The pop culture universe became significantly less demented on Friday when Barret Hansen, aka Dr. Demento, announced his retirement after 55 years of playing novelty songs on the airwaves. “It’s been ...

Iconic Radio DJ Makes Major Announcement After Legendary 55-Year Career originally appeared on Parade. The doctor is…out. After spending more than half a century playing some of the quirkiest and ...

Legendary radio personality Barret Eugene “Barry” Hansen, better known to his legions of fans as Dr. Demento, announced last month that he will be retiring in October. The genesis of his show came ...

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. His final program will ...

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 behind the mic. His ...