Nick Havinga Movies
- 1990
Earlier in the season, ALF couldn't wait to reunite Willie's brother Neal (JM J. Bullock) with his ex-wife Margaret (played by Allyce Beasley of Moonlighting). But that was then, and this is now. Realizing that Margaret has a hidden agenda when she talks Neal into a quickie remarriage, ALF switches gears and does everything he can to break up the couple--even if means taking a covert trip to Las Vegas. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Remembering the devastating effect that pollution had had on his home planet Melmac, ALF writes several angry letters to a huge corporation that he feels is destroying the environment. But when the corporation's lawyers come calling with subpoenas in hand, it is Willie (Max Wright) who is hauled into court. Dan Castellaneta, better known as the voice of Homer Simpson, is seen as Steve Michaels. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
The fact that ALF is around 230 years old isn't surprising, in that the average Melmaccian life span is nearly 650 years. Unfortunately, humans don't enjoy this sort of longevity--and as a result ALF begins to brood over the fact that the Tanners' children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be obliged to look after him as the years roll on--and the alien's vision of the future is bleak indeed. A pre-stardom Fran Drescher appears as Roxanne. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
In the 102nd and final episode of ALF, the titular alien is thrilled to learn that his fellow Melmaccians Skip and Rhonda are going to establish a new colony on another planet--and he's been invited to join them if he can come up with a security deposit. This means that ALF will have to leave the Tanners, a prospect he faces with both sadness and regret (mostly over not being able to raise money for that deposit). Alas, just as he's prepared to make his final farewells, ALF is captured by the Alien Task Force! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
In the series' 100th episode, a chubby ALF decides to go on a crash diet. Unfortunately, the abrupt change in metabolism has a Jekyll-Hyde effect on the hapless alien. Before long, he has reverted to a wolflike form (or, in his words, "a primitive Melmaccian hunting machine"), terrorizing a local park during his nocturnal forays for food. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
David Horowitz, the host of several "consumer-advocate" shows of the 1970s and 1980s, appears as himself in this episode. The story proper involves a crooked auto mechanic (Tom La Grua), who cheats Willie (Max Wright) out of a considerable sum of money. Inspired by the example of Mr. Horowitz, ALF, Jake (Josh Blake) and Lynn (Andrea Elson) set out to trap the mechanic with a hidden video camera. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Given the size of his schnoz, it shouldn't be surprising that ALF would be pressed into service as a modern-day Cyrano de Bergerac. This is just what happens when a shy, tongue-tied Jake begs ALF to write love letters on Jake's behalf to a girl named Laura (played by future Karen Sisco and Threshold star Carla Gugino). Trouble ensues when ALF falls for Laura himself! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
A mugshot for a criminal who looks just like Willie (Max Wright) is briefly flashed on a TV "crimestoppers" program. Since a huge reward has been posted for the lookalike, ALF appoints himself Willie's protector--and, accordingly, his blamed when the cops arrest Willie, even though next-door-neighbor Trevor (John LaMotta is to blame. A young David Alan Grier appears as an FBI agent. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
ALF has developed an all-consuming addiction--to cotton. When Willie (Max Wright) catches ALF eating lint, he realizes that the alien's obsession has gotten out of hand. There is nothing for ALF to do but attend the meeting of a behavior-modification support group--and since ALF can't appear in public, Willie is pressed into service as a "substitute addict". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Paying a visit to the Tanners, Larry the psychiatrist (Bill Daily) fascinates ALF with his ability to accurately pinpoint emotional problems based on character traits. Before long, ALF has become an amateur psychotherapist, insisting upon analyzing and interpreting every move that the Tanner family makes--and driving them crazy in the process. This episode was originally filmed for ALF's third season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
ALF dreams of being a standup comedian, knocking 'em dead with jokes about being a displaced alien, eating cats, and other hip topics. So popular is ALF that both NBC, represented by network president Brandon Tartikoff, and Casey Kasem, represented by Casey Kasem, battle for the honor of signing the furry funster to a long-term contract. Unfortunately, ALF's career soon takes a nose-dive--and we do mean nose! A young David Spade appears as Larry Slotkin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Brian (Benji Gregory) joins the Badger Scouts, but may be washed out of the service before he even begins because he's afraid of the dark. To cure him of this fear, ALF and Jake (Josh Blake) take Brian on an overnight camping trip in the Tanners' back yard. Happily, both Jake and Brian survive the evening unscathed--which is more than can be said for ALF. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
