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Dr Dementos Creature Features
  Dr. Demento's Creature Features   popular trivia quiz  
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Here is a sampling of songs from the Dr. Demento show that contains references to creatures of all kinds.
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  Dr. Demento's Songs from the 70's   best quiz  
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See if you remember some of these songs from Dr. Demento's nationally syndicated show. These songs appeared on the show, in the 1970's.
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  "Dr. Demento's" Best Songs from the 1980's   best quiz  
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It's a new generation and many new songs have made their way to "Dr. Demento's" top twenty-five. The "funny twenty-five" lists are from the nationally syndicated show.
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  Dr. Demento's Christmas Songs   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Most of us have our own favorite Yuletide carols and songs. Here is a collection of songs that have appeared on the syndicated Dr. Demento show during the Christmas season.
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  Leaping ahead to the 90's for "Dr. Demento."   great trivia quiz  
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In the 1990's, Dr. Demento continued to entertain us with those silly songs that make us laugh.
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  Dr. Demento Miniature Show   great trivia quiz  
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This is a retrospective of miniatures (very short songs) that have been portrayed on the "Dr. Demento Show."
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  Dr. Demento's Halloween Songs   great trivia quiz  
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The Dr. Demento show has provided some popular and obscure treats for Halloween. Reaching way back into the 70's and creeping into the present, here are some songs for your Halloween delight.
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  More Dr. Demento? Right!   top quiz  
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Here are some songs that have appeared on the Dr. Demento Show which contain the word, "right." The word "right" may also be embedded within another word, such as, "alright." Use your power of elimination to find the right answer.
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  Demento's Mementos    
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The Doctor is IN! This quiz is based on just some of the wacky songs and artists who are featured on the Dr Demento Show every week, unfortunately, no longer in my city!
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trivia question Quick Question
What is the former profession of 'Pencil Neck Geek' singer Fred Blassie?

From Quiz "Demento's Mementos"




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Dr Demento Trivia Questions

1. Bill Cosby has appeared on the Dr. Demento show on numerous occasions. One of his more popular entries concerns a biblical character who built an ark. What is the character's name?

From Quiz
More Dr. Demento? Right!

Answer: Noah

The skit in question is called, "Noah: Right!" It appears on Bill Cosby's very first comedy album, in which he had three skits about Noah.

2. This 1962 gem from Boris Pickett became a perennial Halloween favorite. It was rendered with a Boris Karloff voice. It was a "graveyard smash and it caught on with a flash." Can you identify this song in a dash?

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Halloween Songs

Answer: Monster Mash

This was a big hit for Bobby Boris Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers in 1962. Yes, I transposed the lyrics a bit, so don't have a fit. Suffice it to say that this song was a great hit from the 60's. It was featured on the Dr. Demento show in 1976. (Syndicated show) It happened to be one of the most popular Halloween songs appearing on Dr. Demento.

3. This song entitled, "Her Majesty" appeared on the "Abbey Road" album, registering in at about 23 seconds. Which group performed this song?

From Quiz Dr. Demento Miniature Show

Answer: Beatles

Paul McCartney wrote this little ditty about British royalty. It was definitely the shortest composition published by the Beatles, and appeared almost as an afterthought on the "Abbey Road" album. A few lyrics follow: "Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl, but she doesn't have a lot to say. Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl, but she changes from day to day. I wanna tell her that I love her a lot, but I gotta get a bellyful of wine. Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl... Someday I'm going to make her mine. Oh yeah, someday I'm gonna make her mine."

4. In April of 1990, this singer with a great vocal range entertained us with this song: "I ain't got no sister I ain't got a brother I ain't got a father Not even a mother I'm a lonely boy I ain't got a home." Who is this talented artist?

From Quiz Leaping ahead to the 90's for "Dr. Demento."

