Gallagher - Sledge-O-Matic (The Maddest)

In "The Maddest" Gallagher talks about style. It might seem like an odd topic coming from a man who wails on watermelons with his Sledge-O-Matic, but that's just what you get in this hour-long stand-up special from 1983.

[ddrchamp]

I had the privilege of seeing him when I was ten years old. My uncle called me and said to be ready in ten minutes, because he was taking me to see something totally rad. We sat front row, we declined our ponchos, and we came home entirely too late and absolutely covered in chocolate syrup, sauerkraut and watermelon. He even met with us after the show and signed me a t-shirt.

My uncle was right. It was TOTALLY rad and I still remember every minute of it. Legends never die. ❤️

[alexschneider]

This man is a medieval jester on pcp and I love it

[daveshearer]

Of course, the sledge-o-matic bit is his signature routine. But a lot of people may not remember that that was only about the last 5 or 10 minutes of his 1 hour shows. The rest of his specials contained a lot of interesting takes on the English language and social commentary. Gallagher was so much more than just a prop comic.

[gvrpresentsbearwilliams]

Rest Easy Gallagher, you made so many people laugh and forget their troubles for a little while. That’s one of the most honorable things anyone could ever do. 🙏🏾💕🔥

[Sure-]

“Pink Hearts, Yellow Moons, Green Clovers, and Orange Stars - THAT LEPRECHAUNS’ ON ACID”

[yatinexile]

He took "playing with your food" to a whole nother level. RIP Gallagher.

[cjskayakfishing]

RIP Legend. May he find all the watermelons he can smash in the afterlife.

[kennethbrown]

So sad to hear of his death. He really made me laugh. Rest in peace Sledge-O-Matic King!

[edwardhudson]

What a riot Gallagher was. It is upsetting that the people I grew up with are leaving us and we lose touch with. His style of stand up was unparalleled and sets an example for other comedians to follow. Gallagher, you will be deeply missed. RIP

[madisonmae]

"Pound cake. I guess it does"

[jeremymercer]

It was the time of all the late night info commercials. Selling anything they could get on. No video on demand. No massive online gaming. And seeing people getting splattered in food helped relieve the stresses of your day. Made for good entertainment in the evening.

[SpellboundWolf]

An absolute legend. These people are having the time of their lives!

[NORCAL]

I don’t comprehend this humor…. I feel like it literally robbed me of brain cells

[Trix]

RIP to a talent that the world was not ready for. His zaniness will be missed.

[Arundodonax]

I uh... guess you had to have been there.

[josetakapele]

Chappelle's show brought me here.

[angierae]

always used to watch this when I was in 9th grade 😂 I'm now 48 yrs old, and it feels like it was just yesterday 😂

[JoeGhoul]

Watched this on VHS as a kid! Great Comedy 🍉🔨🎭 RIP Man - You entertained many people & will be remembered for that. ✌️♾️

[sokola]

Gallagher called me on stage when I saw him in the 80s. He had me put on a penguine suit and slide across the stage. It was a blast!

[jrvondoom]

It’s my goal in life to be as stoked as whoever that guy is laughing at 1:17