Michael Reiss Movies
- 1988
ALF purchase a mail-order ventriloquist's dummy, which he christens "Paul" (as in Paul Fusco?) Of course, ALF hopes to become a expert voice-thrower--but as it turns out, "Paul" exerts a demonic power upon ALF and completely takes over his personality! In hopes of reversing this Twilight Zone-ish situation, Willie (Max Wright) solicits the aid of Larry the psychologist (Bill Daily. ~ 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
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
Josh Blake joins the cast as Jake, the troubled 15-year-old nephew of Trevor and Raquel Ochmonek (John LaMotta, Liz Sheridan). The son of a jailbird and a klepto, Jake upholds family tradition when he breaks into the Tanners' garage. Here he meets and befriends ALF, who has at last found a kindred spirit: Another misunderstood misfit, far from home. And besides, Jake proves most handy in repairing everything ALF breaks--and that's plenty! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
