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| 296: Red Wagons and Pink Flamingos | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: Library Original Air Date: 1/07/95 Scripture reference: Matthew 5:23-24 Theme: Friendship; forgiveness; resolving conflicts |
Plot: Jason and Jack disagree on Bible video games; Kim looses Erica as a best friend when she is late to a party. |
| Album: The Changing Times (22) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Jason Whittaker, Courtney Vincent, Erica Clark, Kim Peterson, Scrubb |
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| 297: Blackbeard's Treasure | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 1/14/95 Scripture reference: Proverbs 21:25-26 Theme: Greed |
Plot: Young Jack and Whit find a cave with a box of gold coins. But when they return to town to tell the sheriff, two robbers take them and make them go to the cave again. But the "ghost" of Blackbeard scares them off. (Contributed by Luke) |
| Album: The Changing Times (22) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Jason Whittaker, *Whit, *Ewell Mosby, *Jocko, *Ned Tatch, *Sheriff Randy, *Deputy Arnie, **Blackbeard |
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| 298: I Want My B-TV! | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 1/21/95 Scripture reference: Philippians 4:8 Theme: Foundations; cooperation; the importance of watching and listening to quality programs |
Plot: Bernard and some of the AIO kids work on creating a Christian television program |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23) | |
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| Characters: Bernard Walton, Guy Feldstein, Eugene Meltsner, Jack Allen, Connie Kendall, Sam Johnson, Courtney Vincent, *Blarney, *Monet, *Garfunkle, *Picasso, *Pollock, *Percival, *Priscilla, *Ananias, *Sapphira, *Peter, *Dudley, *Mudley |
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| 299: The Truth About Zachary | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger & Paul Malm Director: Marshal Younger Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: Library Original Air Date: 1/18/95 Scripture reference: Romans 15:1-3 Theme: Friendship; encouragement |
Plot: A new kid, Zachary comes into town. Lucy has to do a new student report on him and finds out the truth to why he is so irritable. (Contributed by Luke) |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23) | |
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| Characters: Connie Kendall, Zachary Sellars, Eileen Sellars, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Mr. Winthrop, Mr. Burton, Jack Allen, |
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| 300: Preacher's Kid | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: Pat Woodland Original Air Date: 2/04/95 Scripture reference: Romans 3:23; Ephesians 5:1 Theme: Being a preacher's kid; being Christ-like; being imperfect |
Plot: SPOILER WARNING! Donna is struggling with always doing the "right thing". While going with some friends, she goes to an abandoned house (which she was forbidden to go to by her dad) and accidentally burns it down. (Contributed by Luke) |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23), More than Sundays (Special) | |
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| Characters: Donna Barclay, George Barclay, Mary Barclay, Jimmy Barclay, Stewart Reed Barclay, Eric Myers, Mrs. Erskine, Kevin, Marsha |
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| 301: The Good, the Bad, & Butch | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: Library Original Air Date: 2/11/95 Scripture reference: Psalm 1:1-2 Theme: Making proper choices; choosing friends wisely |
Plot: Butch pretends to be Sam's friend to get tickets to a pull a prank. |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23) | |
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| Characters: Sam Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Rodney Rathbone, Rusty Gordon (Malone), Butch (Brian) Evans, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Cathy Evans |
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| 302: Share & Share Alike | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: Pat Woodland Original Air Date: 2/18/95 Scripture reference: Hebrews 13:16 Theme: Sacrifice |
Plot: Jack and Connie are doing a radio fund raiser. (Contributed by Luke) |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Connie Kendall, *Jane, *Ashley, *Nathan, *Caleb, *Cynthia, Albert Nielson, *Roy, *Mr. Harding, *Trudy, Erica Clark, Hailey Clark, *Daniel, *Jesus |
