Favorite Firearm-Based Television Shows?

Over at Blogonomicon, you can catch details about Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace

I’ve never seen it, but a spoof of ’80s horror movies set in a hospital with an abundance of firearms sounds right up my alley. I like strange shows and movies.

It got me thinking … what’s my all-time favorite television show that features firearms. The Rifleman is before my time, really, and I never really got hooked into 24. No, I’d say my all-time favorite was a short-run (two seasons ‘86-’88) television show called, “Sledge Hammer.” It wasn’t as plainly ridiculous as Police Squad. It wasn’t serious either. It was just … goofy. Loose cannon cop talks to his magnum, shoots first, asks questions later. I mean really, what’s not to like? Particularly with the tagline, “Trust me, I know what I’m doing.”

Sledge Hammer

Here’s a little piece of advice from Mr. Hammer …

Don’t miss the Teaser either. “That no-good yogurt-eatin’ creep!”

They sure wouldn’t make a show like that nowadays …

Liberty on November 17th 2007 in General Crap

3 Responses to “Favorite Firearm-Based Television Shows?”

  1. Angus Lincoln [Visitor] responded on 17 Nov 2007 at 8:36 pm #

    I remember the show, but can’t recall watching an episode. I really missed out. Those clips are too funny! I need to find me a rearview mirror ornament like that.

  2. Liberty [Member] responded on 18 Nov 2007 at 5:33 am #

    That’s a perfect way to get yourself pulled over, that’s for sure. I liked the bumper sticker. For a cheesy ’80s show it’s got some real good gags. I might just pick up the DVD set.

  3. HerrBGone [Visitor] responded on 18 Nov 2007 at 1:43 pm #

    I remember the show fondly. Yeah, I think he got him…

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