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1990.jpg (34655 bytes) 100: Ice Fishing
101: Scattered Seeds
102: The Treasure of Le Monde!
103: Front Page News
104: Lincoln, Part 1
105: Lincoln, Part 2
106: By Any Other Name
107: Bad Luck
108: Isaac the Courageous
109: Two Sides to Every Story
110: A...is for Attitude
111: First Love
112: Curious, Isn't It?
113: Suspicious Minds
114: The Big Broadcast
115: An Act of Mercy
116: Isaac the Benevolent
117: The Trouble with Girls
118: What Happened to the Silver Streak?
119: Better Late than Never
120: Pranks for the Memories
121: Missing Person
122: Castles & Cauldrons, Part 1
123: Castles & Cauldrons, Part 2
124: The Winning Edge
125: All's Well with Boswell
126: Wishful Thinking
127: Have You No Selpurcs?
128: One Bad Apple
129: Not One of Us
130: Bernard & Joseph, Part 1
131: Bernard & Joseph, Part 2
132: Thanksgiving at Home
133: Cousin Albert
134: Pamela Has a Problem
135: Back to Bethlehem, Part 1
136: Back to Bethlehem, Part 2
137: Back to Bethlehem, Part 3
138: The Adventure of the Adventure

100: Ice Fishing
Essential Facts:
Writer: Campbell Freed (Paul McCusker and Phil Lollar)
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 1/20/90
Scripture reference: Psalm 139:13-14
Theme:  Self-esteem; you are unique in God's eyes
Plot:
Tom, Whit, Eugene, and Monty go ice fishing.  Monty worries about living up to his sister's example.
Albums: Courageous Characters, Fabulous Friends / On Thin Ice (7), Drive Time (Classics 7)
Review
Characters:
Jenny Whittaker-Dowd, Monty Whittaker-Dowd, Connie Kendall, Tom Riley, Whit, Eugene Meltsner

Notes:
VERSION DIFFERENCE: In the broadcast version of this episode, Chris tries to make a snowman, but other people keep criticizing it.

 
101: Scattered Seeds
Essential Facts:
Writer: Campbell Freed (Paul McCusker and Phil Lollar)
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 1/27/90
Scripture reference: Matthew 13
Theme: The parable of the sower
Plot:
Connie tries to direct a play, but when things go wrong, she despairs.  Whit points out a parable that the play's failure acted out.
Album: Courageous Characters, Fabulous Friends / On Thin Ice (7)
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Characters:
Whit, Connie Kendall, Tom Riley, Eugene Meltsner, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Jenny Whittaker-Dowd, Monty Whittaker-Dowd

Notes:
VERSION DIFFERENCE: In the broadcast version of this episode, Chris begins the episode from her greenhouse where she has rare plants.

 
102: The Treasure of Le Monde!
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Martie Echito
Original Air Date: 2/03/90
Scripture reference: Proverbs 28:25
Theme:  Greed
Plot:
Robyn figures out the secret of the "treasure of LeMonde", a treasure hidden somewhere in Odyssey long ago.
Album: Terrific Tales, Mysterious Missions / Mission: Accomplished (6), A Maze of Mysteries (Classics 2)
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Characters:
Robyn Jacobs, Whit, Connie Kendall, Professor Aldus Webster

Notes:
VERSION DIFFERENCE: The broadcast version of this episode begins with Chris on her way out to the mailbox.  She gets a package from the Odyssey Historical Society.

 
103: Front Page News
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 2/10/90
Scripture reference: The book of Jonah; Acts 5:1-11
Theme: Escaping responsibility
Plot:
Curt and Oscar try to get out of Phys. Ed. by writing for the Odyssey Owl.
Album: Courageous Characters, Fabulous Friends / On Thin Ice (7)
Review
Characters:
Curt Stevens, Oscar Peterson, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Coach Joe Stubbs, Miss Medlock

Notes:
VERSION DIFFERENCE: The broadcast version of this episode begins with Chris commenting on the rainy day and that she will begin house-cleaning.  A voice (named "Phil") ominously suggests that she clean the hall closet.  Chris gives excuses, but eventually opens the closet and is buried under the rubble.

