January 31, 2008

Birthdays-

Justin Timberlake- 27

Portia de Rossi - 35

Minnie Driver - 38

Daniel Moder - 39

Anthony LaPaglia - 49

HARRY CASEY - 57

Nolan Ryan - 61

Carol Channing - 87

On this day-

1940 - The first SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK was issued to one IDA MAY FULLER in Vermont. The check was for $22.54.

1961 - HAM THE CHIMP, the first animal the U.S. sent into space, was shot 158 miles above the Earth.

1982 - The DOOBIE BROTHERS broke up

1988 - "THE WONDER YEARS" premiered on ABC.

1988 - The WASHINGTON REDSKINS beat the DENVER BRONCOS, 42-to-10, in SUPER BOWL 22.

1989 - LA TOYA JACKSON posed in "PLAYBOY".

1999 - The DENVER BRONCOS beat the ATLANTA FALCONS, 34-to-19, to win SUPER BOWL 33. Denver quarterback JOHN ELWAY got the MVP award.

Battle of the Sexes- The men won today and have tied the game at 11-11.

DURAN DURAN!

That's right, Simon LeBon and Nick Rhodes were in the studio with us this morning for over an hour! Their most recent album is in stores called "Red Carpet Massacre" and you can pick it up today! What great guys, they were so cool! If you missed any of it, you can hear it again Saturday morning between 9-10am on the Best of the Scott and Erica Show.

$25 Pyramid- Scott played this morning and they got 3 out of 5. The jackpot goes to $35 for tomorrow's game.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Birthdays-

WILMER VALDERRAMA - 28

Christian Bale - 34

Brett Butler - 50

Phil Collins - 57

Dick Cheney - 67

Gene Hackman - 78

On this day-

1933 - THE LONE RANGER was heard on the radio for the first time. It ran for 2,956 episodes and ended in 1955.

1969 - THE BEATLES made their last-ever public appearance as a group . . . performing on the roof of Apple Studios in London. The show was stopped when police arrived after neighbors complained about the noise.

1971 - The JANIS JOPLIN classic "ME AND BOBBY MCGEE" was released.

1977 - "THE HARDY BOYS MYSTERIES", starring PARKER STEVENSON and SHAUN CASSIDY debuted on ABC.

1982 - The HALL & OATES CLASSIC "I CAN'T GO FOR THAT" hit #1 on the pop and R&B charts, one week after hitting #1 on the disco chart.

Battle of the Sexes- The ladies took the lead this morning 11-10.

John O' Hurley-

You've loved him on Seinfeld, Dancing With the Stars, and Family Feud and now you can say you loved him on the Scott and Erica Show! John joined us this morning because he's involved in an online game show where you can win $1 million. For more info, go to http://www.nowyouknowbetter.com/

$25 Pyramid- Scott played this morning and got all 5! The jackpot goes to $25 for tomorrow morning.

TOMORROW MORNING- Simon LeBon and Nick Rhodes from Duran Duran will be in the studio!

Birthdays-

ELIJAH WOOD - 27

NICK CARTER - 28

JOEY FATONE - 31

Sarah McLachlan - 40

Alan Alda - 72

On this day-

1878 - The FIRST TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARD went online, in New Haven, Connecticut. There were 21 subscribers and one operator, who answered the phone with, "AHOY, AHOY"

1973 - "BARNABY JONES" premiered on CBS

1978 - "FANTASY ISLAND" premiered on ABC

1982 - RHEA PERLMAN married DANNY DEVITO. Today is their 26th Anniversary.

1985 - Dozens of music's top stars recorded a song written by Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones and Lionel Ritchie called "WE ARE THE WORLD".

1986 - THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER TRAGEDY.

2001 - The first episode of "SURVIVOR: THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK" aired.

Battle of the Sexes- The men won and have now taken a 1-point lead, 10-9!

Bob Frier and Lauren Rowe- The Local 6 dynamic duo stopped by the studio this morning to chat with Scott and Erica. They have teamed up with us in raising money for MS. We are taking them on in a challenge Thursday afternoon at lunchtime at Wall Street. You can see our very own Bobby Smith and Adam Alexander take on Lauren and Erick. For more info about the challenge or about the MS walk in March, go to www.nationalmssociety.org/fls

$25 Pyramid- Scott played this morning and they ran the table! The jackpot resets to $25 for tomorrow.

Bill Cowles- The Orange County Supervisor of Elections stopped by the studio this morning to get everyone ready for early voting tomorrow. If you have any questions about your status or poll locations, please call them directly at 407-836-2070.

