Alvin and the Chipmunks

16 statements across 2 episodes · 0 bullish · 0 bearish · 3 people on the record · first statement Sep 18, 2017 by Janice Karman · said 72 times in 2 episodes since 2017 · across every show →

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brought up most by Guy Raz (50), Ross Bagdasarian Jr. (19), Janice Karman (3)

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Everything said about Alvin and the Chipmunks, oldest first

Sep 18, 2017
Assertion Supported
Karman explains the Alvin and the Chipmunks half-speed vocal technique
“Well, it sounds, it's the same speed as we speak, but it's at a higher pitch.”
Janice Karman Sep 18, 2017 ▶ 18:08 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman
Sep 18, 2017
Assertion Not publicly verifiable
The 1980s Chipmunks animated series drew 15 to 20 million weekly viewers
“Like twenty million a week, or 15 to twenty million a week.”
Janice Karman Sep 18, 2017 ▶ 29:59 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman
Sep 18, 2017
Disclosure
The 2007 Chipmunks film villain was based on a real record executive
“In any event, we're all excited and want to now talk about the national plans that they're going to do, and this is a quote, and it's, it, so it explains why David Cross is, as Ian is, is that character. So the record executive, the tells Janice and me, well w…”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Sep 18, 2017 ▶ 44:45 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman
Sep 18, 2017
Assertion Supported
The 1980s Chipmunks animated series captured approximately 40% of television audiences
“Back in those days, Guy, we were getting like 40% of the audience was watching.”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Sep 18, 2017 ▶ 29:54 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman
Sep 18, 2017
Assertion Supported
NBC received zero revenue share from the $25 million Chipmunks syndication deal
“No, not at, NBC didn't get a piece at all.”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Sep 18, 2017 ▶ 32:35 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman
Sep 18, 2017
Assertion Supported
The Chipmunks were named after the chief executives of Liberty Records
“By the way, the Chipmunks were actually named after executives of the original record label. Alvin Bennett, Simon Waroniker, and Theodore Keep were the chief executives of Liberty Records in”
Guy Raz Sep 18, 2017 ▶ 51:37 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman
Sep 18, 2017
Assertion Supported
Bagdasarian Productions sold Chipmunks TV syndication rights for $25 million
“And then a couple years later, we sold those rights for twenty-five million dollars.”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Sep 18, 2017 ▶ 32:18 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman
Sep 18, 2017
Assertion Not publicly verifiable
NBC paid $210,000 per half-hour episode for the 1980s Chipmunks series
“Back in those days, it was like 210,000 dollars for a half hour of shows.”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Sep 18, 2017 ▶ 23:30 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman
Sep 18, 2017
Assertion Not publicly verifiable
Bagdasarian Jr. and Karman bought back Universal's Chipmunks stake for $2.5 million
“Two and a half million dollars for their-”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Sep 18, 2017 ▶ 41:52 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman
Dec 24, 2018
Assertion Supported
Bagdasarian: Sold Chipmunks syndication rights for $25 million
“And then a couple of years later, we sold those rights for twenty five million dollars.”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Dec 24, 2018 ▶ 33:27 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman (2017)
Dec 24, 2018
Assertion Supported
The 1980s Chipmunks cartoon captured a 40% TV audience share
“Back in those days, Guy, we were getting like, 40% of the audience was watching.”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Dec 24, 2018 ▶ 31:03 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman (2017)
Dec 24, 2018 neutral
Assertion Partly supported
Bagdasarian Jr.: Universal acquired a 25% stake in Alvin and the Chipmunks
“They bought a 25% share at that point in time, and that for the opportunity for what felt like a really exciting opportunity to grow the business in a much larger way, felt like a great thing.”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Dec 24, 2018 ▶ 37:27 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman (2017)
Dec 24, 2018
Assertion Not publicly verifiable
Bagdasarian: Paid Universal $2.5 million to buy back Chipmunks stake
“Two and a half million dollars for their-”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Dec 24, 2018 ▶ 43:01 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman (2017)
Dec 24, 2018 neutral
Assertion Not publicly verifiable
NBC paid $210,000 per half-hour Chipmunks episode in 1983
“Back in those days, it was like 210,000 dollars for a half hour of shows.”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Dec 24, 2018 ▶ 24:42 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman (2017)
Dec 24, 2018
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Bagdasarian Jr.: Chipmunks Villain Was Inspired by a Real Record Executive
“This is a quote, and it's, it, so it explains why David Cross is, as Ian is, is that character. So the record executive tells Janice and me, well we're not actually going to do the national release and the big marketing. I said, well, wait, I said, you told us…”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Dec 24, 2018 ▶ 45:54 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman (2017)
Dec 24, 2018
Assertion Supported
The Chipmunks film franchise generated over $2 billion including DVD sales
“And if you include the DVD sales, it's over two billion dollars in revenue.”
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Dec 24, 2018 ▶ 46:56 The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman (2017)
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