AN ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS CHRISTMAS!

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This year, I noticed that many of you became new parents. So, I promised that we would take the year out with two (2) Children's Features on "Friday Movie Suggestion Night", and so the boys are back. No, not The Beatles! I'm talking about the three cartoon chipmunk brothers: Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. The trio, as you may know, were adopted by Dave (a human). Here's the Plot: After giving his cherished harmonica to a sick child, trouble making chipmunk Alvin learns that he is scheduled to play a solo on the instrument during a Carnegie Hall Christmas concert. Thinking that Dave won't understand why he gave his prized possession away, he enlists the help of his brothers, Simon and Theodore to raise the money needed to buy another one. Also includes the holiday-themed episodes "Merry Christmas Mr. Carroll" and "Dave's Wonderful Life." If you're new to "The Chipmunks", here they are:

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ALVIN!

The middle chipmunk, he's responsible for all of the trouble. He is somewhat greedy and selfish, but loves his brothers. He'll even stick up for his little brother Theodore. Alvin's favorite things are his harmonica and his signature Red cap, which he always wears. He does not like anybody touching his cap, and often yells, “Don't...touch...the cap!”.

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SIMON!

Simon is the oldest brother that I described last Christmas as "having an IQ just north of Einstein". He has a dry sense of humor but a sharp wit. He's usually able to anticipate Alvin's "harebrained schemes" (Simon's words) to come up with a solution. Although Simon loves Alvin, Simon secretly worries about the fact that they share the same gene pool. HA! But Simon will drop whatever he's doing to help his brothers Alvin and Theodore whenever they need him (which is often). Oh, by the way: Simon's signature color is Blue. Last but certainly not least...

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THEODORE!

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He's the youngest, he's shy, loving, sensitive, gullible, trusting and naive. And easy prey for Alvin's manipulations. Often, Theodore has the "swing vote" between his two brothers' choices of action. Simon appeals to Theodore's better nature, while Alvin uses bribery (usually food since Theodore has a huge appetite). Little known facts I may have left out last year: Theodore is afraid of heights, hates roller coasters, and sometimes carries his teddy bear with him. Theodore's signature color is Green. How convenient and cool is that?

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Some Trivia for Cool Parents: The Chipmunks were created by the late Ross Bagdasasarian back in 1958, as a fictional musical group of three harmonizing singing chipmunks (their "Christmas Song" is side-splitting for me). Ross' "stage name" was David "Dave" Seville, their Father and Manager. A little known fact is that The Chipmunks were actually named after the executives of their original record label, LIberty Records: Alvin Bennett (president), Simon Waronker (founder and owner) and Theodore Keep (chief engineer).

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Here's where you can find their "Christmas Song":

http://links2love.com/christmas-songs-chipmunk-song.htm

By the time you get to the line about "a Hula Hoop" you may just find yourself on the floor! This is the kind of tight harmony that reportedly drove Graham Nash to leave The Hollies. I'm serious! Go back and listen to "Carrie Ann". Ah, but this is different! This is after all, The Chipmunks! Now the lyrics:

Dave: "All right you Chipmunks! Ready to sing your song? I'll say we are! Yeah! Let's sing it now!Okay, Simon?-Okay! Okay, Theodore?-Okay! Okay, Alvin? Alvin? ALVIN!-(Alvin): OKAY!!!"

(The Boys break into song):

Christmas, Christmas time is near

Time for toys and time for cheer

We've been good, but we can't last

Hurry Christmas, hurry fast

Want a plane that loops the loop

Me, I want a hula hoop

We can hardly stand the wait

Please Christmas, don't be late.

Dave: Okay fellas get ready.That was very good, Simon.-Naturally.Very good Theodore.-Ahhh. Ah, Alvin, you were a little flat, watch it. Ah, Alvin. Alvin. ALVIN!-(Alvin):"OKAY!"

Want a plane that loops the loop

I still want a hula hoop

We can hardly stand the wait

Please Christmas, don't be late

We can hardly stand the wait

Please Christmas, don't be late.

Dave: (Very good, boys-Lets sing it again! Yeah, lets sing it again!No, That's enough, lets not overdo it-What do you mean overdo it?-We want to sing it again!Now wait a minute, boys-Why can't we sing it again?-[chipmunk chatter]Alvin, cut that out..Theodore, just a minute.Simon will you cut that out? Boys...)

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ENJOY THE MOVIE ALL!