April 2001
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Danger
Signals cover art
April 30—The final cover art for album 36: Danger
Signals has been released and is shown at right. The cover features
an image from 463: Green Eyes and Yellow Tulips
where Whit tries to break up a protest in front of Novacom. The
tower introduced in 457: Opportunity Knocks
is seen in the background.
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Vote on a New Odyssey book series
April 30—A poll has been posted at the Official site asking users what kind of book series they would like to see from Adventures in Odyssey. The choices involve adaptation of audio series mysteries, brand new mysteries, or mysteries set in a small town run by kids.
New Odyssey Scoop
April 29—The Odyssey Scoop for May 2001 is up at the Clubhouse site. This month it's about Edwin and Shakespeare.
Summer
Re-Airs Highlight Life of Whit
See an update to this story: A Member of the Family not airing |
April 29—Thirteen weeks this summer will highlight the life of the central Odyssey character John Avery Whittaker. One of the notables of the series will be the airing of "A Member of the Family" since 1988.
June 9 — 17: A Member of the Family, Part 1 |
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June 16 — 18: A Member of the Family, Part 2 |
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June 23 — 19: Recollections |
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June 30 — 28: The Price of Freedom |
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July 7 — 49: Thank You, God |
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July 14 — 93: Rescue from Manatugo Point |
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July 21 — 94: Operation Dig-Out |
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July 28 — 211: The Mortal Coil, Part 1 |
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August 4 — 212: The Mortal Coil, Part 2 |
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August 11 — 297: Blackbeard's Treasure |
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August 18 — 365: Clara |
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August 25 — 464: The Triangle, Part 1 |
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September 1 — 465: The Triangle, Part 2 |
Just for fun, here are those same episodes in the chronological order of Whit's life:
CHILDHOOD — 49: Thank You, God, 297: Blackbeard's Treasure, |
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YOUNG ADULT — 93: Rescue from Manatugo Point, 94: Operation Dig-Out, 464: The Triangle, Part 1, 465: The Triangle, Part 2, |
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EARLY ODYSSEY — 19: Recollections, 365: Clara (part of this show takes place during "Recollections"), 17: A Member of the Family, Part 1, 18: A Member of the Family, Part 2, |
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AT WHIT'S END — 28: The Price of Freedom, 211: The Mortal Coil, Part 1, 212: The Mortal Coil, Part 2 |
April 18—The latest original Adventures in Odyssey will be titled "Danger Signals" and will feature episodes from the spring season of 2001. The album will be available in August 2001, but is already available to preorder from various outlets.
462: The W. E.
463: Green Eyes and Yellow Tulips
464: The Triangle, Part 1
465: The Triangle, Part 2
466: Snow Day
467: Broken Window
468: Chains, Part 1
469: Chains, Part 2
470: Break a Leg
471: Fifteen Minutes
472: Welcoming Wooton
473: Breaking Point
New Odyssey Times
April 11—Check out additions to the Odyssey Times at the Official site.
So What's Been Happening Recently on AIO websites?
April 9—Since it will be another three weeks before we hear any new Odyssey shows, I decided to take the time to review some Odyssey websites and point out some recently added features. Thus follows the "AIOHQ April 2001 Webguide to Recently Added Features."
The Odyssey Scoop
(Fan Webpage)
Not to be confused with
the Odyssey Scoop in Clubhouse magazine, this fan site has some fun new
features.
The Odyssey Scoop (check out the preview of the "virtual" Whit's End!) |
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Extra! Extra! Just to make things more confusing, the Odyssey Scoop has a version of the Odyssey Times. Read some interesting articles. |
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You Know You're Addicted to Odyssey When... This section mixes the well-known feature from the Complete Guide with some insightful new ways to know. (My favorites: "You know why the dog walked on water," and "You use the word "colloquialism.") |
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Actors -- See some compiled pictures of some of the Odyssey actors. |
So what do Mandy, Nathaniel, and Alex look like?
Here's a snapshot of the three of them (Aria Curzon, Blake Ewing, Travis Tedford).
See also: Scarlett Pomers @ Starmania |
Clubhouse Magazine
— Odyssey Scoop
The monthly Odyssey articles
appearing in Clubhouse often relate to things happening in Odyssey. This
month's article is about the new Whit's End in Connellsville.
Ultimate AIO Website
The UAIO has undergone
another transformation and has a new look and logo. Curious to know more about
the actors who plays the new character Cal Jordan? Read their interview.
Switchflood
Have you ever read the
fan fiction of Switchflood? If not, check it out...now could be the time.
The story incorporates Blackgaard, Margaret Faye, Jellyfish...even Novacom!
AIO Webshack
The Webshack has some of
the nicest graphics and roll-overs of any AIO site on the web. Check out
his updated graphical timeline and his thoughtful interviews. (Also, check under
"Stuff" for a way cool graphical look at the story arc and its characters.)
AIO Webshack (links on left in frames) |
The Official Katie
Leigh Fan Club
Check out an "uncut"
audio interview with Katie.
Odyssey Central
This site has a very complete
list of actors who have worked on Odyssey and a neato photos show.
AIO Episode Survey
Rating Site
Rate every show
and compare your ratings with others.
Down Gilead Lane
The new radio drama from
the producers of the Children's Bible Hour has five episodes you can now listen
to online.
A Work in Progress
Another new radio drama!
This one airs new shows every month. If you've been coming to AIOHQ for
very long, you may remember our promotion of this show over a year ago.
Final Spring 2001 Shows
The final titles of the shows of the spring 2001 season have been released. Breaking Point will be the season finale before a summer of re-airs.
May 12 — 470:Break a Leg by Nathan Hoobler |
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May 19 — 471: Fifteen Minutes by Marshal Younger |
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May 26 — 472: Wooton Basset by Torry Martin |
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June 2 — 473: Breaking Point by Marshal Younger |
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