Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.3/10
Father Murphy
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.
This production, originally released in 1981, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Western, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.3 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Western and Drama.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Merlin Olsen
John Michael Murphy
Moses Gunn
Kellie Martin
Flossie
Amanda Peterson
Elizabeth
Timothy Gibbs
Lisa Trusel
Katherine Cannon
Byron Thames
Seasons
Season 1
22 Episodes • Aired 1981-11-03
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 1982-09-28
No season overview provided for this season.