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| 303: All the Difference in the World | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: Library Original Air Date: 2/25/95 Scripture reference: Colossians 1:21-23 Theme: What it means to be a Christian |
Plot: Danny's parents don't want him participating in some activities since he's a Christian, but Danny wants to be able to do "everything the other kids do". |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23) | |
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| Characters: Danny Schmidt, Stephen Schmidt, Laura Schmidt, Jeff Marsden, Jack Allen, Brooke Myers, Ron Marsden, Mrs. Marsden, Kelly, Rick |
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| 304: St. Paul: The Man from Tarsus | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 3/04/95 Scripture reference: Acts 6:8-8:1, 9:1-31 Theme: Bible history: the story of St. Paul |
Plot: Sam and Rodney journey back to see Paul's life in the Imagination Station. The Imagination Station has been modified to allow people who journey in it to become a character. |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23), Bible Eyewitness: New Testament (Classics 4) | |
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| Characters: Sam (Samuel) Johnson, Rodney (Reuben) Rathbone, Jason Whittaker, Eugene Meltsner, *Paul, *Barnabus, *Peter, *Stephen, *Ananias, *Timon, *Jesus |
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| 305: St. Paul: Set Apart by God | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 3/11/95 Scripture reference: Acts 6:8-8:1, 9:1-31 Theme: Bible history: the story of St. Paul |
Plot: Sam and Rodney journey back to see Paul's life in the Imagination Station. The Imagination Station has been modified to allow people who journey in it to become a character. |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23), Bible Eyewitness: New Testament (Classics 4) | |
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| Characters: Sam (Samuel) Johnson, Rodney (Reuben) Rathbone, Jason Whittaker, *Paul, *Barnabus, *Peter, *Ananias, *Timon, *Jesus, *Judas, *Josiah |
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| 306: A Victim of Circumstance | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: Library Original Air Date: 3/18/95 Scripture reference: Genesis 3 Theme: Taking responsibility for your actions |
Plot: Rodney sues Whit's End after he falls through a skylight. |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23) | |
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| Characters: Rodney Rathbone, Bart Rathbone, Howard J. Weasel, Jason Whittaker, Jack Allen, Finnamore Cooper, Trent Macky, Bailey F. Lee |
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| 307: Poetry in Slow Motion | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: Library Original Air Date: 3/25/95 Scripture reference: Proverbs 15:22 Theme: Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it |
Plot: Charles doesn't want to ask for help when he has trouble in English. |
| Album: Risks and Rewards (24) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Courtney Vincent, Charles Edward Thompson, Mrs. Hogan, Rusty Gordon (Malone) |
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| 308: Subject Yourself | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: Library Original Air Date: 4/01/95 Scripture reference: Romans 13:1 Theme: Obeying those in authority |
Plot: Lawrence doesn't like getting braces and tries a creative solution. Maureen pleads with the school board to drop a new history cirriculum that is anti-Christian. |
| Album: Risks and Rewards (24) | |
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| Characters: Maureen Hodges, Lawrence Hodges, Jack Allen, Mr. Coogan, Mrs. Claire |
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| 309: The Perfect Witness, Part 1 | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 4/08/95 Scripture reference: 1 Samuel 16:7; Mark 7:1-23; 2 Corinthians 5 Theme: God judges people by their hearts, not their physical appearance |
Plot: After Jenny (a blind girl) is kidnapped, she finds that she can use her other senses to remember what happened and solve the mystery. |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23), A Maze of Mysteries (Classics 2) | |
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| Characters: Eugene Meltsner, Katrina Shanks, Fred Holstein, Jenny Roberts, Detective Ethan, Captain Quinn, Mike Roberts, Linda Roberts, Officer Spector, Martin Franklin Johns, Russell Kosh |
