| Episodes with Kyle Ellison (1)
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| Episodes with Jim Custer (7)
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| Original Airdate
| Album
| Writer
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| Rating
| iTunes
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| 093: Rescue from Manatugo Point
| November 11, 1989
| 06: Mission: Accomplished
| Paul McCusker
| Phil Lollar
| 92.5%
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Whit flashes back to the times he had as a signalman for the Navy in World War II.
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| 094: Operation Digout
| November 18, 1989
| 06: Mission: Accomplished
| Paul McCusker
| Phil Lollar
| 87%
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Whit tells Connie the story of the battle in which he was wounded in World War II.
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| 138: The Adventure of the Adventure
| December 29, 1990
| 08: Beyond Expectations
| Paul McCusker
| Paul McCusker
| 56.8%
| Not Available
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A look at the creation and production of AIO.
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| 464: The Triangle, Part 1
| March 03, 2001
| 36: Danger Signals
| Nathan Hoobler
| Paul McCusker
| 95.2%
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Connie hears the story of how Whit and Jenny met in college.
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| 465: The Triangle, Part 2
| March 10, 2001
| 36: Danger Signals
| Nathan Hoobler
| Paul McCusker
| 98.7%
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Connie hears the story of how Whit and Jenny met in college.
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| 582: Silent Night
| December 17, 2005
| 45: Lost and Found
| John Fornof
| Bob Hoose
| 79.8%
| Not Available
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Whit's Christmas plans are ruined, and so he has to find a way to spend his Christmas alone.
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| 609: Prequels of Love
| Febuary 10, 2007
| 48: Moment of Truth
| Kathy Buchanan
| Kathy Buchanan
| 96.3%
| Not Available
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While trapped in the basement of the Electric Palace, Bart, Whit, and Bernard tell Marvin about how they met and proposed to their wives-from rock piles to funerals, from pork rinds to chicken costumes, these stories are (not) the most romantic things you'll hear all year, but may be the funniest.
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| Videos with Jack Lester (0)
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| Season
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| 07: Electric Christmas
| 1994
| Original Video Series
| Steve Stiles
| Robert Vernon
| 99.8%
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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.
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| Videos with Hal Smith (0)
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| Episode
| Original Airdate
| Season
| Writer
| Director
| Rating
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| 01: The Knight Travellers
| 1991
| Original Video Series
| Ken C. Johnson
| Ken C. Johnson
| 82.6%
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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?
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| 02: A Flight to the Finish
| 1991
| Original Video Series
| Don Goodman
| Ken C. Johnson
| 100%
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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!
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| 03: A Fine Feathered Frenzy
| 1991
| Original Video Series
| Ken C. Johnson
| Ken C. Johnson
| 97.8%
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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.
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| 04: Shadow of a Doubt
| 1992
| Original Video Series
| Ken C. Johnson
| Ken C. Johnson
| 100%
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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.
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| 05: Star Quest
| 1993
| Original Video Series
| Rob McFarlane
| Robert Vernon
| 75%
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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.
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| 06: Once Upon an Avalanche
| 1994
| Original Video Series
| Paul McCusker
| Robert Vernon
| 92%
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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.
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| Videos with Paul Herlinger (0)
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| 10: In Harm's Way
| 1997
| Original Video Series
| Robert Vernon
| Robert Vernon
| 99.3%
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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.
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| 11: A Twist in Time
| 1997
| Original Video Series
| Steve Stiles
| Robert Vernon
| 100%
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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!
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| 12: A Stranger Among Us
| 1998
| Original Video Series
| Robert Vernon
| Robert Vernon
| 100%
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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.
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| 14: The Last Days of Eugene Meltsner
| September 2000
| New Video Series
| Robert Vernon
| Robert Vernon
| 74.1%
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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!
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| 16: The Caves of Qumran
| April 2002
| New Video Series
| Jeffrey Learned
| Ed Olson
| 77.5%
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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.
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| 17: Race to Freedom
| June 2003
| New Video Series
| Marshal Younger
| Chad Morgan
| 93.5%
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Dylan, with the help of some friends and an abolitionist named Andrew, wants to help Carter and two other slaves escape through the Underground Railroad. But that's before angry slave owners chase them as they try to cross into the North and certain freedom. Have they come so far only to be disappointed? This powerful "Adventures in Odyssey" video teaches a valuable lesson about the cost of freedom.
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| 09: Someone to Watch Over Me
| 1996
| Original Video Series
| Robert Vernon
| Robert Vernon
| 92.5%
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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.
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| 08: Go West Young Man
| 1995
| Original Video Series
| Robert Vernon
| Robert Vernon
| 98.5%
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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.
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[edit] Quotes
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| Didn't you take the test?
Of course I took the test!
So what happened?
I failed it! I flunked it!
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| —A Tongue of Fire
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| (reading) Odyssey has it’s own James Bond. That’s right. Quaint little Odyssey has a field agent for the intelligence community living right there pretending to live a normal life. But then, he disappears and travels around the world on top secret missions. Yet to meet Jason Whittaker, you’d never guess it.
I don’t know what to say.
I do. I look like I have a double chin in that picture. Do I have a double chin?
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| —Accidental Dilemma, Part 1
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| So, when are you going to do it?
What?
Do that thing you do to escape: you know…pull a bazooka out of your wristwatch, or slick your heals together and eject us through the roof?
Sorry, I’m a gadget free agent.
Ah! Whit. At last we meet.
At last. <pause> Should I know you?
