What Was Alf's Real Name?
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Alf is most commonly a short form of the Germanic name Adolf, composed of the elements adal meaning "noble" and wulf meaning "wolf." In contemporary usage, Alf functions largely...
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When Was Alf on TV: A Detailed Broadcast History
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Alf , the sitcom about a wisecracking alien named Gordon Shumway from the planet Melmac, was on television from 1986 to 1990. The series premiered on NBC in September 1986 and a...
Open articleWho Played Alf on the TV Show Alf
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Paul Fusco originated, voiced, and puppeteered ALF on the TV series ALF (1986–1990). As the creator and primary performer, he operated the full-body costume and supplied the c...
Open articleWas ALF a Puppet or a Person in a Costume?
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ALF was a hand-operated puppet performed by a cast of puppeteers and voiced by Paul Fusco, who operated the head and mouth controls while wearing the body in certain shots. The...
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