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| 310: The Perfect Witness, Part 2 | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 4/15/95 Scripture reference: 1 Samuel 16:7; Mark 7:1-23; 2 Corinthians 5 Theme: God judges people by their hearts, not their physical appearance |
Plot: After Jenny (a blind girl) is kidnapped, she finds that she can use her other senses to remember what happened and solve the mystery. |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23), A Maze of Mysteries (Classics 2) | |
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| Characters: Eugene Meltsner, Katrina Shanks, Fred Holstein, Jenny Roberts, Harlow Doyle, Detective Ethan, Captain Quinn, Mike Roberts, Officer Spector, Martin Franklin Johns, Russell Kosh, Frank Fairlamb, Officer Stark, Officer Stew Burke |
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| 311: The Perfect Witness, Part 3 | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 4/22/95 Scripture reference: 1 Samuel 16:7; Mark 7:1-23; 2 Corinthians 5 Theme: God judges people by their hearts, not their physical appearance |
Plot: After Jenny (a blind girl) is kidnapped, she finds that she can use her other senses to remember what happened and solve the mystery. |
| Album: Twists and Turns (23), A Maze of Mysteries (Classics 2) | |
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| Characters: Eugene Meltsner, Katrina Shanks, Jenny Roberts, Detective Ethan, Captain Quinn, Mike Roberts, Dr. Marcus, Officer Spector, Martin Franklin Johns, Russell Kosh, Officer Stark, Officer Stew Burke |
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| 312: Rewards in Full | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: Library Original Air Date: 4/29/95 Scripture reference: Matthew 6:1 Theme: Having pure motives |
Plot: Bart takes the credit for Jack's "Food for the Hungry" program. Brenda takes credit for Erica's bicycle safety campaign. |
| Album: Risks and Rewards (24) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Connie Kendall, Bart Rathbone, Erica Clark, Harry Wainright, Brenda Perry, Mr. Hunt, Abby Limons |
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| 313: Top This! | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 5/06/95 Scripture reference: Jeremiah 9:23-24 Theme: Unhealthy competition; putting God first |
Plot: Bryan Dern takes over Odyssey 105 when the station goes all-polka. Hannah and Courtney are involved in lifelong competition |
| Album: Risks and Rewards (24) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Cryin' Bryan Dern, Casey Parker, Johanne Schmingee, Hannah, Courtney Vincent, Erica Clark |
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| 314: The Underground Railroad, Part 1 | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 5/13/95 Scripture reference: Psalm 82:3 Theme: God in history; the sanctity of life |
Plot: A visitor to Whit's End tells Jack the story of his family on the Underground Railroad. |
| Album: Risks and Rewards (24), Star Spangled Stories of American History (Classics 6) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Carl Ross, *William Ross, *Caroline Ross, *Henry Ross, *Benjamin, *Nathan, *John, *Emily |
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| 315: The Underground Railroad, Part 2 | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 5/13/95 Scripture reference: Psalm 82:3 Theme: God in history; the sanctity of life |
Plot: A visitor to Whit's End tells Jack the story of his family on the Underground Railroad. |
| Album:
Risks and Rewards (24) Star Spangled Stories of American History (Classics 6) |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Carl Ross, *William Ross, *Caroline Ross, *Henry Ross, *Benjamin, *Nathan, *John, *George, *Mr. Carlin, *Douglas, *Miss Holly |
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| 316: The Underground Railroad, Part 3 | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 5/13/95 Scripture reference: Psalm 82:3 Theme: God in history; the sanctity of life |
Plot: A visitor to Whit's End tells Jack the story of his family on the Underground Railroad. |
| Album: Risks and Rewards (24), Star Spangled Stories of American History (Classics 6) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Carl Ross, *William Ross, *Caroline Ross, *Henry Ross, *Benjamin, *Nathan, *John, *Rev. Andrew Jamison |
