Neal Tanner, played by Jim J. Bullock, was one of Willie's two known brothers (Rodney is mentioned but never seen). He moves in with the Tanners after his divorce from Margaret. He is obsessed with thanking his brother & sister-in-law for providing shelter for him. Neal later returns the favor by letting ALF stay at his apartment with him for a while after ALF has an argument with Willie. Willie warns Neal that ALF can be difficult to live with, but decides it is a good idea if Neal takes ALF in. True to form, ALF's nonstop party animal ways prove to be too much for Neal and nearly threaten both his job and place with Neal's landlady. Willie, now rested from a few ALF-free days, comes to take ALF back. Neal actually has a boost in self-confidence by telling ALF off for his loutish attitude