Jack Allen

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Jack Allen

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Occupation

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Religious Status

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Number of Episodes

83

Type

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Voiced by

Alan Young

First Episode

280: Gone... (1994)

Last Episode

654: Passages: Darien's Rise, Part 9 (2009)

Jack redirects here. For other uses see Jack (disambiguation). You may be looking for Jack Davis

Jack Wilbur Allen is a major character in Adventures in Odyssey, voiced by Alan Young. Jack, as he is known to most AIO characters, is a quiet, kind, level-headed older man.

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During Jack's first several seasons on the show, he was a widower; however, he later marries Joanne Woodston. Jack Allen's first wife was Emily, who was not a Christian and died from a stroke.

[edit] Friends and Personal Life

Jack was childhood friends with John Whittaker, his youth is featured in a number of episodes. Jack originally came to Odyssey in the 2-part episodes #280: "Gone..." and #281: ". . . But Not Forgotten" filling in for the loss of Whit (the voice actor Hal Smith had died). For a number of years, he co-manages "Whit's End", but eventually he and Joanne open the "J and J Antiques". Jack is known for his passive nature, preferring to remain behind-the-scenes rather than take aggressive action or confront enemies. This attitude is displayed by his actions in the Blackgaard saga and the Novacom saga. Jack's personality often clashes with that of Jason Whittaker, with whom he co-managed "Whit's End" for a time; while Jason wants to implement the latest technology and take numerous risks, Jack urges caution. Despite their differences, the two remain friends, even sharing a house for much of the series. Jack is also known for his frequent premonitory dreams.

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[edit] Trivia

• Jack and Joanne Allen's address is 813 Harper St.

• Jack and Joanne Allen's wedding was Sept./ Oct. of 1997.

• According to Townsend Coleman, Jack's character was created as a split between both halves of Whit's distinctive personality. While Jason played out Whit's adventurous and rambunctious side, Jack portrayed Whit's level-headed and wise side.

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