Curt Stevens

Curt Stevens

Voiced by

Fabio Stephens

Episode appearances

15

Episode mentions

1

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First episode

119

#103: “Front Page News” (1990)

Last episode

665

#639: “The Triangled Web, Part 2” (2008)

First episode mention

526

#500: “500” (2002)

Last episode mention

526

#500: “500” (2002)

Curt Stevens, voiced by Fabio Stephens, is an early Adventures in Odyssey character who first appeared in #103: “Front Page News”. Interestingly, his character's last name was named after the actor Fabio Stephens — although the writers spelled it differently.

History

In Odyssey Middle School, Curt would often try to get out of gym class because he was sick of running laps. One such scheme was when Curt told Coach Stubbs he had a rare tropical disease. Coach Stubbs sent Curt to the school nurse, who sent Curt to the principal's office; the principal then sent Curt home to his parents, who sent him to his room for a week. Another involved Curt trying to boycott the "fascist left wing competition", as he put it. As a result, Coach Stubbs washed Curt's mouth out with soap.

Family & Home

See Stevens family

Much of Curt's family was revealed in the episode #150: “Home Is Where the Hurt Is”. Curt's mother left him and his father, Frank Stevens, after he was born. As a result, Curt's father became an alcoholic. Despite this, in #117: “The Trouble with Girls”, Curt said that his mom packed his lunch. This is due to the fact that the episode was a remake of the Harley episode #13: “Bobby's Valentine”, and the original line was carried over.

Curt and his father live in a trailer park, at least during Curt's time in middle school. Their address, 561 Potter Park, is an allusion to "It's a Wonderful Life." In the film, "Potter's Field" was owned by the rich man, and was known as a slum. Their phone number was revealed to be 555-2157.

One of Curt's grandmothers wears dentures (#118: “What Happened to the Silver Streak?”).

Friends

Curt was best friends with Lucy Cunningham-Schultz. In many episodes, Lucy tried to convince Curt to give up on his "schemes". In #638: “The Triangled Web, Part 1”, it was revealed that Lucy and Curt dated throughout high school, and actually were supposed to go to the senior dance together, but he backed out, afraid that Lucy would begin to talk about their "future". In part 2, it is revealed that Curt and Lucy met in the school cafeteria.

Curt and Oscar Peterson were best friends until Curt got him in trouble for Curt's getting out of physed class scheme.

Personality

Curt will do almost anything to get out of work. Ironically, he usually puts more effort into a scheme then he would have done by actually doing the work. He also makes bad and/or wrong choices and/or helps others to make the wrong choice.

Art

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  Pranks for the Memories

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  Mayor for a Day

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  Home Is Where the Hurt Is

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  It Takes Integrity

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Quotes

“	Curt Stevens: Where would any of the great writers be if someone didn't let them work on their school newspapers? Charles Dickenson would have never written classics like 'David Coppertoe' or 'Oliver Twister'! William Shakespeare couldn't have penned those immortal words, "To be, or not to be" or "Romeo, Romeo, let down your hair." Oscar Peterson: That was Rapunzel!	”
— #103: “Front Page News”

“	Lucy Cunningham-Schultz: I mean a flag is just a piece of cloth. And the First Amendment does guarantee free expression. Curt Stevens: It does? Lucy Cunningham-Schultz: <beat> Yes, Curt.	”
— #149: “By Dawn's Early Light”

“	Traci Needlemeyer: I didn't have any cavities! Of course, I never do. Curt Stevens: My grandmother's that way. She doesn't get any cavities, either. Traci Needlemeyer: Really? Curt Stevens: Yeah. She has false teeth. Traci Needlemeyer: How fascinating.	”
— #118: “What Happened to the Silver Streak?”

“	Curt Stevens: <referring to the molasses> Ugh, this stuff is really sticky. Tom Riley: Yeah, and tomorrow, it’ll be dry and probably a lot harder to clean up off my barn floor, too. But I know you’ll do a good job. Curt Stevens: Oh, great. That’s it. I’m never gonna pull another practical joke again — as long as I live.	”
— #120: “Pranks for the Memories”

“	Curt Stevens: I thought a gazebo was one of those stripy animals from Africa.	”
— #117: “The Trouble with Girls”

“	Curt Stevens: Invite me to the wedding!	”
— #117: “The Trouble with Girls”

“	Jimmy Barclay: The lawn's on fire! The lawn's on fire! Who's got a fire extinguisher? Curt Stevens: You were supposed to bring that! Jimmy Barclay: I knew that!	”
— #639: “The Triangled Web, Part 2”

“	Curt Stevens: <about Whit’s exposing Phil Phillips for what he really was> Boy! How did you know he was a fake? John Whittaker: Because a good marketing person has more respect for people’s intelligence — the same with good politicians. And that’s what I was trying to tell you, Curt. Just because you change the name of something, doesn’t mean you change what it really is. You see, my train set is the same train set, whether I called it the Iron Bucket, or something like The Fireball 5000. Fireball 5000 sounds more exciting, but it doesn't really make it a faster train set. It’s all just a name game. Curt Stevens: Gotcha, Mr. Whittaker. John Whittaker: A lot of people like to play the name game with other things, too — like doing things that are wrong. They think that by changing the name, it’s not wrong anymore. But a lie is still a lie, even if you try to call it ‘rhetoric’ or ‘campaign promises’. You get my meaning, Curt? Curt Stevens: Yeah, Mr. Whittaker. I think I’m getting the idea.	”
— #106: “By Any Other Name”

“	Curt Stevens: Keep an eye on things. If they get violent, throw yourself at their mercy.	”
— #153: “Mayor for a Day”

“	John Whittaker: What a brilliant idea, Mr. Mayor! Curt Stevens: Ah. Only moderately.	”
— #153: “Mayor for a Day”

Episodes

Curt Stevens is voiced by Fabio Stephens, has appeared in 15 episodes, and has received an average user rating of {{#w4grb_cat_rating:Episodes with Curt Stevens}}%.

#103: “Front Page News” (1) #106: “By Any Other Name” (2) #117: “The Trouble with Girls” (3) #118: “What Happened to the Silver Streak?” (4) #120: “Pranks for the Memories” (5) #127: “Have You No Selpurcs?” (6) #128: “One Bad Apple” (7) #149: “By Dawn's Early Light” (8) #150: “Home Is Where the Hurt Is” (9) #151: “...The Last Shall Be First” (10) #153: “Mayor for a Day” (11) #181: “It Takes Integrity” (12) #435: “A Look Back, Part 1” (13) #638: “The Triangled Web, Part 1” (14) #639: “The Triangled Web, Part 2” (15) #103: “Front Page News” (1) #106: “By Any Other Name” (2) #117: “The Trouble with Girls” (3) #118: “What Happened to the Silver Streak?” (4) #120: “Pranks for the Memories” (5) #127: “Have You No Selpurcs?” (6) #128: “One Bad Apple” (7) #149: “By Dawn's Early Light” (8) #150: “Home Is Where the Hurt Is” (9) #151: “...The Last Shall Be First” (10) #153: “Mayor for a Day” (11) #181: “It Takes Integrity” (12) #435: “A Look Back, Part 1” (13) #638: “The Triangled Web, Part 1” (14) #639: “The Triangled Web, Part 2” (15)

Curt Stevens has been mentioned in 1 episode.

#500: “500” (1)