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| 317: B-TV: Envy | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: Pat Woodland Original Air Date: 6/03/95 Scripture reference: Genesis 4:1-16; 2 Samuel 11:1-12:23; 1 Kings 21 Theme: The dangers of envy |
Plot: A BTV broadcast about envy. |
| Album: Risks and Rewards (24) | |
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| Characters: Bernard Walton, Sam Johnson, Courtney Vincent, *Opera Geraldahue, *Cain, *Adam, *Eve, *Joe, *David, *Nathan, *Bethsheba, *Joab, *Detective Lippowicz, *Detective Elijah Prophet, *Zilpah, *Nabesh, *Ahab, *Jezebel, *God |
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| 318: A Touch of Healing, Part 1 | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: Library Original Air Date: 6/10/95 Scripture reference: 1 John 5:14 Theme: Accepting things beyond our contro |
Plot: Jason modifies the Imagination Station to allow it to "heal" disabled people's injuries. Connie's grandmother is ill with heart trouble. |
| Album: Risks and Rewards (24) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Jason Whittaker, Connie Kendall, June Kendall, Mildred Kendall, Eileen Sellars, Zachary Sellars, Jenny Roberts, Dr. Franklin |
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| 319: A Touch of Healing, Part 2 | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: Library Original Air Date: 6/17/95 Scripture reference: 1 John 5:14 Theme: Accepting things beyond our control |
Plot: Jason modifies the Imagination Station to allow it to "heal" disabled people's injuries. Connie's grandmother is ill with heart trouble. |
| Album: Risks and Rewards (24) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Jason Whittaker, Connie Kendall, June Kendall, Mildred Kendall, Eileen Sellars, Zachary Sellars, Dr. Franklin, Cryin' Bryan Dern, Curt Morse |
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| 320: Where is Thy Sting? | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 6/24/95 Scripture reference: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13; 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Theme: Dealing with the death of a loved one |
Plot: After Mildred Kendall's death, Connie can deal with it far better than her father can. |
| Album: Risks and Rewards (24) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Eugene Meltsner, Connie Kendall, June Kendall, Bill Kendall, George Barclay, Rev. Thomas Rowe, Mr. Wexford |
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| 321: Hidden in My Heart | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: Tim Hosman Original Air Date: 7/01/95 Scripture reference: Psalm 119:11 Theme: Memorizing Bible verses |
Plot: A KIDS Radio broadcast with skits of Rescue 119, Laffy the Wonder Dog, and Star Trip (Contributed by Luke) |
| Album: Back on the Air (26), Comic Belief (Classics 5) | |
| Review | |
| Characters: Connie Kendall, *David Hornsby, *William Shattered, *Candy Jakes, *Katherine, *Elizabeth Darrel, *Matt, *Timmy, *Shirley, *Crock, *Mr. Zuzu, *Scotty |
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| 322: The Turning Point | |
| Essential
Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 7/08/95 Scripture reference: 2 Corinthians 6:14 Theme: God's plan for individuals |
Plot: When her father comes to town, she talks to him about how her relationship with Eugene is at a standstill since he refuses to accept Christianity. |
| Album: Risks and Rewards (24) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Connie Kendall, Eugene Meltsner, Katrina Shanks, Armitage Shanks |
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| 323: A Little Credit, Please | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: Library Original Air Date: 7/15/95 Scripture reference: Luke 16:10-12 Theme: Stewardship |
Plot: Connie gets her first credit card and learns the lesson of responsible spending. Simon learns about responsibility in the window-washing trade. Eugene deals with the loss of Katrina. (Contributed by Luke) |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
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| Characters: Connie Kendall, Eugene Meltsner, Simon Birtles, Bernard Walton, Bart Rathbone, June Kendall, Tom Riley |
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Darkness Before Dawn ? 11 part series |
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Before Dawn series was the longest multi-part story on Adventures in Odyssey.
It tied up many existing storylines, including Eugene's salvation and the
Blackgaard saga. In 2000-2002, the Novacom
saga replaced Darkness Before Dawn as the series with the most episodes.
