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The Odyssey odyssey, part 26

Posted on 23 January 2019 by Paul Vitols

Here’s the latest installment of the spine-chilling tale of the creation and production of my 1990s TV series The Odyssey. If you want to start at the beginning, go here. Otherwise, read on! And if you have questions or observations, … Continue reading →

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