Mike Stark and I did a long-form, career-spanning interview with Dr. Demento, who is one of the nicest guys I have ever met, ...

Dr. Demento retires after 55 years of comedy radio, ending an era that launched Weird Al's career and preserved musical absurdity for generations.

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 ...

After 55 years, the Dr. Demento show - which launched the career of "Weird Al" Yankovic - is going off the air.

Dr. Demento’s full archive will continue to be available for streaming on his website, allowing fans to revisit decades of musical mayhem long after the show signs off.

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.

Dr. Demento to sign off in October after 55-year run of radio Veteran DJ to close weekly show on 55th anniversary with retrospective arc and Top 40 finale.