Legendary radio host Barret ‘Dr. Demento’ Hansen has announced his retirement after 55 years in radio—marking the end of an era for fans of comedy and novelty music. The most recent airing ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Dr. Demento, the cult comedy DJ whose radio show became a landmark for novelty music and underground satire, will retire this fall after more than five decades ...

Radio veteran Dr. Demento announced plans for his retirement after 55 years on the air. Real name Barret Hansen, the comedy and novelty music specialist started out in October 1970 on KPPC in Los ...

In 1970, Barry Hansen began the Dr. Demento Show on KPPC in Pasadena, California. His love for off-beat comedic music quickly gained a cult following. His Dementoids and Dementites wanted more ...

Barry Hansen, mostly known by his D.J. name, said he’d end his show’s run after 55 years of playing parody songs. His syndicated show was once heard on more than 150 radio stations.

Barry Hansen aka Dr. Demento and “Weird Al” Yankovic attend the ceremony honoring “Weird Al” Yankovic with a Star on The Hollywod Walk of Fame held on August 27, 2018 in Hollywood, California.

Dr. Demento, the cult comedy DJ whose radio show became a landmark for novelty music and underground satire, will retire this fall after more than five decades behind the mic.