"Sledge Hammer!" (1986) TV series 1986-1988

User Rating:

8.3/10   

Creator:

Alan Spencer

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

23 September 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

If This is Law Enforcement, God Help us All!

Plot:

The adventures of a dumb police detective who always looks for the most violent solution to any problem.

Plot Keywords:

Police | Police Brutality | Police Station | Spoof | Police Officer

Cast

David Rasche	...	Sledge Hammer (41 episodes, 1986-1988)
Anne-Marie Martin	...	Dori Doreau (41 episodes, 1986-1988)
Harrison Page	...	Captain Trunk (41 episodes, 1986-1988)
Leslie Morris	...	Officer Majoy (31 episodes, 1986-1988)

Also Known As:

"Sledge Hammer: The Early Years" (USA) (second season title)

Runtime:

30 min | Argentina:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Germany:12 | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Paramount Ranch - 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA

Company:

D'Angelo Productions

Trivia:

The producers approached Peter Gabriel about using his song "Sledgehammer!" as the title theme for the show, but the rights proved too expensive.

Quotes:

Dori: I had a pervert call me once.
Sledge Hammer: Oh, how'd you get him to stop? Change your number?
Dori: No, I stopped dating him.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)

Great series!

This series was always funny and action packed and is one of My favorites.In My opinion back in the 80s the decade had some really great series'.I doubt this show is on any more but if it is and you haven't seen it before and are able to watch it then watch it because its a very good and funny series!