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Eugene Meltsner is a major character in Adventures in Odyssey, voiced by Will Ryan. A long-time employee at "Whit's End", Eugene is the local "genius", having a reputation for erudition and a fondness for trivia. Major plot arcs involving Eugene include his conversion to Christianity, his courtship, engagement, and marriage to Katrina Shanks and the search for Eugene's dad story arch.

Eugene first entered Odyssey in the episode Connie, Part 1, when Connie Kendall, fellow employee, went to California. After a rather confusing introduction, Eugene was hired, and stayed on even after Connie's return.

Eugene attended Campbell County Community College, and now does odd jobs for them, but hopes for full-time employment. He finally became a Christian when he felt an incredible sense of loss when Regis Blackgaard was taking over Whit's end during "The Time Has Come".

Although their relationship was rough, Eugene finally married his sweetheart Katrina, first at her father's deathbed, and again for all their friends in Odyssey.

Eugene disappeared from Odyssey for a great deal of time, all the way from Plan B, Part 1: Missing in Action to A Most Intriguing Question, in which he made a rather unusual entrance back into the world of AIO. While working for the government he accidently wiped out his memory of everything that happened in Odyssey. It was later restored after Mr. Whittaker made some changes to the Imagination Station. However because Eugene and Mr. Whittaker prayed immediately afterwards, it is not known if God or the Invention healed his memory, although credit is rightly given to God. In the more recent episodes, Eugene's adventures in Africa result in Eugene coming into contact with his father, Leonard Meltsner, who he thought was dead. He also discovers that he has a brother still living, Everett Meltsner, who was kidnapped from his father by his father's nemesis, at age 2, Dalton Kearn. Dalton is ultimately brought down by Eugene and his friends in the episodes entitled The Top Floor.

[edit] Family

Eugene thought that he was the only one left in his family "the last in a long line" for twenty years. Until in album 45 when Eugene discovered that his mom had died in Africa three years earlier, but his dad was still alive and living in Oswald Heights. After a few complications his dad comes to live with him. Where he discovers that he also has a brother named Everett. Later Everett and Lenard move to the Ashanti village in Africa. Eugene is married to Katrina Shanks Meltsner.

[edit] Things you may not know about Eugene

  • Eugene created an unsuccessful ice cream flavors radish and green bean.
  • He organizes his vests by occasion.
  • He once lost his memory.
  • He disintegrated a bathtub when he was 6 while trying to invent a new cleaning solution.
  • Eugene has a phobia of needles.
  • His favorite vest has a tortoise shell print and he likes it because it makes him feel like an amphibian.
  • His favorite book is Lactic Acid Bacteria Microbiological and Functional Aspects Third Edition.

[edit] Episodes

Episodes with Will Ryan (213)

  • 051: Connie, Part 1
  • 052: Connie, Part 2
  • 053: The Sacred Trust
  • 054: Peace on Earth
  • 055: Auld Lang Syne
  • 062: Let This Mind Be in You
  • 063: A Good and Faithful Servant
  • 073: A Bite of Applesauce
  • 076: Eugene's Dilemma
  • 077: The Nemesis, Part 1
  • 083: The Battle, Part 1
  • 084: The Battle, Part 2
  • 100: Ice Fishing
  • 101: Scattered Seeds
  • 112: Curious, Isn't It?
  • 113: Suspicious Minds
  • 114: The Big Broadcast
  • 116: Isaac the Benevolent
  • 117: The Trouble with Girls
  • 121: Missing Person
  • 135: Back to Bethlehem, Part 1
  • 136: Back to Bethlehem, Part 2
  • 137: Back to Bethlehem, Part 3
  • 138: The Adventure of the Adventure
  • 139: Melanie's Diary
  • 141: Over the Airwaves
  • 142: Train Ride
  • 157: Last in a Long Line
  • 158: A Day in the Life
  • 159: The Homecoming
  • 160: A Rathbone of Contention
  • 167: Dobson Comes to Town
  • 168: The Curse
  • 169: Hold Up!
  • 170: A Test for Robyn
  • 171: The Cross of Cortes, Part 1
  • 172: The Cross of Cortes, Part 2
  • 173: A Thanksgiving Carol
  • 176: The Star, Part 1
  • 177: The Star, Part 2
  • 178: Room Mates
  • 182: The Scales of Justice
  • 184: Isaac the Chivalrous
  • 193: A Tongue of Fire
  • 194: A License to Drive
  • 196: Harlow Doyle, Private Eye
  • 198: Treasure Hunt
  • 199: The 'No' Factor
  • 200: Feud for Thought
  • 205: Flash Flood
  • 208: Pipe Dreams
  • 210: On Solid Ground
  • 211: The Mortal Coil, Part 1
  • 212: The Mortal Coil, Part 2
  • 213: Best Intentions
  • 214: The Living Nativity
  • 215: Caroling, Caroling
  • 218: A Class Act
  • 232: Thy Kingdom Come
  • 233: Thy Will Be Done
  • 237: Deliver us from Evil
  • 248: Terror from the Skies
  • 250: Pilgrim's Progress Revisited, Part 1
  • 251: Pilgrim's Progress Revisited, Part 2
  • 254: Truth, Trivia and 'Trina
  • 255: The Boy Who Cried 'Destructo!'
  • 260: Naturally, I Assumed...
  • 263: When Bad Isn't So Good
  • 265: War of the Words
  • 266: It Began with a Rabbit's Foot...
  • 267: ... It Ended with a Handshake

