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"John Michael Murphy" is a frontiersman who, by dressing as a priest, decides to help a group of orphaned children to escape the terrible destiny of being sent to internment in a workhouse.
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Merlin Olsen wasn't only an actor but a talented NFL player. He shone as a defensive tackle with the Los Angeles Rams team. He also starred in hit series like 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'The Undefeated' alongside John Wayne.
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"Moses Gage" is a prospector who decides to join "John Michael Murphy" help the orphans. They make a great team together!
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Besides 'Father Murphy', Moses Gunn appeared in other hit Western shows like 'Shaft' and 'Little House on the Prairie'. He stood out in theater winning several awards including a Tony Awards nomination. He passed in 1963.
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"Mae Woodward" was a school teacher who first joins "John Michael" and "Moses" with the kids. Soon, "John" and "Mae" fall in love and marry.
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Katherine Cannon also had an amazing career in television. Before 'Father Murphy' she appeared in the iconic series 'Hawaii Five-O'. She also had a great role in the 90s hit series 'Beverly Hills, 90210'. She's been married to actor and producer Dean Butler since 2001.
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"Will Adams" is one of the orphaned children who get helped by "John", "Moses", and "Mae". By the end of season 1, "Mae" and "John" marry to adopt the kids, including "Will", who ends up having a great chemistry with both of them.
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Timothy Gibbs was a young actor when he starred and debuted in 'Father Murphy'. Thanks to his character he rose to fame appearing in series like 'Another World' and 'Santa Barbara' in the nineties. He's also worked as a director, producer and screenwriter.
Aired from 1981 to 1983, 'Father Murphy' was a Western starring Merlin Olsen, Moses Gunn, and Katherine Cannon.
Set in the 1870s, 'Father Murphy' told the story of "John Michael Murphy" and "Moses Gage" who team up to rescue and shelter a group of orphaned children who have been threatened to be sent to a workhouse.