The comedian known as Gallagher, who earned '80s fame for his wild stand-up shows in which he smashed watermelons and other foods with a giant sledgehammer to spray the audience, died at 76 on Nov. 11 ...

The 80s had an incredible run of television shows. Between iconic comedies like Cheers and groundbreaking dramas like Hill Street Blues, there was something exciting to watch every night of the week.