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ALF (TV Series)
''ALF'' is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from September 22, 1986, to March 24, 1990. The titular character, ALF (character), ALF, an acronym for "Alien Life Form", but whose real name is Gordon Shumway, crash-lands in the garage of the suburban California middle-class Tanner family. The series stars Max Wright as father Willie Tanner, Anne Schedeen as mother Kate Tanner, and Andrea Elson and Benji Gregory as their children, Lynn and Brian Tanner. ALF was performed by puppeteer Paul Fusco, who co-created the show with Tom Patchett. However, in scenes where he appeared in full body, he was performed by Michu Meszaros, who was uncredited in the role. Produced by Alien Productions, ''ALF'' ran for four seasons and 97 episodes, including three one-hour episodes ("Try to Remember", "ALF's Special Christmas", "Tonight, Tonight"). These episodes were divided into two parts for syndication, for a total of 100 episodes. The series ended with an unresolved cliffhanger, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernie Brillstein
Bernard Jules Brillstein (April 26, 1931 – August 7, 2008) was an American film and television producer, executive producer, and talent agent. He began his career in the 1950s at the William Morris Agency before founding his own company in 1969 and later joining forces with Brad Grey to helm Brillstein-Grey Entertainment (now Brillstein Entertainment Partners), one of the most important and influential Hollywood talent management and production companies. He is remembered for producing successful TV programs like '' Hee Haw'', '' The Muppet Show'', and ''The Sopranos'', and hit films including '' The Blues Brothers'', '' Ghostbusters'' and '' Happy Gilmore''. Early life Bernie Brillstein was born to a Jewish family in Manhattan, to Moe Brillstein and Matilda "Tillie" Brillstein (née Perlman), who all shared the Manhattan home of his uncle, the vaudeville and radio performer Jack Pearl. Brillstein's father, a milliner, was the guiding force behind the building of the Milli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Series Finale
A series finale is the final installment of an episodic entertainment series, most often a television series. It may also refer to a final theatrical sequel, the last part of a television miniseries, the last installment of a literary series, or any final episode. Origins in television Most early television series consisted of stand-alone episodes rather than continuing story arcs, so there was little reason to provide closure at the end of their runs. Early comedy series that had special finale episodes include '' Howdy Doody'' in September 1960, '' Leave It to Beaver'' in June 1963, '' Hank'' in April 1966, and '' The Dick Van Dyke Show'' in June 1966. One of the few dramatic series to have a planned finale during this period was '' Route 66'', which concluded in March 1964 with a two-part episode in which the pair of philosophical drifters ended their journey across America and then went their separate ways. Considered to be "the series finale that invented the modern-day s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ALF
Alf or ALF may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''ALF'' (TV series), American sitcom ** '' ALF: The Animated Series'', based on the TV series ** ''ALF Tales'', based on the TV series * ''ALF'' (video game), released by Sega in 1989 * ''Alf'' (album), a 1984 album by Alison Moyet Fictional characters * ALF (character), the title character of the American sitcom * Alf Garnett, from the BBC's ''Till Death Us Do Part'' * Alf Thompson, a character in BBC's stop motion named '' Postman Pat'' * Alf Mason, character in American animated television series '' Fox's Peter Pan & the Pirates'' * Alf Mushpie, in the comic strip ''Bloom County'' * Alf Roberts, from the British television program ''Coronation Street'' * Alf Stewart, from the Australian television program ''Home and Away'' * Alf Tupper, in the comic ''Victor'' * Alf Wit, in the comic ''The Beano'' * Sir Alf, in the film ''Monty Python and the Holy Grail'', eaten by the Black Beast of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh * 'Unlucky' Alf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Film
A television film, alternatively known as a television movie, made-for-TV film/movie, telefilm, telemovie or TV film/movie, is a film with a running time similar to a feature film that is produced and originally distributed by or to a Terrestrial television, terrestrial or Cable television, cable television network, in contrast to theatrical films made for initial showing in movie theaters, Direct-to-video, direct-to-video films made for initial release on home video formats, and films released on or produced for Over-the-top media service, streaming platforms. In certain cases, such films may also be referred to and shown as a miniseries, which typically indicates a film that has been divided into multiple parts or a series that contains a predetermined, limited number of episodes. Origins and history Precursors of "television movies" include ''Talk Faster, Mister'', which aired on WABD (now WNYW) in New York City on December 18, 1944, and was produced by RKO Pictures, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alien Productions
