We hate to break it to you, but if your childhood recollections of Gordon Shumway include character traits like "loveable," "caring," or "friendly," you might want to rewatch ALF. Preferably with a good snack or a stiff drink close at hand. Join your hosts, Ronald Reagan (not really), Harry Shearer (yes really) and a very callus and unfeeling extraterrestrial as we debate nuclear disarmament and the addition of a second phone line as equally-weighted issues in the life of the Tanner family.

Show: ALF \\ "Pennsylvania 6-5000," Season 1, Episode 4

Air Date: October 13, 1986

Special Guest Star: Harry Shearer (in voice actor capacity)

Find it: on Amazon Prime Video (free with ads)

Snack: Kellogg's Chocolate Cupcake Pop-Tarts

Further Reading:

• How Did Alf Work? | Mental Floss
• 25 Fun Facts about ALF | Mental Floss
• Nuclear Warfare | Wikipedia