However, Darkness still ties storylines from more years of the show. Parental Warning: This 11-part series deals with Satan's attacks on Odyssey. Those attacks manifest themselves in ways ranging from stolen bicycles to vandalism to a bomb exploding at Whit's End. While these things are handled carefully and are integral to the plot, the series still gets extremely intense in places, and is therefore not recommended nor intended for younger listeners. Recommended maturity level: 10 and up |
| 324: Small Fires, Little Pools | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: Library Original Air Date: 7/22/95 |
Plot: Vandalism hits Odyssey, including Whit's End. Sam and Lucy have their bikes stolen (and then Sam's is returned). Bart criticizes mayor Tom Riley for all the vandalism. |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
| Review | |
| Characters: Sam Johnson, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Connie Kendall, Jack Allen, Butch (Brian) Evans, Cryin' Bryan Dern, Tom Riley, Brock Peterson, Bart Rathbone, George Barclay, Officer Phelps, Penny, Dale Jacobs |
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| 325: Angels Unaware | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: Library Original Air Date: 7/29/95 |
Plot: Jack, Billy McPherson and Sam start up the Israelites, a "good gang". Butch is recruited as a spy on the bad guys and diffuses a few of their plots. Lucy and Connie try to figure out what's going on with Sam and Jack. |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
| Review | |
| Characters: Sam Johnson, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Mrs. Cunningham-Schultz, Jack Allen, Butch (Butch) Evans, Rusty Gordon (Malone), Rodney Rathbone, Brock Peterson, Alma Stump, Ralph Foreman, Connie Kendall, Tom Riley, Bart Rathbone, Billy McPherson |
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| 326: Gathering Thunder | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 8/05/95 |
Plot: Lucy and Connie join the Israelites. Jellyfish takes over the Bones of Rath after a string of vandalism failures. He figures out that Butch is the spy and has him "beat up". Jack disbands the Israelites. |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
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| Characters: Sam Johnson, Connie Kendall, Billy McPherson, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Doug, Rodney Rathbone, Bart Rathbone, Butch (Brian) Evans, Jellyfish, Jim |
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| 327: Moving Targets | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: Library Original Air Date: 8/12/95 |
Plot: Jason returns to Odyssey and is interested in opening the underground tunnel as a display. A state inspector must be called, who turns out to be Professor Bovril and Philip Glossman, who insist they will have to investigate a "mineral" in the tunnel. Jason learns about the Israelites and is determined to start them up again, which causes Jack to quit his job at Whit's End. |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
| Review | |
| Characters: Jack Allen, Jason Whittaker, Eugene Meltsner, Connie Kendall, Philip Glossman, Professor Bovril, Mr. Hanson |
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Notes: GOOF ALERT: Land around Whit's End contraversy. (Click here for a full explanation.) |
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| 328: Hard Losses | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: Library Original Air Date: 8/19/95 |
Plot: Tom Riley is confronted with evidence that he was bought out by Edgebiter Chemical Company, a company that seemed to pollute his land. Richard Maxwell shows up to tell Tom that he believes Blackgaard is behind all of the trouble, but Tom won't listen. After Jellyfish talks to Glossman, Richard runs into him. The city council votes to recall Tom. |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
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| Characters: Penny, Tom Riley, Dale Jacobs, Cryin' Bryan Dern, Bart Rathbone, Richard Maxwell, Philip Glossman, Jellyfish, Jack Allen, Rodney Rathbone, Hank |
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| 329: The Return | |
| Essential
Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 8/26/95 |
Plot: Edwin Blackgaard leaves town as his brother returns and says he's running for mayor. Jason visits Blackgaard, but Blackgaard records the conversation to piece together later. The city council closes Whit's End. |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
