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Alan Spencer is an American comedy writer, producer and director who created the satirical TV series \"Sledge Hammer!\" and worked as a script doctor for feature films. He also wrote and produced the sci-fi series \"Galaxy Beat\" and \"Bullet in the Face\", and developed a new version of \"Sledge Hammer!\".
- Writer, Producer, Actor
- Alan Spencer
Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television that ran for two seasons on ABC from September 23, 1986, to February 12, 1988. The series was created by Alan Spencer and stars David Rasche as Inspector Sledge Hammer, [1] a caricature of the standard "cop on the edge" character.
Alan Spencer is a comedy writer and producer who created the 1980s series \"Sledge Hammer!\" and worked with Mel Brooks and Andy Kaufman. He also wrote and directed the film \"Hexed\" and developed several TV and film projects.
Spencer is best known for creating the 1980s comedy series Sledge Hammer! and later, IFC's Bullet in the Face. His early career was notable for his unconventional approach, including befriending industry figures such as Andy Kaufman and Marty Feldman by sneaking onto movie sets.
Jan 15, 2016 · Alan Spencer talks about creating Sledge Hammer!, a cop spoof that aired on ABC from 1986 to 1988. He discusses the show's relevance, humor, and politics in the Reagan era and beyond.
- John Teti
Sep 19, 2022 · Alan Spencer, the creator of the cult sitcom Sledge Hammer!, shares the origin story of his parody of Dirty Harry. Learn how he wrote the script as a teenager, pitched it to HBO and ABC, and cast David Rasche as the gun-crazy cop.
A comedy action show about a violent and dumb police detective created by Alan Spencer. See cast, episodes, trivia, reviews, and more on IMDb.