HANNAH MONTANA- Scott and Erica are giving away one more pair of tickets to the sold out Hannah Montana concert tomorrow morning!

Friday, January 25, 2008

Birthdays-

Alicia Keyes-28

Christopher Coppola-46

On this day-

1937 - NBC Radio presented the first broadcast of "THE GUIDING LIGHT".

1947 - AL CAPONE dies at the age of 48

1949 - The first EMMY AWARDS were presented.

1961 - WALT DISNEY'S animated movie "101 DALMATIANS" was released in movie theaters. It cost $4 million to make.

1971 - CHARLES MANSON and three young women followers were convicted in Los Angeles of the 1969 Tate-Labianca murders.

1979 - THE CARS won "Rolling Stone" magazine's annual readers' poll as the Best New Band of the Year.

1981 - Fifty-two AMERICANS HELD HOSTAGE by Iran for 444 days arrived back in the U.S.

1987 - The NEW YORK GIANTS beat the DENVER BRONCOS, 39-to-20, to win SUPER BOWL 21. It was the Giants' first Super Bowl victory.

2002 - SHANNEN DOHERTY married independent film producer RICK SALOMON. Now he's married to Pamela Anderson.

2006 - "Survivor" winner RICHARD HATCH was found guilty of tax evasion for failing to pay taxes on his $1 million grand prize. He was eventually sentenced to 51 months in prison.

Battle of the Sexes- The men won today and have now tied it up at 9-9.

In theaters this weekend-

"Rambo" starring Sylvester Stallone in the fourth movie of the "Rambo" series. In this one, Rambo crosses into war-torn Burma to rescue a group of human rights missionaries that have been taken captive. Stallone also directed the movie. (R)

"Meet the Spartans" is a parody of the movie "300" as 13 Spartans defend themselves against the invading Persians, who include a hunchbacked Paris Hilton and "Borat's" naked wrestling partner, Ken Davitian, as their leader, Xerxes. The cast includes Carmen Electra, Kevin Sorbo and Method Man. (PG-13)

"Untraceable" starring Diane Lane as an FBI agent hunting a serial killer who's using the Internet to not only broadcasting his killings, but also to kill his victims based on the number of hits his site receives. It also stars Colin Hanks. (R)

$25 Pyramid- Scott played this morning and they got 3 out of 5. The jackpot goes to $65 for tomorrow morning.

Brad Beyer- He is one of the stars of Jericho on CBS. Brad is in town for an FX Sci-Fi Convention this weekend at the Orange County Convention Center. For more info on the show or for Brad's appearance times, go to http://www.fxshow.com/

Next Week- More Hannah Montana tickets and Duran Duran in the studio!

January 24, 2008

Birthdays-

Mischa Barton - 22
TATYANA ALI - 29
MARY LOU RETTON - 40
YAKOV SMIRNOFF - 57
Aaron Neville - 67
NEIL DIAMOND - 67
Oral Roberts - 90
ERNEST BORGNINE - 91

On this day-

1908 - The FIRST BOY SCOUT TROOP was organized in England, by Sir Robert Baden-Powell, a general in the British Army.

1922 - Christian K. Nelson of Onawa, Iowa, patented the ESKIMO PIE

1964 - The first "SPORTS ILLUSTRATED" SWIMSUIT ISSUE was published.

1975 - LARRY FINE (of THE THREE STOOGES) died of a stroke at the age of 75.

1982 - The SAN FRANCISCO 49ers beat the CINCINNATI BENGALS, 26-21, in SUPER BOWL 16. It was the 49ers first Super Bowl win. JOE MONTANA was voted the game's MVP.

1989 - TED BUNDY WAS EXECUTED IN THE FLORIDA ELECTRIC CHAIR.

1996 - The FDA approved OLESTRA

2001- Halle Berry married Eric Benet.

Battle of the Sexes- The ladies won today and now have a 9-8 lead.

Reading To Your Spouse?

We've all heard about how good it is to read to your child. It doesn't even matter if they understand the words. The one-on-one time and undivided attention you are giving them is priceless. But now researchers are saying to turn off the TV and pick up a book and read to your mate! I'm sorry, but I just can't see me doing this. Scott said it wouldn't happen in his house. But we did get calls from couples that have been doing this for quite some time now. One lady said she even gets into character and does the voices! What do you think? Is this something you see yourself doing?

$25 Pyramid- Erica played today and they got 2 out of 5 making the jackpot $55 for tomorrow's game.

