Barry Hansen

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Barry Hansen

Born April 2, 1941 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (age 85)

Barret Eugene 'Barry' Hansen, known professionally as Dr. Demento, is an American radio broadcaster and record collector specializing in novelty songs, comedy, and strange or unusual recordings dating from the early days of phonograph records to the present. Hansen created the Demento persona in 1970 while working at Los Angeles station KPCC -FM.

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UHFUHF · 1989
UHF
6.71989
MovieComedy
The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos · 1998
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
1998
MovieMusic
A DVD and laserdisc release of every "Weird Al" Yankovic music video up to July 1998 containing 21 music videos, which all previously appeared on the VHS tapes The "Weird Al" Yankovic Video Library, Alapalooza: The Videos and Bad Hair Day: The Videos, with the exception of the most recent video, "Spy Hard."
Behind the DementiaBehind the Dementia · 2000
Behind the Dementia
2000
MovieDocumentaryComedy
Documentary on Dr. Demento which was produced for AlCon 2000
Fish HeadsFish Heads · 1980
Fish Heads
1980
MovieComedyMusic
"Roly Poly" and delicious to eat. The verses describe various things they (mostly) cannot do such as play baseball, wear sweaters, play the drums, and drink cappuccino in Italian restaurants with oriental women.
Neil Hamburger: Western Music and VarietyNeil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety · 2009
Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety
2009
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Neil Hamburger is a two-bit stand-up with a bad comb-over--an aging, phlegmy jokester with a penchant for cheap celebrity jabs. He's also the brilliantly odd creation of Gregg Turkington, a decidedly more gifted comedian who has found a loyal cult following for his Tony Clifton-esque character. In this concert release, Hamburger performs a handful of twangy country tunes alongside the Too-Good-For-Neil-Hamburger Band, a name that speaks the truth: the back-up group includes veteran rockers Prairie Prince, David Gleason, and Atom Ellis.
Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV PartyDr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party · 1991
Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party
1991
MovieMusicComedy
Join Dr. Demento as he celebrates twenty years of lovable lunacy, with performances by "Weird Al" Yankovic, Tiny Tim, Bobby "Boris" Pickett and more. Recorded live at the Raymond Theatre in Pasadena, California.
The SimpsonsThe Simpsons · 1989
The Simpsons
8.01989
SeriesAnimationComedy
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Georgie & Mandy's First MarriageGeorgie & Mandy's First Marriage · 2024
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
8.02024
SeriesComedy
Georgie and Mandy raise their young family in Texas while navigating the challenges of adulthood, parenting, and marriage.

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