Aaron Adams’s Blowhard Blog

Larry “Bud” Melman has died at the age of 85. It really, sincerely does make me sad to see him go.

He was the spokesman for Toast on a Stick (prisoner-tested, no nutritional value). He brought Zachary Taylor’s last moments in front of a bowl of cherries to life for our historical edification. He offered strangers a hot towel. And he wore a Greek fisherman’s hat because it made him look good - damn good.

I was lucky enough to see a Letterman show in person which he was a part of. He was dressed as Batman, and said, “I’ve got your boy wonder right here in my pants.”

Thanks for the laughs, Larry.