Adventures in Odyssey Adventures in Odyssey Adventures in Odyssey, commonly referred to as AIO or Odyssey, is an Evangelical Christian-themed radio sitcom/ melodrama series owned by Focus on the Family and created by Phil Lollar and Steve Harris. The show has aired since 1987, with new episodes still being produced. ...more on Wikipedia about "Adventures in Odyssey"
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Bart Rathbone is a major character in the Christian-themed radio drama/ comedy series Adventures in Odyssey, voiced by Ed Walker (sometimes credited "Walker Edmiston"). ...more on Wikipedia about "Bart Rathbone"
Bernard Walton is a major character in the Christian-themed radio drama/ comedy series Adventures in Odyssey, voiced by Dave Madden. Walton, a janitor living in Odyssey, first appeared in episode #106: "By Any Other Name", and has since become a regular character on the program. Though kind-hearted, Walton is somewhat cynical and grumpy, but is most widely known for his metaphorical humor and penchant for storytelling. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bernard Walton"
The Blackgaard saga, named after villian Dr. Regis Blackgaard, is the defining story arc of the Christian-themed radio drama/ comedy Adventures in Odyssey. Spanning 31 episodes originally broadcast over an eleven-year period ( 1988 to 1999), the Blackgaard saga ties in numerous smaller plot arcs and involves nearly all major AIO characters. Constituting the Blackgaard saga are two lesser plot arcs, the Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes arc and the Darkness Before Dawn arc. ...more on Wikipedia about "Blackgaard saga"
Connie Kendall is a major character in the radio drama Adventures in Odyssey. Arguably the second-most important character, Connie has appeared in more episodes than any character except John Avery Whittaker. Connie has been voiced by Katie Leigh since her arrival in Odyssey in episode #4: "Connie Comes to Town". ...more on Wikipedia about "Connie Kendall"
Edwin Blackgaard is a major character in the Christian-themed radio drama/ comedy series Adventures in Odyssey, voiced by Earl Boen (who also voices Edwin Blackgaard's identical-twin brother Dr. Regis Blackgaard). ...more on Wikipedia about "Edwin Blackgaard"
Eugene Meltsner is a major character in the radio drama Adventures in Odyssey, voiced by Will Ryan. A long-time employee at " Whit's End", Eugene is the local "brainiac", having a reputation for erudition and a fondness for trivia. Major plot arcs involve Eugene include his conversion to Christianity and his courtship, engagement, and marriage to Katrina Shanks. ...more on Wikipedia about "Eugene Meltsner"
The Imagination Station is a key invention of John Avery Whittaker and one of the most important plot devices in the radio drama Adventures in Odyssey. Since its invention by Whittaker (begun as the "Environment Enhancer" in episode #46: "The Shepherd and the Giant"), it has been involved in several dozen AIO episodes, videos, and books. The specific workings of the Imagination Station are not clear, except that it is a virtual reality device that allows users to experience history. ...more on Wikipedia about "Imagination Station"
Jack Allen is a major character in the Christian-themed radio drama/ comedy Adventures in Odyssey, voiced by Alan Young. Jack, as he is known to most AIO characters, is a quiet, kind, level-headed older man; during his first several seasons on the show, he was a widower; however, he later marries Joanne Woodston. Because Jack was childhood friends with AIO main character John Avery Whittaker, his youth is featured in a number of episodes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jack Allen"
Jason Whittaker is a major character in the Christian-themed radio drama/ comedy Adventures in Odyssey, voiced by Townsend Coleman. He is the adult son of AIO main character John Avery Whittaker, and moves to Odyssey to manage " Whit's End", along with Jack Allen, following his father's move to Israel. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jason Whittaker"
John Avery Whittaker, known to most friends and fans as "Whit", is the main fictional character of Adventures in Odyssey and the namesake of Odyssey's most famous attraction, " Whit's End". He was originally voiced by Hal Smith; after Smith's death in 1994, the character of Whit left Odyssey to lead an archaeological mission in Israel for the "Universal Press Foundation". Whit returned to Odyssey in 1996; since that time, he has been voiced by Paul Herlinger. ...more on Wikipedia about "John Avery Whittaker"
The following is a partial list of characters from the radio program Adventures in Odyssey. It is divided into four sections, concerning: ...more on Wikipedia about "List of Adventures in Odyssey characters"
The following is a list of Adventures in Odyssey radio episodes, albums, videos, books, and merchandise, including initial radio episodes from the series Family Portraits. Most of the materials are available for purchase from Focus on the Family. ...more on Wikipedia about "List of Adventures in Odyssey episodes" Made by shortopedia.
Odyssey is the fictional setting for the Christian-themed radio program Adventures in Odyssey. Though its exact size and location are never specified, it can be inferred from numerous Adventures in Odyssey episodes that Odyssey is a city with a population between 40,000 and 55,000 (it was published as 34,770 circa 1990), probably located in the Midwestern United States. It is located in Campbell County, a fictionalized county bearing no known connection to any of the five counties bearing that name in the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "Odyssey (fictional town)"
Regis Blackgaard, often referenced with his proper title as Dr. Regis Blackgaard, is the perennial villain of the Christian-themed radio drama/ comedy Adventures in Odyssey; he is voiced by Earl Boen (who also voices Regis Blackgaard's identical-twin brother Edwin Blackgaard). The name "Blackgaard" is clearly intended to convey the same meaning as the word " blackguard". ...more on Wikipedia about "Regis Blackgaard"
Rodney Rathbone is a major character in the Christian-themed radio drama/ comedy series Adventures in Odyssey, voiced by Steve Burns (I).1 He is the son of Odyssey schemer Bart Rathbone, and while the two conflict at times, the son is clearly a "chip off the old block". ...more on Wikipedia about "Rodney Rathbone"
Tom Riley is a major character on the Christian-themed radio drama/ comedy series Adventures in Odyssey. He is voiced, along with Odyssey schemer Bart Rathbone, by Ed Walker (sometimes credited as "Walker Edminston", his pseudonym). ...more on Wikipedia about "Tom Riley"
Whit's End is the centerpiece of the radio series Adventures in Odyssey, founded, owned, and operated by John Avery Whittaker. Its name is a pun reflecting the Whittaker's nickname. Though it is best known as an ice cream eatery, its diversity of history and uses play an important role in AIO. ...more on Wikipedia about "Whit's End"
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