Who knew recording ones voice slowly and playing it back at double speed would result in a massive hit. That is exactly what happened with the Chipmunks resulting in their own cartoon show in the 80's. The gimmick of the show is of course the squeeky voices of the main characters.
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are three chipmunk brothers who happen to speak our language and more importantly can sing. The trio have been adopted by and are living with Dave whom they consider their father. Each show finds the boys getting into trouble and new and unusual situations, much to the despair of Dave.
Where has the time gone that children actually listened to their parents.
Alvin Seville is one of The Chipmunks and the titular protagonist of the series and movies. He is the leader of the group as well as the self-proclaimed "awesomest" one.
Alvin greatly relishes his role as band front man and his antics and ego regularly get him and his brothers (sometimes even Dave) into trouble.
Voiced by: Ross Bagdasarian. Born October 25, 1949. Image via IMDb.
Theodore is the youngest of the group. He is shy, cute, loving, sensitive, gullible, trusting, naive and innocent.
He cares deeply for Elanor and often cares for her, being the most open about liking her of all the chipmunks. He is found to care deeply about his self-image trying on numerous occasions to attempt to become more fit or at the very least, trying to lose weight.
Voiced by: Janice Karman. Born May 21, 1954. Image via IMDb.
Brittany, the leader of the Chipettes, is Alvin's counterpart. She is as equally vain and self-centered as Alvin. But like him, she really does care about others.
Voiced by: Janice Karman. Born May 21, 1954. Image via IMDb.
Jeanette is Simon's counterpart. However, unlike Simon, who stands up to Alvin easily, she does not stand up to Brittany as easily. She is also very smart, which is what she does have in common with Simon. However, she is very shy and clumsy.
Voiced by: Janice Karman. Born May 21, 1954. Image via IMDb.
Vinny is Alvin, Simon and Theodore's birth mother. The Chipmunks found her after days of searching. Alvin gets upset because he didn't understand why she abandoned them.
Voiced by: Janice Karman. Born May 21, 1954. Image via IMDb.
Simon is often the smart brother of the three and is seen as the person who values the 'status quo' of action, often correcting his brothers or the Chipettes if he perceives them as wrong. He is often seen spending the most time with Theodore and often is working on a science experiment.
Voiced by: Ross Bagdasarian. Born October 25, 1949. Image via IMDb.
The Chipmunks' adoptive father, songwriter and manager, Dave's patience is tested nearly every day by Alvin, usually to the point where he yells "ALVIN!!!". Despite this, he loves all of the boys equally.
Voiced by: Ross Bagdasarian. Born October 25, 1949. Image via IMDb.
Eleanor is Theodore's counterpart. She shares his love for food and cooking. But she is more athletic, more intelligent, and more likely to stand up to Brittany than Theodore is to Alvin.
Voiced by: Janice Karman. Born May 21, 1954. Image via IMDb.
The kindly, absent-minded adoptive mother of the Chipettes. She occasionally babysits the Chipmunks and has a crush on Dave, even though she's old enough to be his mother.[citation needed] In her youth, she was part of an all-girl singing group called "The Thrillers".
Voiced by: Dody Goodman . Born October 28, 1914. Died: June 22, 2008. Image via Valleyoflife.
The Chipmunks' Rossini puppy who they adopted from the shelter following the death of their original pet, a kitten named Cookie Chomper III.
Voiced by: Thomas H. Watkins . Image via Hell2heaven.
Watch out cause here we come
It's been a while but we're back with style
So get set to have some fun
We'll bring you action and satisfaction
We're the Chipmunks
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We're the Chipmunks
Guaranteed to brighten your day
When you feel like a laugh
Give us a call we'll give you our all
And if you feel like a song
Tune in to us and sing right along
We're the Chipmunks
Coming on stronger than ever before
We're the Chipmunks
Alvin - Simon - Theodore!
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