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  Alvin and the Chipmunks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Alvin and the Chipmunks Rocked, it was one of the funniest cartoons to don the 80's.
The reason that someone said that the chipmunks dated out of their species was that before the chipettes came along, the boys (Alvin, actually), was always hitting on human girls at school.
The chipmunks got a pet kitten, and one of the chipmunks leaves the window open, (I don't remember which chipmunk it was.) and the kitten crawls out the window, gets hit by a car, and dies.
www.jumptheshark.com /a/alvinandthechipmunks.htm   (2574 words)

  
 AboutFilm.Com - Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein
A selfish and narcissistic creature, Alvin is the only chipmunk who deems it necessary to proclaim his identity loudly and boldly, in the form of a huge letter "A," on his wardrobe.
Alvin lacks impulse control, and he lives a life plagued with episodes of spontaneous adventure, followed by intense regret.
I was often struck by the similarities between Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein and KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park.
www.aboutfilm.com /movies/a/alvinfrankenstein.htm   (859 words)

  
 The Hearing Trumpet: I Dream of... The Chipmunks
I dreamt that Alvin and the Chipmunks were in my living room and they were ironing snakes.
And then I remember going upstairs to catch a snake and Lara Fabian was there (I think it was Lara) and she told me not to catch the snakes for Alvin and the Chipmunks that I should catch them for her instead.
Alvin and the Chipmunks seem to be your family member (mother, sister).
www.hearingtrumpet.net /MT/archives/000336.html   (386 words)

  
 Behind the Music - Alvin and the Chipmunks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Three chipmunks with apparently superior intelligence rocketed on to the scene back in 1955 with their break through hit, The Witchdoctor.
They made pop-culture history with their harmonic rendition of the Chipmunk Song, which has the distinction of being the most loathed holiday ditty ever recorded, with the possible of exception of the NKOTB’s Funky, Funky Christmas.
Edgy, clever, and irreverent, the show poked fun at the conventions of the music industry and proved that the boys were indeed "coming on stronger than ever before." But their popularity waned, and soon they found that fame carries a heavy price.
www.angelfire.com /music3/behind   (132 words)

  
 TV ACRES: Chipmunks - Alvin & the Chipmunks (Ross Bagdaserian)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
In 1988 the program was retitled THE CHIPMUNKS and introduced a group of female chipmunk singer called "The Chippettes" (Brittany, Eleanor, and Jeannette).
TRIVIA NOTE: The Chipmunk's unique sound was created by recording the voice of Bagdasarian at a slow speed and then playing it back twice as fast.
Alvin, who played a harmonica and wore a baseball hat was named after Al Bennett, Vice President of Liberty Records.
www.tvacres.com /rodents_chipmunks_alvin.htm   (320 words)

  
 DVD Review of Alvin and the Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Christmas - DVDtoons!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Those that only know Alvin and the fellas from their 1980s show might be surprised to learn that they got their start in a string of novelty records from the 1950s and 1960s.
Alvin is embarrassed to tell Dave, though, since Dave had given Alvin the harmonica as a present.
Alvin simply does not have the Christmas spirit, and so that night he is visited by three of them--- The Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
www.dvdtoons.com /reviews/454   (1607 words)

  
 Alvin and the Chipmunks @ Toonarific Cartoons
Cashing in on the resurgent popularity of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, NBC brought the all-new animated Alvin and the Chipmunks to the air in 1983.
Alvin was the brash schemer, Simon was the sensible brain, and Theodore was the pudgy, giggly one.
Silly voices and novelty albums rarely last longer than a few months, but Alvin and the Chipmunks added charm, wit, and unbridled fun to the mix, creating a phenomenon that has lasted more than three decades.
www.toonarific.com /show.php?show_id=202   (350 words)

  
 Alvin and The Chipmunks t-shirts by Junk Food
He even gave them different personalities; Simon was the brainy one, Theodore the naive one, and Alvin the spunky, impulsive one who finds trouble wherever he goes.
Reruns of The Alvin Show aired on NBC from 1979 to 1980, and in 1983, a new Chipmunk series was born.
Alvin and the Chipmunks gave the three brothers a more modern look, and even introduced three girl counterparts—Britney, Eleanor, and Janette, also known as “The Chipettes”.
www.80stees.com /pages/t-shirts/80s-cartoon/Alvin_and_Chipmunks_t-shirts.asp   (433 words)

  
 Don Markstein's Toonopedia: Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin was a real cut-up — when Dave tried to criticize Alvin's performance, he had to yell just to get any response at all from the furry li'l critter.
It was Alvin, of course, who became the star, and it was probably Alvin's participation that sent "The Chipmunk Song" to the top of the charts.
The basic Chipmunk design was similar to the earlier show, but in a more up-to-date style; and the Chipmunks, like mortal folk, seem to have aged a little during the intervening years.
www.toonopedia.com /alvin.htm   (938 words)

  
 Alvin and the Chipmunks Soap Dispenser Vintage1984 Signed - A149
At Alvin's feet is a white soap dish, enabling the dispenser to hold bar soap, also.
Alvin wears his usual red baseball cap, red sweater with the large yellow A on it, and blue sneakers with white soles.
The Chipmunks soap dispenser is in mint, unused condition, still in the original box.
www.rubylane.com /shops/rayroman/item/A149   (279 words)

