SLEDGE HAMMER: THE COMPLETE SERIES

In the penultimate episode of the series, It Happened What Night? You saw the video, they're together in bed, fooling around, drunk in a hotel room, Dori in her slip. What red-blooded American can can resist a fox like Dori Doreau? And she's got that wicked high kick, all done in a tight skirt and heels. Yeeeow!A lot to like about this show. Easy comparison to Police Squad, they even steal a running gag, and make it their own running gag. Substituting for the bumbling detective is Sledge, a psychotic officer who's never without his trusty .44. He sleeps with it on his pillow at night, as well as having the occasional heart to heart. Funny thing is, as nuts as Sledge is, he never shoots anyone! He invariably shoots the gun out of the criminal's hand. (Ok, I'm not including the Pilot, where he takes out a sniper by blowing up a building with a bazooka). One of my favorite characters is the perpetually-irate Captain, it's another running gag that he is always furious and screaming at Sledge.Lots of guest stars throughout the first season, mostly dry up for the second. Cancelled after only two seasons, and in the history of great shows getting cancelled too early, I kind of get it. First of all, Sledge Hammer says "cult following" all the way, but this era of sitcom is not kind to shows that don't tell you when to laugh (no laugh track on SH). It's an embarrassment, though I think audiences have matured since.

OK, not for the easily offended. It is a spoof on some of the old "tough guy" cop and detective shows. I find it hilarious. The acting is great. I think the actor playing the captain is the best "second banana" support. Sledge's woman partner is also great in enhancing Sledge's funny extremism. (Shoot first, don't ask questions later).

This has to be one of the funniest shows since Get Smart. Sledge Hammer and his love for his gun is comical for sure.

Sledge and Company are great but unfortunately the video quality isn't.

arrived on time and plays great

One of the best TV shows of the 1980’s!

If you have never seen Sledgehammer. And love Lethal Weapon and Dirty Harry. You'll get some laughs from this series. And yes, Detective Hammer does sleep with is .44 magnum under his pillow. LOL

Trip down memory Lane for one if the better 80’s comedies.