What is alf character?

Alf is a fictional character from the American television series "ALF" that aired from 1986 to 1990. The character is an alien life form from the planet Melmac who crash-lands on Earth and is taken in by the Tanner family. He is known for his sarcastic wit, insatiable appetite for cats, and irreverent humor. Alf is also known for his love of TV, especially soap operas, and for being a curious and mischievous character. Alf's real name is Gordon Shumway, but he prefers to go by his nickname, Alf, which stands for "alien life form." The character was voiced and performed by Paul Fusco.