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Alvin and the Chipmunks

What was it about

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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.

Characters

Alvin and the Chipmunks Alvin Seville Headshot

Alvin Seville

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.

Ross Bagdasarian voice of Alvin Seville in Alvin and the Chipmunks

Voiced by: Ross Bagdasarian. Born October 25, 1949. Image via IMDb.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Theodore Seville  headshot

Theodore Seville

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.

Janice Karman voice of Theodore Seville

Voiced by: Janice Karman. Born May 21, 1954. Image via IMDb.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Brittany Miller  headshot

Brittany Miller

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.

 

Janice Karman voice of Brittany Miller

Voiced by: Janice Karman. Born May 21, 1954. Image via IMDb.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Jeanette Miller  headshot

Jeanette Miller

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.

Janice Karman voice of Jeanette Miller

Voiced by: Janice Karman. Born May 21, 1954. Image via IMDb.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Vinny  headshot

Vinny

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.

 

Janice Karman voice of Vinny

Voiced by: Janice Karman. Born May 21, 1954. Image via IMDb.

Alf and the Chipmunks Simon Seville   headshot

Simon Seville

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.

Ross Bagdasarian voice of ASimon Seville in Alvin and the Chipmunks

Voiced by: Ross Bagdasarian. Born October 25, 1949. Image via IMDb.

Alvin and the Chipmunks David

David "Dave" Seville

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.

Ross Bagdasarian voice of David  Seville in Alvin and the Chipmunks

Voiced by: Ross Bagdasarian. Born October 25, 1949. Image via IMDb.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Eleanor Miller  Headshot

Eleanor Miller

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.

 

Janice Karman voice of Eleanor Miller

Voiced by: Janice Karman. Born May 21, 1954. Image via IMDb.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Miss Beatrice Miller  headshot

Miss Beatrice Miller

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".

Dody Goodman  voice of Miss Beatrice Miller

Voiced by: Dody Goodman . Born October 28, 1914. Died: June 22, 2008. Image via Valleyoflife.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Lilly headshot

Lilly

The Chipmunks' Rossini puppy who they adopted from the shelter following the death of their original pet, a kitten named Cookie Chomper III.

 

Thomas H. Watkins  voice of Lilly

Voiced by: Thomas H. Watkins . Image via Hell2heaven.

Episode

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Season 8

Lyrics

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

C-H-I-P-M-U-N-K

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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