The Alvin Show
originally aired on CBS
The Alvin Show aired for one season, from October 4, 1961, to September 12, 1962. It was originally sponsored by General Foods through its Jell-O gelatin and Post Cereal brands. The series rode the momentum of creator Ross Bagdasarian Sr.'s original hit musical gimmick and developed the singing Chipmunk trio as rambunctious kids.