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| Characters: Cryin' Bryan Dern, Walter Shakespeare, Edwin Blackgaard, Mr. Gantry, Dr. Regis Blackgaard, Jack Allen, Jason Whittaker, Connie Kendall, Brock Peterson, Loraine Steeb, Jellyfish, Philip Glossman, Tom Riley, Hank, Miss Turner, Mr. Grisham, Mr. Porath, Ms. Jackson |
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| 330: The Time Has Come | |
| Essential
Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 9/02/95 Scripture reference: (None) Theme: Salvation |
Plot: Eugene relives his life in Odyssey through the Imagination Station and realizes it all leads him to one point. |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
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| Characters: Eugene Meltsner, Whit, Bernard Walton, Jack Allen, Connie Kendall, Tom Riley, *Hezekiah, *Katrina Shanks, *Kelsey Smith-Hammer |
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Notes: This episode flashes back to 51: Connie, Part 1 and 157: Last in a Long Line before Eugene climbs into the Imagination Station. Once in the station, he sees a collage of episodes, we then hear (in order) 52: Connie, Part 2, 136: Back to Bethlehem, Part 2, 137: Back to Bethlehem, Part 3, 212: The Mortal Coil, Part 2, 232: Thy Kingdom Come, 254: Truth, Trivia, & 'Trina, 266: It Began with a Rabbit's Foot..., 267: ...It Ended with a Handshake, 274: First-Hand Experience, 278: The Fifth House on the Left, Part 1, 280: Gone..., 294: Unto Us a Child Is Born, 322: The Turning Point, and finally this episode. See this article to find out from where some of Whit's lines come. |
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| 331: Checkmate | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar & Paul McCusker Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: Tim Hosman Original Air Date: 9/16/95 |
Plot: Sam and Billy clean up the Bones of Rath hideout. Lucy is "kidnapped" by Rusty and Rodney, but is rescued by Richard Maxwell. While using the Imagination Station, Eugene discovers that Reverend Andrew knew of the mineral. Before he can get the full story, Whit's End is attacked by vandals. Later, Glossman forces everyone out of Whit's End, only giving Eugene time to grab his backup disks. |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
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| Characters: Eugene Meltsner, Connie Kendall, Jason Whittaker, Rodney Rathbone, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Rusty Gordon (Malone), Richard Maxwell, Jellyfish, Dr. Regis Blackgaard, Philip Glossman, Sam Johnson, Billy McPherson, *Reverend Andrew Jamison, *William Ross |
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| 332: Another Chance | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: Tim Hosman Original Air Date: 9/23/95 |
Plot: Tom is accused of hiding information about Whit's End. Blackgaard collapses in public, but later claims he was simply exhausted. Bart claims the Israelites vandalized his store, but Rodney knows the Bones did it. He is so angry that he throws a punch at Jellyfish, who informs him that this is all part of the plan. Jellyfish shuts down the Bones. Richard helps Eugene decode Imagination Station programming which refers to "the silent one". Later, Rodney tells Richard of Jellyfish's computer that keeps track of everything that has happened so far. Richard tries to get the laptop, but is captured by Blackgaard and thrown out of a car. He slips into a coma at the hospital. |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
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| Characters: Curt Morse, Philip Glossman, Tom Riley, Dr. Regis Blackgaard, Gene Prior, Bart Rathbone, Rodney Rathbone, Jellyfish, Rusty Gordon (Malone), Richard Maxwell, Eugene Meltsner, Jason Whittaker, Professor Bovril |
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| 333: The Last Resort | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 9/30/95 |
Plot: After seeing Richard at the hospital, Eugene and Jason question Rodney. They get Bernard to place a device next to a computer so they can see what Jellyfish has written. However, instead of Jellyfish's, they see Bovril's computer. Jason sees that the computer contains the formula for TA-418 and that Blackgaard is trying to make Ruku virus. He rushes home, only to be arrested for threatening Blackgaard. Tom and Richard forgive one another. Jack goes to the jail and he forgives Jason and learns everything that has happened with Ruku/TA-418. |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
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| Characters: Dr. Regis Blackgaard, Richard Maxwell, Tom Riley, Jason Whittaker, Jack Allen, Rodney Rathbone, Eugene Meltsner, Professor Bovril, Bernard Walton, Lieutenant Shaw, Curt Morse |