 
104: Lincoln, Part 1
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Martie Echito
Original Air Date: 2/17/90
Scripture reference: Romans 13:1-5
Theme:  History: Civil War; Abraham Lincoln
Plot:
Jimmy uses the Imagination Station to experience the last few weeks of the Civil War.
Album: Courageous Characters, Fabulous Friends / On Thin Ice (7), Star Spangled Stories of American History (Classics 6)
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Characters:
Whit, Jimmy Barclay, *Abraham Lincoln, *David Harold, *Mr. Payne, *Mr. Stanton, *General Grant, *Moes, *Hunk, *Mr. Johnston, *Lewis Harold

Notes:
This was the first time the Imagination Station was used for a historical adventure rather than a Biblical one.

These episodes were made into an AIO Activity Pack, Look Out, Lincoln, Volume #5

Contains an Imagination Staition adventure.
Contains a history story.

 
105: Lincoln, Part 2
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Martie Echito
Original Air Date: 2/24/90
Scripture reference: Romans 13:1-5
Theme:  History: Civil War; Abraham Lincoln
Plot:
Jimmy uses the Imagination Station to experience the last few weeks of the Civil War.
Album: Courageous Characters, Fabulous Friends / On Thin Ice (7), Star Spangled Stories of American History (Classics 6)
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Characters:
Whit, Jimmy Barclay, *Abraham Lincoln, *David Harold, *Mr. Payne, *Mr. Stanton, *General Grant, *Moes, *Hunk, *Mr. Johnston, *Lewis Harold, *General Lee, *(Captain) John Wilkes Booth

Notes:
This was the first time the Imagination Station was used for a historical adventure rather than a Biblical one.

These episodes were made into an AIO Activity Pack, Look Out, Lincoln, Volume #5

Contains an Imagination Staition adventure.
Contains a history story.

 
106: By Any Other Name
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 3/03/90
Scripture reference: Proverbs 11:3
Theme: Calling things what they are
Plot:
A swindler comes in to Odyssey, trying to make businesses change their names.   Curt runs for office by making a lot of worthless campaign promises.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
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Characters:
Whit, Curt Stevens, Bernard Walton, Phil Phillips, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz

Notes:
The Phil Phillips from Chicago in this episode sounds exactly like the Frank Phillips from Chicago in Waylaid in the Windy City.

 
107: Bad Luck
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 3/10/90
Scripture reference: Exodus 20:3
Theme: Superstitions
Plot:
Robyn believes she is having bad luck after throwing away a chain letter.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
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Characters:
Robyn Jacobs, Bernard Walton, Dale Jacobs, Jesse Morales, Officer Winger, Maude Walton
 

Notes:
The first and only episode that Bernard's wife Maude was heard until more than 15 years later in 582: Silent Night.

 
108: Isaac the Courageous
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 3/17/90
Scripture reference: Joshua 1:6-7; John 15:13
Theme: Courage
Plot:
Isaac is pressured to join "The Bones of Rath" to fit in.
Album: Courageous Characters, Fabulous Friends / On Thin Ice (7)
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Characters:
Isaac Morton, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Rodney Rathbone, Howie Fonsworth, Peter Dillian, Whit, Jeff

Notes:
The first appearance of Rodney Rathbone and the "Bones of Rath."

 
109: Two Sides to Every Story
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Martie Echito
Original Air Date: 3/24/90
Scripture reference: Proverbs 20:23
Theme: Considering another person's point of view
Plot:
Jimmy and Donna tell two very different stories of how an evening at home actually went.
Album: Amazing Antics, Dynamic Discoveries / Just in Time (9)
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Characters:
George Barclay, Mary Barclay, Jimmy Barclay, Donna Barclay, Oscar Peterson

Notes:

 
110: A...is for Attitude
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 4/14/90
Scripture reference: Proverbs 3:5
Theme: Positive thinking; trusting in God
Plot:
Connie is convinced that having a positive attitude will enable her to overcome any problem.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
Review
Characters:
Connie Kendall, Cheryl McCormick, Whit, Jimmy Barclay, Fred Zachary, Peter Dillian, *Opera Geraldahue, *Mr. Kronhold, Ben, Dan Bryant

Notes:

 
111: First Love
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: John Campbell
Original Air Date: 4/21/90
Scripture reference: 2 Corinthians 6:14
Theme: Being unequally yoked
Plot:
Connie falls in love with Jeff Lewis, who is not a Christian.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
Review
Characters:
Whit, Connie Kendall, Jeff Lewis, Cheryl McCormick, Dan Williamson

Notes:
PARENTAL WARNING: This story is about whether it's right or wrong to date a non-Christian. Although handled delicately, the subject matter may be too mature for younger listeners.

