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Overview

Date of Birth:
15 September 1940, Logan, Utah, USA more
Trivia:
Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1980. more
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Alternate Names:
The Fearsome Foursome
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Filmography

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Actor:
  1. "Aaron's Way" .... Aaron Miller (14 episodes, 1988)
        - New Patterns (1988) TV episode .... Aaron Miller
        - Solid Ground (1988) TV episode .... Aaron Miller
        - Invisible People (1988) TV episode .... Aaron Miller
        - Strong Foundations (1988) TV episode .... Aaron Miller
        - Teachers (1988) TV episode .... Aaron Miller
          (9 more)
  2. Aaron's Way: The Harvest (1988) (TV) .... Aaron Miller
    ... aka Aaron's Way
    ... aka Circle of Love (USA: new title)
  3. "Fathers and Sons" .... Buddy Landau (4 episodes, 1986)
        - Which Championship Season? (1986) TV episode .... Buddy Landau
        - Desperately Seeking Einstein (1986) TV episode .... Buddy Landau
        - We'll Always Have the Mall (1986) TV episode .... Buddy Landau
        - The Ironman (1986) TV episode .... Buddy Landau
  4. Time Bomb (1984) (TV) .... Jake Calahan
  5. The Juggler of Notre Dame (1984) (TV) .... Jonas
  6. "Father Murphy" .... John Michael Murphy (34 episodes, 1981-1983)
        - The Matchmakers (1983) TV episode .... John Michael Murphy
        - The Rockets' Red Glare (1983) TV episode .... John Michael Murphy
        - Sweet Sixteen (1982) TV episode .... John Michael Murphy
        - Blood Right (1982) TV episode .... John Michael Murphy
        - The Witness (1982) TV episode .... John Michael Murphy
          (29 more)
  7. "Little House on the Prairie" .... Jonathan Garvey (49 episodes, 1977-1981)
    ... aka Little House: A New Beginning (USA: last season title)
        - The Lost Ones: Part 1 (1981) TV episode .... Jonathan Garvey
        - Make a Joyful Noise (1981) TV episode .... Jonathan Garvey
        - To See the Light: Part 1 (1980) TV episode .... Jonathan Garvey
        - The In-laws (1980) TV episode .... Jonathan Garvey
        - The Silent Cry (1980) TV episode .... Jonathan Garvey
          (44 more)
  8. "Walking Tall" .... Webb McClain (1 episode, 1981)
        - Hitman (1981) TV episode .... Webb McClain
  9. The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story (1980) (TV) .... Todd Simms

  10. A Fire in the Sky (1978) (TV) .... Stan Webster
  11. Mitchell (1975) .... Benton
  12. "Kung Fu" .... Perlee Skowrin (1 episode, 1973)
        - Nine Lives (1973) TV episode .... Perlee Skowrin
  13. "The Brian Keith Show" (1 episode, 1972)
    ... aka The Little People
        - Splish Splash, I Was Taking a Nap (1972) TV episode
  14. Something Big (1971) .... Sgt. Fitzsimmons
  15. One More Train to Rob (1971) .... Eli Jones
  16. "Petticoat Junction" .... Merlin Fergus (1 episode, 1970)
        - With This Ring (1970) TV episode .... Merlin Fergus

  17. The Undefeated (1969) .... Cpl. Little George
Self:
  1. "The Tim McCarver Show" (2002) TV series .... Himself - Guest

  2. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Michael Landon (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  3. Michael Landon (1997) (TV) .... Himself
  4. Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love (1991) (V) .... Himself

  5. Super Bowl XXIII (1989) (TV) .... Color Commentator
  6. 1988 Rose Bowl (1988) (TV) .... Himself - Color Commentator
  7. Super Bowl XX (1986) (TV) .... Color Commentator
  8. Super Bowl XVII (1983) (TV) .... Announcer
  9. Bob Hope's All-Star Super Bowl Party (1983) (TV) .... Himself
  10. Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Look at the Fall Season: It's Still Free and Worth It! (1981) (TV)
    ... aka Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Look at the Fall Season: It's Still Free and Worth It! (USA: complete title)
  11. Super Bowl XV (1981) (TV) .... Game Analyst
  12. "CHiPs" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
    ... aka CHiPs Patrol (USA: syndication title)
        - The Great 5K Star Race and Boulder Wrap Party: Part 2 (1980) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself

  13. Super Bowl XIII (1979) (TV) .... Announcer
  14. "NFL Monday Night Football" .... Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle / ... (12 episodes, 1970-1976)
    ... aka ABC Monday Night Football (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka ESPN Monday Night Football (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka M.N.F. (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Monday Night Football (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Thursday Night Editions of Monday Night Football (USA: new title)
        - Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions (1976) TV episode .... Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
        - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals (1976) TV episode .... Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
        - San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (1976) TV episode .... Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
        - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Rams (1975) TV episode .... Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
        - Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles (1975) TV episode .... Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
          (7 more)
  15. 1971 NFL Pro Bowl (1971) (TV) .... Himself - NFC Defensive Tackle

  16. "The Hollywood Palace" .... Himself - Singer (2 episodes, 1967-1968)
        - Episode #5.17 (1968) TV episode (as The Fearsome Foursome) .... Himself - Singer
        - Episode #5.11 (1967) TV episode (as The Fearsome Foursome) .... Himself - Singer
  17. "NFL Films Presents" .... Himself (1 episode)
    ... aka NFL Films (USA: short title)
        - Football Lifers (????) TV episode .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:
(1 January 1983) Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses parade more
Publicity Listings:
1 Article | 2 Magazine Cover Photos more
Genres:
Drama | Family | Western | Romance more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | American Football | Non Fiction | Super Bowl more

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