"Father Murphy" Trivia
Question 1 of
Where was Father Murphy introduced?
You're tuned in!
Merlin Olsen and Moses Gunn played similar characters on “Little House” but “Murphy” is not a spinoff! The characters are introduced in the pilot!.
Adjust your antenna!
Merlin Olsen and Moses Gunn played similar characters on “Little House” but “Murphy” is not a spinoff! The characters are introduced in the pilot!
Question 1 of
Which of the following jobs did series creator Michael Landon *not* do on “Father Murphy”?
You're hired!
Landon did everything but act on "Father Murphy.” He created the series, wrote, directed, and was involved in all aspects of production.
You're fired!
Landon did everything but act on "Father Murphy.” He created the series, wrote, directed, and was involved in all aspects of production.
Question 1 of
Before acting, Merlin Olsen was best known for playing what sport?
Well played!
Olsen was a defensive tackle for the L.A. Rams for 15 years and captain from 1962-66. He was elected to the Hall of Fame a year after “Murphy” ended!
Fumble!
Olsen was a defensive tackle for the L.A. Rams for 15 years and captain from 1962-66. He was elected to the Hall of Fame a year after “Murphy” ended!
Question 1 of
What groundbreaking 1970s miniseries earned Moses Gunn an Emmy nomination?
140 million viewers!
Gunn was Emmy-nominated as Kitango in “Roots,” which was a blockbuster in January of 1977. He also played Florida’s second husband on “Good Times.”
Your reception is fuzzy!
Gunn was Emmy-nominated as Kitango in “Roots,” which was a blockbuster in January of 1977. He also played Florida’s second husband on “Good Times.”
Question 1 of
Katherine Cannon plays schoolmarm Mae Woodward. What manly “Little House” star did she marry in real life?
Happily ever after!
Katherine married Dean Butler—Almanzo "Manly" Wilder on "Little House"—in 2001. They met when she auditioned for "Murphy" and are still married today!
You need A New Beginning
Katherine married Dean Butler—Almanzo "Manly" Wilder on "Little House"—in 2001. They met when she auditioned for "Murphy" and are still married today!
Question 1 of
Timothy Gibbs (Will) grew up to be an Emmy-nominated soap opera star. Which of the following did he *not* appear on?
He's a soap icon!
Gibbs played Dash Nichols on “Santa Barbara” and Gary Sinclair on “Another World” and was Emmy-nominated as Kevin Buchanan on “One Life to Live.”
You're all washed up!
Gibbs played Dash Nichols on “Santa Barbara” and Gary Sinclair on “Another World” and was Emmy-nominated as Kevin Buchanan on “One Life to Live.”
Question 1 of
What's the name of Murphy’s dog?
You struck gold!
Mine was played by a canine actor named Boomer, a German Shepherd/golden retriever mix. His son Bear played Dreyfuss on "Empty Nest."
The answer didn't pan out
Mine was played by a canine actor named Boomer, a German Shepherd/golden retriever mix. His son Bear played Dreyfuss on "Empty Nest."
Question 1 of
What future teen star did *not* appear on “Father Murphy”?
Casting was key!
Shannen Doherty and Christina Applegate both made their TV debuts on the show at age 10. Tracey Gold was 12. Michael J. Fox was not a guest star.
Call Central Casting!
Shannen Doherty and Christina Applegate both made their TV debuts on the show at age 10. Tracey Gold was 12. Michael J. Fox was not a guest star.
Question 1 of
On what network did the show originally air?
Father Murphy vs. Fonzie!
"Murphy” aired Sunday nights on NBC. For season 2, it moved to Tuesdays against “Happy Days” and “Laverne & Shirley.” Sadly, there was no season 3.
You jumped the shark!
"Murphy” aired Sunday nights on NBC. For season 2, it moved to Tuesdays against “Happy Days” and “Laverne & Shirley.” Sadly, there was no season 3.
Question 1 of
After “Father Murphy,” what product did Merlin Olsen pitch?
Stop and smell the roses!
Olsen may have been a feared competitor on the field, but his gentle giant persona earned him a longtime job as spokesman for FTD Florists in 1983!
That answer stinks!
Olsen may have been a feared competitor on the field, but his gentle giant persona earned him a longtime job as spokesman for FTD Florists in 1983!
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