader, b. in
Lawton, Ok.; top instrumentalist sessionman; RN:Hank Wilson; AP
says b. 1942
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People on April 2nd: birth anniversaries
Clifford Berryman: 1869=d.Dec 11, 1949 (was 80)
ComicStrip Cartoonist, created Teddy Bear after Prez Teddy
Roosevelt's hunting trips
Buddy Ebsen: 1908=d.Jul 6, 2003 (was 95)
TV/Movie Actor, Dancer, Painter, b. in Belleville, Il.; Tap Dancer;
RFN:Christian Rudolph Jr.; Corky & White Shadow, The Beverly
Hillbillies' Jed Clampett, Barnaby Jones star, Matt Houston's Roy
Houston, was Wizard of Oz's Tin Man but had to drop out of the
movie due to health problems, Davy Crockett
Sir Alec Guinness: 1914=d.Aug 5, 2000 (was 86)
Movie/Stage Actor, Roman Catholic, English, b. in London; Star
Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi, Passage To India, Oliver Twist, Bridge on the
River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago, Murder By Death
Paul Leu: 1913=d.Jul 8, 1990 (was 77)
Pianist, of Spike Jones & The City Slickers
Lou Monte: 1917=d.Jun 12, 1989 (was 72)
Singer, Guitarist, sang Pepino the Italian Mouse
Debralee Scott: 1953=d.Apr 5, 2005 (was 52)
TV/Movie Actress, American Graffiti, Welcome Back Kotter's Rosalie
(Hotsie) Totzie, Mary Hartman*2's Cathy Shumway, Angie's Marie
Falco
Jack Webb: 1920=d.Dec 23, 1982 (was 62)
HALL OF FAMER, TV/Movie Actor, TV Producer/Director, b. in Santa
Monica, Ca.; WWII bomber pilot; Dragnet's Sgt. Joe Friday; prdc'd
Dragnet, The DA, Hec Ramsey, Emergency, Adam 12, Mobile One,
Project UFO; Julie London's ex-hubby
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People on April 2nd: death anniversaries
Jerry Paris: 1986 (was 60)/b.Jul 25, 1925
TV/Movie Actor, Director, b. in San Francisco; Steve Canyon's Maj.
Willie Williston, The Untouchables' agent Martin Flaherty, Dick Van
Dyke Show's Jerry Helper; Dir'd Partridge Family, That Girl, Love
American Style, Odd Couple, Happy Days; d. Mar 31?
Herman Rorshcach: 1922 (was 37)/b.Nov 8, 1884
Psychiatrist, Swiss, devised the inkblot test that bears his name
and that is widely used clinically for diagnosing psychopathology.
Bernard "Buddy" Seigal: 2006 (was 48)/b.Dec 30, 1957
Singer, Guitarist, A founding member of The Beat Farmers
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Entertainment-TV events on April 2nd
In 1908, actor-dancer Buddy Ebsen was born in Belleville, Ill.
In 1957, "The Spike Jones Show", TV Variety, returned on CBS.
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Entertainment-Soap events on April 2nd
In 1971, after five years, ABC drives a stake into the heart of
supernatural soap "Dark Shadows," though the show will briefly
return to prime time on NBC in 1991.
In 1978, J.R. Ewing and the clan arrived at Southfork for the first
time this night, when "Dallas" was seen on CBS-TV. It was supposed
to be a five-week miniseries, but it lasted 13 more years after the
brief run turned into a gusher in the ratings! Larry Hagman,
formerly of "I Dream of Jeannie" fame, starred as J.R. (John Ross)
Ewing. The show originally was broadcast on Sunday night, then
moved to Saturday and later, Friday nights. The show became an
enormously popular hit (thanks also in part to the beautiful women
on the show) and was the talk of many people around the water
cooler each Monday morning. The stunts over the years would
include the famous cliffhanger "Who Shot J.R.?" and the whole-
season-was-a-dream solution the make Bobby Ewing alive again.
