Conversation so far:
Who is Alvin?
The group's name changed from the "Chipmunks" to "Alvin and the Chipmunks".
Why was the name changed?
Titled simply Alvin and the Chipmunks, the outline of the show closely paralleled the original Alvin Show.
What is well known for Alvin and the Chipmunks?
Show.
The series lasted eight production seasons, until 1990.
What happened after 1990?
In 1990, the show switched titles again to The Chipmunks Go to the Movies.

Question: What was the show about?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the show Alvin and the Chipmunks about?