TV’S ALF and Other Mavericks

TV’S ALF and Other Mavericks

From Why Would You Tell Me That? by Neil Delamere Dave Moore

December 17, 2025 · 45 min · Season 11 · Episode 9

About this episode

The episode explores the secrets behind the 80s sitcom ALF and touches on themes of nationalism and legacy.

Who doesn’t love an 80s puppet-based sitcom? This week, Dave leads us through the labyrinthine shenanigans that went on to keep the reality behind ALF a secret - ALF, the lead character in the wildly successful sitcom of the same name, of course. In part 2 we hear how Neil’s nationalism unexpectedly reared its head on a TV show. If that’s not enough, Neil explains the mighty legacy of Grace Kelly’s Da. Where else would ya get it? Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maverick https://www.historynet.com/alexander-graham-bell-james-garfield/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/books/chap1/highsociety.htm To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732   To see Neil on tour check out https://www.neildelamere.com/reinventing-the-neil-tour Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore Edited by Nicky Ryan Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Neil Delamere, Dave Moore

Topics covered

  • 80s sitcoms
  • puppetry
  • nationalism
  • television history
  • pop culture

Keywords

  • ALF
  • 80s sitcom
  • puppets
  • nationalism
  • Grace Kelly

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: ALF

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