Premiering in 1987, ALF: The Animated Series took fans beyond the sitcom living room and straight to the furry alien’s chaotic home planet — Melmac. A prequel to the hit live-action show, it followed a younger Gordon Shumway (that’s ALF’s real name) as he navigated life with his family, friends, and a world where sarcasm, slapstick, and space-age absurdity ruled the day.
Produced by DIC Entertainment, the series embraced bright, cartoony energy and broadened ALF’s universe with Melmac’s quirky culture, from exploding meals to eccentric gadgets. The humor leaned lighter and faster than the live show but kept ALF’s sharp wit and loveable arrogance intact.
For fans, it offered a rare treat — a look at where everyone’s favorite wisecracking alien came from, long before Earth and the Tanners.
