NEW YORK (AP) -- Ed McMahon has found the unlikeliest of talk-show hosts to replace Johnny Carson: Alf, the alien from the planet Melmac.



McMahon will be announcing "Heeeere's Alf!" on a half-hour special that will air July 7 on TV Land, the cable channel said.

"Alf's Hit Talk Show" will rely on the tried and true format of a late-night talk show with monologue, banter and guests - with one significant alteration: an alien from a popular `80s TV sitcom as host.

Alf will be joined by guests Dennis Franz of "NYPD Blue" and comedian Drew Carey, with special appearances by Joan Rivers and Henry Winkler.

As for TV Land's faith in him to join the ranks of David Letterman, Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien, Alf said in a recent statement: "They have demonstrated superb taste by giving me my own show and it's humbling that they recognize my unequaled genius."

Whether the show is, in fact, a "hit" will depend on the reception of the half-hour special, which could be developed into a series, TV Land said. Following "Alf's Hit Talk Show," TV Land will run a four-episode marathon of classic "Alf" shows. The comedy about a furry alien wiseguy who lives with an Earth family after crashing into their garage ran from 1986-90.

This should be interesting... :lol: If I remember, I'll have to record it :p

I have to check it out. It may turn out to be good.

I'll tune in, just for the nostalgia. It might actually be pretty funny, but we'll have to wait and see. :laugh: As Alf would say: Hah, you kill me!!! :lol:

When I was a kid I used to love ALF, in fact at the moment I am trying to buy a talking Alf doll from ebay, but anyway... they are airing the original show on The Comedy Channel here and watching it now, it just isn't as funny as I remember it being. I hope this show is better.

That is SO cool!!!! :thumb: Now all they need is a new show for Mr. T! (I'm not kidding......I'd watch it!)

Oh wow I used to love Alf! This should be pretty cool!