In 9999, on General Hospital, the birthdate of Brenda Barrett (whose
surname is the same as Dr. Demento's real first name, Barrett, last
name, E. Hansen), played by Vanessa Marcil (born Oct 15 in real
life)
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Entertainment-Movies events on April 2nd
In 1914, Academy Award-winning actor Sir Alec Guinness (Alec Guinness
de Cuffe) was born in Marylebone, London, England. His films
include "The Lavender Hill Mob," "The Bridge on the River Kwai,"
"The Quiller Memorandum," "Star Wars," "A Passage to India," "The
Empire Strikes Back" and many others. He died on August 5, 2000.
In 1943, The Pluto film, "Private Pluto" is released. Chip an' Dale
make their first appearance, though unnamed.
In 1968, Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey", in 70mm wide-
screen and starring Keir Dullea, premiered at the Uptown theater a
year before men walked on the moon. It introduced special effects
that would be used and refined by many sci-fi films in the future.
Richard Strauss's "Thus Spake Zarathustra" in its opening sequence
virtually makes a hit of the piece. Peter Hyamns directed "2010",
a sequel that came out in 1984.
In 1974, Elizabeth Taylor waits in the wings, ready to announce Best
Picture at the Oscars. Introducing her is David Niven. "And now,"
he reads from cue cards, "to divulge the contents of this year's
most important envelope is a very important contributor to world
entertainment and someone quite likely.a" And at that, a man
wearing long hair and a moustache u and nothing else u bursts into
view, trots across the stage behind Niven, flashes a peace sign and
trots off. The audience titters, then laughs, then roars. The
orchestra strikes up, assuming that the show will quickly break for
a commercial, although, by sheer luck, at home the man was seen
only from the waist up. "Well, ladies and gentlemen, that was
almost bound to happen," says Niven, referring to the fad of
streaking then popping up everywhere. "But isn't it fascinating,"
he continues, ad-libbing, "to think that probably the only laugh
that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing
his shortcomings."
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Arts and Prose events on April 2nd
In 1930, Clarabelle Cow is first used in the Mickey Mouse comic strip.
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Music events on April 2nd
In 1955, R.C., "Make Yourself Comfortable" by Andy Griffith with Jean
Wilson peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., "Juanita Banana" by The Peels peaked at #59 on the pop
singles chart.
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Music-R and B / Dance events on April 2nd
In 2006, Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" makes history by becoming the U.K.'s
first-ever No. 1 single to top the chart solely on download sales.
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Sports-College events on April 2nd
In 1996, St. Francis of Illinois pummeled Robert Morris 71-1 in a
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference game that was
surrendered after four innings by Robert Morris coach Gerald
McNamara. St. Francis, a dual member of the NAIA and NCAA Division
II, sent 30 batters to the plate in the first inning as they scored
26 runs, an NCAA record. The Fighting Saints followed that with 22
runs in the second, four in the third and 19 in the final inning.
In all, St. Francis broke 12 NCAA Division II records and tied four
others.
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Weird and Other events on April 2nd
In 1908, 04 x 02 = 08
In 1916, 04 ^ 02 = 16
In 1980, Toshiaki Shirai and Yukiki Nagata of Tokyo set the world
underwater kissing record of 2 minutes and 18 seconds.
