"The Soda Fountain" - AIO Episodes: 1988

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007: Promises, Promises

January 02, 1988		Connie is writing to her best friend Marcy about the various people and places of her new home: Odyssey.
The Adventure Begins Odyssey USA

		W: Phil Lollar D: Steve Harris & Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (4) Goofs (1)

Connie Kendall, Officer David Harley, John Whittaker, Lisa, Phil (a), Tom Riley

008: Dental Dilemma

January 09, 1988		Emily Forbes loves the dentist. But when her older brother frightens her with lies about her teeth, she fears Dr. Graves is going to pull all of them out!
The Lost Episodes

		W: Susan McBride D: Chuck Bolte & Steve Harris SD: Bob Luttrell & Steve Harris
Trivia (4) Allusions (1)

Emily Forbes, John Whittaker, Mark Forbes

009: Doing Unto Others

January 16, 1988		In Johnny's pursuit of following the golden rule, he purchases a television for Mr. Whittaker thinking it's a nice way to repay him for all he has done.
No Album Odyssey USA

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar & Steve Harris SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1) Goofs (1) Allusions (1)

Connie Kendall, Officer David Harley, Big Ed, John Whittaker, Johnny Bickle, Linda

010: Nothing to Fear

January 23, 1988		Shirley seems to be afraid of everything! But when Shirley's courage it put to the test, she has to put her fears behind her.
The Adventure Begins Odyssey USA

		W: Paul McCusker D: Steve Harris & Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (4) Goofs (1)

Connie Kendall, Danny, Jake, John Whittaker, Luthor, Shirley Zigler, Mrs. Zigler

011: Addictions Can Be Habit Forming

January 30, 1988		Joey is trying to help her friend Stefanie with her weight problem. Unfortunately for her, Stefanie doesn't seem like she wants any help!
No Album

		W: Steve Harris & Jim Adams D: Steve Harris SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1)

Bobby (a), Connie Kendall, Officer David Harley, Joey Donovan, John Whittaker, Stephanie

012: The Tangled Web

February 06, 1988		In a story written by Whit, Connie learns about the consequences of telling little white lies and how they effect those we love.
The Adventure Begins Odyssey USA

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (4) Goofs (2) Allusions (1)

Connie Kendall, Officer David Harley, Harry Snoopnagle, Humphrey, Jane Forsithe, Jeremy Forsithe, John Whittaker, Roger Forsithe

013: Bobby's Valentine

February 13, 1988		Bobby is trying to rid himself of Amy Duran, a girl in his class who keeps writing him love notes. He seeks the advice of those around him to try and find a way to get rid of her.
No Album Odyssey USA

		W: Paul McCusker D: Phil Lollar & Steve Harris SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1) Allusions (1)

Amy Duran, Bobby Novak, Connie Kendall, Officer David Harley, Jeff (a), John Whittaker

014: Missed it by that Much

February 20, 1988		Rachel Weaver has a problem with being late, and is in danger of getting kicked off the volleyball team. She must overcome several obstacles to get to the game on time.
No Album Odyssey USA

		W: Paul McCusker D: Phil Lollar & Steve Harris SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (3) Allusions (1)

Connie Kendall, Officer David Harley, Frank Weaver, John Whittaker, Rachel Weaver, Rod Serly, Mrs. Weaver

015: My Brother's Keeper

February 27, 1988		Philip Callas gets angry during baseball practice and tells his younger brother Dean to go home. When Dean doesn't return home, the police get involved and try to track down the boy.
The Lost Episodes

		W: Paul McCusker & Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar & Steve Harris SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1) Allusions (1)

John Whittaker

016: No Stupid Questions

March 05, 1988		Chris Gottlieb, a man in a wheelchair, and Meg Stevens, a girl with a lot of questions, form an odd friendship when they help each other out.
The Lost Episodes

		W: Susan McBride D: Steve Harris SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1)

John Whittaker

017: A Member of the Family I

March 12, 1988		Whit's grandson Monty comes to visit him but starts causing problems for Whit and the rest of the town when Monty starts acting out, feeling his grandfather has been treated him unfairly.
The Adventure Begins

