Gallagher No Longer Performing on Stage

When a legendary performer like Gallagher decides to step down and retire, it is a sad day for comedy lovers everywhere; not to mention fans of watermelon. Gallagher has been doing comedy for 32 years, which is just about the same amount of time I have been loving comedy. I remember seeing Gallagher as a teen and wondering how could this lunatic get away with the things he did.

Most people associate Gallagher with his sledgehammer antics and food spraying expertise; however, Leo Anthony Gallagher has a take on life, politics and society, that is not only irreverent, but eerily perceptive. When I would hear Gallagher tackle political or socioeconomic topics, it would make my heart race, because it was like he was reading my mind and adding it to his material, then expounding on it at an exponential rate. The man is a comedy genius.

The recent medical concerns for Gallagher play a large role in his move to retirement. Heart problems are no laughing matter, though I am sure he already has a good 20 minutes of material built around the whole episode, and a follow-up bit about the hospital stay. Even during a medically induced coma, his brain was probably processing comedy data.

Gallagher is an iconic comedian, who has spanned over 3 decades with his uproarious humor and splatter antics. He will be continue to be loved by millions, and his comedy shows will be missed by millions more. Enjoy your retirement Gallagher, but do consider doing an infomercial for the Sledge-O-Matic!