In 2008, 04 x 02 = 08
In 2016, 04 ^ 02 = 16
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DR. DEMENTO SHOW SONG ALMANAC
First Time Dr. Demento Played a Song
1978 - Feelings - Herman, Leming & Rasfeld (last played on 1979-01-21)
1978 - Marijuana Munchies - Troy Walker (last played on 2003-04-27)
1978 - Piggy in the Middle - The Rutles / Rutles (last played on 1978-05-28)
1978 - Powerhouse - The Raymond Scott Quintette / The Music of Raymond Scott / The Raymond Scott Project (released 1937, last played on 2003-04-20)
1978 - Sweet Transvestite - The Rocky Horror Picture Show f/ Tim Curry as Frank N Furter or from Rocky Horror Picture Show Audience Participation soundtrack versions / The Rocky Horror Picture Show (released 1975, last played on 2003-06-09)
1978 - Thank God I'm a Rich Kid - The Ogden Edsl Wahalia Blues Ensemble Mondo Bizzario Band f/ Bill Frenzer (released 1978, last played on 2004-10-16)
1978 - (Your Love Is Like) Nuclear Waste - Tuff Darts (last played on 2002-03-24)
1978 - The Geek's Revenge - Don Noon / I Bite The Songs (released 1977, last played on 2005-02-13)
1989 - Casper, The Friendly Ghost - Jesse Harnell (as Elvis) / Rerun Rock (last played on 1989-08-13)
1989 - Hacker's Rap - Whimsical Will / Cutting Up with Whimsical Will Cassette Vol 2 (last played on 1993-08-22)
1989 - If Jimmy Stewart Was Captain Kirk - Jeff Nelson (last played on 1989-04-02)
1989 - Inside Or Out, What's It Going To Be - Tanna The Cat (last played on 1989-04-02)
1995 - I Was Conceived At Woodstock - The Sad Pack (last played on 1995-04-02)
1995 - My Bed Is A Boat - Barry Hansen (a/k/a a young Dr. Demento) (released 1951, last played on 2006-04-02)
1995 - (When You See) Those Flying Saucers - Buchanan Brothers & The Georgia Catamounts / Brain in a Box: The Science Fiction Collection (released 1947, last played on 2002-11-10)
1995 - The Man With Massive Toenails - Chuck Lucky & The Gentlemen Of Leisure (last played on 1995-04-02)
2006 - Bring The Joy - the great Luke Ski f/ The Nick Atoms / Un-convention-aL / Animation Compilation (released 2005, last played on 2006-04-02)
2006 - Demented News April 2, 2006 - Whimsical Will (last played on 2006-04-02)
2006 - I Cannot Sing - Nuclear Bubble Wrap / Jumping the Shark with Style (released 2006, last played on 2006-07-23)
2006 - It's Hard Out Here For A Wimp - Eric "Smooth-E" Schwartz (last played on 2006-04-02)
2006 - Keep it Funky - Sexy Sexy Joe Lavelle / More Popular Than Reagan (last played on 2006-07-16)
2006 - Kyd Wok - Chocky Kay / Adria (last played on 2006-04-02)
2006 - The Curse of the Billy Goat - Chuck Brodsky / Tulips For Lunch (last played on 2006-04-02)
2006 - The Kids Are Finally Asleep - Sue Fabisch / Music 4 Mommies 1: Songs to Make You Laugh (last played on 2008-03-23)
First Time a Funny Five Song Was Played
1978 - Marijuana Munchies - Troy Walker (first hit the Funny Five on 1978-11-05)
1978 - Sweet Transvestite - The Rocky Horror Picture Show f/ Tim Curry as Frank N Furter or from Rocky Horror Picture Show Audience Participation soundtrack versions / The Rocky Horror Picture Show (released 1975, first hit the Funny Five on 1978-10-01)
1978 - (Your Love Is Like) Nuclear Waste - Tuff Darts (first hit the Funny Five on 1981-03-08)
1978 - The Geek's Revenge - Don Noon / I Bite The Songs (released 1977, first hit the Funny Five on 1978-07-30)
2006 - The Kids Are Finally Asleep - Sue Fabisch / Music 4 Mommies 1: Songs to Make You Laugh (first hit the Funny Five on 2006-06-18)
First Time a Song Reached the Funny Five
1978 - Pos.5. Pencil Neck Geek - Fred Blassie / Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection / The Very Best of Dr. Demento / Dr. Demento's Dementia Royale / Volume IV: The 1970s (released 1977, first played 1978-02-19)
1995 - Pos.5. O.J.-O - Loose Bruce Kerr (first played 1995-03-26)
1995 - Pos.3. She Left Me For A Destitute Quadriplegic Because Of The Good Sex - Mr. Zipp / Mr. Zipp Unplugged (first played 1995-01-22)
2006 - Pos.3. Ode to Scruffy - Brett Eidman / What's So F--kin Funny? (first played 2006-03-05)
First Time a #1 Funny Five Song Was Played
1978 - Sweet Transvestite - The Rocky Horror Picture Show f/ Tim Curry as Frank N Furter or from Rocky Horror Picture Show Audience Participation soundtrack versions / The Rocky Horror Picture Show (released 1975, first hit #1 on 1978-10-01)
First Time a Song Reached #1 on the Funny Five
1989 - Pos.1. Adam West - Wally Wingert & The Caped Club / Parody Hearty (first played 1989-01-22)
2006 - Pos.1. I Blog Alone - Robert Lund (first played 2006-03-05)
All The Times a Song Reached #1
1978 - Pos.1. Gumball Wizard - Brad Stanfield (appearance #2)
1989 - Pos.1. Adam West - Wally Wingert & The Caped Club / Parody Hearty (appearance #1)
1995 - Pos.1. Smells Like Nirvana - "Weird Al" Yankovic / The Permanent Record: Al In The Box / Off The Deep End / Dr. Demento 25th Anniversary Collection / "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits, Volume II (appearance #5)
2006 - Pos.1. I Blog Alone - Robert Lund (appearance #1)
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THIS DAVE IN HISTORY (David Letterman)
In 1985, Dave takes Al Frisch into the hallway to meet former President Jimmy Carter, who's awaiting his appearance on Live-at-Five. Carter tells Dave, "Being President isn't much; being on David Letterman is a big deal."