Joey Bartolomeo-

The Us Weekly Senior Writer joined us again this morning for her Thursday morning celebrity update. The new issue of Us Weekly hits news stands on Fridays, but Joey gives you a sneak peek a day early!

HANNAH MONTANA- We have your tickets to her SOLD OUT concert at the Amway Arena tomorrow morning between 9:00-10:00am!

Heath Ledger

Our thoughts and prayers go out the family and friends of Heath Ledger. The acting community, his family, and most of all, his daughter, have suffered a great loss.

January 23, 2008

Birthdays-

Willa Ford - 27
Christopher Masterson - 28
Diane Lane - 43
DJ Jazzy Jeff - 43
Linda Blair - 49
Steve Perry - 59

On this day-

1929 - The NY Yankees announced they would put numbers on the backs of their uniforms, becoming the first baseball team to do so. The first numbers were based on positions in the batting order.

1951 - Fidel Castro was ejected from a Winter League baseball game after hitting a batter. He later gave up the sport for politics.

1968 - "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" premiered on NBC.

1983 - "Mama'a Family," starring Vicki Lawrence, Ken Berry, Betty White and Rue McClanahan debuted on NBC

1984 - Barry Manilow sand the National Anthem at Super Bowl 18

1984 - "Airwolf" debuted on CBS

1989 - Joe Montana led the San Francisco 49ers to a last-minute victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Super Bowl 23.

1994 - "Schlindler's List" won Golden Globes for Best Dramatic Picture and for Best Director, Steven Spielberg

1994 - Loni Anderson received $2 million and a vacation house in her divorce from Burt Reynolds

1997 - The Senate confirmed Madeleine Albright as the nation's first female secretary of the State

1998 - Mary Bono, the widow of Sonny Bono, announced that she would run for the congressional seat held by her late husband, and she won

1998 - Unabomber Ted Kaczynski pleaded guilty to all of his heinous crimes in return for a sentence of life in prison without parole, instead of the death penalty.

2005 - 58-year-old Donald Trump married his third wife, 34-year-old Melania Knauss

Battle of the Sexes- It came down to the tiebreaker this morning and the women won. The score is now 8-7, the ladies in the lead.

The Razzie Nominees were announced yesterday. Here are the nominees-

WORST PICTURE:
"Bratz"
"Daddy Day Camp"
"I Know Who Killed Me"
"I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry"
"Norbit"

WORST ACTOR:
Nicolas Cage, "Ghost Rider", "National Treasure: Book of Secrets", "Next"
Jim Carrey, "The Number 23"
Cuba Gooding, Jr., "Daddy Day Camp", "Norbit"
Eddie Murphy, "Norbit"
Adam Sandler, "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry"

WORST ACTRESS:
Jessica Alba, "Awake", "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer", "Good Luck Chuck"
Logan Browning, Janel Parrish, Nathalia Ramos & Skyler Shaye, "Bratz"
Elisha Cuthbert, "Captivity"
Diane Keaton, "Because I Said So"
Lindsay Lohan (as Aubrey), "I Know Who Killed Me"
Lindsay Lohan (as Dakota), "I Know Who Killed Me"

WORST SCREENPLAY:
"Daddy Day Camp"
"Epic Movie"
"I Know Who Killed Me"
"I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry"
"Norbit"

$25 Pyramid- Erica played this morning and they got 4 out of 5. The jackpot is now $30.

The website RottenTomatoes.com has released its annual Golden Tomato Awards which honor the best-reviewed movies of 2007. Here is the list-

1.) "Ratatouille"

2.) "No Country for Old Men"

3.) "The Bourne Ultimatum"

4.) "Sicko"

5.) "Hairspray"
6.) "Juno"
7.) "Knocked Up"
8.) "Gone Baby Gone"
9.) "Enchanted"

10.) "Zodiac"

Fact or Fiction-Jim is now up to $40 and you can steal it tomorrow morning at 8:40!

Monday, January 21, 2008

Birthdays-

Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton - 32
Charlotte Ross - 40
Hakeem Olajuwon - 45
Geena Davis - 52
Robby Benson - 52
Billy Ocean - 58
Placido Domingo - 67
Jack Nicklaus - 68

On this day-

1908 - NYC lawmakers passed a law making it illegal for women to smoke in public. Mayor George McClellan, Jr. vetoed it because he realized that if women couldn't smoke in public, guys would have a harder time spotting women who do

1966 - George Harrison married his first wife, Pattie Boyd. She left him in the '70s for Eric Clapton.