  • 269: Fences
  • 274: First-Hand Experience
  • 275: Second Thoughts
  • 276: Third Degree
  • 277: It Happened at Four Corners
  • 278: The Fifth House on the Left, Part 1
  • 279: The Fifth House on the Left, Part 2
  • 280: Gone...
  • 281: ...But Not Forgotten
  • 283: A Book By Its Cover
  • 286: Tom for Mayor, Part 1
  • 287: Tom for Mayor, Part 2
  • 288: The Twilife Zone
  • 291: A Name, Not a Number, Part 2
  • 294: Unto us a Child is Born
  • 298: I Want My B-TV
  • 304: St. Paul: The Man from Tarsus
  • 309: The Perfect Witness, Part 1
  • 310: The Perfect Witness, Part 2
  • 311: The Perfect Witness, Part 3
  • 320: Where Is Thy Sting?
  • 322: The Turning Point
  • 323: A Little Credit, Please
  • 327: Moving Targets
  • 330: The Time Has Come
  • 331: Checkmate
  • 332: Another Chance
  • 333: The Last Resort
  • 334: The Final Conflict
  • 335: Love is in the Air, Part 1
  • 336: Love is in the Air, Part 2
  • 339: Do, For a Change
  • 345: B-TV: Compassion
  • 351: What Are You Gonna Do with Your Life?
  • 354: Blind Justice
  • 355: The Search for Whit, Part 1
  • 356: The Search for Whit, Part 2
  • 357: The Search for Whit, Part 3
  • 362: The Right Choice, Part 1
  • 363: The Right Choice, Part 2
  • 364: Home, Sweet Home
  • 365: Clara
  • 366: Solitary Refinement
  • 367: The Decision
  • 368: The Other Woman
  • 369: It's a Wrap!
  • 370: Christmas Around the World, Part 1
  • 371: Christmas Around the World, Part 2
  • 373: For Whom The Wedding Bells Toll, Part 2
  • 374: For Whom The Wedding Bells Toll, Part 3
  • 380: The One About Trust, Part 1
  • 381: The One About Trust, Part 2
  • 383: B-TV: Thanks
  • 385: It's a Pokenberry Christmas, Part 1
  • 386: It's a Pokenberry Christmas, Part 2
  • 387: New Year's Eve Live!
  • 389: O.T. Action News: Jephthah's Vow
  • 390: No Bones About It
  • 392: When In Doubt...Pray!
  • 393: Wrapped Around Your Finger
  • 396: Poor Loser
  • 403: Faster Than a Speeding Ticket
  • 404: Hide and Seek
  • 405: The Graduate
  • 406: Malachi's Message, Part 1
  • 408: Malachi's Message, Part 3
  • 410: B-TV: Forgiveness
  • 414: Buried Sin
  • 415: Gloobers
  • 416: The Tower
  • 424: Blackgaard's Revenge, Part 1