		W: Susan McBride D: Steve Harris SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (2) Goofs (1)

Jana Whittaker-Dowd, John Whittaker, Monty Whittaker-Dowd, Tom Riley

018: A Member of the Family II

March 19, 1988		Whit's grandson Monty comes to visit him but starts causing problems for Whit and the rest of the town when Monty starts acting out, feeling his grandfather has been treated him unfairly.
The Adventure Begins

		W: Steve Harris D: Steve Harris SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (2)

Jana Whittaker-Dowd, John Whittaker, Monty Whittaker-Dowd, Tom Riley

019: Recollections

March 26, 1988		Tom tells Connie the story of Whit's wife, Jenny, and her battle for the Fillmore building which is the present-day Whit's End.
The Adventure Begins Odyssey USA

		W: Phil Lollar D: Steve Harris SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (7) Goofs (1)

Connie Kendall, Officer David Harley, Jenny, Jenny Whittaker, John Whittaker, Philip Glossman, Tom Riley

020: Mike Makes Right

April 02, 1988		Billy Barton, the bully of Odyssey Elementary, gets into a fight with Mike Caldwell. When Mike wins, he becomes arrogant and lets stardom go to his head.
Heroes

		W: Paul McCusker D: Steve Harris & Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (3) Allusions (1) Quotes (1)

Billy Barton, Mrs. Caldwell, Donnie Hollman, Freddy (c), John Whittaker, Principal Jones, Mike Caldwell, Sam

021: The Case of the Missing Train Car

April 09, 1988		Michelle Terry claims she is innocent when Warren's train car winds up missing. Because of her checkered past, Michelle is the prime suspect, but Whit doesn't want to jump to any conclusions.
No Album

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (3)

Connie Kendall, Officer David Harley, John Whittaker, Michelle Terry, Tom Riley, Warren Summers

022: A Simple Addition

April 16, 1988		In an effort to get attention, young Nicky does whatever he can to get his parents to stop thinking about their soon-to-be-born child.
The Lost Episodes

		W: Susan McBride D: Paul McCusker & Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (2)

John Whittaker

023: The Quality of Mercy

April 23, 1988		Scott Williams is caught trying to steal apples from Tom Riley. Scott is let free, but hasn't learned his lesson when he goes to forcefully retrieve some money that is owed to him.
No Album

		W: Paul McCusker D: Steve Harris & Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (6) Allusions (1)

Ben (a), Bill Williams, Connie Kendall, Officer David Harley, John Whittaker, Robbie Holt, Scott Williams, Tom Riley

024: Gotcha!

April 30, 1988		Connie gives Philio Sanderson a rabbit's foot after reading his horoscope. Whit believes that lucky charms and horoscopes are part of the occult and tries to create an alternative.
No Album

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (4) Quotes (3)

Officer David Harley, John Whittaker, Philo Sanderson, Sylvia, Tom Riley

025: Harley Takes the Case I

May 07, 1988		Steve Larson is missing and Officer Harley goes out in search of him. While Steve's father is out asking questions, Officer Harley accidentally gets trapped with Steve.
No Album

		W: Paul McCusker D: Steve Harris & Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1)

Al Larson, Bill Smithson, Connie Kendall, Officer David Harley, Jay Brandt, John Whittaker, Sherman (a), Steve Larson, Mr. Webster

026: Harley Takes the Case II

May 14, 1988		Steve Larson is missing and Officer Harley goes out in search of him. While Steve's father is out asking questions, Officer Harley accidentally gets trapped with Steve.
No Album

		W: Paul McCusker D: Steve Harris & Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (3)

Al Larson, Andy (a), Barbara Larson, Bill Smithson, Officer David Harley, John Whittaker, Steve Larson, Mrs. Wilkerson

027: A Change of Hart

May 21, 1988		Freddie Hart tries everything to become popular but everyone teases him. His father tells him to turn to God.
The Adventure Begins

		W: Paul McCusker D: Steve Harris & Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (4) Allusions (1)

Freddie Hart, Gordie, Mrs. Hart, Mr. Hart, Miss Kirston, Principal Seabury

028: The Price of Freedom

May 28, 1988		Mr. Altman teaches his class that the men who in the Vietnam war were killers. This doesn't sit well with Kirk, who's father died in the war fighting for his country.
Mission: Accomplished

