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, ...

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

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 ...

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.

Radio veteran Dr. Demento announced plans for his retirement after 55 years on air in June 2025.

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, 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.

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 ...