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Dr. Demento

American disc jockey

  • Fame55.8
  • Momentum1.5
  • Wikipedia22K
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Born 1941 · age 85United States
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    22 languages
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  • Age
    85
    Born 1941
  • Known for
    UHF
    1989
Summary
Updated 2026-06-12

Barret Eugene Hansen, also known professionally as Dr. Demento, is a retired American radio broadcaster and record collector specializing in novelty songs, comedy, and unusual recordings.

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55.8
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Momentum1.5
Historical19.3
Now attention2.0
Source confidence75.0
Completeness85.0
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