On Tuesday June 17, 2025 Barret "Dr. Demento" Hansen, aged 84, announced his retirement, ending a 55-year career as a radio personality known for championing novelty, comedy, and bizarre music.
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The announcement came during the final regular episode of The Dr. Demento Show, with… pic.twitter.com/Vu50V45OLS
...The announcement came during the final regular episode of The Dr. Demento Show, with Hansen stating, “I’m now 84 years old, and I have been doing this show for nearly 55 years — about two-thirds of my life. It’s been a blast, but I have come to the decision that I need to hang up my top hat soon.”
The show, which began in October 1970 on KPPC-FM in Pasadena, California, will conclude with its 55th anniversary on October 11, 2025, featuring retrospective episodes and a final broadcast highlighting the top 40 songs in the program’s history.
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