The Ah-Ha Phenomenon


The Ah-Ha Phenomenon is a radio drama, produced by the ZBS Foundation. Released in 1977 this is the third of the Jack Flanders adventure series, and combines elements of Americana and Old-time radio with metaphysical concepts such as Sufi wisdom and Tibetan Buddhism.

Plot

is approached by a mysterious research institute; the head of one of its departments, Jack's uncle Sir Seymour Jowls claims to have discovered the location of the fabled City of The Ah-Has, the source of the great ideas and inventions of the future, in the keeping of the higher powers, for their timely release to mankind. Sir Seymour wants Jack to go to the city and steal the Ah-Ha of the grand Unified Field Theory. Jack agrees only when it is revealed that this city is also the location of the Lotus Jukebox for which Jack sought in vain through all of his adventures inside The Fourth Tower of Inverness.
Seeking the help of Chief Wampum, Jack travels to the land of the City of Ah-Has, meeting a pesky troll and an eccentric wizard along the way before he must face the perils of the great city itself - source of the haunting music that Jack has pursued through dimensions, demons and dire deeds...

Jukeboxes

During his adventures Jack Flanders encounters several jukeboxes, each with a different theme.
Chief Wampum: "No matter what, do not holler Help-um!"
Wizard: "You want the Wizard should embellish?"

Credits

This project was made possible by donations from the generous Friends & Fans of ZBS.