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Sledge Hammer!

TV-PG 1986 Comedy, Crime · 2 seasons
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Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television that ran for two seasons on ABC from 1986 to 1988. The series was created by Alan Spencer and stars David Rasche as Inspector Sledge Hammer, a preposterous caricature of the standard "cop on the edge" character. Al Jean and Mike Reiss, best known for their work on The Simpsons, wrote for the show and worked as story editors.

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Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television. Airing for two seasons on ABC from 1986 to 1988, the series, created by Alan Spencer, stars David Rasche as Inspector Sledge Hammer, a ridiculous parody of the quintessential cop on the edge archetype. The show cleverly uses over-the-top violence and absurd situations to satirize the police procedural genre. Notable for its witty writing and memorable characters, Sledge Hammer! also boasts the writing talents of Al Jean and Mike Reiss, famed for their contributions to The Simpsons, who served as story editors, further cementing the show's comedic pedigree.

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Created by Alan Spencer, Sledge Hammer! features David Rasche as the titular Inspector Sledge Hammer, a detective whose methods are as destructive as they are effective. Anne-Marie Martin stars as Detective Dori Doreau, Hammer's more level-headed and intelligent partner who constantly tries to keep him in check. Harrison Page plays Captain Trunk, Hammer and Doreau's long-suffering superior officer, who is constantly exasperated by Hammer's antics.

What people like about Sledge Hammer!

Audiences loved Sledge Hammer! for its bold satire, its fearless skewering of action movie tropes, and its commitment to delivering pure, unadulterated comedic mayhem. The show's willingness to take risks and its sharp, intelligent writing were also frequently praised. Many appreciated the over-the-top character of Sledge Hammer himself, finding his outrageous behavior both hilarious and strangely endearing.
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TV Show Score

80%

Released

September 23, 1986

Creator

Alan Spencer

Cast

David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page

Genre

Comedy, Crime

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