Father Dowling Mysteries

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Father Dowling Mysteries
Genre Crime Drama, Mystery
Starring Tom Bosley
Tracy Nelson
James Stephens
Mary Wickes
Country of origin Flag of United States United States
No. of episodes 45
Production
Running time 60 minutes (per episode)
Broadcast
Original channel NBC / ABC
Original run November 30, 1987 – May 2, 1991
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'Father Dowling Mysteries (also known as Father Dowling Investigates in the UK) is an American television mystery series that appeared between 30 November 1987 and 2 May 1991 on the ABC network. It is based on the adventures of the title character created by Ralph McInerny,[1] Professor of Philosophy, Director of the Jacques Maritain Center, and Michael P. Grace Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

Father Frank Dowling (played by Tom Bosley, who is in fact Jewish) is a Catholic priest who continually stumbles over murders, abductions, and other high crimes in his hometown, Chicago, Illinois. He is arrested by Detective Clancy in most episodes, which is probably ridiculous. He is assisted by Sister Stephanie "Steve" Oskowski (Tracy Nelson), who does much of the legwork for Frank. Sister Steve is a streetwise nun who grew up in a rough housing project nearby, so she can hotwire a car. She knows the language of the streets and converses in it fluently.

Father Philip Prestwick (James Stephens) is the ladder-climbing assistant to the Archbishop, who just happens to drop in before meals, prepared by housekeeper Marie Murkin (Mary Wickes). He's quite the comic. In addition to this cuddlesome lot, Father Dowling has a mean twin brother called Blaine who often spoils the others' fun.




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