1979 - The Steelers beat the Cowboys, 35-31, in Super Bowl 13 to become the first team to win three Super Bowls.

1990 - John McEnroe threw his racket at the Australian Open and was ejected from the match immediately.
It was the first time a player was kicked out of the tournament in the event's 85-year history.

1990 - "MTV Unplugged" debuted with Squeeze as the first performers.

1994 - Lorena Bobbitt was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

1998 - Bill Clinton denied reports he'd had "sexual relations with that woman."

Battle of the Sexes- The men won today and have tied it up, 7-7!

Here are the Top 10 movies from over the weekend-

1. "Cloverfield" $41 million
2. Katherine Heigl's romantic comedy "27 Dresses" $22.4 million
3. Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson's "The Bucket List" $15.2 million
4. "Juno", $10.3 million
5. "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" $8.1 million
6. "First Sunday" $7.8 million
7. Diane Keaton, Katie Holmes and Queen Latifah's "Mad Money" $7.7 million
8. "Alvin and the Chipmunks" $7 million
9. "I Am Legend" $5.1 million
10. Keira Knightley's "Atonement" $4.8 million

$25 Pyramid- I played this morning and we got them all! $55 went to Laura and the jackpot now goes back to $25 for tomorrow's game.

Lauri Quinn Lowenberg-

She is a dream expert and now a regular on our show! Always great info and she loves interpreting your dreams. She has a book out called "What Did You Dream Last Night." You can get more info about her at http://www.thedreamzone.com/

Friday, January 18, 2008

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SCOTT AND ERICA!

Today, Scott and Erica celebrate their 17th year on the radio together at MIX105.1! Thank you to all of our wonderful listeners for you support over the years allowing us to still be the Scott and Erica Show!

Birthdays-

Jason Segel - 28
Jesse L. Martin - 39
Dave Attell - 43
Mark Messier - 47
Kevin Costner - 53

On this day-

1943 - To reduce bakeries' demand for metal replacement parts during World War 2, a WARTIME BAN ON THE SALE OF PRE-SLICED BREAD in the United States went into effect.

1948 - GHANDI broke his 121-HOUR FAST after halting Muslim-Hindu riots. He was assassinated 12 days later.
1952 - CURLY from THE THREE STOOGES died of a stroke at the age of 49.

1973 - PINK FLOYD finished recording their masterpiece, "DARK SIDE OF THE MOON", which would become the longest-charting album in "Billboard" history. It spent 591 STRAIGHT WEEKS on the charts.

1975 - "THE JEFFERSONS" debuted on CBS.

1976 - The PITTSBURGH STEELERS beat the DALLAS COWBOYS, 21-to-17, in SUPER BOWL 10.

1990 - Washington, D.C., Mayor MARION BARRY was arrested in a drug enforcement sting operation after he was video-taped smoking crack.

1993 - The MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. holiday was celebrated in all 50 states.

1996 - LISA MARIE PRESLEY filed for divorce from MICHAEL JACKSON after 20 months of marriage

1998 - "TITANIC" won four Golden Globes

Battle of the Sexes- It came down to the last question this morning and the ladies won, taking a 1-point lead into the weekend.

Andrew Morton-

He is the author of the "Unauthorized Biography of Tom Cruise." This is the book that's getting all the buzz! For more info on Andrew or his book, go to http://www.amazon.com/Tom-Cruise-Unauthorized-Andrew-Morton/dp/0312359861

$25 Pyramid- I played today and we got 4 out of 5. The jackpot goes to $60 for Monday morning.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Birthdays-

Dwyane Wade - 26
Kid Rock - 37

Jim Carrey - 46

Susanna Hoffs - 49

Muhammad Ali - 66

Maury Povich - 69

James Earl Jones- 77

Vidal Sassoon - 80

Eartha Kitt - 81

Betty White - 86

On this day-

1874 - The first SIAMESE TWINS died at the age of 63. Chang and Eng of Siam

1871 - Andrew S. Hallidie received a patent for his Cable Car system. Three years later, his great invention changed the face of San Francisco.

1971 - The Baltimore Colts beat the Dallas Cowboys, 16-to-13, in Super Bowl V.

1975 - "Baretta" Premiered on ABC

1994 - Danny Bonaduce beat Donny Osmond by a split decision in a charity boxing match. Adding insult to injury, Bonaduce said, quote, "Donny Osmond was such a wimp, I actually got bored punching him. His sister, Marie, would have been a tougher fight."

Battle of the Sexes- The men won today and have now tied the score at 6 each!

