After 15 years on "The Howard Stern Radio Show" (1998), John Melendez did 10 years on NBC’s "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno (1992). Besides being the Tonight Show’s nightly announcer and a staff writer, Melendez appeared in the show’s comedy sketches and did correspondent pieces. Melendez, who began with Howard Stern’s show as an intern in college, landed on the air almost immediately because of his stuttering abilities. During his years with Stern, Melendez gained national acclaim and recognition as “Stuttering John”, with his daring and irreverent gonzo-ambush interview style and prominent personality. In addition to interviewing countless celebrities at special events as a field reporter, he also conducted man-on-the-street interview segments and regularly participated in sketch pieces for the show. He was a regular writer for the Stern Show throughout his tenure. Segments of the radio show were videotaped and televised as the nationally syndicated and highly rated E! television show Howard Stern (1994). Aside from his notable work with Leno and Stern, Melendez’s feature film credits include Howard Stern’s "Private Parts" (1997), "Dude, Where’s My Car?" (2000), "Meet Wally Sparks" (1997), "Airheads" (1994), and "Osmosis Jones" (2001). On television, he is credited with appearances on the reality series "I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" (2003) and "Celebrity Fear Factor" (2006), had guest-starring roles on "Wings" (1990) and "Baywatch Nights" (1995), and was the voice of “Bob” in the animated series "Tripping the Rift" (2004) on the Sci-Fi channel. In 2008, Melendez wrote, produced, and starred in his own full-length feature "One, Two, Many" (2008).
The Laboratory Theater of Florida is at 1634 Woodford Ave, FORT MYERS, FL.
Inaugural Membership Meeting (7/19/25-7/19/25)
The 24-Hour Playwriting Project (6/28/25-6/28/25)
Videos
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JEFF HARNAR SINGS THE 1959 BROADWAY SONGBOOK
Delray Beach Playhouse (12/15 - 12/17) | |
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Lea Salonga
Adrienne Arsht Center (12/11 - 12/11) | |
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THE NOTEBOOK
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (4/27 - 5/3) | |
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Hollywood Art and Culture Center Presents One Exhibition, Three Artists - Dennis Scholl, Felice Grodin & Brian Reedy
Hollywood Art and Culture Center (10/18 - 1/4) | |
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The Def Leppard Experience & Absolute Bon Jovi
Richey Suncoast Theatre (1/10 - 1/10) | |
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A Beautiful Noise
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts [Dreyfoos Hall] (4/7 - 4/12) | |
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The Shark is Broken
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre (7/15 - 8/9) | |
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Lyric Chamber Music Competition Final Round
Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall (12/11 - 12/11) | |
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Palm Beach Symphony Masterworks Series Concert Featuring Guest Violinist Vadim Repin
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (3/2 - 3/2) | |
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