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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...

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 Ha...

  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……....

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 Cabb...

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………. Dav...

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.              (...

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…...

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 Hoo...

Episode 4 – The Safari   (3/14/97) Summary:  Danny and the usual cast of characters decide to move their attempts to Africa, in hopes of capturing the last remaining pair of blue-knuckled gazelles. It works about as well as you would imagine.  Cast: Danny………. Hoss Peterson Waitress………. Loretta Howieson Newt……… David Hardesty T.V. Voice………. Shawna Wakefield Bruce………. Bill Reddic...

Episode 3 – The Battle of The Bands   (2/25/97) Summary:   After a disastrous attempt at a television game show, Newt discovers Danny has a hidden talent. His attempts to exploit this new discovery end with predictable failure. Cast: Danny………. Hoss Peterson Newt………. David Hardesty Bruce………. Bill Reddicks Gino………. David Settle Dot Period………. Kerri Hayden Myron………. Josh Walwork Securi...

Episode 2 – The Gameshow   (2/8/97) Summary:  In their first attempt at gaining fame, Newt and Daniel team up to compete on a television game show. First they change Daniel’s name, then they put him on TV. Unfortunately, Danny’s recently-acquired nemesis, Bruce, shows up to ruin the plan. Cast:   Danny………. Hoss Peterson Newt………. David Hardesty Receptionist……… Loretta Howie...

Episode 1 – The Beginning (1/29/97) Summary:  We meet our hero, Daniel O’Shea and his new friend, Newt. We are also introduced to Dot Period and the ever-angry antagonist, Bruce. Danny finds his calling in life, but only after being almost killed by a cross-dressing murderer. Cast: Danny………. Hoss Peterson Cabbie………. David Settle Receptionist……… Solveig Fugelstad Dot Period………. Kerry...