Adventures in Odyssey
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| Adventures in Odyssey | |
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 Adventures in Odyssey |
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| Format | Radio drama & comedy |
| Created by | Phil Lollar & Steve Harris |
| Starring | Hal Smith (1987 - 1994) Katie Leigh Paul Herlinger Will Ryan Walker Edmiston (1987-2007) Dave Madden Alan Young Earl Boen Townsend Coleman Steve Burns Chris Anthony Corey Burton Jonathan Taylor Thomas |
| Country of origin | United States & Canada |
| No. of episodes | Radio: 641 (at present) video: 17 books:15 |
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| Producer(s) | Focus on the Family |
| Running time | 17-30 minutes per episode |
| Broadcast | |
| Original run | November 21, 1987 – present |
Adventures in Odyssey (also known as AIO or just Odyssey) is an Evangelical Christian-themed radio drama and comedy. It was started by Focus on the Family in 1987.
The series takes place fictional town of Odyssey. The show is most in an ice cream and discovery emporium called "Whit's End." The place is owned by John Avery Whittaker. The show's episodes have many things in it, such as comedic and melodramatic, but also have thematic and Bible stories. Its characters often talk about Christianity, and sometimes Bible stories are taught.
[change] Characters
Main page: List of Adventures in Odyssey characters
- John Avery Whittaker, voiced by Hal Smith (1987 - 1994) and Paul Herlinger (1996 - present)
- Connie Kendall, voiced by Katie Leigh
- Eugene Meltsner, voiced by Will Ryan (1988-2000, 2005-present)
- Katrina Shanks-Meltsner, voiced by Pamela Hayden and Audrey Wasilewski,
- Bernard Walton (character), voiced by Dave Madden (actor)
- Tom Riley voiced by Walker Edmiston (1987 - 2007)
- Jack Allen, voiced by Alan Young
- Jason Whittaker, voiced by Townsend Coleman
- Bart Rathbone, voiced by Walker Edmiston (1987-2007)
- Wooton Bassett, voiced by Jess Harnell
- Rodney Rathbone, voiced by Steve Burns
- Edwin Blackgaard, Regis's twin brother, owner of the Harlequin Dinner theater as well as the Electric Palace. Voiced by Earl Boen.
- Chris, the show's announcer, voiced by Chris Anthony
See Character list for more information. See AIOHQ.com Voices for a list of credited AIO voice actors.