Paul Fusco is an American puppeteer, actor, television producer, writer and director. He is known best as the puppeteer and voice of the title character on the sitcom '' ALF'', for which he also served as creator, writer, producer, and director. He formed the production company Alien Productions with Tom Patchett and Bernie Brillstein. Career ''ALF'' Fusco had been producing a series of puppet-centered television specials, many centered around the holidays, beginning in the early 1980s. He created the ALF character in 1984 using an "alien"-looking puppet that he had in his house, which he used to annoy his family and friends. He wanted to create a television show based on the character. Through Bernie Brillstein he met Tom Patchett, and together they came up with the concept behind the '' ALF'' sitcom. They pitched the idea to NBC's Brandon Tartikoff, who loved the idea and commissioned the show. ''ALF'' was a success, beginning in 1986 and lasting four seasons, during which 9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michu Meszaros
Mihaly "Michu" Meszaros ( Hungarian: Mészáros Mihály; 1 October 1939 – 12 June 2016) was a Hungarian and American actor, circus performer/entertainer, and stuntman. He was tall and weighed 25 pounds. He was best remembered as a performer with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and for his role in the NBC sitcom '' ALF'' in 1986. He appeared in several films in the late 1980s and early 1990s and also appeared opposite Michael Jackson in a Pepsi commercial and in the Ozzy Osbourne music video for " Time After Time" in 1992. His last appearance was in ''Death to Cupid'' in 2015. Biography Early life Meszaros was born in a small village outside Budapest and was the 7th of 9 siblings. He attended a school of circus arts and performed in the circus since age 9, working two or three shows a day, five days a week. He performed in the Liebel Family Circus and toured Eastern Europe. However, a government agent from the Hungarian People's Republic followed him to make sure he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time (magazine)
''Time'' (stylized in all caps as ''TIME'') is an American news magazine based in New York City. It was published Weekly newspaper, weekly for nearly a century. Starting in March 2020, it transitioned to every other week. It was first published in New York City on March 3, 1923, and for many years it was run by its influential co-founder, Henry Luce. A European edition (''Time Europe'', formerly known as ''Time Atlantic'') is published in London and also covers the Middle East, Africa, and, since 2003, Latin America. An Asian edition (''Time Asia'') is based in Hong Kong. The South Pacific edition, which covers Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, is based in Sydney. Since 2018, ''Time'' has been owned by Salesforce founder Marc Benioff, who acquired it from Meredith Corporation. Benioff currently publishes the magazine through the company Time USA, LLC. History 20th century ''Time'' has been based in New York City since its first issue published on March 3, 1923 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California
California () is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States that lies on the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and shares Mexico–United States border, an international border with the Mexico, Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With almost 40million residents across an area of , it is the List of states and territories of the United States by population, largest state by population and List of U.S. states and territories by area, third-largest by area. Prior to European colonization of the Americas, European colonization, California was one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in pre-Columbian North America. European exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries led to the colonization by the Spanish Empire. The area became a part of Mexico in 1821, following Mexican War of Independence, its successful war for independence, but Mexican Cession, was ceded to the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ALF (character)
Gordon Shumway, also known as "ALF", is the protagonist and title character of the American television series '' ALF'', and its animated spin-offs, '' ALF: The Animated Series'', and ''ALF Tales''. ALF also starred in the poorly received television film '' Project ALF'', and hosted the short lived talk show '' ALF's Hit Talk Show''. The name "ALF" is short for "Alien Life Form". Paul Fusco created and plays ALF, and he also provides the voice for the character. On ''ALF'', Lisa Buckley and Bob Fappiano assisted Fusco with performing the furry brown alien. During the first season of ''ALF'', Michu Meszaros occasionally wore a full costume when full body shots were needed of the character. Since ''ALF'', the character has appeared in various other media, including television series, comic books, and video games. Concept and creation Paul Fusco created the character in 1984 using an alien-looking puppet, that he used to annoy his family and friends. Bernie Brillstein was approache ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles Times
The ''Los Angeles Times'' is an American Newspaper#Daily, daily newspaper that began publishing in Los Angeles, California, in 1881. Based in the Greater Los Angeles city of El Segundo, California, El Segundo since 2018, it is the List of newspapers in the United States, sixth-largest newspaper in the U.S. and the largest in the Western United States with a print circulation of 118,760. It has 500,000 online subscribers, the fifth-largest among U.S. newspapers. Owned by Patrick Soon-Shiong and published by California Times, the paper has won over 40 Pulitzer Prizes since its founding. In the 19th century, the paper developed a reputation for civic boosterism and opposition to Trade union, labor unions, the latter of which led to the Los Angeles Times bombing, bombing of its headquarters in 1910. The paper's profile grew substantially in the 1960s under publisher Otis Chandler, who adopted a more national focus. As with other regional newspapers in California and the United Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
