Pretty sure he was an Air Force vet, as well (worked in intelligence, maybe?).

RIP to a childhood favorite.

How the hell was he 76? Could've sworn he was only maybe ten-fifteen years older than me.

Well, RIP watermelon killer.

The first time I saw his act I thought it was hilarious. I was probably 12 years old or so. But I'm not sure I ever saw him with different material after that first time.

Same. Saw him as a kid and laughed so hard I got hiccups. Mainly because of the troll value of him smashing crap that flew all over the crowd who were screaming and did not seem to know that was his act. After that everybody knew his act and it lost something once people knew what was coming.

Yeah, he was a one trick pony with the comedy. But evidently able to make to 76 and raise a couple of kids.

Had a better life than most. RIP

The Mrs and I were out antiquing today and came across an old circus hammer. I told her it reminded me of the sledge-o-matic. We had a little discussion about him and what he might be up to. Then the news of his passing popped up on my timeline. I hope the shock of someone mentioning his name didn't do him in. Anyway, I loved his act back in the day. RIP

Oh he had PLENTY of other material than smashing watermelons.



You don't want to read it though. He turned into old racist grandpa really quickly.

RIP.

He had a long career as a comedian. I remember him from the early 80s through the 2000s, at least.

Looking at the home he lives/lived in, he did very, very well.

Was he a member of smashing pumpkins?

:evil:

I heard they buried him in a giant watermelon.

Best Gallagher interview:

https://youtu.be/c8Mov_Fgcz4

bummer

was funny once


sort of not after that

RIP smash guy

Well, now I'm curious.

Every time I read Gallagher died at 76, I think 'JFC I didn't realize was this old'.