Alvin and the Chipmunks

Alvin and the Chipmunks, originally David Seville and the Chipmunks or simply The Chipmunks, are an American animated virtual band created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr. for a novelty record in 1958

The Chipmunk song
The Chipmunks first appeared back in 1958 with their hit song, "Christmas Don't Be Late." In the recording, Dave Seville asks the Chipmunks if they are ready to sing their song. Simon and Theodore immediately answer "Okay", but Alvin hesitates, causing Dave to yell "ALVIN!!!", to which Alvin responds emphatically, "Okay!"

In the vocal performance, the Chipmunks sing about the presents they want for Christmas; Alvin wants a hula hoop. An instrumental interlude follows, which repeats the musical accompaniment to the Chipmunks' singing. Near the end of the interlude, Dave tells the Chipmunks to get ready to sing again, compliments Simon and Theodore for singing well, and scolds Alvin for singing a little flat. Alvin again hesitates to respond, so Dave yells at him again, and Alvin again answers, "Okay!"

The Chipmunks reprise the last four lines of the vocal, followed by another instrumental performance of the music. At the end, Dave compliments the Chipmunks for their performance. However, the Chipmunks want to sing the song again. Dave tells them not to overdo it. The Chipmunks and Dave argue as the instrumental music fades out. . The song won three Grammy Awards in 1958, for Best Comedy Performance, Best Children's Recording, and Best Engineered Record (non-classical

The Alvin Show
The first television series to feature the characters was The Alvin Show. By this period, the Chipmunks looked much like their modern incarnations. Also, an animated portrayal of Seville was a reasonable caricature of Bagdasarian himself. The series ran from 1961 to 1962, and was one of a small number of animated series to be shown in prime time on CBS. It was never an immediate success in prime time and was canceled after one season, only to find new life in syndication.

In addition to Alvin cartoons, the series also featured the scientist Clyde Crashcup and his assistant Leonardo. Those characters did not feature prominently on any of the later series. Crashcup made a single cameo appearance in A Chipmunk Christmas, and in an episode of Alvin and the Chipmunks. The television series was produced by Format Films for Bagdasarian Film Corporation. Although the series was broadcast in black and white, it was produced and later re-run in color. 26 episodes each were produced for the Alvin and the Chipmunks and Clyde Crashcup segments, along with 52 musical segments.

Hollywood Walk of Fame
On March 14 2019, The Chipmunks were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. All 3 chipmunks attended the ceremony. The Chipmunks were dedicated in the "Television" category, and is now the 2,657th star on the sidewalk.