The Alvin Show
Series Overview
The Alvin Show is an American animated television series. It was the first to feature the singing characters Alvin and the Chipmunks, although a series with a similar concept The Nutty Squirrels Present had aired a year earlier. It lasted for one season in prime time on CBS, originally sponsored by General Foods, and initially telecast in black and white. The series rode the momentum of creator Ross Bagdasarian's original hit musical gimmick and developed the singing Chipmunk trio as rambunctious kids–particularly the show's namesake star–whose mischief contrasted to his tall, brainy brother Simon and his chubby, gluttonous brother Theodore, as well as their long-suffering, perpetually put-upon manager-father figure, David Seville. The animation was produced by Herbert Klynn's Format Films.
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1 Season • 26 Episodes
30 min per episode
1961 – 1962
Premiered: Wed, Oct 4, 1961
Ross BagdasarianLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 26: “Disc Jockey”
Dave is out attempting to convince radio stations to play a new track but when he returns he informs the boys they don't want to air singing Chipmunks anymore. Alvin and his brothers set out to save their careers. When a disc jockey named King Malchun still refuses to play the song, "The Alvin Twist", Alvin is determined, sneaking it onto the radio.
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The Alvin Show | Opening (1961)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-18
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross Bagdasarian
Herbert Klynn, Leo Salkin
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Klynn
Producer
Leo Salkin
Producer
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What is The Alvin Show about?
The Alvin Show is an American animated television series. It was the first to feature the singing characters Alvin and the Chipmunks, although a series with a similar concept The Nutty Squirrels Present had aired a year earlier. It lasted for one season in prime time on CBS, originally sponsored by General Foods, and initially telecast in black and white. The series rode the momentum of creator Ross Bagdasarian's original hit musical gimmick and developed the singing Chipmunk trio as rambunctious kids–particularly the show's namesake star–whose mischief contrasted to his tall, brainy brother Simon and his chubby, gluttonous brother Theodore, as well as their long-suffering, perpetually put-upon manager-father figure, David Seville. The animation was produced by Herbert Klynn's Format Films.
How many seasons does The Alvin Show have?
The Alvin Show comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Alvin Show?
Key cast members in The Alvin Show include Shepard Menken, Ross Bagdasarian, June Foray, Don Messick, Lee Patrick.
Who created or directed The Alvin Show?
The Alvin Show was developed and directed by Ross Bagdasarian.