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Interview with Dr. Demento: Talking Turkey About Comedy and Novelty Music
By Julie Simmons | Music Journalist Listening to The Dr. Demento Show, as a kid, was like being in a private club. All of my friends would eventually hear about "Weird Al" Yankovic (thanks to Dr. Demento). But growing up, none of my classmates were talking about novelty songs like "Elvis Was a Narc" by Richard M Bowden. So, like I said, it was a private matter. Fortunately, my older sister "got it" because every Sunday, just before 10:00 pm, she and I would scamper downst
Nov 20, 201510 min read
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