New Years Resolutions-

I admitted on the air this morning that I don't always wear my seal belt. And, as a dad of 2 amazing children, I know it's something that I should do every single time I get into the car. So, one of my resolutions this year was to wear my seat belt on a regular basis. And, so far, so good! How is your resolution coming along? Are you sticking to it?

$25 Pyramid- Scott had his first play of 08' this morning and they got 1 out of 5. The jackpot goes to $55 tomorrow morning.

Joey Bartolomeo-

Here's a look into Friday's Us Weekly issue a day early (because Joey loves you)!

Cover:

Trista Sutter: How I Got My Body Back [pics of her in a bikini]

Lost 30 pounds in five months

Her exact diet (2,000 calories a day) and workout regimen (6 days a week)

Already trying for baby No. 2

Alli Sims: Britney's Best Friend Speaks

Says Britney is not crazy -- she's understandably stressed and emotional

Thinks photographer Adnan Ghalib is creepy and wishes he would go away

Has never seen Britney use drugs

She's an aspiring singer -- wants to be "a female Josh Groban"

Also: Britney's Insane Week

Wore her wedding gown to a Mercedes dealership

Spoke again in a British accent

Did a courthouse drive-by

Can't see her kids until February 19

Nicole Richie and Christina Aguilera's Baby News

Richie went home the day the baby was born -- she cried the next day because she was overwhelmed, but her mood was better when friends came over

Photo of the $280,000 pink Valentino couture dress that Gwyneth Paltrow was expected to wear to the Golden Globes

Jessica Simpson & Tony Romo: Weathering the Storm

He won't leave her because he lost the game last week

She's his ideal girl

She recently gave him framed lyrics to a Bruce Springsteen song (she told a source is was "our song")

Celebrities Back From the Brink -- There's hope for Britney!

Natasha Lyonne -- arrested for threatening a neighbor (and her dog), hospitalized in 2005 with hepatitis C and other ailments, drug abuser; now clean and starring on an off-Broadway play

Drew Barrymore -- was in rehab three times by the time she was 14

Robert Downey, Jr. -- in and out of rehab and jail for several years

Fergie -- had a crystal meth addiction

Martin Lawrence -- ran into an intersection yelling and carrying a gun; fell into a coma after jogging in a rubber suit

Mariah Carey -- spent time in a psychiatric facility

D.J. AM -- was obese, depressed, and a crack addict

Fact or Fiction- We have a new champion, Denise! She has $20 that you can steal tomorrow morning at 8:40.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Birthdays-

Kate Moss - 34
Roy Jones Jr. - 39
Sade - 49
Debbie Allen - 58
Dr. Laura Schlessinger - 61
Ronnie Milsap - 62
René Angelil - 66



On this day-
1920 - Prohibition began. Americans weren't allowed to drink freely for 13 years.

1953 - The CHEVY CORVETTE was introduced at a car show at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

1972 - DAVID SEVILLE, most famous for his songs as ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS, died at age 52. David Seville also wrote the 1958 novelty song smash hit, "WITCH DOCTOR"

1972 - The DALLAS COWBOYS beat the MIAMI DOLPHINS, 24-to-3, to win SUPER BOWL SIX.

1973 - NBC presented the 440th and final showing of "BONANZA"

1974 - "JAWS", by Peter Benchley, was first published.

1980 - PAUL MCCARTNEY was jailed in Tokyo for 10 days for possession of MARIJUANA

1984 - PAUL AND LINDA MCCARTNEY were arrested in Barbados, this time for possessing CANNABIS

1985 - "PLAYBOY" ANNOUNCED THE END OF STAPLING CENTERFOLD

1988 - The GEORGE HARRISON smash "GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU" hit #1.

1991 - The White House announced the start of OPERATION DESERT STORM

1997 - BILL COSBY'S son, ENNIS COSBY, was murdered on an L.A. highway. He was only 27.

Battle of the Sexes- The ladies won this morning and now have a 6-5 lead.

Dr. Arthur Agotston- The creator of the South Beach Diet joined us this morning to talk about his new book "The South Beach Heart Program." For more info on Dr. Agotston or his book, or his diet, or his food, or his socks, go to http://www.southbeachdiet.com/

$25 Pyramid- I played again this morning and we got 4 out of 5. The jackpot for tomorrow's game goes to $35.

Rebecca Budig-

The All My Children star returns to daytime television as Greenlee Lavery. You can see her today at 1:00 on ABC. Oh, and by the way, she's really, really beautiful!