Poor Baby

A male character comes down with a minor ailment and acts like he's on his death bed and has to be waited on hand and foot.

ALF

Appearances

• Too Close for Comfort: Season 4, episode 21, "Divorce Chicago Style" (1984). Henry has a cold and takes to the couch, where he whines for Muriel whenever he wants something.
• ALF: Season 4, episode 12, "Fever" (1989). Willie comes down with a cold and stays in bed while Kate waits on him.
• Frasier: Season 1, episode 23, "Frasier Crane's Day Off" (1994). Frasier gets the flu and spends all his time lying in bed, barking demands at Daphne, like asking for lemonade made with "fresh lemons," a "sprig of mint," and a "bendy" straw.
• Wings: Season 7, episode 14, "Bye George" (1996). Joe gets sick and spends all his time in bed whining and yelling at Helen to bring him things.