Watermelon-Smashing Comic Gallagher Dies at 76 After 'Short Health Battle'

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Gallagher, the comedian who was known for smashing watermelons in his act, has died at age 76.

Celebrity Big Brother 2Gallagher’s signature act included a segment he called the “Sledge-O-Matic,” where he would destroy various foods and objects using a large mallet. The bit usually ended with him smashing a watermelon, spraying the audience with bits of the fruit.Johnny Carson

was the host. As his act rose in popularity, he headlined a series of solo comedy specials for Showtime, eventually producing 14 total. The Sledge-O-Matic routine was inspired by commercials for the Veg-O-Matic, a food processing appliance that became available in the 1960s. “Why don’t you hit it with a hammer if you want it in little pieces?” Gallagher asked.

 

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rip to a fantastic performer/writer.

My condolences to his family

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