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (4)

Mr. Altman, Connie Kendall, Epstein, Jimmy (b), John Whittaker, Joyce McGinty, Kirk McGinty, Leo, Reeves, Ronny, Steve McGinty

029: Rumor Has It

June 04, 1988		Jack investigates the mysterious Kirban family who want to keep to themselves. After jumping to several of the wrong conclusions, Jack gets into some trouble.
Heroes

		W: Paul McCusker D: Steve Harris & Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (4) Goofs (1)

Alice Pringle, Connie Kendall, Jack Davis, John Kirban, John Whittaker, Mr. Kirban, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz, Peter Pringle

030: Honor Thy Parents

June 11, 1988		Laura Fremont is embarrassed by the things her parents do. Whit then tries to help her learn what great people they really are.
The Lost Episodes

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1) Goofs (1) Allusions (2)

Cora, Eula Fremont, Mr. Heath, Homer Fremont, John Whittaker, Kelly Woods, Laura-Jean Fremont, Owen Barker

031: Family Vacation I

June 18, 1988		The Barclay family run into some problems when their car breaks down on their way to Florida. However, their problems soon turn into yet another adventure.
Stormy Weather

		W: Paul McCusker D: Paul McCusker SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (4) Goofs (1) Allusions (2)

Donna Barclay, George Barclay, Jimmy Barclay, John Whittaker, Mary Barclay

032: Family Vacation II

June 25, 1988		The Barclay family run into some problems when their car breaks down on their way to Florida. However, their problems soon turn into yet another adventure.
Stormy Weather

		W: Paul McCusker D: Paul McCusker SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (4)

Mr. Bostich, Chester, Donna Barclay, George Barclay, Grace (a), Jimmy Barclay, John Whittaker, Mary Barclay, Ted, Wendy

033: The Day Independence Came

July 02, 1988		Irwin Springer falls when trying to get a book and imagines he was in the American Revolution and witness' the signing of the deceleration of independence.
Stormy Weather

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (4) Goofs (1) Allusions (3)

Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Irwin Springer, John Adams, John Dickinson, John Hancock, John Whittaker, Nathan Hale, Tom Riley

034: Stormy Weather

July 09, 1988		Connie doesn't like Odyssey and feels she is being swamped by Christians. So she wants to go back to California. But when Whit gets hurt, she realizes how much he means to her.
Stormy Weather

		W: Paul McCusker D: Phil Lollar & Paul McCusker SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (4) Goofs (2)

Connie Kendall, Debbie, John Whittaker, June Kendall, Tom Riley

035: V.B.S. Blues

July 16, 1988		Ned Lewis' V.B.S. class is a mess and he must perform a sketch in front of the entire church! If everything goes well, the church will consider starting up a Drama program, but things don't look too good for Ned.
Stormy Weather

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1) Goofs (1) Allusions (2)

Benny, Eugene Mumford, Hank Shorter, John Whittaker, Junior Bascomb, Ned Lewis, Pastor Williams

036: Kid's Radio

July 23, 1988		Brad and Sherman hit the air waves with their very own radio station. The station is called "KYDS Radio", but without proper support, the project is headed for trouble.
Stormy Weather

		W: Paul McCusker D: Phil Lollar & Paul McCusker SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (3) Goofs (1) Allusions (3) Quotes (1)

Benjamin (a), Brad Dillard, Mr. Dillard, John Whittaker, Leonard (a), Ralph Adams, Sherman (b)

037: Camp What-A-Nut I

July 07, 1988		Donny McCoy gives his account of what happened at Camp What-A-Nut. He describes his encounter with a bear, and the rest of the camps encounter with a skunk.
Stormy Weather

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (2)

Chas Wentworth, Donny McCoy, Gloria McCoy, John Whittaker, Marco Dibiasi, Ned Lewis

038: Camp What-A-Nut II

August 06, 1988		Donny McCoy gives his account of what happened at Camp What-A-Nut. He describes his encounter with a bear, and the rest of the camps encounter with a skunk.
Stormy Weather

