Sphincter? I Don't Even Know Her!

I have just learned that Calvert DeForest (a.k.a. Larry "Bud" Melman) died on Monday at age 85. The Larry "Bud" Melman character was a staple on Late Night With David Letterman, with his odd statements (e.g., the title of this blog entry) and precarious situations (e.g., being tossed through a foam replica of the Berlin Wall).

"Everyone always wondered if Calvert was an actor playing a character, but in reality he was just himself - a genuine, modest and nice man," said Letterman. "To our staff and to our viewers, he was a beloved and valued part of our show, and we will miss him."

Surely, Letterman will have a tribute to Calvert DeForest. Keep your eyes peeled.