 
112: Curious, Isn't It?
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 4/28/90
Scripture reference: 1 Thessalonians 4:11
Theme:  Minding our own business
Plot:
Ben and Esther become convinced that Whit is getting married.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
Review
Characters:
Whit, Connie Kendall, Eugene Meltsner, Bernard Walton, Dale Jacobs, George Barclay, Ben, Esther Langford, Emma Douglas, Morty Mousekawitz

Notes:
Eugene calls Officer Harley to tell him about Whit's wedding in this episode.  Eugene pauses and says, "No, no, I'm Eugene Meltsner."

This episodes has a character name Morty Mousekawitz. Hal Smith (Whit) and Will Ryan (Eugene) both appeared in An American Tale, which featured main characters with the last name Mousekawitz. (Contributed by James M)

 
113: Suspicious Minds
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Martie Echito
Original Air Date: 5/05/90
Scripture reference: Isaiah 30:15
Theme: Trusting each other; not jumping to conclusions
Plot:
When $100 turns up missing from the cash register, Connie and Eugene suspect each other of the theft.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8), A Maze of Mysteries (Classics 2)
Review
Characters:
Connie Kendall, Eugene Meltsner, Whit, Bernard Walton

Notes:

 
114: The Big Broadcast

Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: James Gabriel
Original Air Date: 6/09/90
Scripture reference: Luke 10:25-37
Theme: The parable of the good Samaritan; creativity

Plot:
Tom and Whit premiere a new kind of KIDS Radio program.
Album: Amazing Antics, Dynamic Discoveries / Just in Time (9)
Review
Characters:
Tom Riley, Whit, Jimmy Barclay, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Eugene Meltsner, Fred Zachary, *Sam Maritan, *Lucy Cutie, *Mr. Small

Notes:
GOOF ALERTThe infamous Lucy Who? goof (Click here for full details.)

Contains a KIDS Radio broadcast.
Contains a Bible story.
This episode was used in Radio Scripts, Volume 3.

 
115: An Act of Mercy
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 6/16/90
Scripture reference: Matthew 18:21-35
Theme: The parable of the unmerciful servant
Plot:
After Tom forgives Rodney for breaking a fence and stealing apples, Rodney does not pass on that forgiving spirit.
Album: The Early Classics (1), Bible Eyewitness: New Testament (Classics 4), Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
Review
Characters:
Officer Patrick O'Ryan, Tom Riley, Rodney Rathbone, Bart Rathbone, Whit, Connie Kendall, Peter Holt, Jimmy Barclay, David, Miss King

Notes:
This episode is a remake of AIO23.
Contains a Bible story.

Contrary to this episode, you can't play the best three out of four, four out of five, six out of seven, or seven out of eight.

GOOF ALERT: For some reason, Officer O'Ryan calls Bart Rathbone (Rodney's father) Bill in this episode.  (Turn up the volume when O'Ryan and Bart/Bill are talking about teaching Rodney a lesson.)

 
116: Isaac the Benevolent
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 6/23/90
Scripture reference: Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31
Theme: The Golden Rule
Plot:
Isaac tries to figure out the Golden Rule.
Album: The Early Classics (1)
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Characters:
Whit, Isaac Morton, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Connie Kendall, Eugene Meltsner, Big Ed

Notes:
This episode is a remake of AIO9.
See It's a Wonderful Life References

 
117: The Trouble with Girls
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Martie Echito
Original Air Date: 6/30/90
Scripture reference: 1 Corinthians 13
Theme: Crushes; puppy love
Plot:
Jimmy tries to find out what do when Jessie has a crush on him.
Album: The Early Classics (1)
Review
Characters:
Jimmy Barclay, George Barclay, Eugene Meltsner, Curt Stevens, Connie Kendall, Jesse Morales, Whit

Notes:
GOOF ALERT: In this episode, Curt Stevens says that "his mom packed his lunch."  However, in AIO150: Home is Where the Hurt Is, Curt says that his mom left them when he was little.

This episode is a remake of AIO13.