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| —Accidental Dilemma, Part 2
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| The Board my pull the plug on the whole thing.
(Connie laughs)
Well, I am just afraid that if I don’t put my full effort into this project it will die and remove the only light these kids could have.
(Connie laughs)
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| —Chains, Part 1
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| Whenever you're in the middle of a dream, and you think it's going to be bad, you say real loud 'Go away bad dream, BOO,' and the bad dream will go away and you'll wake up.
Go away bad dream.
BOO. Don’t forget the BOO.
No! Go away bad dream, boo, go away bad dream, boo, go away bad dream, boo.
Clara, I'm sorry honey, but this dream won't go away.
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| —Clara
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| I can't escape this nagging feeling that...we haven't even seen the worst of it yet.
I've got no one to blame but myself. I'm the one. I let them do it.
Let who do what?
I let Novacom build their tower on my property. I'm just sorry that they ever came to town!
Some of us are trying to put a stop to it.
Well, Whit, I tell ya...if I could, I would pull that thing down, I swear I would, with my bare hands! I swear I would!
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| —Expect the Worst
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| You'll get more protection out of a deoderant spray than from that silly rabbit's foot!
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| —Gotcha!
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| Would any of you care to join Margaret and I tonight? We're dining on cheeseburgers and then...then we're going to see that new action adventure movie with lots of explosions and automobile chases...hoo hoo! Looks exquisite!
Great Monroe doctrine of 1823! So that's what killed the dinosaurs!
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| —I Slap Floor
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| Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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| —Karen
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| Now, the first thing people usually do at a time like this is panic.
Then it looks like we're doing things in the right order.
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| —Lights Out at Whit's End
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| A dream? You mean we won't remember that you were here?
You'll remember, but… only as a vague idea, a premonition, a… foreshadowing or a distant emotion. I am your "coincidences", and your "intuition". I am the one that you glimpse out of the corner of your eye and when you turn, nothing is there.
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| —Malachi's Message, Part 3
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| Brother Eugene has faithfully completed his six month vow of silence.
It was a miracle.
It is now time for our brother to break his vow of silence, and share what he has learned with the rest of us. Yes, I see that hand of Brother Bernard the Cleansed?
Yes, Friar Whit, the brothers took a vote and we all think Brother Eugene should continue his vow of silence for another six months. It's been the quietest six months we've ever had.
Aaaw.
Well, as much as I may agree, this order is not a democracy and votes don't count...he has earned the right to speak.
Brother Whit, would you agree with another three months of silence?
Yeah?
No, Brother.
Aaw...
How about a long day, and full foam earplugs for all?
No
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| —Solitary Refinement
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| “
| Jared taking over the world. Hmm, now there's a scary thought!
Why do you care so much about the spam in your brother's eye when you have a hog in your own?
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| —Something Cliqued Between Us
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| ...Oh, it took only a few stitches...
...and eighteen stitches are not just a few.
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| —Stormy Weather
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| Oh Mr. Whittaker you're good, very good. But not good enough.
And you didn't ask the mayor to pass a new puberty tax?
That's "property tax." And believe me, I would never ask the mayor to raise taxes.
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| —The Buck Starts Here
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| By the way, what do you call this invention?
The Inspiration Station.
Catchy!
(to Matthew) If you got rid of all my fashion makeover shows, they won’t know where to look for your body!
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| —The Inspiration Station, Part 1
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| You know, suddenly I'm beginning to feel very...warm.
Oh, Connie.
No really, Whit, I think it's because of this cloth!
I think it's because you're leaning up against the hot plate.
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| —The Jesus Cloth
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| “
| Doesn’t God tell Peter not to give his horse to a Gentile or something like that?
I don’t remember that passage.
Maybe that was the movie version.
Don't get too excited. I'm only coming because of my mom.
Oh, is she coming to church too?
No my mom doesn't believe in God and has to iron.
Oh, as punishment?
Huh?
Huh?
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| —The Poor Rich Guy
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| Well Jimmy, you know you're gonna have to go home.
But my dad will kill me!
You don't know that.
You don't know my dad!
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| —The Prodigal, Jimmy
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| I’m John Avery Whitaker but my friends call me Whit.
I’m Guinevere Morrow, my friends call me Jenny. You can call me Guinevere.
Oh, uh...Guinevere.
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| —The Triangle, Part 1
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| She really liked me.
What's not to like?
Exactly.
It's just a part of growing up--adjusting to the seasons we go through.
It does feel a little like winter in here all of a sudden.
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| —The Triangled Web, Part 1
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| (speaking to Ferguson, Karen's cat) You ever think about her Ferg ? No. I guess cats don't do things like that. As long as someone's feeding you you're happy. Maybe cats have the right idea. Don't get to close to someone cause they might go away, and then no one will be there to feed you.
When all else fails, attack the enemy straight on!
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| —The Very Best of Friends
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| Don't you understand that when you go out for revenge you have to dig two graves? One for the person you're after and one for yourself! Richard, there's no such thing as revenge, not really. It never replaces what you lost. It never restores. It doesn't even satisfy. You're out of the detention center now. You've got you're whole life ahead of you! Now please, give me the gun!
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| —Waylaid in the Windy City, Part 2
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| “
| Well that was just a coincidence.
I broke it Mr. Whittaker. I broke it.
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| —Whit's Flop
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[edit] Pictures of John Whittaker
Through the Years
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"Promotional" version (1995)
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Clipart based on the video series
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Video Series (1991-present)
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