Dr. Demento, whose long-running comedy radio present helped introduce the world to “Bizarre Al” Yankovic, Cheech & Chong, and extra, is ending his broadcast profession after 55 years.
The radio DJ, born Barrett Hansen, will finish manufacturing on The Dr. Demento Present following its October eleventh, 2025 episode. From now till then, episodes will give attention to the present’s historical past, biggest moments, and most beloved novelty songs. The ultimate broadcast in October can be devoted to the highest 40 songs in this system’s historical past.
Demento was inducted into the Radio Corridor of Fame in 2009, and was portrayed by Rainn Wilson within the biopic Bizarre: The Al Yankovic Story.