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell


Chas Wentworth, Donny McCoy, Gloria McCoy, John Whittaker, Marco Dibiasi, Ned Lewis

039: The Case of the Secret Room I

August 13, 1988		A secret room is discovered in Whit's End that holds the skeleton of an old Janitor from the Fillmore Recreation center. Whit and Jamie attempt to discover some answers.
Stormy Weather

		W: Paul McCusker D: Paul McCusker SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (2) Goofs (1)

Connie Kendall, Jami Martin, John Whittaker, Percival Fenwick, Ralph Howards, Tom Riley

040: The Case of the Secret Room II

August 20, 1988		A secret room is discovered in Whit's End that holds the skeleton of an old Janitor from the Fillmore Recreation center. Whit and Jamie attempt to discover some answers.
Stormy Weather

		W: Paul McCusker D: Paul McCusker
Trivia (3) Goofs (1)

Miss Barfield, Connie Kendall, Jami Martin, John Whittaker, Percival Fenwick, Ralph Howards, Tom Riley

041: Return to the Bible Room

August 27, 1988		Jack and Lucy use their imaginations to their fullest, when Whit tells them the story of Jonah and his encounter with a "big fish".
Stormy Weather

		W: Paul McCusker D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (2)

Jack Davis, John Whittaker, Jonah, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz

042: The Last Great Adventure of the Summer

September 03, 1988		Terry's boring summer takes a drastic turn when he and his father are ambushed by a terrorist.
Stormy Weather

		W: Paul McCusker D: Phil Lollar SD: Steve Harris & Dave Arnold
Trivia (4) Allusions (1)

George Johnston, John Whittaker, Maxim, Nigel, Terry Johnston

043: Back to School

September 10, 1988		Leslie seems to have trouble with telling the truth. 'Over-Exaggeration' seems to be her middle name.
Heroes

		W: Paul McCusker D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell


Ann, Cindy Hanson, 'Crazy' Eddie, Mr. Gutwrench, John Whittaker, Krista, Leslie

044: It Sure Seems Like It to Me

September 12, 1988		Leslie still hasn't learned her lesson and continues to tell stories. However, this time one of the stories may actually be true!
The Lost Episodes

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1)

Mr. Gutwrench, Jerry Haberman, John Whittaker, Leslie, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz

045: What are we Going to do about Halloween?

October 22, 1988		A Halloween party at Whit's End strives to teach the children of Odyssey to celebrate Saints and not demons on October 31.
The Lost Episodes

		W: Paul McCusker D: Paul McCusker SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1)

Brad, Connie Kendall, Ed Renfield, John Whittaker, Leonard (b), Tom Riley, Pastor Williams

046: The Shepard and the Giant

October 29, 1988		Connie experiences the story of the Shepard and the Giant using "The Environment Enhancer", a new creation by Whit.
Heroes

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Dave Arnold
Trivia (2)

Abinadab, Connie Kendall, King David, Eliab, Goliath, Jesse, John Whittaker, Samuel (a), King Saul, Shamma

047: A Single Vote

November 05, 1988		Connie doesn't think her vote makes a difference. But Whit tells her the story of how Texas became a state after a series of events were decided by one vote.
Heroes

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (2) Quotes (1)

Mr. Baehr, Connie Kendall, Homer, Horace Higgenbotham, Jamison Shoemaker, John Whittaker, Jones (a), Mr. Lang, Madison Marsh, Richard Reynolds, Sam Houston, Thompson (a), Tom Riley

048: Heroes

November 12, 1988		Jimmy Barclay looks up to "Lightning" Livingston, the star basketball player. When Lighting is accused of using drugs, Jimmy stands up for him but doesn't know what the truth is.
Heroes

		W: Paul McCusker D: Paul McCusker SD: Dave Arnold
Trivia (1)

Bobby (b), Bruce Wilkins, Connie Kendall, Frank Malone, George Barclay, Howard Wilby, Jeff (a), Jimmy Barclay, John Whittaker, Melvin (Lightning) Livingston

049: Thank You, God

November 19, 1988		Whit tells a group of friends about how he became a Christian. When he was young, his stepmother was in a horrible accident which left her blind. Through God's love, she was able to cope and show Whit the meaning of faith.
Heroes

