Back in my formative years, I was a HUGE fan of the TV show "Sledge Hammer."  The show had a brief but glorious 2 year stint on the airwaves at ABC -- more than enough time to create a small legion of rabid fans on the Internet active to this day.  It subsequently went on to live in syndication in the late 80s on second tier networks / timeslots in the US (I think I learned how to program my dad's VCR trying to snag a 3am showing).   It also apparently became a relatively popular show overseas particularly in Germany.

Why my interest in the show?   Back when "PC" was just beginning to enter the average American lexicon, Sledge Hammer was emphatically non-PC.   The loony left was directly parodied ("Don't thank Goodness, thank Gun").   The loony right wasn't spared either (Hammer on Rock Music). 

The recently created official site for the show can be found here

The show's creator remarks: 

Why so many people young and old remember "Sledge Hammer!" is a mystery.

Maybe it's because the show was an odd duck. Perhaps it's because current television is bland, with every situation comedy revolving around a living room and kids.

Or… it could be because a lot of people are insane.

Other Bay Area fans of the show plan on sponsoring a "Sledge Fest" in summer 2004.    Can't wait!