US EditionDr. Demento to sign off in October after 55-year run of radio
- Dr. Demento, the cult comedy DJ, will retire in October after a 55-year radio career, having first debuted on KPPC-FM.
- His final program, airing on October 11, will feature a Top 40 countdown of beloved novelty tracks.
- The Dr. Demento show transitioned to a digital-only format in 2010, continuing to release new episodes online.
- Dr. Demento's full archive will remain available for streaming.
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Dr. Demento to sign off in October after 55-year run of radio
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 air in October, exactly 55 years after his debut on Pasadena’s KPPC-FM. Born Barret Hansen, the host first adopted the Dr. Demento moniker in 1970 while spinning oddball records, comedy cuts, and forgotten vinyl deep cuts. The show quickly evolved in…
Dr. Demento announces retirement after 55 years on air
Dr. Demento (real name Barret Hansen), the legendary comedy radio host, announced his retirement mid-show earlier this week after an incredible 55-year run. The Dr. Demento Show originally debuted in 1970 and went on to become a launching pad for parody and comedy icons like Barnes & Barnes, Bill Frenzer, and most notably, "Weird Al" Yankovic.Rainn Wilson, best known for the role of Dwight on The Office, even portrayed Dr. Demento alongside Dani…
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