  • 425: Blackgaard's Revenge, Part 2

  • 428a: The Eternal Birthday
  • 429: The YAK Problem
  • 431a: Where There's Smoke
  • 431b: The Virtual Kid
  • 433a: The Treasure Room
  • 434: B-TV: Redeeming the Season
  • 435: A Look Back, Part 1
  • 436: A Look Back, Part 2
  • 437a: Sunset Bowlawater
  • 438a: Lyin' Tale
  • 438b: The Telltale Cat
  • 439: B-TV: Grace
  • 440: I Slap Floor
  • 441a: What Do You Think?
  • 441b: Idol Minds
  • 443: Changing Rodney
  • 446b: The Seven Deadly Dwarves
  • 447: Potlucks and Poetry
  • 448: Mandy's Debut
  • 484: Plan B, Part 1: Missing in Action
  • 499: Exit
  • 500: 500
  • 564: A Most Intriguing Question
  • 565: A Most Surprising Answer
  • 566: A Most Extraordinary Conclusion
  • 567: Two Friends and a Truck
  • 569: The Invisible Dog
  • 570: For Better or For Worse, Part 1
  • 571: For Better or For Worse, Part 2
  • 572: Odyssey Sings!
  • 573: Back to Abnormal
  • 574: Prisoners of Fear, Part 1
  • 575: Prisoners of Fear, Part 2
  • 576: Prisoners of Fear, Part 3
  • 577: The Business of Busyness
  • 578: All-Star Witness
  • 580: Tales of a Small-Town Thug
  • 581: A Christmas Conundrum
  • 583: The Champ of the Camp
  • 584: Dead Ends
  • 586: A Cheater Cheated
  • 588: Broken-Armed and Dangerous
  • 589: The Impossible
  • 593: Around the Block
  • 594: A Time for Action, Part 1
  • 595: A Time for Action, Part 2
  • 596: Cover of Darkness
  • 599: Blood, Sweat, and Fears
  • 605: The Chosen One, Part 1
  • 606: The Chosen One, Part 2
  • 607: The Undeniable Truth
  • 610: Hear Me, Hear Me
  • 611: The Top Floor, Part 1
  • 612: The Top Floor, Part 2
  • 613: The Top Floor, Part 3
  • 619: A New Era, Part 1
  • 620: A New Era, Part 2
  • 621: A New Era, Part 3
  • 631: A Capsule Comes to Town
  • 632: Suspicious Finds
  • 636: A Class Reenactment
  • 637: The Forgotten Deed
  • 640: Rights, Wrongs, and Winners
  • TC4: Three in One
  • ???: B-TV: Live
  • ???: Welcome to Whit's End
  • 655: The Inspiration Station, Part 1
  • 656: The Inspiration Station, Part 2
  • 660: For the Birds
  • Episodes with Shane Baumel (2)
    Episode Original Airdate Album Writer Director Rating iTunes
    619: A New Era, Part 1
    September 15, 2007
    49: The Sky's the Limit
    Nathan Hoobler
    Nathan Hoobler
    95%
    Not Available

    Upon returning to Odyssey, Leonard faces a crisis while Eugene and Katrina get disturbing news from the Ashanti tribe in Africa.

    620: A New Era, Part 2
    September 22, 2007
    49: The Sky's the Limit
    Marshal Younger
    Marshal Younger
    80%
    Not Available

    Upon returning to Odyssey, Leonard faces a crisis while Eugene and Katrina get disturbing news from the Ashanti tribe in Africa.

    Episodes with John Charles Morris (1)
    Episode Original Airdate Album Writer Director Rating iTunes
    583: The Champ of the Camp
    October 01, 2005
    45: Lost and Found
    Kathy Buchanan
    Bob Hoose
    100%
    Not Available

    Connie continues writing her book and reflects on events from her childhood that have interesting connections to the present!

    Videos with Will Ryan (0)
    Episode Original Airdate Season Writer Director Rating
    10: In Harm's Way
    1997
    Original Video Series
    Robert Vernon
    Robert Vernon
    99.3%

    When the new kid in town isn't exactly cool, what's a guy to do? Being nice is one thing, but letting him hang around with you... well, that's another thing entirely. Can Dylan see past Elliot's "nerdy" actions to his inner value? A critical choice and a powerful lesson await in this exciting tale of friendship and love.