  
 Alvin & the Chipmunks TV Show - Alvin & the Chipmunks Television Show - TV.com
This show focuses on three superstar chipmunks who have their own band and the crazy adventures they get into.
Alvin & the Chipmunks (Seasons 1-5): All of...
Alvin and the boys get a little carried away when they mistakenly use Simon's shrinking machine on Dave and Mrs.
www.tv.com /alvin-and-the-chipmunks/show/2827/summary.html   (328 words)

  
 Salon.com People | Unappreciated at any speed
With their fast songs and enigmatic personalities, Alvin and the Chipmunks made it big -- until the suits at Universal Studios pulled the rug out from under them.
Editor's note: Last week, the creators of Alvin and the Chipmunks sued Universal Studios for $100 million, claiming the company failed to create movies or TV shows featuring the characters and, as a result, destroyed "an American icon." Our reporter interviews the Chipmunks about the matter.
If a new 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' CD were available to me, I would buy it.
www.salon.com /people/feature/2000/09/21/chipmunks   (723 words)

  
 The Alvin Show   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
This was NOT the same show as "Alvin and the Chipmunks"; this was an older show which gave birth to the far inferior Alvin shows which would follow it.
The Chipmunks portion of "The Alvin Show" was decent, children's entertainment that adults could watch without embarrassment.
I recently bought a cartoon video with some of the original Alvin shows, and my 6 year-old grandson really laughs at it (and doesn't even crack a smile at some of the newer cartoons that are on tv now.
www.jumptheshark.com /a/alvinshow.htm   (907 words)

  
 Mondo Chipmunk-O
Alvin and the Chipmunks…to some they are the most annoying group ever, but to the pure of heart and good of soul they are beloved like few other combos in pop history.
Alvin, however, is in his own world, and unlike the original incarnation of the Chipmunks, this time Alvin really wails the lyrics with serious heart and conviction…he means it.
Alvin, Simon and Theodore are dressed as X-Files agents on the cover, and on the CD Alvin and Chipette Britanny are Mulder and Scully (or as they are called, "Moldy" and "Scuzzy") doing not-so-funny shtick around the "X-Files" theme music.
www.roctober.com /roctober/chipmunks.html   (18788 words)

  
 Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000) (V)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000) (V) Home
Overall this is not a terrible film but it's target audience does not include me. The animation is bright and colourful enough to keep kids happy and distracted for about an hour or so but I can't imagine any child over the age of 10 being held by this.
Fans of the chipmunks will enjoy it but you have to wonder how many fans this series can have who are in double figures.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0252227   (705 words)

  
 Barnes & Noble.com - Alvin & the Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Christmas - DVD - Pan & Scan
The resurgence in popularity of the high-pitched, squeaky-voiced, animated chipmunks Alvin (the mischievous one), Theodore (the giggly, shy, fat one) and Simon (the brainy one) allowed Bagdasarian, Jr.
On the play list for their big show was "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas, Don't Be Late)," the single that launched the chipmunks' decades-spanning career in 1958.
So popular was Alvin & the Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Christmas, that in 1983, NBC produced a second chipmunks TV series, Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983-1990), which ran as a Saturday morning children's program, spawning a variety of videos and further record albums.
video.barnesandnoble.com /search/product.asp?kids=y&EAN=97368818149&userid=xV0inVTCBH&cds2Pid=1669&linkid=557615   (277 words)

  
 Alvin and the Chipmunks to the Big Screen - ComingSoon.net
Fox is currently looking for a top comedy writer and director, and expects to attract an A-list comic actor for the role of Dave Seville, the Chipmunks' "dad." Chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore will be computer generated.
The squeaky-voiced trio and Dave Seville made recording, broadcasting and merchandising history, selling 43 million albums (winning several Grammys in the process), starring in their own animated primetime series, numerous primetime specials, and number one network Saturday Morning shows seen in over 100 countries in 40 languages.
Commented Chris Meledandri and Elizabeth Gabler: "We are very excited to be working with Ross and Janice on the live-action feature debut of 'Alvin and the Chipmunks'.
comingsoon.net /news/topnews.php?id=6388   (348 words)

  
 Home Theater Forum - The Alvin Show/Alvin & the Chipmunks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Alvin and the Chipmunks cartoons were ok, but my favorite cartoon on that show was Clyde Crasscup.
The Chipmunks version of "A Christmas Carol." Alvin, while writing a homework assignment on the meaning of Christmas, falls asleep and dreams of the spirit of Christmas past (Dave), Christmas present (Theodore) and Christmas future (Simon).
We are working on plans for the DVD release of The Chipmunk Adventure as well as various episodes from the 1980s and classic 1961 series, The Alvin Show.
www.hometheaterforum.com /htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=199640   (1824 words)

