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

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 ...

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

Born Barret Hansen, the host first adopted the Dr. Demento moniker in 1970 while spinning oddball records, comedy cuts, and ...

After more than five decades on the air, a legendary radio personality has announced that he is ready to retire.

(Shenandoah) – The past two weeks have been rough ones for lovers of music history.

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 ...

Although regular programming has ended, Dr. Demento will host a series of bi-weekly retrospective episodes leading up to a grand finale in October, culminating in his 55th anniversary.

Barry Hansen, a.k.a Dr. Demento, gestures as he tours his record libarary in the Los Angeles suburb of Lakewood,Calif., Feb. 24 2000. Hansen’s “Dr. Demento Show” featuring unusual music has ...