Father Murphy

Father Murphy (1981-1983)

EndedScripted showDrama, Family, Western

A good-hearted frontiersman dresses as a priest to start an orphanage for a group of kids whose homes have been destroyed by an evil mining manager. Father Murphy, an NBC series about an 1870s gold miner who occasionally pretends to be a Catholic priest in order to keep officials from closing his orphanage school, premiered in a special two-hour presentation on Tuesday. Nov. 3 1981. Merlin Olsen stars in the title role.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (60 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Father Murphy premiere?

Father Murphy premiered on November 3, 1981.

Who are the main characters in Father Murphy?

The main characters in Father Murphy are Will Adams (Father Murphy), Moses Gunn (Moses Gage), and Katherine Cannon (Mae Woodward).

Where is Father Murphy set?

Father Murphy is set in the American Old West.

Who created Father Murphy?

Father Murphy was created by Michael Landon.

What is the premise of Father Murphy?

The premise of Father Murphy is about an old man who disguises himself as a Priest to protect a group of orphans.

How many orphans are there in Father Murphy?

There are ten orphans in Father Murphy.

What is the name of the orphanage in Father Murphy?

The name of the orphanage in Father Murphy is "Gold Hill Orphanage."

What is the name of the town where Father Murphy takes place?

The name of the town where Father Murphy takes place is "Gold Hill."

What is the relationship between Father Murphy and Mae Woodward?

Father Murphy and Mae Woodward have a romantic relationship.

Who is the main antagonist in Father Murphy?

The main antagonist in Father Murphy is John Michael Murphy, who is Will Adams' long-lost son.

What is the name of the actor who plays Father Murphy?

The name of the actor who plays Father Murphy is Merlin Olsen.

What is the name of the actor who plays Moses Gage?

The name of the actor who plays Moses Gage is Moses Gunn.

What is the name of the actress who plays Mae Woodward?

The name of the actress who plays Mae Woodward is Katherine Cannon.

What is the length of each episode in Father Murphy?

Each episode of Father Murphy is approximately 60 minutes long.

What is the genre of Father Murphy?

The genre of Father Murphy is a Western drama series.

How many episodes of Father Murphy were produced?

A total of 44 episodes of Father Murphy were produced.

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