  
 Alvin and the Chipmunks Cartoon Resource Page #37
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS SUMMARY: Alvin, Simon and Theodore are chipmunk singers raised by Dave Seville.
The chipmunks were a hit in the 1960s with such hits as "The Witch Doctor" and "Christmas Time Is Here." In the 1980s, a new cartoon series was released with a new look for the chipmunks and new characters like the rival girl group, the Chipettes including Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette.
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS original airdates: Sept 17, 1983-Sept 7, 1991 on NBC later airdates: 1991-1994?
cybertoon.tripod.com /resource/alvin.html   (267 words)

  
 Cartoon-O-Rama:The Alvin Story   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Not to be discouraged, Ross took the suggestion of his children and decided to use the voice for a different type of animal: a Chipmunk.
Each episode included two Chipmunks cartoons, one or two musical segments (featuring popular songs like "Polly Wolly Doodle," "Home On The Range," "Buffalo Gals," and dozens of others), and one cartoon featuring wacky inventor Clyde Crashcup (who was voiced by Shepard Menken, who also provided the voice of Tonto on late '60s Lone Ranger cartoon).
Based on the strength of this special, NBC commissioned a new Saturday morning show, Alvin And The Chipmunks to air in September 1983.
members.aol.com /PaulEC1/alvin.html   (770 words)

  
 Amazon.com: A-Files: Alien Songs: Music: Chipmunks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The remixes are excellent and fun to listen to regardless of if you love the Chipmunks and for Chipmunk fans it's the best new material we've had from them and ages.
I never thought I'd like the Chipmunks so much,but this CD is awesome!These were good songs before the Chipmunks sang them,so now they're even better!I enjoy Mr.
The chipmunks are great for when you're feeling off the wall, and kids love it too.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000006O6Z?v=glance   (884 words)

  
 Bugkid.com - Alvin And The Chipmunks Pics
They are a popular rock band that somehow do not get overwhelmed by fans when they are in school.
This show focuses on three superstar chipmunks and the adventures they get in to.
Later in the series they meet three female chipmunks named Briitany, Eleanor, and Jeanette.
www.bugkid.com /alvinandthechipmunks   (74 words)

  
 Zap2it.com - Movie news - 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' Squeak for Big Screen
The squeaky-voiced rodents, best known today for their Saturday morning cartoon show, will head to Hollywood to be converted via CGI for a live-action feature, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Fox film will follow the success of "Garfield: The Movie," using computer animation to bring Alvin and his brothers to life and then mixing them with real actors for other parts.
created the Chipmunks in 1958 after recording the helium-voiced hit "Witch Doctor." Needing a follow-up song, he wrote "The Chipmunk Song" and created the characters to provide a backstory.
www.zap2it.com /movies/news/story/0,1259,---22902,00.html   (269 words)

  
 HSX : Movies : Market : MovieStocks® : Alvin And The Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks will star in a mixed live-action/CGI feature film from Fox.
The singing chipmunks have graced television and radio with their catchy songs since their creation in 1958.
Discuss Alvin And The Chipmunks on the Movies Board.
movies.hsx.com /servlet/SecurityDetail?symbol=ALVIN   (97 words)

  
 Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Currently, there are not enough Tomatometer critic reviews for Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein to receive a rating.
Alvin and his squeaky voiced rodent brethren visit a famous movie studio and end up taking over a tour bus and frightening the passengers.
The results are in for the second annual User Tomato Awards, where you pick your favorite movies, critics, and trailer for 2005.
www.rottentomatoes.com /m/alvin_and_the_chipmunks_meet_frankenstein   (356 words)

  
 Star Wars: Message Boards
Date Posted: Sep 19, 2004 07:15 PM Actually, the idea of a Spogebob Squarepants movie is about 1000 times worse than an Alvin and the Chipmunks Movie.
Date Posted: Sep 19, 2004 07:16 PM Actually, the idea of a Spogebob Squarepants movie is about 1000 times worse than an Alvin and the Chipmunks Movie.
But knowing how many of today's movies based on old serieses (read Thunderbirds) manage to totally butcher the series it was based on, I'm not that keen on having an Alvin and the Chipmunks movie.
forums.starwars.com /thread.jspa?threadID=193015   (439 words)

  
 eBay - VHS: Alvin and the Chipmunks - It's a Wonderful Life, Dave (UPC: 717951813039)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
When Dave wishes he was never born the Chipmunks show him what the world would be like without him.
Alvin & the Chipmunks - It's a Wonderful Life, Dave,VHS
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS - IT'S A WONDERFULL L ~NEW VHS~
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 AFUNK - Alvin & the Chipmunks' Coloring Books
Alvin and the Chipmunks were another one of those famous 80's syndicated shows for kids.
The three of them are named Alvin, Simon and Theodore.
The man who takes care of them is Dave.
afunk.com /alvin   (42 words)

  
 Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman::Universal Home Video and DVD
But when Theodore is nipped by a "dog" and suddenly starts chewing on socks, even the always-logical Simon agrees that something weird is going on.
Can Alvin and Simon save their brother before the next full moon, or will Theodore become a full-fledged werewolf and remain one...forever?!!!
From start to finish, Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman is fun you can really sink your teeth into!
homevideo.universalstudios.com /details.php?childId=32566   (221 words)

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