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Father Dowling Mysteries
S3.E20
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The Malibu Mystery

  • Episode aired Apr 4, 1991
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 47m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
37
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Tom Bosley and Tracy Nelson in Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery (1987)
ComedyCrimeMystery
When a runaway teenager takes a walk on the wild side of L.A.'s night life, it is up to Father Dowling to intervene and stop impending danger.When a runaway teenager takes a walk on the wild side of L.A.'s night life, it is up to Father Dowling to intervene and stop impending danger.When a runaway teenager takes a walk on the wild side of L.A.'s night life, it is up to Father Dowling to intervene and stop impending danger.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
37
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    • Christopher Hibler
  • Writers
    • Dean Hargrove(developed for television by)
    • Joel Steiger(developed for television by)
    • Wayne Berwick(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Bosley
    • Tracy Nelson
    • James Stephens
    • Christopher Hibler
  • Writers
    • Dean Hargrove(developed for television by)
    • Joel Steiger(developed for television by)
    • Wayne Berwick(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Bosley
    • Tracy Nelson
    • James Stephens
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    • 1User review
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    Tom Bosley
    Tom Bosley
    • Father Frank Dowling
    Tracy Nelson
    Tracy Nelson
    • Sister Stephanie 'Steve' Oskowski
    James Stephens
    James Stephens
    • Father Philip Prestwick
    Mary Wickes
    Mary Wickes
    • Marie Murkin
    Patricia Charbonneau
    Patricia Charbonneau
    • Laurie Kidd
    Robert Bauer
    Robert Bauer
    • Moe Parker
    James Healey
    James Healey
    • Pete
    • (as James Healy)
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • L.A. Detective Miller
    Debi A. Monahan
    • Jennifer Donovan
    David Anthony Marshall
    David Anthony Marshall
    • Andy
    Rod McCary
    Rod McCary
    • Max Donovan
    Amy Lynne
    Amy Lynne
    • Vicky
    Stanley Kamel
    Stanley Kamel
    • Ron Baylor
    Beth Cloninger Mayo
    • Mrs. Connell
    • (as Beth Cloniger Mayo)
    Allen Rice
    • Security Guard
    Roman Cisneros
    • Policeman
      • Christopher Hibler
    • Writers
      • Dean Hargrove(developed for television by)
      • Joel Steiger(developed for television by)
      • Wayne Berwick(teleplay) (story)
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    • Trivia
      Debi A. Monahan Is credited as Jennifer Donovan, but she played Vicki, and Amy Lynne, who is credited as Vicki, played Jennifer Donovan.
    • Soundtracks
      When the Saints Come Marching In
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      Traditional

      Performed by James Stephens

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    7/10
    Fun mystery with nice change of scenery
    A visit to Los Angeles is complicated by a dubious murder confession. A change of scenery adds to a fun mystery that has some good humour. The scene where Father Dowling is annoyed Father Prescott's bedtime ritual - gargling out loud, press ups and keep the TV on while he sleeps - is really funny.
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    • Release date
      • April 4, 1991 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • Stage 1, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fred Silverman Company
      • Dean Hargrove Productions
      • CBS Broadcast International
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    • 47 minutes
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      • Stereo

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