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| 334: The Final Conflict | |
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Facts: Writer: Phil Lollar & Paul McCusker Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 10/07/95 |
Plot: After being released, Jason constructs a plan to capture all the villians in Odyssey. Bernard, Eugene, Sam, and Billy keep watch at Whit's End. They capture Jellyfish and Rodney and get the all-important computer. After a statement at the hospital, Blackgaard takes off for Whit's End. When Glossman double-crosses Bart, Bart reveals the real reason for Glossman's actions. Glossman and Bart are arrested. Jason learns that there is a bomb under Whit's End and then sees Jack is gone. When Blackgaard arrives at Whit's End, he tells the professor to take the van out. The professor is caught by Eugene and Benard. That leaves only Blackgaard who meets Jack in the tunnel. After refusing to leave with Jack or redeem his soul, Blackgaard sets of the bomb. Jack is safe, but Blackgaard dies in the explosion. |
| Album: Darkness Before Dawn (25) | |
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| Characters: Jack Allen, Jason Whittaker, Dr. Regis Blackgaard, Philip Glossman, Billy McPherson, Sam Johnson, Jellyfish, Professor Bovril, Eugene Meltsner, Bernard Walton, Tom Riley, Lieutenant Shaw, Dale Jacobs, Bart Rathbone, Gene Prior, Rodney Rathbone |
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| 335: Love Is In the Air, Part 1 | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 10/28/95 Scripture reference: 1 John 4:7-12 Theme: Love; romance; God's will for our lives |
Plot: Tasha and Katrina both come back into town. Eugene and Katrina talk about their relationship. (Contributed by Luke) |
| Album: Back on the Air (26) | |
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| Characters: Eugene Meltsner, Connie Kendall, Jason Whittaker, Jack Allen, Tasha Forbes, Katrina Shanks |
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| 336: Love Is In the Air, Part 2 | |
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Facts: Writer: Paul McCusker Director: Paul McCusker Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 11/04/95 Scripture reference: 1 John 4:7-12 Theme: Love; romance; God's will for our lives |
Plot: Tasha and Katrina both come back into town. Eugene and Katrina talk about their relationship. (Contributed by Luke) |
| Album: Back on the Air (26) | |
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| Characters: Eugene Meltsner, Connie Kendall, Jason Whittaker, Jack Allen, Tasha Forbes, Katrina Shanks |
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| 337: W-O-R-R-Y | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell Music: Library Original Air Date: 11/11/95 Scripture reference: Matthew 6:25-34 Theme: Worry |
Plot: Sam is worried about the spelling bee, and Erica is worried about her school pictures. They both learn when not to worry and when you can and can not do something about your situations. (Contributed by Luke) |
| Album: Back on the Air (26) | |
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| Characters: Sam Johnson, Erica Clark, Jack Allen, Mrs. Clark, Maureen Hodges, Kim Peterson, Judy |
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| 338: Easy Money | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Production Engineer: Dave Arnold Music: Library Original Air Date: 11/18/95 Scripture reference: 1 Timothy 6:10 Theme: Gambling; responsibility |
Plot: SPOILER WARNING! Sam and Butch are both trying to get money for hockey equiptment. Sam gets it by working, and Butch, taking the shortcut, gets it by gambling, but loses the equiptment in the end. (Contributed by Luke) |
| Album: Back on the Air (26) | |
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| Characters: Sam Johnson, Butch (Brian) Evans, Pete Johnson, George Barclay, Mack McCorby |
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| 339: Do, for a Change | |
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Facts: Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Phil Lollar Production Engineer: Mark Drury Music: John Campbell Original Air Date: 12/02/95 Scripture reference: Luke 18:9-14 Theme: Pride; humility; patience |
Plot: Zachary is having trouble being a Christian, and Eugene thinks he is the perfect Christian. (Contributed by Luke) |
| Album: Back on the Air (26) | |
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| Characters: Zachary Sellars, Jack Allen, Eugene Meltsner, Connie Kendall, Glenn Adams, Eileen Sellars, Erica Clark, Mr. Lucas |
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