Episode 12 – Full Circle (12/4/97)

Summary: In this, the final installment of Destiny Always Rings Twice…Sometimes, our star, Danny, has finally found his calling. Now a star, it’s time for Newt to report to his boss. Can he take Danny back like this, or will Newt’s new-found alliance with Dot be needed? The ending of this episode came as a surprise to everyone – even the writer!

Cast:

Danny………Hoss Peterson

Newt……..David Hardesty

Dot Period……..Kerri Hayden

Cabbie……..David Settle

God……….Dr. Michael Brown

Bruce……….Bill Reddicks

Narrator……….Hoss Peterson

Ads: “Pirffo Sexy Spaghetti” (Kerri Hayden, Hoss Peterson)

“Reverend Braunschweiger” (Hoss Peterson, Dr. Michael Brown)

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Episode 11 – A Date With Destiny (11/24/97)

Summary: After innumerable failures, our heroes are about to give up. Suddenly, a chance encounter with a TV talk show gives them new-found hope. Can daytime talk show television boost our hero to the levels of superstardom? What does Bruce have to say?

Cast:

Danny………Hoss Peterson

Newt………David Hardesty

Dot Period………Kerri Hayden

Cabbie………David Settle

Receptionist………Sara Carter

Matthew James……..David Settle

Stage Manager………Sara Carter

Bruce………Bill Reddicks

Security………David Settle

Narrator……..Hoss Peterson

Ads: “S.S.S.S. – Oxymorons” (Dr. Michael Brown, Hoss Peterson)

“Crazy Bob’s Used Cars” (Bill Reddicks, Hoss Peterson)

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Episode 10 – The Election (10/21/97)

Summary: Now back in the US, the gang decides that running for public office would make the most sense to get someone famous. Can Danny capitalize on his smarts to defeat his opponents, or will some crazy plot twist pop up to ruin the plan?

Cast:

Danny………Hoss Peterson

Newt………David Hardesty

Dot Period………Kerri Hayden

Debate Moderator……..David Settle

Betty Nelson……….Kyle Koskie

Bruce………Bill Reddicks

Announcer……….David Settle

Security……….Kyle Koskie

Narrator………Hoss Peterson

Ads: “Pirffo Thanksgiving Dinner” (Kerri Hayden, Hoss Peterson)

“Hooked On Dirty Dr. Seuss” (Hoss Peterson, Kyle Koskie)

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Episode 9 – The Return (9/15/97)

Summary: Season Two begins with our heroes stranded in India, with no way to get back home. Dot pulls some strings and gets them back to the States, and Danny has a reunion with his long-lost father (played by my actual father, Herb)

Cast:

Dot Period………..Kerri Hayden

Danny……….Hoss Peterson

Newt……….David Hardesty

Bartender………Charlie Rounds

Cabbie 1……….Charlie Rounds

Cabbie 2………Charlie Rounds

Dad……….Herb Peterson

Bruce……….Bill Reddicks

Security……….Scott Allen

EMT……….Charlie Rounds

Narrator……….Hoss Peterson

Ads: “Pirffo Records – Hillbilly Love Songs” (Hoss Peterson, Bill Reddicks)

“Pirffo Job Finders – Mafia” (Hoss Peterson, Charlie Rounds, Scott Allen)

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Episode 8 – The Quest (5/2/97)

Summary: In this, the final episode of Season One, our team is dealing with their repeated failures. They decide to go on a spirit quest to help refocus their energy. As you might imagine, this trip also meets with failure. It was a good place to pause for summer break…

Cast:

Danny……….Hoss Peterson

Security……….Darrel McKamey

Newt……….David Hardesty

Dot Period……….Kerri Hayden

Stewardess……….Shawna Wakefield

Pilot……….Charlie Rounds

Bruce………Bill Reddicks

Bartender……….Charlie Rounds

Narrator………Hoss Peterson

Ads: “Psychotic Friends Network” (Darrel McKamey, Shawna Wakefield, Hoss Peterson)

“1001 Breakup Excuses” (Charlie Rounds, Kerri Hayden, John Gabrielsen, Hoss Peterson)

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Episode 7 – ‘Rasslemania (4/25/97)

Summary: In an alcohol-induced brainstorm, Newt decides to get Danny involved in the world of professional wrestling. What could possibly go wrong? In what has always been one of the favorite episodes of D.A.R.T.S, we prove that anything can, and does, go wrong. (**Note** In a failure of epic proportions, I neglected to let Kerri Hayden know about the recording date for this episode. For that reason, the part of Dot Period was read by Loretta Howieson instead. Loretta did a great job, but I always cringe when I hear a different voice for Dot)

Cast:

Danny……….Hoss Peterson

Security……….Darrel McKamey

Newt……….David Hardesty

Dot Period……….Loretta Howieson

Stu DeBaker……….David Settle

Nick O’Rick……….John Gabrielsen

Bruce……….Bill Reddicks

Narrator……….Hoss Peterson

Ads: “Pirffo Wedding Counselors” (Hoss Peterson, Bill Reddicks, Darrel McKamey)

“Gubba Bump Noodle Company” (John Gabrielsen, Hoss Peterson)

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Episode 6 – Vega$ (3/28/97)

Summary: What happens when you turn loose Danny and Newt in Sin City? Newt discovers he, too, has a hidden talent, but his taste for tequila wins. Can Dot save her man?

Cast:

Newt………David Hardesty

Danny……….Hoss Peterson

Dot Period………Kerri Hayden

Radio DJ……….Brad Enzi

Security………Darrel McKamey

Change Girl……….Shawna Wakefield

Blackjack Dealer……….David Settle

Pit Boss……….Brad Enzi

Bruce……….Bill Reddicks

Narrator……….Hoss Peterson

Ads: “Takea, Themuny and Runn” (Hoss Peterson)

“1-800-Hot-Chess” (Keri DeVries, Hoss Peterson)

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Episode 5 – The Audition (3/21/97)

Summary: Now back on familiar ground, the crew decides that in order to get really famous, you have to go to the star-making factory that is Hollywood. Let’s see if Danny is cut out for the movies

Cast:

Danny……….Hoss Peterson

Newt……….David Hardesty

Biker Chick……….Solveig Fugelstad

Dot Period……….Kerri Hayden

Hot Dog Vendor………Bill Reddicks

Hooker……….Shawna Wakefield

Security……….Darrel McKamey

Director……….Darrel McKamey

Bruce……….Bill Reddicks

Narrator……….Hoss Peterson

Ads: “Pirffo Mystery Meat” (Bill Reddicks, Darrel McKamey, Kerri Hayden, Hoss Peterson)

“Grandma Betty’s Home For Wayward Girls” (Hoss Peterson, Shawna Wakefield)

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