Lisa A. Bannick Movies
- 1989
Now that his wife has left him, Willie's younger brother Neal (JM J. Bullock) is spending all his time with the Tanners. This puts ALF in the awkward situation of remaining under cover so that Neal will not suspect his presence. Ultimately, ALF has had enough of being a "shadow alien", and prepares to meet Neal face to face--with surprising results. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
JM J. Bullock makes his first series appearance as Neal, the obsequious younger brother of Willie Tanner (Max Wright). When his wife files for divorce, Neal moves in with the Tanners--taking over ALF's room in the process. Upset at having to go into hiding round the clock, ALF begins cooking up fiendish schemes to force Neal out of the house. ~ 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
Randee Heller appears as Elaine, the light-fingered mother of Jake Ochmonek (Josh Blake). Even though Elaine insists that her kleptomania is a thing of the past, the resentful Jake cold-shoulders his mom. ALF tries to arrange a reconciliation between mother and son--but this proves difficult when he catches Elaine in a blatant act of thievery. ~ 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
ALF finds out that the cost of his upkeep is so high that the Tanners can't afford to send Lynn (Andrea Elson) to the college of her choice. To remedy this situation, ALF gets himself a paper route. Unfortunately, the sight of a furry alien delivering papers may be a bit too much for the public to take, so the rest of the Tanner household is forced to assume his duties. This is the final episode of ALF's second season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
In ALF's most offbeat episode, the obstreperous little alien subs for Johnny Carson as host of The Tonight Show. It doesn't take long for ALF to alienate Johnny's announcer Ed McMahon and Tommy Newsom, but the "fun" really begins when he matches wits with guests Joan Embery, Dr. Joyce Brothers and Rich Little. All these shenanigans serve as clever method to present a "clip" show comprised of highlights from past ALF episodes. Originally telecast as a one-hour special, "Tonight, Tonight" has since been edited into two half-hours for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
When Willie (Max Wright) is obliged to go on strike, Kate (Anne Scheeden) goes back to work to keep food on the Tanners' table. ALF is upset by Willie's ineptitude as a "Mr. Mom" and does everything he can to persuade Kate to return. But as it turns out, Kate is slated to lose her job anyway, and for the same reason she was forced to stop work earlier in her life: she's going to have a baby! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
ALF is shocked to discover that his parents lied to him when they told him they weren't married at the time of his birth. It seems that back on Melmac, it was a disgrace to have been born "in wedlock"--and ALF is dutifully disgraced. Deciding to retreat from the world and "contemplate life's vicissitudes", ALF enters a monastery, where his fellow monks accept his presence, furry body and all. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
When ALF's favorite TV series "Polka Jamboree" is threatened with cancellation, he decides to do something about. First, he arranges for the Tanners to become a Nielsen-ratings family. And second, he tries to "fix" the Nielsens throughout America so that his pet show will top the charts. Although NBC president Brandon Tartikoff would play himself in a subsequent ALF episode, he is herein portrayed by David Leisure of "Joe Izuzu" fame. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Although it's not an election year, ALF is bombarding Kate (Anne Scheeden) with questions about the American electoral process. Before long, both parties receive a crash course in civics when Kate dreams that she and ALF are opposing Presidential candidates. Veteran political interview John McLaughlin plays himself (as if anyone else could play him!) This episode was originally scheduled to air on November 30, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
Comic magician Carl Ballantine (remember him as "Gruber" on McHale's Navy?) guest stars as The Fabulous Falconi, a childhood idol of Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson). Discovering that Falconi is broke and homeless, magic aficionado Harry hires the old prestidigator for a private performance in his apartment. Falconi returns the favor by making several things disappear--including most of Harry's valuables! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
The first wedding anniversary of Vera (Beth Howland) and her policeman husband Elliot (Charles Levin) threatens to be a disaster from the word "go". Not only is Vera unable to pry her husband away from his professional duties, but she can't even get him to remember their "special song"--until she gets arrested! The singing quartet The Indian River Boys (John George Campbell, Stephen Tolman, Curry Worsham and Rick Cox) weave in and out of the proceedings as a Greek Chorus of cops and jailbirds, while future political pundit Bill Maher and onetime Grease costar Barry Pearl (he was the original "Doody") show up as police officers. With this episode, Alice moved from Sundays to Tuesdays, where it would remain for the rest of its run. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1984
Cult favorite Gregory Walcott (Plan Nine from Outer Space) appears in this episode as Big Jake, the father of waitress Jolene Hunnicutt (Celia Weston). When Big Jake, his three sons, his mom and his dog arrive in Phoenix, Jolene welcomes them with open arms. But when they all squeeze into her tiny apartment intending to stay in town indefinitely, Jolene wishes that she'd kept her arms closed! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
