ALF is a popular 1980s sitcom character created by Paul Fusco. He is an ALIEN from the planet Melmac who crash-lands in the garage of the Tanners, a suburban middle-class family in California. His full name is Gordon Shumway, but he is usually referred to as ALF, which stands for ALIEN Life Form. He is known for his mischievous behavior and his catchphrase 'Oh, no!' He is also known for his AIRY, nasal voice.