Answer: Clarence "Frogman" Henry

The rest of his lyrics follow: "Well, I got a voice And I love to sing I can sing like a bird And I can sing like a frog I'm a lonely boy I ain't got a home I ain't got a girl I ain't got a son I ain't got no kin I ain't got no one I'm a lonely frog I ain't got a home Woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo Madam, take me in Let me be your friend Won't you take me in Let me be your friend I'm a lonely boy I ain't got a home Woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo" Certainly, his ability to emulate a frog's voice earned him his nickname. It was popularly featured on the "Rush Limbaugh" show, as well. Clarence actually opened quite a few shows for the Beatles in 1964. Along with many other artists - surprisingly enough, including chess players - Clarence earned a respectable living by performing on Bourbon Street, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

5. Weird Al was coming into his own, during this decade .. This song reached the number one on the "Funny Five" charts, about a tasty treat. It is parody of "My Sharona."

From Quiz "Dr. Demento's" Best Songs from the 1980's

Answer: "My Bologna"

Yes, indeed. Weird Al, teased our palates with this tasty treat: "Ooh, my little hungry one, hungry one Open up a package of my bologna Ooh, I think the toast is done, the toast is done Top it with a little of my bologna Never gonna stop, eat it up Such a tasty snack I always eat too much, then throw up But I'll soon be back for my, my, my, yi, yi, woo M-m-m-my bologna Spreadin' on the mustard now, show me how Spread it on a Little of this bologna Hopin' that we don't run out, don't run out If we do I'm sure that I'll miss bologna Never gonna stop, eat it up Such a tasty snack I always eat too much, then throw up But I'll soon be back for my, my, my, yi, yi, woo M-m-m-my bologna M-m-m-my bologna [belch] [Alas, my dear friends, that burp was not one of our beloved Al's, but a burp rendered by our old friend, Alfred E. Neuman.] Goin' to the market now, market now I'm the city's biggest bologna buyer Walkin' down the shopping isles, shopping isles Filling up my basket with Oscar Meyer Never gonna stop, eat it up Such a tasty snack I always eat too much, then throw up But I'll soon be back for my, my, my, yi, yi, woo M-m-m-m-m-m-m-my, my, my, yi, yi, woo M-m-m-my bologna M-m-m-my bologna M-m-m-my bologna M-m-m-my bologna"

6. Who is responsible for the songs 'They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha Ha' and 'I Live In A Split Level Head'?

From Quiz Demento's Mementos

Answer: Napoleon XIV

7. This cheerful and optimistic Monty Python song from the film, "The Life of Brian" tells us to look on which side of life?

From Quiz More Dr. Demento? Right!

Answer: the Bright

"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" is the final song in the film as the main character is slated for crucifixion. This song is a perennial Dr. Demento favorite.

8. This elegant song appeared on the Dr. Demento list in October of 1979. It references a collocation of bones sequestered in a cabinet. Louis Armstrong was the singer.

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Halloween Songs

Answer: Skeleton in the Closet

Even though this song appeared in the film, "Pennies from Heaven," in 1936, it emerged as a great favorite on the Dr. Demento show, appearing year after year. "That's all there is. There isn't anymore." This was the final enigmatic line appearing at the end of the song.

9. This extraordinarily talented man penned the poignant short song: "26 Second Song." In his books for children, he describes himself as "Uncle Shelby." What is the name of this talented singer?

From Quiz Dr. Demento Miniature Show

Answer: Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein had a brilliant career spanning many decades. He was a superb entertainer who sadly passed away in 1999. The amusing lyrics of his miniature song are as follows: "All the DJs keep complaining tunes run much too long. So, I've gone and wrote myself, a 26 second song." A brilliant artist who will be sorely missed.

10. Allan Sherman released this parody of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "The Twelve Gifts Of Christmas." What did Sherman say that he received on the first day of Christmas? (Hint: He released this in 1963)

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Christmas Songs

Answer: Japanese transistor radio

Naturally, there are parodies galore of this particular song. "On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a Japanese transistor radio." Sherman goes on to mention pajamas, a calendar, a wallet, etc.

11. Weird Al does it again, in the month of April, 1981, with his song about public transportation. The song reached the number one spot that month.

From Quiz "Dr. Demento's" Best Songs from the 1980's

Answer: "Another One Rides the Bus."

