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Dr Demento Show pioneer Barry Hansen turns 20 on air
In Portland AP profile, Barry Hansen known as Dr Demento discusses his radio career. He hosts The Dr Demento Show on 193 stations plus 35 college outlets and 500 Armed Forces Network sites. Hansen, a non doctor with a tux and top hat, built a vast 250000 record collection and helped shape oldies and oddball music on Westwood One and beyond. He credits early mentors and notes his influence on Casey Kasem and Weird Al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Dr Demento
Out of the
Toot Toot
Toy Horn
Dr. Dements
Mr. Hansen
Casey Kasem
Casey
Weird al Yankovic
Scott Shannon
Westwood One
Los Angeles
Pirate Radio
KQLZ
Minneapolis
Spike Jones
Dr. Demento
Hansen
Reed College
Sherman Oaks
Calif
Mr. Reed
KRRC
Smogberry Trees
Ash