Four decades after ALF crash-landed on Earth in 1986, the show remains a model for relatable alien series. The sitcom followed Gordon Shumway, an alien from Melmac who lives with the Tanner family, using humor to explore his fish-out-of-water status. Its enduring charm stems from focusing on character over sci-fi spectacle.
40 Years On, ALF Still Defines the Relatable Alien Sitcom
Source: Space