Another superb parody by Weird Al, this tune parodies, Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust." Here is an excerpt of Weird Al's lyrics: "Riding in the bus down the boulevard And the place was pretty packed (Yeah!) Couldn't find a seat so I had to stand With the perverts in the back It was smelling like a locker room There was junk all over the floor We're already packed in like sardines But we're stopping to pick up more, look out (Chorus) Another one rides the bus Another one rides the bus Another comes on and another comes on Another one rides the bus Hey, who's gonna sit by you Another one rides the bus"

12. In December, 1974, the first syndicated "countdown" show made its appearance. It later became known as "The Funny 25." Appearing several times as a number one song on the show, this popular double entendre song, encourages cleanliness.

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Songs from the 70's

Answer: "Shaving Cream"

Written by Benny Bell, in 1946, this delightful song has been covered by various artists, including Dr. Demento, himself. Here are the lyrics: "I have a sad story to tell you. It may hurt your feelings a bit. last night, when I walked in my bathroom, I stepped in a pile of... Shaving cream, be nice and clean! Shave every day, and you'll always look keen. I think I'll break up with my girlfriend. Her antics are queer, I'll admit. Each time I say "Darling, I love you," She tells me that I'm full of... Shaving cream, be nice and clean! Shave every day, and you'll always look keen. A baby fell out of the window. You'd think that her head would be split. But good luck was with her that morning. She fell in a barrel of... Shaving cream, be nice and clean! Shave every day, and you'll always look keen. When I was in France with the Army, One day I looked into my kit. I thought I would find me a sandwich, But the darn thing was loaded with... Shaving cream, be nice and clean! Shave every day, and you'll always look keen. And now, folks, my story is ended. I think it is time I should quit. If any of you feel offended, Stick your head in a barrel of... Shaving cream, be nice and clean! Shave every day, and you'll always look keen."

13. "Bright College Days" may be relatively obscure but you may know the artist. He is more popularly known for his parodies such as, "New Math" and "The Elements." Who is he?

From Quiz More Dr. Demento? Right!

Answer: Tom Lehrer

Tom Lehrer not only taught mathematics at Harvard and MIT, but was also a prolific songwriter and singer. Many of his more risque songs have also appeared throughout the years on Dr. Dememto.

14. Warren Zevon belted out this song about some lupine creatures appearing in London. What howling creature did he sing about?

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Halloween Songs

Answer: Werewolf

In 1988, Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London" appeared at number number on the Dr. Demento list. This was the October 1988 Halloween list. It's interesting that the father and son, Lon Chaney (Junior and Senior) are mentioned in the lyrics of this song. However, Lon Chaney, Jr. was the ultimate "wolfman" and perhaps much to his chagrin, the role became his typecast.

15. This extraordinarily short song depicts a hunger for something. It was written and performed by The Descendents. What do they happen to like in this song?

From Quiz Dr. Demento Miniature Show

Answer: food

This song entitled: "I Like Food," played at a rapid punk rock tempo comes in at a mere 20 seconds. Naturally, the lyrics aren't going to win any kind of prize in literature as the main line is, "I like food, food tastes good." However, it fits nicely within the category of silly miniature songs.

16. In January of 1995, this song reached the number one spot on the Dr. Demento show. It has something to do with "Star Trek." Can you name the song?

From Quiz Leaping ahead to the 90's for "Dr. Demento."

Answer: Do The Picard

Performed by "Rusty and the Boneheads," it is a tribute to "Star Trek's" Captain Picard. "There's a party in the Holodeck Everyone in Star Trek Picard, Crusher, Data, Riker, Geordi, Worf, Troi (I LIKE HER!) Troi is the Betazoid Dancin' with the android Somethin's wrong with Worf's head Aliens in Riker's bed Picard has thrown this big surprise On The Starship Enterprise Everybody now engage Yeah you know it's all the rage Take your head and shave it neat Be a captain of Starfleet Some like Kirk Picard is wiser Geordi's jammin' with his visor." Just a few verses, but you can find the rest on youtube.