When ALF forgets to relay a phone message, Lynn (Andrea Elson) is stuck with two dates for the same dance: Randy Boylan (Mark Clayman) and Danny Duckworth (Ricky Paull Goldin). Unable to figure her way out of this dilemma, Lynn turns to an advice columnist for help. But the cure may be worse than the disease: the only "columnist" available is ALF, alias "Dear Alien." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
As the rest of the Tanner family anxiously awaits the birth of Kate's baby, ALF thinks he's got any and all potential problems licked. After all, he knows just how to act in the event of a sudden delivery: He's memorized tapes of similar events on the old Dick Van Dyke Show, and is fully prepared to do the best "Rob Petrie" impersonation seen by man or alien. This is the final episode of ALF's third season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Anyone who has live all their lives in San Francisco must face the likelihood of an earthquake. Thus, the Tanner family is somewhat blasé when their house is rocked by a minor quake--but ALF goes into full panic mode: Can it be that the earth is destined to be destroyed like Melmac? Anticipating such a disaster, ALF starts storing up supplies and behaving like a hard-bitten survivalist. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
In this drama, a psychotherapist takes a long, hard look at her life when she joins a support group for women involved with married men. She does this after her husband leaves her for a younger woman. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1989
For the first time since ALF moved in, the Tanners decide to throw a party--a Hawaiian luau, in fact. ALF of course wants to be part of the fun, but he has been exiled to the attic lest his existence be tipped off to the Tanners' friends. The rest of the evening proves to be a battle of wits and wills, with a barbecued suckling pig at the center of it all. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
During Kate's baby shower, eavesdropper ALF finds that he's allergic to one of the infants in attendance. Worried that he'll have the same reaction when Kate's baby is born, ALF dolefully decides to move far, far away from the Tanners. Well, not THAT far, far away: In fact, he sets up camp next door in the Ochmoneks' house. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Having read a book titled "Elvis is Alive: I'm Really, Really, Sure", ALF swallows the author's premise hook, line and sinker. Thus, when a man calling himself Aaron King moves into the neighborhood, ALF is convinced that the newcomer's huge collection of Elvis memorabilia proves that he is the King Himself. Its original telecast timed to coincide with Elvis' 44th birthday (give or take a couple of weeks!) , this episode features a lively guest performance by popular Presley imitator Peter Willcox, who essayed a similar role on another TV sitcom, Murphy Brown. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Willie (Max Wright) has gotten a promotion that will require him to move his family to San Diego. Not wishing to be left behind, ALF convinces himself that it is in the Tanners' best interest to keep them in San Francisco. Thus it is that he conjures up a few "ghosts" to convince potential buyers of the Tanner home that the joint is haunted. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Fed up with having to stay in hiding, ALF fantasizes about revealing his presence to the world. In his dreams, ALF serves a guest host on David Letterman's late-night NBC talkfest (replete with typical "Dave-isms"), while the Tanners plan a party celebrating his "emergence." Featured as ALF's TV guests are several of the people to whom he's revealed himself in the past--as well as Sandy Duncan, playing herself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
The Tanners' next-door neighbor Trevor Ochmonek (John LaMotta is kicked out of his house by his wife Raquel (Liz Sheridan). In the true spirit of friendship, the Tanners invite Trevor to move in with them--evicting ALF from his lodgings in the process. Upset by this turn of events, ALF does everything in his power to bring the Ochmoneks back together (without revealing his presence, of course!) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Dorothy Lyman guest stars as Maura Norris, an old friend of Kate Tanner (Anne Scheeden)--and an alcoholic. Though Maura insists that she's cured, ALF realizes that this is far from the truth. To save Maura from herself and make her face up to her problem, ALF pretends to be a "DT" vision--specifically, the ugliest pink elephant in history! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
ALF wastes no time making a nuisance of himself as the series bearing his name begins its third season. Inadvertently tagging along with Lynn Tanner (Andrea Elson) on her drive-in date with her "dream" boy, ALF manages to louse up the whole evening. To patch things up with Lynn, ALF arranges a date for her with Danny Duckworth (Ricky Paull Goldin), unaware of Danny's reputation as the school's all-around nerd. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
In the first episode of a two-part story, ALF shows his gratitude to the Tanners by devouring their entire Thanksgiving dinner--then giving Willie's best clothes away to a tramp named Flakey Pete (David Ogden Stiers). Fortunately, the Ochmoneks invite the Tanners to spend Thanksgiving with them. Unfortunately, Flakey Pete recognizes ALF as an alien--and he intends to cash in on this knowledge. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
