The Twilife Zone
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| 288: The Twilife Zone | |
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| Season | 1994 |
| Album | 21: Wish You Were Here! |
| Aired | October 22, 1994 |
| Written by | Phil Lollar |
| Directed by | Phil Lollar |
| Produced by | Unknown |
| Sound Design by | Dave Arnold |
| Music by | Unknown |
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[edit] General information
Albums: Album 21: Wish You Were Here!
Theme: Addicton; self-control
Scripture: a
[edit] Summary
Connie uses Kid's Radio to tell a story of a talking chicken who begins to control his user's actions much like drugs being to control people.
[edit] Plot
It’s Kid’s Radio time again at Whit’s End, and Connie narrates an unusual story. A young boy is walking to school one day when a friend coaxes him into an alley. The friend shows him something unusual: a talking toy chicken who tells goofy jokes. The young boy, played by Sam, is intrigued by the chicken. He ends up meeting the friend, played by Rusty, after school at a secret location. There, a bunch of boys are gathered to hear more from this chicken.
Sam is so intrigued, he begs Rusty to let him have a chicken of his own. Rusty agrees to do this, for a price. Sam pays it. But soon, he becomes addicted to the chicken! He can’t even go to school without listening to its goofy jokes and hearing the chicken’s recorded voice say, “I like you. You’re my best friend.”
Sam still thinks it’s harmless, until the chicken actually starts talking specifically to him! Sam can’t believe it. The chicken, Henny, remarks that he can only come to life for Sam, but only if Sam does everything Henny tells him to do. One of the things Henny wants Sam to do is steal some money from a school fund-raiser!
Sam nearly gives in, but he is rescued in the nick of time by his good friend, and his conscience! He finally sees the light and rejects Henny for what he is: a sick addiction, which destroys people.
[edit] Discussion Questions
- When Rusty wanted Sam to try out the chicken, what should Sam have done?
- Why was Sam so hooked on Henny?
- What should you do if anyone ever offers you drugs? How could you help a friend who was on drugs?
[edit] Cast
[edit] Notes
- This is the first time the "Twilife Zone" appeared on KYDS Radio, but it first appeared in Odyssey in Robyn's dream in the episode "Better Late than Never."
- PARENTAL WARNING: This episode is about the dangers of addiction. Although presented in a comical and non-threatening way, we suggest you listen with your children and use the episode as an opportunity to discuss the subject of drug abuse with them.
[edit] Reviews
[edit] Resources
The Twilife Zone on whitsend.org
The Twilife Zone on AIO Soda Fountain
