Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Dr. Demento and the Power of Laughter

For years I thought I first heard Dr Demento on the California State University Northridge radio station. From what I have read it was actually on a Pasadena radio station. That is also in the San Fernando Valley area. The station was KPPC and from what I read tonight it was considered "underground" at the time. He didn't stay there long and in 1971 he went to KMET another local station. After moving to KMET he played more comedy novelty songs and less just old and odd blues songs. In 1974 Dr Demento went national in syndication. He went into even bigger distribution by 1978; but, by then I had moved from the area. The truth of the matter is that I listened to Dr Demento before he had his big break and real national fame. I treasure the memory of his beginnings.

When I was a tween, Sundays were spent listening to comedy songs and funky old blues with Dr Demento telling us stories about the history of the music. I will get back to the Doctor; but, please enjoy these humorous links. We need more humorous songs and more silliness to put up with the harshness that seems to be modern life. Be well and enjoy.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s1e1 The Apartment Hunt.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s1e2 Job Interview.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s1e3 Internet Date.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s1e4 Dog Walker.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s1e5 One Night Stand.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s1e6 Planned Parenthood.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s2e1 Babysitting.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s2e2 Driver's Ed.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s2e3 Wednesday vs Catcallers.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s2e4 The Haircut.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s2e5 The Reality Star.

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s2e6 The Flea Market,

YouTube - Adult Wednesday Addams s2e7 True Love Season Finale.

YouTube - Ghouls Night In.

YouTube - Dead Puppies.

YouTube - NBC Playground - Wolfgirl.