 
118: What Happened to the Silver Streak?
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 7/07/90
Scripture reference: Matthew 18:21-35; 1 Corinthians 13:7
Theme: Forgiveness; unconditional love
Plot:
Since she is from a "reform school", Michelle Terry is suspected when a train car winds up missing.
Album: Amazing Antics, Dynamic Discoveries / Just in Time (9)
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Characters:
Whit, Connie Kendall, Traci Needlemyer, Curt Stevens, Michelle Terry, Doreen Charles

Notes:
This episode is a remake of AIO21, with a slightly changed ending.

 
119: Better Late than Never
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 7/14/90
Scripture reference: Matthew 25:1-13
Theme: Lateness
Plot:
Robyn Jacobs is always late.  After being left behind and experiencing "The Twilife Zone", she is determined to never be late again.
Album: Amazing Antics, Dynamic Discoveries / Just in Time (9)
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Characters:
Jesse Morales, Whit, Connie Kendall, Robyn Jacobs, Dale Jacobs, Ann Jacobs

Notes:
The original of this episode was the one that introduced the Twilife Zone. See AIO14.

 
120: Pranks for the Memories
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: John Campbell
Original Air Date: 7/21/90
Scripture reference: Philippians 2:3-4
Theme: Pranks
Plot:
Curt tries a few pranks at Whit's End and later tries one prank too many as he suspects revenge.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8), Comic Belief (Classics 5)
Review
Characters:
Curt Stevens, Whit, Tom Riley, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Officer Patrick O'Ryan, Connie Kendall

Notes:

 
121: Missing Person
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Martie Echito
Original Air Date: 7/28/90
Scripture reference: Luke 15:11-32
Theme: You can't run away from your problems
Plot:
Various Odyssey residents search for Rodney Rathbone after he disappears.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
Review
Characters:
Officer Patrick O'Ryan, Whit, Bart Rathbone, Rodney Rathbone, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Isaac Morton, Eugene Meltsner, Jay Brandt

Notes:
This episode is a remake of AIO25 & AIO26.
See It's a Wonderful Life References

 
122: Castles & Cauldrons, Part 1
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: John Campbell
Original Air Date: 8/04/90
Scripture reference: Deuteronomy 18:10b-12a
Theme: The dangers of fantasy role-playing games; Satan worship; the occult
Plot:
Jimmy Barclay begins to play a role-playing game with his cousin and is drawn into the strange experiences and occurances associated with the game.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
Review
Characters:
Whit, Connie Kendall, George Barclay, Donna Barclay, Jimmy Barclay, "Cousin" Lenn Barclay

Notes:
PARENTAL WARNING: This is a story about fantasy role-playing games and how they can lure their participants into satanic activity.  It is very intense in spots and not meant for listeners under ten years of age.  Parents should listen along with their older children.  (It is the first and only episode where Dr. Dobson came on the air with a personal warning.)

See Star Wars references.

 
123: Castles & Cauldrons, Part 2
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: John Campbell
Original Air Date: 8/11/90
Scripture reference: Deuteronomy 18:10b-12a
Theme: The dangers of fantasy role-playing games; Satan worship; the occult
Plot:
Jimmy Barclay begins to play a role-playing game with his cousin and is drawn into the strange experiences and occurances associated with the game.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
Review
Characters:
Whit, Connie Kendall, George Barclay, Donna Barclay, Jimmy Barclay, "Cousin" Lenn Barclay

Notes:
PARENTAL WARNING: This is a story about fantasy role-playing games and how they can lure their participants into satanic activity.  It is very intense in spots and not meant for listeners under ten years of age.  Parents should listen along with their older children.

 
124: The Winning Edge
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Martie Echito
Original Air Date: 8/18/90
Scripture reference: Romans 15:2
Theme: Competitiveness
Plot:
Bart Rathbone persuades Traci that winning at any cost is the only thing that matters.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
Review
Characters:
Whit, Tom Riley, Robyn Jacobs, Traci Needlemyer, Bart Rathbone, Fred Zachary, Dale Jacobs

Notes:

Included on Odyssey DVD 1.
 
125: All's Well with Boswell
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 8/25/90
Scripture reference: Luke 16:10-12
Theme:  Responsibility
Plot:
Robyn Jacobs tries to "babysit" a cat named Boswell, but goes on all sorts of adventures when the cat escapes.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
Review
Characters:
Robyn Jacobs, Mrs. Fishbine, Jesse Morales, Whit, Tom Riley, *Sylvia, *Rodger, *Ringo, Charlie, Hank

Notes:
Included on Odyssey DVD 1.