17. This novelty song was a perennial favorite on the "Dr. Demento Show," in the 70's, and beyond. It even made the "Billboard Top 40 Chart." It's about an improbable auto rivalry.

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Songs from the 70's

Answer: "Beep Beep"

The song, "Beep Beep," was a hit for "The Playmates," in 1958. The tempo of the song begins slowly, and gains speed, culminating in a very brisk pace, in the final verse. Here are the lyrics: [Very slowly] "Beep beep beep beep His horn went beep beep beep While riding in my Cadillac What to my surprise A little Nash Rambler was following me About one third my size The guy musta wanted to pass me up As he kept on tooting his horn I'll show him that a Cadillac is not a car to scorn Beep beep beep beep His horn went beep beep beep [Slowly] I pushed my foot down to the floor To give the guy the shake But the little Nash Rambler stayed right behind He still had on his brake He musta thought his car had more guts As he kept on tooting his horn (beep beep) I'll show him that a Cadillac is not a car to scorn Beep beep beep beep His horn went beep beep beep [Normal speed] My car went into passing gear And we took off with gust (whoosh) Soon we were going ninety Musta left him in the dust When I peeked in the mirror of my car I couldn't believe my eyes The little Nash Rambler was right behind You'd think that guy could fly Beep beep beep beep His horn went beep beep beep [Quickly] Now we were doing a hundred and ten This certainly was a race For a Rambler to pass a Caddy Would be a big disgrace The guy musta wanted to pass me up As he kept on tooting his horn (beep beep) I'll show him that a Cadillac is not a car to scorn Beep beep beep beep His horn went beep beep beep [Very quickly] Now we're going a hundred twenty As fast as I can go The Rambler pulled along side of me As if we were going slow The fella rolled down his window And yelled for me to hear "Hey buddy how do I get this car outa second gear?""

18. What is the former profession of 'Pencil Neck Geek' singer Fred Blassie?

From Quiz Demento's Mementos

Answer: Wrestler

Classy Fred Blassie was a wrestler and manager for years.

19. The phenomenally popular song, "I'm Too Sexy" still aired on Dr. Demento into the 2010s. Which band performs this song?

From Quiz More Dr. Demento? Right!

Answer: Right Said Fred

The song "I'm Too Sexy" reached the number one spot in many countries. It has the requisite humor and quirkiness to have appeared on the Dr. Demento show numerous times. Right Said Fred hails from England and was formed in 1989.

20. This memorable song by Screamin' Jay Hawkins has appeared in television and films. From the title, what did he put on you?

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Halloween Songs

Answer: a spell

This song appeared on the Dr. Demento list at the number three spot in October, 1991. The song did not launch Jay into stardom, but it was covered by at least 50 other artists. Nevertheless, Hawkins had a supreme stage presence which deserves a Halloween tribute.

21. This once very popular group essayed a song entitled, "Peter Percival Patterson's Pet Pig Named Porky." The group included Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork and Mickey Dolenz. What is the name of the band?

From Quiz Dr. Demento Miniature Show

Answer: The Monkees

This alliterative song can be enjoyed in less than 30 seconds. Thus, it qualifies as a nice miniature. It's not that hard to find, but I hope you are not too upset about the final disposition of Percival after having consumed too much pie.

22. A delightful song by Gayla Peevey. She only wants a certain kind of animal for Christmas. What sort of animal could it be?

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Christmas Songs

Answer: hippopotamus

"I want a hippopotamus for Christmas Only a hippopotamus will do Don't want a doll, no dinky Tinker Toy I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy." Maybe, she will get one.

23. Apparently, virtually no great artist is exempt from parodies of their songs. This particular song quite accurately depicted that essence of "The Boss," in this parody of a popular animated show. What is the name of this song?