    11: A Twist in Time
    1997
    Original Video Series
    Steve Stiles
    Robert Vernon
    100%

    Whit is working on a secret new invention - but Dylan and his friend, Sal, can't stand the suspense of not knowing what it is. When they disregard Whit's instructions and sneak into his workshop, the boys trigger a surprising series of events that could lead to disaster for Whit's End... and Mr. Whittaker!

    12: A Stranger Among Us
    1998
    Original Video Series
    Robert Vernon
    Robert Vernon
    100%

    Mystery?! Well, it shouldn't be, but Connie and Dylan have gotten caught up in a mystery movie and suddenly every visitor to Whit's End looks suspicious to them. There are laughs and chills galore as Eugene tries to temper things with reason, while Connie and Dylan are positive that a stranger stranded by a storm is actually an escapee from a nearby prison! It's all downhill from there as the misguided trio learns a valuable lesson about the power of things we put into our minds.

    13: Baby Daze
    1998
    Original Video Series
    Robert Vernon
    Robert Vernon
    90%

    When a baby shows up on the doorstep of Whit's End, the places becomes a flurry of splattered food, dirty diapers, and talking sock-puppets! Eugene wants to study the child's behavior in the name of "science." And Dylan and Connie can only laugh at his hilarious attempts at childcare.

    14: The Last Days of Eugene Meltsner
    September 2000
    New Video Series
    Robert Vernon
    Robert Vernon
    74.1%

    Through Whit's new invention, The MicroSimulator, Eugene takes a fantastic voyage through his own circulatory system and makes an alarming discovery. Forced to reevaluate how he'll spend the remaining days of his life, he sets in motion a chain of events that includes a bank heist, a ticking bomb, and a strangely familiar window washer!

    16: The Caves of Qumran
    April 2002
    New Video Series
    Jeffrey Learned
    Ed Olson
    77.5%

    When a mysterious old treasure map shows up in Odyssey, Mr. Whittaker, Dylan, Connie, and Eugene embark on a perilous journey that leads them to the caves of Qumran in Palestine.

    15: Escape from the Forbidden Matrix
    January 2001
    New Video Series
    John Fornof
    Robert Vernon
    100%

    "Dylan & Sal can't get enough of the new action-packed video game "Insectoids." So when they are invited to play Insectoids "for real" in the virtual-reality Room of Consequence at Whit's End, they jump at the chance. But soon they're engaged in a life-sized, three-dimensional jungle war, fighting giant insect warriors and an even more dangerous foe. "

    07: Electric Christmas
    1994
    Original Video Series
    Steve Stiles
    Robert Vernon
    99.8%

    It's Christmastime, and all Dylan Taylor wants is an XR-7 limited edition speedster. However, his hopes are zapped when he discovers its extravagant price tag would overload the family budget. That is until he hears that the two-wheeled titanium turbo bike is the grand prize of Odyssey's yard decorating contest. But Dylan's scheming neighbor, Doug, has other plans. And when he gets a glimpse of Doug's snow-sculpted, ten-foot tall twin T-Rexes towing a skiing Elvis amid a cluster of cut-down palm trees, Dylan switches his design from a humble manger scene to a super-charged, mega-watt wonderland. What follows is a powerful reminder that grounds them all in the true meaning of Christmas.

    01: The Knight Travellers
    1991
    Original Video Series
    Ken C. Johnson
    Ken C. Johnson
    82.6%

    Young Dylan Taylor gets more adventure than he bargained for when he saves a mangy mutt named Sherman from an early demise - and winds up in the company of the remarkable John Avery Whittaker ("Whit"). They set out to retrieve Whit's Imagination Station, an amazing one-of-a-kind contraption that allows kids to see historical events first hand. The diabolical Faustus and his henchmen have stolen the Imagination Station for their own evil purposes - to change it into a Manipulation Station! In this exciting story, a young boy makes an unforgettable discovery about what is truly important in life, but is it too late to stop Faustus?

