Fare thee well Calvert 'Larry "Bud" Melman' DeForest

Calvert DeForest was was one of those actors who you never really saw too often, except in the odd cameo or commercial, and never paid too much attention to beyond his little eccentricities and quirks (that sybillance!). But somehow, in the back of the mind, one was always comforted by the knowledge that he was still around somewhere. On Monday he passed away and the world feels just a little worse for it. DeForest once said that his first appearance on Late Night with David Letterman was the best thing that ever happened to him. In tribute, here are some clips highlighting the man known as Larry "Bud" Melman and his days with the man who signs my checks.

Port Authority

Bear Suit

Melman and Carson

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Intro to Ep 1.1 of Late Night