Jeff Cunningham

one of the first fan interviews ever conducted!

 

Share with us a little about your experience in the website business.

I am really webmaster of many sites, and quite a few of them are Odyssey-centered sites. The one I am most known for is The Ultimate Adventures in Odyssey site. I have also had the idea and design for Factsbuffet.com, and I am now working on a new AIO site, The OdyDb.

 

How long have you been a fan of Adventures in Odyssey?

From the first time I got involved with Phil Lollar in Odyssey. That was back in 1996 sometime.

 

What is your favorite episode of all time?

I don't think any true AIO fan can have a favorite. One of them would have to be "The Time Has Come," "The Last Great Adventure of the Summer," "A Name, Not A Number," and the entire "Darkness Before Dawn" album. As you can see, I can't have one favorite when it comes to AIO. (smiles) = )

 

What is your favorite Adventures in Odyssey Website?

I am probably not really sure. I love each AIO site out there. Because I am a professional web designer, I like each of them. I just found this site today, and now I must say it's one of my favorites. Others would include AIO HQ, UAIO, Factsbuffet, and the new site I am working on, The OdyDb.

 

If you could meet one actor, who would it be?

I have talked (typed) to almost all of the AIO staff team from one time to the other. I never really thought about it. Most actors are normal people anyway, so it isn't much of a big deal. I would always like to interview top actors like Harrison Ford, Sly Stallone, etc. I can't name one.

 

Which character do you think you resemble the most?

Most people would say that I resemble Alex Jefferson, but he was sort of modeled after me. Although, I can see some of the things of Alex in me. I would have to say that it's young Jason Whittaker in a way. I kind of have a wreckless streak to me.

 

Who is your favorite character?

Probably Richard Maxwell, which is also another character that resembles me in a way.

 

What do you think I need to change about my website?

Nothing really. As another webmaster, just keep some cool updates often, and everything will fall into place. Great job! Love the site!

 

If you had one wish for Odyssey, what would it be?

Probably that I could write a few episodes for it. I love scriptwriting!

 

How do you imagine Whit's End and the town of Odyssey?

I have a vision of it all in my head. Very well vision. In fact, when I write my script and get stuck, I close my eyes, and walk through Odyssey, talk to Whit and the gang, and then I get something more for my script.

 

What do you enjoy about making Odyssey websites?

I love AIO, I love website creating. I just really like it, and love doing it for other people. The thing that drives me nuts is that I can never seem to update my website, which is the only thing I don't like that much about my site.

 

What is your favorite section of whitsend.org, the official site?

Soda Fountain, because it's updated the most, probably.

 

What is your favorite section of the Odyssey Scoop, my website?

The actors section. I have been meaning to do a page like that for a while, very nice!

 

Do you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about me or my website? 

How long did it take you to put together this site? It's great! Keep up the good work. I like interviews, so thanks for putting this on the site, and as always...have fun!

Our Response: Thank you! Actually I began the website around the end of December 2000, and didn't make it public until around January when stuff was actually worth seeing. Pretty soon I had a cool navigation bar, now I have an improved one. Glad you like the site!

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