About
Adventures in Odyssey
Adventures in Odyssey has aired since 1987 with more than 1,000 episodes, making it one of the longest-running audio dramas in history.
Gunsmoke, which holds the record for the most episodes of a weekly scripted TV series, released a mere 635 episodes!
The radio show has led to the creation of 17 videos, more than two dozen novels, plus video games, music albums, and more.
Over one thousand original stories have been told in the world of Odyssey. So where did all these stories get their start?
Odyssey is a small town located somewhere in the American Midwest. But there’s more to this sleepy burg than you could ever imagine!
Adventures in Odyssey is an award-winning audio drama series for ages 8-12 and enjoyed by the whole family.
In 1977, Focus on the family began as a ministry offering marriage and parenting advice over the radio. The Founder and host of the radio program was Dr. James Dobson.
Out of Focus on the Family came a high-quality positive alternative to worldly entertainment, adventures in odyssey, which first aired on november 21, 1987.
35 years later, more than 1000 twenty-five minute episodes have been produced.
The adventures often start with grandfatherly Mr Whittaker (“whit”), who runs an ice cream shop called “Whit’s End.”
Young friends from all over town come to whit for advice,
and his employees: Genius Eugene meltsner–
–and perky Connie Kendall,
Often learn as much as the kids!
The episodes teach lasting truths–
and bring Christian, Biblical principles to life–
— with just the right balance of fun, faith and excitement.
These aren’t audiobooks.
These are full-scale audio adventures portrayed by dynamic professional actors who bring characters and their stories to life.
Each episode uses music and sound effects to help listeners ignite their imaginations.
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