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With Merlin Olsen, Katherine Cannon, Timothy Gibbs, Moses Gunn. Ms. Hansen, a rich widow, comes to Gold Hill to adopt an older boy to take over her husband's empire, but there's a crisis when she decides to adopt one of the boys who is not up for adoption.
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- Drama, Family, Western
- William F. Claxton
- 1982-02-23
"Father Murphy" The Heir Apparent (TV Episode 1982) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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 .
Trivia. IMDbPro. All topics. Plot. The Heir Apparent. Father Murphy. Summaries. Ms. Hansen, a rich widow, comes to Gold Hill to adopt an older boy to take over her husband's empire, but there's a crisis when she decides to adopt one of the boys who is not up for adoption.
Season 1. 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. He and schoolteacher Mae struggle to provide everyday needs for two dozen children.
Father Murphy · Season 1 Episode 16 · The Heir Apparent starring Merlin Olsen, Moses Gunn, Kellie Martin. A wealthy widow with a railroad fortune comes to Gold Hill hoping to adopt a son to take over the family business.
The Heir Apparent Aired Feb 23, 1982 Drama Reviews Murphy encourages orphan Will to accept a wealthy woman's offer of adoption despite his own misgivings.
