Posted on 08/01/2018 3:55:29 PM PDT by EdnaMode
Warner Bros. Television is in the early stages of developing a reboot of the classic sitcom ALF, Variety has confirmed with sources.
No writer is yet attached to the project, which would again explore the misadventures of the titular, cat-eating ALFwhich stands for Alien Life Form. In the original series, ALF of the planet Melmac crash lands in the suburbs and takes up residence with the middle class Tanner family. The show aired from 1986-1990 for four seasons and over 100 episodes on NBC. The series has remained a part of the pop culture landscape long after it ended and is frequently referenced in other shows and films.
One idea that has reportedly been discussed for the reboot would involve ALF emerging from Area 51where he has been held captive since the original series finaleand observing how much the world has changed since that time.
Warner Bros. TV declined to comment.
ALF was created by Paul Fusco and Tom Patchett, with Fusco also serving as the puppeteer and voice behind ALF onscreen. The series also starred Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, and Benji Gregory.
This marks the latest classic series to get eyed for a reboot. Most recently, it was reported that Kelsey Grammer was meeting with writers to discuss a potential reboot of Frasier, in which Grammer starred throughout that shows entire 11-season run. Grammer originated the character on another classic sitcom, Cheers.
TVLine first reported the ALF reboots development.
But he's a pink 1959 Cadillac:
A.L.F. 2019: Alien LGBTQ Life Form...
ALF still wants to eat cats, just in a different way...
Just shows you what a bunch of losers Hollywood movie and TV producers are.
I loved Alf. I even own an Alf stuffed toy.
I have an Alf doll thats been our garage gnome for years.
Hollywood approves.
LOL! I’ll check it out then.
Well the straightlaced dad turned out to be quite a freak...look it up
LOL, with your FR handle, I could see why you wouldn't be a fan.
BeverLGBTQ Hillbillies, coming to a TV near you.....
ALF will be running from ICE.
YO! WILLIE!
That’s funny!
Maybe Alf was to the former Yugoslavia, what Jerry Lewis was to France.
All I know is I’ve been waiting for that “Hello, Larry” reboot.
Yeah he is. That’s a such a terrible idea.
Whaaa?? Puppet?? Huh?
In Florida, I asked a visiting Czech how he managed to speak such excellent English. He said, "ALF"
I'd asked a Swede the same question, and he answered, "Bay Watch".
Alf was adult humor disquised as a family sitcom.
Loved it.
Build a wall and keep all the space aliens out
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