GOOF ALERT: At the end of the episode, Robyn and Jesse are scolding themselves for leaving the door open, but this does not make sense. As they are leaving, earlier in the episode, there is a distinct sound effect of them closing the back door - so actually they DID close it! (Contributed by April)
 
126: Wishful Thinking
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Martie Echito
Original Air Date: 9/01/90
Scripture reference: Genesis 4;27;37:18-35; 1 John 2:10-11
Theme: Dealing with a pesky sibling
Plot:
Donna finds out what it would be like to live one day without her brother, Jimmy.
Album: Amazing Antics, Dynamic Discoveries / Just in Time (9)
Review
Characters:
George Barclay, Mary Barclay, Jimmy Barclay, Donna Barclay, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz

Notes:
See It's a Wonderful Life references.

 
127: Have You No Selpurcs?
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 9/08/90
Scripture reference: Proverbs 14:8-9,15-16
Theme: Scruples
Plot:
Curt and Lucy gind out what "selpurcs" are by playing a game of Whit's design.
Album: Amazing Antics, Dynamic Discoveries / Just in Time (9)
Review
Characters:
Curt Stevens, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Whit, Connie Kendall, Mr. Johnson, Pete

Notes:

 
128: One Bad Apple
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Martie Echito
Original Air Date: 9/15/90
Scripture reference: Genesis 1; 2:15
Theme: Taking care of the environment
Plot:
Tom investigates what could be causing people to become sick from eating his apples.
Album: Courageous Characters, Fabulous Friends / On Thin Ice (7)
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Characters:
Whit, Tom Riley, Connie Kendall, Curt Stevens, Jerry Edgebiter, Eustace, Doc Baker

Notes:
See C.S. Lewis references.

 
129: Not One of Us
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: Martie Echito
Original Air Date: 9/22/90
Scripture reference: Acts 17:26; Romans 3:29; 1 Corinthians 12:13
Theme: Bigotry
Plot:
Philip Glossman is forced to resign after making racist statements about the Japanese.   Lucy doesn't understand racism and bigotry until she and Connie become the subject of it.
Album: Amazing Antics, Dynamic Discoveries / Just in Time (9)
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Characters:
Whit, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Miss Medlock, Connie Kendall, Bart Rathbone, Philip Glossman, Tom Riley, Henry, Matilda

Notes:

 
130: Bernard & Joseph, Part 1
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: James Gabriel
Original Air Date: 10/27/90
Scripture reference: Genesis 37;39-46:7
Theme: Biblical history: Joseph; God's sovereignty
Plot:
Bernard tells Artie Powell the story of Joseph.
Album: Amazing Antics, Dynamic Discoveries (9), Chronicles, Kings, and Crosses (Special), Bible Eyewitness: Old Testament (Classics 3)
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Characters:
Bernard Walton, Artie Powell, *Joseph, *Jacob, *Reuben, *Simeon, *Judah, *Potiphar

Notes:
This episode was made into an AIO Activity Pack, Bernard and the Coat of Many Colors, Volume #8

Contains a Bible story.

 
131: Bernard & Joseph, Part 2
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: James Gabriel
Original Air Date: 10/30/90
Scripture reference: Genesis 37;39-46:7
Theme: Biblical history: Joseph; God's sovereignty
Plot:
Bernard tells Artie Powell the story of Joseph.
Album: Amazing Antics, Dynamic Discoveries / Just in Time (9), Chronicles, Kings, and Crosses (Special), Bible Eyewitness: Old Testament (Classics 3)
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Characters:
Bernard Walton, Artie Powell, *Joseph, *Jacob, *Reuben, *Simeon, *Judah, *Pharoh, Whit

Notes:
This episode was made into an AIO Activity Pack, Bernard and the Coat of Many Colors, Volume #8.

Contains a Bible story.

 
132: Thanksgiving at Home
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 11/17/90
Scripture reference: 1 Chronicles 16:8
Theme: Thanksgiving; being thankful
Plot:
Jimmy and Donna do their best to make Thanksgiving a great day for their family.
Album: Courageous Characters, Fabulous Friends / On Thin Ice (7)
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Characters:
Jimmy Barclay, Donna Barclay, George Barclay, Mary Barclay

Notes:
This episode was made into an AIO Activity Pack, A Thanksgiving Carol, Volume #9.

