S2E16 | Television: ALF

When Gordon Shumway smashed through the roof of the Tanner's home 36 years ago, his blunt, sarcastic, comedic quips made him our favorite Alien Life Form. Whether you saw yourself as an ALF mocking humanity’s strange behaviors and beliefs or as a Willie trying to kick out that annoying family member LONG after the party was over, these four seasons had an undeniable impact on pop culture. We peek behind the puppet and beneath the stage, uncovering the drama on set and figuring out if this show passes the Shumway Bechdel Test. So grab the popcorn and hide your cats, because we’re tuning back into ALF! HA! Support the show by tossing us some lunch money at ko-fi.com/80shighpodcast. Write an 80's inspired note when you do, and we'll share it on the show! -- Can I Borrow Your Notes? -- ALF TV website Paul and Linda Fusco in an ALF interview at UConn Paul Fusco - Under The Puppet #23 ‘ALF’ Got Canceled Because He Was a Homebound Alien, Plus the Actors Hated the Show (Cheat Sheet) Tina Fey on the NBC's 75th-anniversary special (Conan Classic) ‘ALF’ Distribution Rights Are Acquired By Shout! Factory (Deadline) -- Teacher's Pets -- Join the Class of 80's High: [email protected] Follow on Instagram: @80shighpodcast and Twitter: @high_80s Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com