John Melendez
John Melendez | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 4, 1965 Massapequa, New York, United States |
| Other names | Stuttering John |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouse |
Suzanna Keller
(m. 1997; div. 2012) |
| Children | 3 |
John Edward Melendez (born October 4, 1965), also known as Stuttering John, is an American entertainer.
He is best known for being a staff member on The Howard Stern Show from 1988 to 2004. Initially working as an intern, Melendez became known for asking celebrities impertinent questions at events and press conferences with his stuttering. He left the show to become the announcer on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and also worked on Leno's later shows. He has presented The Stuttering John Podcast since 2018.