Alvin and the Chipmunks was premired on NBC in 1983. Brothers Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, are in a band together and live together with their dad Dave. There mother left them on Dave's doorstep as babies. Alvin is a spunky chipmunk, who is the oldest brother. He is the lead singer of the band. Simon is very smart and is the smartest of the three. Theodore is the sweet, shy, fun-loving and youngest of the three. He loves to eat and is the nicest of all three.