Rockin' Through the Decades
Rockin' Through the Decades is a live-action/animated TV special based on characters from Alvin and the Chipmunks. It was directed by Steve Karman, produced by Bagdasarian Productions, and premiered on NBC on January 18, 1991. The special was released on VHS by Buena Vista Home Video in 1992 as Rockin' with the Chipmunks. Most recently, the special has been re-released on September 8, 2009, by Paramount Home Entertainment on the DVD The Very First Alvin Show alongside A Chipmunk Reunion. In 1992, it aired on The Disney Channel. Cast Will Smith - Himself (credited as Fresh Prince) Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. - Alvin and Simon (voice) Janice Karman - Theodore and Brittany (voice) Ben Vereen - Himself Richard Moll - Himself Kenny Loggins - Himself Raven-Symoné - Herself Shelley Duvall - Herself Markie Post - Herself Little Richard - Himself Michael Jackson - Himself (archive footage) Rockin' with the Chipmunks Rockin' with the Chipmunks made significant changes to the featured songs. "Witch Doctor" Intro medley, done by Alvin in different styles Little Richard (style of "Tutti Frutti") Elvis Presley (style of "Blue Suede Shoes") Jimi Hendrix (style of "Foxy Lady") Bob Dylan (style of "Like a Rolling Stone") Michael Jackson (style