description ALF Overview
ALF is a television sitcom created during the 1980s focusing on Willie Tanner, an average American family and ALF, a Melmacian alien who crash-lands in their home. The show’s humor stems from the fish-out-of-water dynamic as ALF struggles to adapt to human customs and relationships. It appeals primarily to viewers interested in nostalgic 1980s comedy or those drawn to science fiction concepts presented within a family sitcom format.
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info ALF Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1986 |
help ALF FAQ
Why was ALF cancelled and how did the show end?
NBC cancelled ALF in 1990 after four seasons, ending on a cliffhanger in which the alien is captured by the military's Alien Task Force. The story was only resolved six years later in the 1996 TV movie Project: ALF, which frustrated fans who had waited for closure.
What does ALF's name mean and who created the character?
ALF stands for Alien Life Form, and his real name is Gordon Shumway, the last known survivor of the planet Melmac. The character was created, puppeteered, and voiced by Paul Fusco, who built the show around ALF living with the suburban Tanner family after crash-landing into their garage.
Does ALF ever eat the Tanners' cat in the show?
No, but he constantly tries, because cats are considered a delicacy on Melmac. His endless schemes to eat Lucky the Tanner family's cat are one of the series' longest-running gags.
How many episodes of ALF are there?
The NBC sitcom ran four seasons from 1986 to 1990, producing around 100 episodes. Its popularity also spawned an animated series about ALF's life on Melmac and the later Project: ALF TV movie.
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