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Nov 3, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day November 3, 1981 – Father Murphy Premiered On NBC.

On this day November 3, 1981, Father Murphy premiered on NBC, bringing viewers a heartfelt family drama set in the American frontier. The series followed a kind-hearted man posing as a priest to protect a group of orphans from being sent to workhouses, blending themes of compassion, courage, and community.

Created by Michael Landon, the show starred Merlin Olsen as Father John Murphy and Moses Gunn as his...

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