The DARK History Behind The Hit '80s Sitcom ALF

American television sitcom ALF aired on NBC for four seasons from September 22, 1986, to March 24, 1990. The plot centers on, an alien from the planet Melmac, who follows an amateur radio signal to Earth and crash-lands into the garage of the Tanners, a suburban middle-class family who live in the San Fernando Valley area of California.
The family consists of Willie, played by Max Wright, a social worker and radio enthusiast who is responsible for the shortwave radio signals that Alf followed ultimately leading him to crash into his house, his wife Kate, played by Anne Schedeen, their teenage daughter Lynn, played by Andrea Elson, younger son Brian, played by Benji Gregory, and pet cat Lucky, who Alf consistently attempts to catch and eat.

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[pensiveczar]

'ALF' straddled the line between two extremes of 1980s television. On one hand, it had the wholesome family viewing appeal of 'Growing Pains, ' while on the other, it had some of snark and biting wit reminiscent of 'Married With Children.'

[alfonsogreen]

Great show. Loved ALF as a kid. He was hilarious.
R.I.P Max Wright & Benji Gregory

[donaldwilson]

I used to watch ALF when I was a little kid. This brings back memories.😂😂

[SagittariusQueen]

Loved the show when I was a kid, even had the talking stuffed ALF toy my dad brought me for my 8th birthday. So sad that the guy who played the son recently passed away last month.

[ianfeuerhake]

Willy was the real star of the show. Alf needed that straight man to play off of to be funny, and Max’s real hatred of the show made it that much more authentic

[IwantBYRLova]

Omg!! One of my favorite shows!
Hilarious. nostalgic!
I still watch it on Pluto TV.
Luv the channel and video!

[Catsaresupreme]

I use to get tortured by my grandmother. She used to chase me around with that stuffed animal when I was like two and I was terrified. It’s a very traumatic memory for me.

[tiffanyroth]

No one wanted to play 2nd fiddle to a puppet… are their egos that fragile? Be happy you’re working on a successful show… when show’s done, then you can find a better role.

[jeepdude]

“No cats were harmed in the making of ALF”.

[lp-xlld]

When I got my first car in 1989, the first accessory I bought for it was an ALF sunshade. Loved the show.

[bunnysb]

Jim Henson is the best no can beat him

[johnq.]

I reminisce with my dad about Alf. He wasn’t a fan of the script or the character. basically he told me “Your mother let you watch that sh—“.

[beaniegee]

RIP to both Max Wright and Benji Gregory

[seventwomm]

I was a child of the '80s, in grade school during those times ALF was on. It was one of my favorite TV shows back then. I never knew/heard of any of the issues that occurred with producing the show until seeing this video, but my appreciation goes out to the cast and crew for putting up with it for four years. It made me happy watching the show!

[danavixen]

I used to love this show! I even had an ALF lunch tray. Rest in peace Max Wright and Benji Gregory-my fellow May 26er ♊-who've fallen. 😔🙏🏾❤️🕊️

[wickedwidget]

Alf was one of my favorites as a kid so thank you for posting this video.

[Fuhgit-lutj]

Am I the only one who thinks a streaming service should exist for old tv shows from the 70s 80s and 90s? I can’t be the only one. I’d love to rewatch In Living Color.

[AbbeyRoad]

Yo the bass line and drum beat are sick as f**k in the intro!

[elhombrebilingue]

The daughter was actually pretty hot 👍🏼

[screenwriterjohn]

"He's back in POG form!".... I'm old.