In 1986, Barbara Gaines is at home base with a letter from another Barbara Gaines. Among the words spoken are "you f***ing bitch"; Dave then leaves the set, and Biff takes over, offering a comparison chart.
In 1987, Dave displays the Official Chart of Weasals: #3: Independent Producers; #2: Record Company Executives; #1: Show Business Attorneys.
In 1991, Top Ten April Fools Day Jokes in New York City - 8. Suicide hotline puts you on hold while playing Van Halen's "Jump!"
In 1992, Top Ten Interesting Facts about the 38-Acre Fungus - 6. Elvis once had staff try to bulldoze it onto a 40-acre pizza.
In 1993, Top Ten Signs You're Not God - 9. Tuna melt isn't your favorite sandwich (see Matthew 3:24). 3. Every time you try to prove you're invisible, you end up getting arrested.
In 1996, A clip shows Kevorkian as a model?
In 1996, After Dave promises that the Quiz Machine will never be seen on the show again, he brings out the Flagstar 3000, a cheap cardboard facade.
In 1996, Guest Ray Wold is a pyrotechnic madman.
In 1996, Top Ten Good Things About Marrying Clint Eastwood - 6. Turns out, in all those movies, that wasn't a gun in his pocket.
In 1997, Dave plays with a special camera and tells George Lucas to kiss his ass.
In 1997, Fake clip of New York's wacky weather.
In 1997, Guests: Dan Aykroyd promotes "Grosse Point Blank" and sings "Money"; David Kruithoff is a "do-it-yourself dentist"--he did his own root canal with no anaesthetic.
In 1997, Mrs. Baylor's kindergarten class from Cleona, PA, presents "What To Do When You're 50".
In 1997, Paul's brother Kenny is in the audience?
In 1997, Paul's new show/film is "The Monocle Guy".
In 1997, Top Ten Signs The Ringling Brothers Circus Has Gone Downhill - 2. Cotton candy tastes suspiciously like fiberglass insulation.
In 1998, Bruce Willis is live via satellite in Idaho from the set of his upcoming film "Breakfast of Champions." All night long he's inside a television monitor that's dropped onto glass, a bathtub of pudding, and smashed from six stories onto the street.
In 1998, Know Your Current Events players: (1) Celeste, a middle school teacher from CT, and (2) Bill from Long Island who's at Fordham Law School.
In 1998, Top Ten Paul Jones' Lawyer Excuses.
In 1999, CBS Mailbag: (1) Dave carpools to work with Dolly Parton; (2) Paul's story about writing the book "The White Lion"; (3) Dave gets the writer out of jail, with Inky's help; (4) "Tick Tock", the Late Show clock, sings about the time change until Anton shoots him.
In 1999, Charlie Daniels (fiddle) sits in with the band.
In 1999, Tonight's Secret Word is "mahogany" for $500.
In 1999, Top Ten Signs the Easter Bunny Is Cranky.
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fiogf49gjkf0d Today is 04-04-08.
4 + 4 =8.
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