Studio C (1997)

Studio C Alpha is a stage format that was installed in Chuck E. Cheese's locations from 1997-2002.

History
After the Awesome Adventure Machine's failure, the single Animatronic Show idea was still being considered by Showbiz Pizza Time. This show was aiming to replace every Munch's Make Believe Band with Studio "C".

In 1997, SPT signed a contract with Garner Holt to build over 250 Animatronics for 15 years from 1997 to 2012.

The first reveal of the Animatronic was at SPT Home Office on October 3rd 1997, then was Debuted for General Managers at the Las Vegas GM Convention in February 1998.

The first two locations to have Studio "C" were at the Dallas, TX and Brookfield, WI Locations. Dallas being the first to have replaced an existing show and Brookfield being the first to open with the show, and first location to receive the stage, with Montfort being installed a few weeks-months after.

Design
The show was designed to look like a late-night talk show studio, going as far as to calling it Studio "C".

Chuck E. takes center stage once again and is host his own late night show. Surrounding Chuck E. is a desk with five panels that light up to the music. Around his stage consisted of animated props and lighting such as a pizza phone, talking bird, animated clock, and cityscape with lights that blink to the music.

To the left of Chuck E. had a giant video screen with lighting, below it was an Interactive Console for children to act like they're part of the show.