Sledge Hammer! was a subversive satire chronicling the misadventures of a deranged, violent lawman (David Rasche) who created chaos and destruction in his pursuit of justice.

This week, we’re taking a look at the lost works of writer Alan Spencer, creator of the ‘80s comedy series Sledge Hammer! and, most recently, IFC’s short-lived Bullet in the Face.

Although its run was short-lived, ABC’s mid-1980s cop spoof Sledge Hammer! made a significant imprint in the minds of primetime viewers. David Rasche starred as the title character, a trigger ...