Facts About Gus Vol. 5

Erik got the taste of the good life at a relatively early age. While Erik was in elementary school, his family went on vacation to the happiest place in California. While at Knott's Berry Farm, Erik was discovered by a major Hollywood talent agent. This agent guaranteed Erik's parents that he could turn Erik into a major television star.
Erik's parents weren't too sure about the idea, but Erik pleaded with them to let him try. They arranged for Erik to stay with his "Uncles" in San Francisco who would take him to auditions and casting calls.
At only his second casting call, Erik hit paydirt. It was for a show that the National Broadcasting Channel (a.k.a. NBC) was producing. Erik landed the lead role of ALF. He had no idea how much his life was about to change.
The first season, Alf was an amazing surprise hit. The network signed Erik to a multi-year contract to make sure and keep the cast together.
Erik was in costume during filming so the general public had no idea who he was. The other actors on the show were getting practically mugged everywhere they went. Alf was the biggest thing to happen to NBC since the television was invented. Not getting noticed pissed Erik off immensely.
That is when the drinking started. Erik hit the bottle and he hit it hard. He started forgetting his lines, passing out on the set and puking into his fur. It was pathetic.
Erik was released two shows into season three. He moved back to Longview and hasn't mentioned anything about his "acting" career since the early 90's. If you run into him, please don't bring it up.