Gordon Shumway, nicknamed ALF (for Alien Life Form) is a short, furry, wisecracking alien who fell on Earth following the destruction of his planet, Melmac. Created and performed by Paul Fusco, he was the star of a sitcom in the late eighties and later appeared in cartoons, comic books and even his own movie. ALF likes Rock'n'Roll and chasing cats to eat. His blood is green and eight of his major organs are stomachs.