Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Very First Alvin Show (DVD, 2009)

I took my kids to go see the 2 Chipmunks films that were recently in the theaters and thought it would be cool if they could see the real thing from when their dad was a kid their age.

Actually, if I could I'd put this somewhere around "below average" and "average." Sure, it says the very first Alvin show - which it does have - but then the rest is just filler. The rest of the content are the shows that were made during the '80s that were very poorly made (both in terms of animation and content). Also included is a tired, dated "special" with Will Smith during his Fresh Prince of Bel Air days and a bunch of cameos by people who are no longer popular. (Really... When was the last time you ever saw Shelly Duvall?)

When I put my order in I was hoping for a lot of retro shows. But you just get that one. If you're hoping to show your kids the cool Alvin of the days of yore, forget it. If you want some good retro, expect to be very disappointed. If you just want your kids to have something to stare at, it might be passable. But I'd keep walking if I were you.

If you're into nostalgic and like to get'MUNKED,'this is a good one! Dave Seville, Alvin, Simon and Theodore at their BEST! I like it because both adults and children can watch and enjoy it without any of today vulgarity! I also enjoy Will Smith's part in 'interview' part of it!

I bought this DVD along with the 2007 'CHIPMUNK' movie to fuse the past with the future. Always like them and grew up with them-literally! Overall, I recommend this DVD for family viewing!