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Overview

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6.9/10   217 votes
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Writer:
Robert Hamilton (writer) (episode)
Contact:
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 full episode list
Release Date:
20 January 1989 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Mystery | Drama more
Plot:
Father Frank Dowling is a fine Catholic priest in a Chicago parish, but drives his housekeeper Marie... more
Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. more
NewsDesk:
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User Comments:
One of my favorite shows! more (12 total)

Cast

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Tom Bosley ... Father Frank Dowling / ... (44 episodes, 1987-1991)
Tracy Nelson ... Sister Stephanie 'Steve' Oskowski (44 episodes, 1987-1991)

Mary Wickes ... Marie Murkin / ... (44 episodes, 1987-1991)
James Stephens ... Father Philip Prestwick (39 episodes, 1987-1991)
Regina Krueger ... Sgt. Clancy / ... (28 episodes, 1989-1991)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Father Dowling Investigates (UK)
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Runtime:
USA:45 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo

Fun Stuff

Movie Connections:
Follows Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery (1987) (TV) more

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9 out of 9 people found the following comment useful.
One of my favorite shows!, 11 May 2004
Author: Dan Mudd from USA

Father Dowling Mysteries had a short run in the history of television but, in my mind, it remains one of the greatest mystery shows.

I love the fact that the hero Father Frank Dowling (Tom Bosley) is a priest. He's such an unlikely detective that it has a certain amount of comedy to it. Sister Steve (Tracy Nelson) helps the Father solve the mysteries and makes a welcome addition to the show.

It's also family-friendly, so you and your kids can watch it together. Most modern mystery shows (aka C.S.I.) are way too graphic for children.

Great Show!

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