The Alvin Show Archive ((hot))

A segment starring , an eccentric inventor who "re-invented" items that already existed, assisted by his silent partner Leonardo. Status and Availability

The Alvin Show premiered on October 4, 1961, on CBS and ran for one season, consisting of 26 episodes. The show was created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr., who wrote and recorded the iconic song "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" in 1958. The song's success led to the development of The Alvin Show, which was produced by Liberty Records and Jay Ward Productions. the alvin show archive

The show was famous for its wild sound effects: crashes, boings, and Alvin’s mischievous giggle. The archive contains a log of over 300 custom sound effects, including a note next to one: “Glass break #12 – too satisfying. Use sparingly.” A segment starring , an eccentric inventor who

If you grew up with a certain hyperactive, red-haired chipmunk (and his less-famous-but-just-as-talented brothers), you know the name Alvin. But before the 80s cartoon, the feature films, and the "Alvin!" scream heard ‘round the world, there was (1961–1962). The song's success led to the development of