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (3) Goofs (2)

Agnes Riley, Connie Kendall, Fiona Donneral, Harold Whittaker, John Whittaker, June Kendall, Rodney, Tom Riley

050: Karen

November 26, 1988		Karen Crosby is living with cancer. But as the situation begins to get worse, the people she loves begin to worry about her future.
Heroes

		W: Paul McCusker D: Paul McCusker SD: Dave Arnold
Trivia (2)

Bob (a), Connie Kendall, David (a), Donna Barclay, John Whittaker, Karen Crosby, Mary Barclay, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Roth

051: Connie I

December 03, 1988		Connie tries to get away from the influences of Odyssey by traveling all the way to California. However, it seems the further she goes, the further the influence stretches.
Heroes

		W: Paul McCusker D: Paul McCusker SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (3) Quotes (1)

Audrey Nelson, Connie Kendall, Eugene Meltsner, John Whittaker, June Kendall, Tom Riley

052: Connie II

December 10, 1988		Connie tries to get away from the influences of Odyssey by traveling all the way to California. However, it seems the further she goes, the further the influence stretches.
Heroes

		W: Paul McCusker D: Paul McCusker SD: Dave Arnold
Trivia (2) Quotes (1)

Audrey Nelson, Connie Kendall, Eugene Meltsner, John Whittaker, Marcy, Pamela (a), Tom Riley

053: The Sacred Trust

December 17, 1988		Heather tells Lucy a secret that Lucy had to promise to keep a secret. But since the secret involves Heather lying to her parents, Lucy must decide if she should tell or not.
Heroes

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1) Goofs (1) Allusions (1)

Connie Kendall, Mrs. Cunningham-Schultz, Eugene Meltsner, Heather (a), John Whittaker, Lucy Cunningham-Schultz

054: Peace on Earth

December 24, 1988		The Barclay family have forgotten the most important part of Christmas... Jesus! But when their house is robbed, the good people of Odyssey show them God's love.
Heroes

		W: Paul McCusker D: Paul McCusker SD: Dave Arnold
Trivia (5) Goofs (1) Allusions (2) Quotes (1)

Connie Kendall, Officer David Harley, Donna Barclay, Eugene Meltsner, George Barclay, Jimmy Barclay, John Whittaker, Mary Barclay, Melvin (Lightning) Livingston, Tom Riley

055: Auld Lang Syne

December 31, 1988		Tom and Whit reflect on the things that happened over the year. Clips from various shows are used to piece together a montage of memories.
The Lost Episodes

		W: Phil Lollar D: Phil Lollar SD: Dave Arnold & Bob Luttrell
Trivia (1) Allusions (1)

John Whittaker, Tom Riley

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1988
Episodes

007: Promises, Promises
008: Dental Dilemma
009: Doing Unto Others
010: Nothing to Fear
011: Addictions Can Be Habit Forming
012: The Tangled Web
013: Bobby's Valentine
014: Missed it by that Much
015: My Brother's Keeper
016: No Stupid Questions
017: A Member of the Family I
018: A Member of the Family II
019: Recollections
020: Mike Makes Right
021: The Case of the Missing Train Car
022: A Simple Addition
023: The Quality of Mercy
024: Gotcha!
025: Harley Takes the Case I
026: Harley Takes the Case II
027: A Change of Hart
028: The Price of Freedom
029: Rumor Has It
030: Honor Thy Parents
031: Family Vacation I
032: Family Vacation II
033: The Day Independence Came
034: Stormy Weather
035: V.B.S. Blues
036: Kid's Radio
037: Camp What-A-Nut I
038: Camp What-A-Nut II
039: The Case of the Secret Room I
040: The Case of the Secret Room II
041: Return to the Bible Room
042: The Last Great Adventure of the Summer
043: Back to School
044: It Sure Seems Like It to Me
045: What are we Going to do about Halloween?
046: The Shepard and the Giant
047: A Single Vote
048: Heroes
049: Thank You, God
050: Karen
051: Connie I
052: Connie II
053: The Sacred Trust
054: Peace on Earth
055: Auld Lang Syne

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