'ALF' Co-Star Says The Sitcom Was A Piece Of $#*! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 12-29-2010, 12:06 PM

We spoke to "ALF" co-star John LaMotta -- who played the nosy neighbor -- ... he did tell us, "I thought the show "ALF" was a piece of sh*t ... worst work I ever did."

http://www.tmz.com/2010/12/27/alfs-n...oducer-defend/

MandieR1980 · 01-11-2011, 11:52 AM

you mean he was in other things? LOL

Jessica · 02-05-2011, 04:41 PM

He is best known for that role in ALF. I don't get why he doesn't like it. The show was a sucess and lot opf people loves it.

Mr. Television · 02-05-2011, 04:48 PM

I'm sick and tired of all these former stars trashing the shows that made them famous. If they don't have anything nice to say then shut up. Alf was a success. It even gathered some good reviews. People today even look fondly on the show. I'm sorry the cast had an awful time making the show but if they don't have anything nice to say then they should remain quiet.

Marvo301 · 02-05-2011, 04:56 PM

I think the cast is just angry that a puppet got top billing on the show. But after all he was the title character. Like others have said for most of the cast this was the highest profile role they ever had (and probably the biggest paycheck). They should be grateful for the experience and not badmouth it.

Jessica · 02-05-2011, 05:00 PM

Yes, ALF was the main character of the show, and the other cast agreed to make it. ALF is an icon of the 1980's.

Retro4Life · 02-05-2011, 05:25 PM

I barely remember this guy who's bashing the show, but I sure remember A.L.F.

That should say something right there.

Jessica · 02-05-2011, 06:47 PM

It does.

Mr. Television · 02-05-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro4Life

I barely remember this guy who's bashing the show, but I sure remember A.L.F.

That should say something right there.

Yea at least his tv wife went on to do Seinfeld. lol

tmac81s · 03-15-2011, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I think the cast is just angry that a puppet got top billing on the show. But after all he was the title character. Like others have said for most of the cast this was the highest profile role they ever had (and probably the biggest paycheck). They should be grateful for the experience and not badmouth it.

ditto

AxelFoley · 06-04-2011, 12:42 AM

I don't even see why he'd have such a problem on the show since he never interfaced with ALF himself and therefore wouldn't have such a hard time working on the show unlike the actors that had to work with ALF.

catlover79 · 06-04-2011, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

Yea at least his tv wife went on to do Seinfeld. lol

Exactly!!

Yong Fang · 06-04-2011, 10:15 AM

I'm sorry, but the "piece of sh*t" reference is funny.

I have read articles in the past about ALF, with most of the cast members having the same feelings about the show as this guy. One issue was that the stage (mainly the family living room) had trap doors under the floors. This is how the puppet worked. Because of the puppet, the show took longer to do and more takes were required.

The father of the show, Max Wright hated ALF and supposedly left after the last taping and never looked back. The girl who played the daughter became anorexic but is now recovered and out of show business, as well as the boy who played the younger brother.

tiredmike59 · 06-04-2011, 10:39 AM

I agree with him.
But those piece of sh*t shows seem to be what people want .

AxelFoley · 06-05-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Yong Fang

I'm sorry, but the "piece of sh*t" reference is funny.

I have read articles in the past about ALF, with most of the cast members having the same feelings about the show as this guy. One issue was that the stage (mainly the family living room) had trap doors under the floors. This is how the puppet worked. Because of the puppet, the show took longer to do and more takes were required.

The father of the show, Max Wright hated ALF and supposedly left after the last taping and never looked back. The girl who played the daughter became anorexic but is now recovered and out of show business, as well as the boy who played the younger brother.

What's so funny about it?

The article you're referring to was a People Magazine article, BTW.

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Jessica Retro fan Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 09, 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,034	He is best known for that role in ALF. I don't get why he doesn't like it. The show was a sucess and lot opf people loves it.

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Jessica Retro fan Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 09, 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,034	Yes, ALF was the main character of the show, and the other cast agreed to make it. ALF is an icon of the 1980's.

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Jessica Retro fan Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 09, 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,034	It does.

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AxelFoley Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 18, 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 80	I don't even see why he'd have such a problem on the show since he never interfaced with ALF himself and therefore wouldn't have such a hard time working on the show unlike the actors that had to work with ALF.

06-04-2011, 10:15 AM	#13
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,072	I'm sorry, but the "piece of sh*t" reference is funny. I have read articles in the past about ALF, with most of the cast members having the same feelings about the show as this guy. One issue was that the stage (mainly the family living room) had trap doors under the floors. This is how the puppet worked. Because of the puppet, the show took longer to do and more takes were required. The father of the show, Max Wright hated ALF and supposedly left after the last taping and never looked back. The girl who played the daughter became anorexic but is now recovered and out of show business, as well as the boy who played the younger brother.

06-04-2011, 10:39 AM	#14
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	I agree with him. But those piece of sh*t shows seem to be what people want .