Merlin Olsen
John Michael Murphy
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- 1. Father Murphy Nov 3, 1981
- A drifter and a teacher join to protect band of orphans.
- 2. Eggs, Milk and a Dry Bed Nov 10, 1981
- Novice priest usurps Murphy's position at the orphanage.
- 3. Establish Thou the Work of Our Hands Nov 17, 1981
- Moses asks John to take in a difficult teenager (Mykel T. Williamson) and teach him a trade.
Father Murphy: Created by Michael Landon. With Merlin Olsen, Katherine Cannon, Timothy Gibbs, Moses Gunn. John Murphy leads a struggle against a mining boss that causes some children to be orphaned. he poses as a priest to circumvent the authorities.
Father Murphy is an American Western drama television series that aired on the NBC network from November 3, 1981 to September 18, 1983. Michael Landon created the series, was the executive producer, and directed the show in partnership with William F. Claxton, Maury Dexter, Victor French, and Leo Penn .
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When a gold rush strikes the town of Jackson, greed in the form of town bully Paul Garrett causes the death of a number of gold panners, and schoolmarm Mae, freighter Murphy, panner Moses, and 11-year-old street kid Will team up to take care of the orphaned children.
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Overview. A good-hearted frontiersman poses as a priest to start an orphanage for a group of kids whose homes have been destroyed by an evil mining manager. Michael Landon. Creator. Full Cast & Crew. Season 2 of Father Murphy premiered on September 28, 1982. (2x13, September 18, 1983) Season Finale. View All Seasons. Social. Reviews.
Father Murphy Season 1. Deputy Festus. 22 videos 18 views Last updated on Jan 31, 2021.
