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 ...

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 ...

Fans of Barry Hansen would, that's who -- and will, at The Triple Door in Seattle on Aug. 1. Of course, it's not exactly Hansen they're going to see. Instead the draw is Hansen's radio alter ego, Dr.

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 ...