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Calvin
2015-01-03T14:07:38Z
Has anybody heard anything more about The Alvin Show (1961) release that was announced by TVShowsonDVD recently? It is supposed to be coming in March 2015, on DVD and Blu, but I haven't heard about any other details. If this happens, I hope we get the complete series.
BenToons
2015-01-03T17:04:21Z
I Hope we get a complete series instead of the 80's Series
Ben's the Name, Cartooning's My Game !!!!
Calvin
2015-01-04T03:26:57Z
The announcement referred specifically to the original 1961 series.
Mario500
2015-01-08T14:41:25Z
Here is a link  to the source of the information provided by Calvin.
Justin Delbert
2015-01-10T04:49:15Z
UPDATE: Three episodes, no blu-ray. That's a good start, but it's not enough IMO. We need the whole series released.

http://www.amazon.com/gp...7742&pf_rd_i=desktop 
LuckyToon
2015-01-10T06:21:27Z
Originally Posted by: Justin Delbert 

UPDATE: Three episodes, no blu-ray. That's a good start, but it's not enough IMO. We need the whole series released.

http://www.amazon.com/gp...7742&pf_rd_i=desktop 



What? Only 3 episodes on DVD, and no Blu Ray release?#-o Come on! There were 26 episodes made and they decided to only release 3 episodes on its own official DVD release? That's ridiculous![-x They should at least have a complete set for us collectors to have on DVD and Blu Ray.
CyberFox
2015-01-10T06:35:59Z
Not to mention the fail logic at Bagdasarian Prod: Not release the complete series of a incarnation which consists of original and public domain matetrial (The Alvin Show) but release a crap ton of DVDs of the notable incarnation (next to the heinous CG films) that are a legal nightmare that require right clearances for EVERY. SINGLE. SONG!
Calvin
2015-01-10T14:32:27Z
Thanks for posting the link to the announcement, Mario.
Several years ago, they released one episode, the first one, of the series. Now all we get is three more episodes with this new release? At this rate, I will have to live to well over 100 years old to get the entire series. Who thought up this brilliant marketing plan?
I was hoping to get the entire series. I would have bought it. When the other 23 shows get released, I'll pick this up.
Mario500
2015-01-10T18:51:05Z
I hope someone at Bagdasarian Productions answers my e-mail to them about why this release would only consist of three episodes.
LuckyToon
2015-01-13T18:46:07Z
http://www.amazon.com/gp...6762&pf_rd_i=desktop 


I was wrong too, but it's still not worth checking out for collectors who rather have a complete set of the show instead of only 3 episodes.
Justin Delbert
2015-01-14T23:01:24Z
I heard from Alvin's Facebook Page:

Show #1 "Stanley The Eagle"
Show #4 "The Ostrich That Hatched Dave's Car"
Show #10 "Overworked Alvin & The Chipmunk Song" will include "Witch Doctor"

Don't know if that's any help.
Toonatic
2015-01-15T06:11:09Z
Perhaps they're releasing this first to see how good it sells. Then maybe, just maybe, a complete series set will follow.
Mario500
2015-01-15T14:24:23Z
Originally Posted by: Toonatic 

Perhaps they're releasing this first to see how good it sells. Then maybe, just maybe, a complete series set will follow.



If that was the logic for this first set of episodes, I hope anyone who purchases a copy of it sells it later if Bagdasarian Productions were to have a set of every episode scheduled for release.
Calvin
2015-01-15T15:03:08Z
Thanks to all who posted updates about this release.
Umpteen years ago they released "The Very First Alvin Show", featuring 1 episode from the original 1961 series. If it really was the first Alvin show (Episode 1), that was released earlier, they are already double dipping on this latest release by releasing episode 1 again.
So, we have 2 releases for the Alvin Show (1961), a total of 3 cartoon shows, one of which is a double dip. There is a lot not to like about this.
rodineisilveira
2015-01-15T15:32:38Z
Jesus! The Alvin Show from the 60s!
This classical series isn't broadcasted here in Brazil since the early 70s.
Only the Alvin 80s (produced by Ruby-Spears) and 90s versions were aired here in Brazil, there are few years ago (by Globo TV network). They're also forgotten by the televised media, here in Brazil.

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Mario500
2015-01-15T17:58:28Z
Originally Posted by: rodineisilveira 

Jesus! The Alvin Show from the 60s!
This classical series isn't broadcasted here in Brazil since the early 70s.
Only the Alvin 80s (produced by Ruby-Spears) and 90s versions were aired here in Brazil, there are few years ago (by Globo TV network). They're also forgotten by the media.



What did you mean by "the media"?

rodineisilveira
2015-01-15T22:24:07Z
Mario,

Read the updates which I did in my post.



Justin Delbert
2015-03-10T18:20:43Z
Anybody got the disc yet? I'm curious
CyberFox
2015-03-11T17:24:08Z
Am i the only one thinks it's stupid for Ross Jr. to shun the no brainer show for a comeplete series release?
I mean for the love of god, The Alvin Show is safe haven as the show comprise of Ross Sr.'s tunes and public domain songs which is safe to distribute

At least restore the show and make it available for MOD
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