    08: Go West Young Man
    1995
    Original Video Series
    Robert Vernon
    Robert Vernon
    98.5%

    Whit has just completed the most amazing transport machine ever - the new Imagination Station! Dylan and Eugene jump in and take off on the maiden voyage to the Old West - and drop in on a frantic feud to save the town of Tuttleville from the dreadful Dalton gang. After promising that he and Eugene are committed to cleaning up the streets, Dylan discovers it's a bigger job than he ever imagined. And when faced with a showdown, Dylan must decide whether to keep his word or run for his life. Rustle up the whole family for this galloping adventure of courage and integrity.

    02: A Flight to the Finish
    1991
    Original Video Series
    Don Goodman
    Ken C. Johnson
    100%

    The Tri-County Junior Grand Prix has come to Odyssey, and Dylan and his dog, Sherman, are ready to put the wheel to the road! Taunted by their new neighbor - Holly and her mischievous cat, Jasper - our heroes are determined to beat them to the checkered flag. But when Dylan's car literally explodes into action, and Holly's car careens out of control, Dylan faces a dilemma: save Holly... or win the race. It's an exciting story about caring for others and a rocket ride to the edge of adventure!

    09: Someone to Watch Over Me
    1996
    Original Video Series
    Robert Vernon
    Robert Vernon
    92.5%

    Dylan and Jesse are on a smashing imaginary safari until a glitch in the computer program causes it to end prematurely. But when Dylan goes aboard to retrieve a forgotten backpack, he's catapulted into a series of bizarre events that would amaze even inventor John Avery Whittaker. Will Dylan survive his enemy's relentless pursuit? Can anyone lead him out of this labyrinth? Gather the whole family for a rousing tale of faith, courage and mystery.

    03: A Fine Feathered Frenzy
    1991
    Original Video Series
    Ken C. Johnson
    Ken C. Johnson
    97.8%

    A garden tool with an appetite for destruction throws young Dylan Taylor headlong into adventure. After mowing down Mrs. Harcourt's rose garden, he's forced to pay the consequences - which include "parrot-witting" her beloved Napoleon. But when Whit accidentally lets the bird escape, the chase is on! Can Whit and Dylan recapture Napoleon before Mrs. Harcourt returns home... or have they met their waterloo? It's fun and excitement that shows the importance of taking responsibility for one's own actions.

    04: Shadow of a Doubt
    1992
    Original Video Series
    Ken C. Johnson
    Ken C. Johnson
    100%

    Precious gems unearthed behind Whit's End. Incriminating film from a surveillance camera. A soda glass found at the scene of the crime - with fingerprints! The evidence against Whit is overwhelming. But Dylan isn't so sure. And when he sets out to prove Whit's innocence, he gets more than he bargained for. By combining edge-of-your-seat suspense and comic antics, this episode teaches children the importance of faith and friendship.

    05: Star Quest
    1993
    Original Video Series
    Rob McFarlane
    Robert Vernon
    75%

    Come along for the ride in this high-flying sci-fi adventure when Dylan and his buddy Sal learn that their favorite TV show, "Star Quest," is filming in Odyssey. When Whit builds an enormous robot for the episode, Dylan and Sal are determined to get in on the lights, camera and action. But our heroes boldly go where no man has gone before when they discover this robot has a mind of his own. The sky's the limit in this thrilling voyage with a valuable lesson about jealousy and friendship.

    06: Once Upon an Avalanche
    1994
    Original Video Series
    Paul McCusker
    Robert Vernon
    92%

    Excitement is in the air as Odyssey's Junior Woodscouts settle into Camp What-a-Nut for their winter retreat. But when Jesse wanders over from the girls' camp to give Dylan a fright, he's determined to teach her a lesson she'll never forget. With the help of his new friend, Carter, Dylan takes his little sister on a hair-raising toboggan ride that plunges them right into Avalanche Canyon! While Eugene valiantly attempts to rescue the trio, Dylan, Jesse, and Carter begin a search for civilization that brings then face-to-face with an angry bear, the mysterious legend of Hatchet Jack, and a heartwarming reminder of the importance of kindness and brotherly love.

    [edit] Famous Quotes

    "To borrow the colloquialism…" - Various Episodes

    "Has anyone seen my keys?" - Various Episodes

    "Greetings and Salutations!" - Various Episodes

    "Angleworms. Hahahahohoho. Don't you get it?"

    "The proverbial______." Various Episodes

    "The time has come." Various Episodes

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