The Prodigal (1983)

 

He walked away from his family...their lifestyle...their God.

No one knows when the Stuart family started drifting apart, but it was clear that their American dream was quickly becoming a nightmare. When 21-year-old Greg returned home from his island hideaway, the conflicts became more obvious...and painful.

The Prodigal is the dramatic, true-to-life story of one family's struggle to put the pieces back together, a journey that would bring them all home - back to their heavenly Father.

 

The Prodigal Planet (1983)

 

The Prodigal Planet is a 1983 film by Russell S. Doughten and directed by Donald W. Thompson. It is the fourth in a series of at least five films (one still in production) based on an evangelical interpretation of Bible prophecy and the rise of the Antichrist.

During the final years of the Antichrist's reign, a nuclear war has devastated the earth. The Antichrist and his world government find their grip on power slowly slipping away as Christ's return draws near. One of the lead characters from the previous film, David Michaels is now part of a growing underground movement of Christian believers trying to stay out of the government's hands and thus escape execution. 

SuperBook (1981–1983)

 

Series I (1981)

NOTE: Japanese titles in Romaji are listed first, followed by a translation of the Japanese title, the official English dub episode title, and, if necessary, a note about the characters and/or events portrayed in the episode.

    Adamu to eba monogatari (The story of Adam and Eve) / "How It All Began"
    Kain to aberu monogatari (The story of Cain and Abel) / "My Brother's Keeper"
    Noa no hakobune monogatari (The story of Noah's ark) / "The Flood"
    Idai na chichi no monogatari (The story of the great father) / "The Test" (Abraham and Isaac)
    Takoku no hanayome monogatari (The story of the foreign bride) / "Here Comes the Bride" (Isaac and Rebekah)
    Futago no kyodai monogatari (The story of the twin brothers) / "Double Trouble" (Jacob and Esau)
    Maho no tsue monogatari (The story of the magical stick) / "A Dream Come True" (Joseph)
    Ejiputo monogatari (The story of Egypt) / "The Miracle Rod" (Moses and the Exodus)
    Fushigi na rappa monogatari (The story of the wondrous bugle) / "Those Amazing Trumpets" (Joshua and the fall of Jericho)
    Sanbyakko no tsubo monogatari (The story of the 300 pots) / "Pitchers of Fire" (Gideon)
    Kairiki monogatari (The story of Herculean strength) / "Muscleman" (Samson and Delilah)
    Uma goya monogatari (The story of the stable) / "The First Christmas"
    Iesu no kiseki monogatari (The story of the miracles of Jesus) / "Miracles of Love"
    Karappo no haka monogatari (The story of the empty tomb) / "The Best News Yet" (The death and resurrection of Jesus)
    Oyakoko monogatari (The story of the faithful child) / "Mother's Day" (Ruth and Naomi)
    Akuma no yuwaku monogatari (The story of the devil's temptation) / "The Patience of Job"
    Kujira ni nomareta otoko no monogatari (The story of the man swallowed by a whale) / "Big Fish and Little Fish" (Jonah)
    Roba kokuo monogatari (The story of the donkey king) / "The First King" (Samuel and Saul)
    Dabide monogatari (The story of David) / "The Giant Killer"
    Soromon monogatari (The story of King Solomon) / "Superbrain"
    Yogensha eriya monogatari (The story of the prophet Elijah) / "A True Prophet"
    Hi no sensha monogatari (The story of the fiery tank) / "Flaming Chariots" (Elisha)
    Raion no ana monogatari (The story of the lion's den) / "The Lion's Den" (Daniel)
    Kagayaku joheki monogatari (The story of the shining castle walls) / "Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem"
    Utsukushii ohi no monogatari (The story of the beautiful princess) / "The Beauty Queen" (Esther)
    Sekai no hate made monogatari (The story until the ends of the earth) / "The Mighty Convert" (Paul of Tarsus)

Series II (1983)

NOTE: Only the official English dub titles are listed here.

    "Where, Oh Where..." - the series premiere in which Ruffles is sucked into the newly "computerized" Superbook.
    "Hot Dog"
    "The Test Of Obedience"
    "Love at First Sight" - the above four episodes are the story of Abraham and Isaac, including the fall of Sodom and Gomorrah.
    "Father's Pet"
    "All About Dreams"
    "The Hostage"
    "The Family Reunion" - the above four episodes are the story of Joseph.
    "A Gift From Heaven"
    "The Burning Bush"
    "No More Plagues"
    "So You Want To Go Back To Egypt!" - the above four episodes are the story of Moses and the Israelites' exodus from Egypt.
    "Snakes and a Donkey" - Joshua
    "Worth Fighting For" - Othniel
    "The Good Left Arm" - Ehud and King Eglon
    "Stick In The Mud" - Deborah and Barak
    "That's A Promise" - Jephthah's vow
    "Just Rewards" - Eli and Samuel
    "A Wonderful Gift" - Saul is anointed king of Israel
    "The Mighty Little Shepherd"
    "The Bigger They Come"
    "Faithful and True"
    "David the King" - the above four episodes are the story of David, including his fight with Goliath and his friendship with Jonathan.
    "In All His Glory" - King Solomon
    "The Wicked Queen" - Athaliah and Jehoash
    "A Matter Of Time" - King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah
 

Beyond the Night (1983)

 

 Beyond the Night tells the dramatic true story of missionary couple, John and Bettie Dreisbach, who ran a free medical clinic serving the Muslim people of West Africa in the 1960s. Word of their efforts soon spread throughout the desert, and multitudes came to the medical clinic for treatment. There many people found not only physical healing but also spiritual awakening as the Gospel was faithfully preached despite strong government opposition.