Let the Blog Challenge Begin!

So here we are at the A to Z Blog Challenge. :) Each day of the challenge, I'll bring my visitors back in time to a hit TV Show from the 80s---one for each letter of the alphabet. And I promise to keep it bite-sized.  Today we have:

ALF
1986-1990

Click image to watch 22 second clip
Remember this furry, cat-eating, smart-ass from the planet Melmac? 

Quote:
"Putting humans in charge of the earth is the cosmic equivalent of letting Eddie Murphy direct."

Trivia:
ALF is actually an acronym.  Know what it stands for?

More info on ALF and other 80s TV Shows

Comments

L. Diane Wolfe said…
I loved Alf! Had a stuffed Alf, too. Alien Life Form?
4/01/2011 6:04 AM
Liz P said…
Alf was a great show! Back when great sitcoms ruled the airwaves.

Actually, I almost did Alf for my "A" post! I'm doing a similar theme, my childhood memories of the 80's. I absolutely love the 80's so I look forward to reading more of your posts!
4/01/2011 7:07 AM
Alex J. Cavanaugh said…
I remember that show! Your topic is awesome, Nicki.
4/01/2011 7:28 AM
fallen monkey said…
You know, our on-demand actually had an ALF Christmas special on it last year. So I watched it while packing for home, and can't lie...amid the laughter, a tear was shed. It was one of ALF's more moving moments...that one must've been up for an Emmy ;)
4/01/2011 10:07 AM
Unknown said…
My daughter once asked me, "What the heck is that?" I said ALF, he was funny. She looked at me like I was the alien! LOL!
4/01/2011 10:19 AM
Unknown said…
Alf rocked on every level. I loved the show and I too am a shameless child of the eighties. Thanks for an entertaining read. Following you now so I can get some more great memories in the days to come!
4/01/2011 10:49 AM
Unknown said…
What a great memory - I loved that show. :)
Great way to start off the A to Z challenge.
4/01/2011 11:57 AM
Kittie Howard said…
Ahhh, Alf! So many memories! You're off to a great A-Z start, Nicki. Think you and Alf will have fun with the alphabet!

Thanks for stopping by. Oh, but I've thought I've followed...the phone rang or something, ahhh, life!
4/01/2011 11:58 AM
Plain Jane said…
How did it happen that I missed ALF? I grew up in the 80's but never did see an episode. What is wrong with me?
4/01/2011 12:16 PM
Hilary Melton-Butcher said…
Hi Nicki .. never seen him! Great looking character though .. Alf - I'll remember him .. cheers Hilary
4/01/2011 12:45 PM
Michael Di Gesu said…
Hey, Nicki....

IT's finally our birthday month....YAY! LOVED ALF... too funny. I LOVE your theme for this challenge.
4/01/2011 12:58 PM
K.C. Woolf said…
Oww, the memories!

Great idea for the challenge. I'll be back!
4/01/2011 6:37 PM
Sarah Allan said…
What a fun "A" post, Nicki! I remember the show...I was small when it was on, but I definitely remember it. Yay for great 80's shows!

I can't wait to see what else you have for the A-Z challenge!

xoxo Sarah
http://sarahallanauthor.blogspot.com/
4/02/2011 12:15 AM
Marie Rearden said…
ALF!!!!! Wow.

Best. Alien. Ever.

Marie at the Cheetah
4/02/2011 4:18 PM
Anthony said…
"ALF is actually an acronym. Know what it stands for?"

"Aline Life Form", I believe.

Good series... well from what little I can remember of it anyway. ;p Funny quote too. ;)

Have a good day, and God bless.
4/02/2011 6:33 PM
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