 
133: Cousin Albert
Essential Facts:
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 11/24/90
Scripture reference: Proverbs 23:12
Theme: Illiteracy
Plot:
Lucy discovers that her cousin, a senior in high school, cannot read.
Album: Amazing Antics, Dynamic Discoveries / Just in Time (9)
Review
Characters:
Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Albert Schultz, Whit, Walker Henderson, Mr. Jenkins, Tony

Notes:

 
134: Pamela Has a Problem
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: John Campbell
Original Air Date: 12/01/90
Scripture reference: Psalm 82:1-4
Theme: Abortion; the sanctity of life
Plot:
Connie tries to convince her friend not to get an abortion.
Album: Not Included in an Album
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Characters:
Connie Kendall, Pamela, Lynn, Whit

Notes:
PARENTAL WARNING: This story deals with abortion and the sanctity of life in an open and frank way.  While the issue is handled sensitively, the subject matter may be too mature for younger listeners under 10.

 
135: Back to Bethlehem, Part 1
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: John Campbell
Original Air Date: 12/08/90
Scripture reference: Matthew 1:18-2:1; Luke 2:1-20
Theme: The birth of Jesus Christ
Plot:
Connie and Eugene take a trip to the very first Christmas using the Imagination Station.
Album: Other Times, Other Places (10), Chronicles, Kings, and Crosses (Special), Bible Eyewitness: New Testament (Classics 4)
Review
Characters:
Whit, Connie Kendall, Eugene Meltsner, *Judah, *Benjamin, *Rebekah, *General Lucanus, *Felix, *Hezekiah

Notes:
Contains an Imagination Staition adventure.
Contains a Bible story.

 
136: Back to Bethlehem, Part 2
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Dave Arnold
Music: John Campbell
Original Air Date: 12/15/90
Scripture reference: Matthew 1:18-2:1; Luke 2:1-20
Theme: The birth of Jesus Christ
Plot:
Connie and Eugene take a trip to the very first Christmas using the Imagination Station.
Album: Other Times, Other Places (10), Chronicles, Kings, and Crosses (Special), Bible Eyewitness: New Testament (Classics 4)
Review
Characters:
Connie Kendall, Eugene Meltsner, *Judah, *Benjamin, *Rebekah, *General Lucanus, *Felix, *Hezekiah, *Mary, *Joseph, *Deborah, *Aaron

Notes:
Contains an Imagination Staition adventure.
Contains a Bible story.

 
137: Back to Bethlehem, Part 3
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Phil Lollar
Production Engineer: Bob Luttrell
Music: John Campbell
Original Air Date: 12/22/90
Scripture reference: Matthew 1:18-2:1; Luke 2:1-20
Theme: The birth of Jesus Christ
Plot:
Connie and Eugene take a trip to the very first Christmas using the Imagination Station.
Album: Other Times, Other Places (10), Chronicles, Kings, and Crosses (Special), Bible Eyewitness: New Testament (Classics 4)
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Characters:
Whit, Connie Kendall, Eugene Meltsner, *Judah, *Benjamin, *Rebekah, *General Lucanus, *Felix, *Hezekiah, *Mary, *Joseph, *Aaron, *Jesus

Notes:
Contains an Imagination Staition adventure.
Contains a Bible story.

 
138: The Adventure of the Adventure
Essential Facts:
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineers: Bob Luttrell
Music: Library
Original Air Date: 12/29/90
Scripture reference: (None)
Theme: The story of AIO; behind the scenes
Plot:
A look at the creation and production of AIO.
Album: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades / Beyond Expectations (8)
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Characters:
All characters are in flashback.

Notes:
This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the production of AIO.

This episode features clips from (in order): FP1: Whit's Visitor, 1: Whit's Flop, 49: Thank You, God, 94: Operation Dig-Out, 19: Recollections, 1: Whit's Flop, 36: Kid's Radio, 101: Scattered Seeds, 24: Gotcha!, 39: The Case of the Secret Room, Part 1, 102: The Treasure of Le Monde!, 39: The Case of the Secret Room, Part 1, 46: The Shepherd and the Giant, 66: The Imagination Station, Part 1, 67: The Imagination Station, Part 2, 62: Let This Mind Be in You, 51: Connie, Part 1, 79: Our Best Vacation Ever, 108: Isaac the Courageous, 64: The Greatest of These, 100: Ice Fishing, 57: The Prodigal, Jimmy.

 
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