Armenian-American entertainer Ross Bagdasarian from Fresno collaborated with his cousin, author William Saroyan, to co-write the song “Come On-A My House,” which hit number one for Rosemary Clooney in 1951. This tune and a few others evolved and became novelty songs. This led to the inspiration for the cartoon characters Alvin and the Chipmunks. In this video, Curator Gary Lind-Sinanian discusses how the creation of a unique sound transformed into something that is still popular among children today.