Father MurphyStream It

Pilot (1)

In the late 1800s, John Murphy wanders into a wild mining town controlled by a local tycoon. Instant enmity is born, but the gritty Murphy joins a local miner and a homeless waif to work a gold claim and fight the tycoon's influence. Murphy's decision to stay is reinforced when the tycoon's heavies kill the parents of neighbor children over control of a gold strike. Together with the local school teacher, Murphy becomes temporary father to the children.
Aired: Nov 03, 1981 Genre: Western DramaCasts: Merlin Olsen Moses Gunn Kellie Martin Amanda Peterson Timothy Gibbs Lisa Trusel Katherine Cannon Byron ThamesCreated By: Michael LandonProducers: Michael Landon Michael Landon Michael Landon Kent McCrayDuration: 1h Rating: 0 Country: United States of America Production: NBC Productions, Michael Landon Productions