Adventures in Odyssey
evangelical Christian radio drama and comedy series
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.
| Adventures in Odyssey | |
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| Genre | 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 Andre Stojka |
| Country of origin | United States & Canada |
| No. of episodes | Radio: 908 (at present) video: 17 books: 15 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Focus on the Family |
| Running time | 17-30 minutes per episode |
| Original release | |
| Release | November 21, 1987 – present |
The series takes place in the fictional town of Odyssey. Many episodes begin in an ice cream shop and discovery emporium called "Whit's End." It is owned by John Avery Whittaker. The show's episodes have many things in them, such as funny or dramatic stories. Its characters often talk about Christianity, and sometimes Bible stories are taught.
Characters
change- John Avery Whittaker, voiced by Hal Smith (1987-1994), Paul Herlinger (1996-2008), and Andre Stojka (2009-present)
- Connie Kendall, voiced by Katie Leigh
- Eugene Meltsner, voiced by Will Ryan (1988-2000, 2005-2022)
- 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.
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