Celebration Excuse
PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!
1983
The Detroit Pistons defeat the Denver Nuggets in the highest scoring game in NBA history. The Pistons won in triple overtime 186 to 184, and the game also set the record for most field goals (136) and most assists (93). And they say there’s no defense in the NBA today.
2000
Al Gore delivers his concession speech after the 2000 presidential elections debacle. Oh what could have been. Of course, an Oscar and Nobel Peace Prize have probably eased his pain. But what about us, Al?
2000
The “Texas 7” escape from prison and go on a robbery spree a la an old-school Western movie before being apprehended by police. Apparently they too were unhappy with the Gore concession.
2002
The European Union announces the membership of ten new nations. You’re so big, EU.
2003
“We got ‘em.” Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is found in a hole outside his hometown of Tikrit.
PEANUT BUTTER JELLY WITH A BASEBALL BAT!
1925: Dick Van Dyke, the Emmy Award-winning of the iconic show that bears his name and later on Diagnosis: Murder
1948: Jeff Baxter, rock guitarist in the bands Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers before becoming a defense consultant and chair of a Congressional Advisory Board on missile defense. Rock star turned policy wonk, our hero!
1948: Ted Nugent, speaking of rock stars (born in 1948) we can’t forget the Motor City Madman. Seriously, this guy is nuts
1953: Ben Bernanke, the current Chariman of the Federal Reserve and real life Wooly Willy look-a-like
1975: Tom DeLonge, rock guitarist of the bands Blink 182 and Angels & Airwaves
1989: Taylor Swift, the double platinum country music singer-songwriter.
Daybook
STUMPIN
The Democratic presidential Debate from Des Moines, Iowa
John Edwards continues through Iowa on his Main Street Express tour
John McCain campaigns in Iowa
Mitt Romney fundraises in California
CONGRESS
HOUSE
10 AM
House Armed Services Committee hears testimony from Navy Admiral Gary Roughead, chief of naval operations, and others during a look at global maritime strategy initiatives.
House Judiciary Committee Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property Subcommittee hold a hearing on the Intellectual Property Act of 2007 (H.R. 4279).
1 PM
House Judiciary Committee Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Subcommittee discuss the oversight of State-run juvenile correctional facilities.
House (Select) Intelligence Committee Intelligence Community Management Subcommittee take a look at security clearance reform.
SENATE
10 AM
Senate Finance Committee looks at the extent of the housing decline and potential resolutions to the problem.
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia Subcommittee discuss the prioritization of management at federal agencies. The focus is on how the government can implement Chief Management Officers to address problems and increase efficiency.
10:30 AM
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee looks at ways to avoid financial scams during the holiday season.
2 PM
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Investigations Subcommittee takes a look at the United Nations’ North Korea development program.
2:30 PM
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Public Lands and Forest Subcommittee discuss forest restoration and efforts to reduce the risks of hazardous fuels in the forests of Oregon and Washington.
TV
TIVO…
Oprah: The Secret Language of Babies (Rerun)
The View: From Will & Grace and Bee Movie Megan Mullally, and Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren
Regis and Kelly: Actress Hillary Swank, and musical guest Darlene Love
Ellen: Hitchcock girl, actress Tippi Hedren, and from Ugly Betty Alec Mapa
STAY UP FOR…
Letterman: Rosie O’Donnell, stand up comedian Andy Kindler, and musical guest Lady Sovereign
Leno: Bachelor runner up and Bachelorette Trista Rehn, former View co-host Lisa Ling, and musical guest the Ben Taylor Band (Rerun circa 2003)
Late Late Show: From the Office Rainn Wilson, and musical guest Joss Stone (Rerun)
Conan: Actress Jessica Biel, Comedian and MADtv alum Artie Lang, with musical guests the Cribs (Rerun)
Last Call: Actress Cameron Richardson from the movie Alvin and the Chipmunks, and musical guest Wyclef Jean
Kimmel: TBA
Daily Show: Actress Meryl Streep (Rerun)
Colbert Report: Country star Toby Keith (Rerun)
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