From Quiz "Dr. Demento's" Best Songs from the 1980's

Answer: "Bedrock Rap/Meet The Flintstones"

Sing this song, just like Bruce Springsteen ... "I remember, I remember when I was just a kid Growin' up on them backstreets, in an old stone-age town I used to come home at night from my job, I had a job flippin' dino burgers I see the quarry, it'd be just closing down by then Little bird up on the pole, he's screaming out how the working day's over And I'd see them dinosaurs, they'd be herding out through the gates And the workers, they'd be giving them cars a running start with their fat little feet Now, so, so one night I'm crossing the alley and I see this one worker coming home to his little stone hut And I seen the lady's lunch pail by the door, and he calls out to his wife, "hey Wilma! I'm home, honey""

24. The number one song, for the one hundred tenth nationally syndicated "Dr. Demento Show, is a parody of a science fiction television show, created by Gene Roddenberry.

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Songs from the 70's

Answer: "Star Drek"

This song was written by Peter Ferrara and Bobby Pickett. It was released in 1975, and appeared as the number one song on September fifth, 1976, as the number one song. Here is the first verse: "SPACE - The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Booby Prize. Its five year mission - to sell T-shirts, toy phasers, plastic communicators, and anything else we can think of. To seek out new life in old plots and complications. To boldly go where EVERYONE HAS GONE BEFORE! S T A R D R E K !"

25. Whose lesser known songs are 'Nature Trail to Hell', 'Mr. Frump In An Iron Lung', 'Pretty Fly For A Rabbi', and 'Amish Paradise'?

From Quiz Demento's Mementos

Answer: Weird Al Yankovic

He first hit it big with 'My Bologna' and 'Another One Rides The Bus', then later with Michael Jackson parodies.

26. This song from early Americana was originally recorded in 1935. "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" was covered by one of the Beatles in 2012 and appeared on the Dr. Demento show during the same year. Who was it?

From Quiz More Dr. Demento? Right!

Answer: Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney covered this song and it appears on his 2012 album, "Kisses on the Bottom". It was played on the February 2012 syndicated Dr. Demento show.

27. This underground work, pun intended, was a Halloween favorite from Barnes and Barnes on the Dr. Demento Show. What is the title of this macabre song?

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Halloween Songs

Answer: Cemetery Girls

The theme is Halloween, so "Cemetery Girls" is the best fit. The song was made with many voice inserts from Billy Mumy's portrayal as the evil kid from, "It's a Good Life."

28. This is a miniature which comes under one minute. The title of the song is approximately, "I Bet You They Won't Play This Song On the Radio." Who is the artist? Hopefully, this question won't squeeze you too much.

From Quiz Dr. Demento Miniature Show

Answer: Monty Python

It's quite interesting to note the variety and range of words that are considered "verboten" or otherwise not allowed on popular broadcasts. This song expresses this observation in a humorous manner. It's not too hard to find this song and fits in with the miniature category.

29. The protagonist of this song admits to many transgressions. Not only that, someone has "snitched" on him. Owing to his untoward behavior, what is he getting for Christmas? (Stan Freberg)

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Christmas Songs

Answer: nuttin'

"I broke my bat on Johnny's head Somebody snitched on me. I hid a frog in sister's bed Somebody snitched on me. I spilled some ink on mommy's rug I made Tommy eat a bug Bought some gum with a penny slug Somebody snitched on me." Stan Freberg made several irreverent Christmas songs. This one depicts the antics of a boy throughout the year. Therefore, the boy laments that he is getting "nuttin'" for Christmas.

30. This hilarious song, by "Monty Python," reached number three on the "Top Twenty-five" list for 1975. It aired on January 4, 1976. (It's delicious.)

From Quiz Dr. Demento's Songs from the 70's

Answer: "Spam"

Originally televised in 1970 as a sketch, replete with an ensemble of Vikings, the audio version, made frequent appearances on the show. What's on the menu? The waitress, (Terry Jones) tells us: "Well, there's egg and bacon, egg sausage and bacon Egg and spam Egg, bacon and spam Egg, bacon, sausage and spam Spam, bacon, sausage and spam Spam, egg, spam, spam, bacon and spam Spam, sausage, spam, spam, spam, bacon, spam tomato and spam Spam, spam, spam, egg and spam Spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, baked beans, spam, spam, spam and spam."

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