IMDb > "Father Dowling Mysteries" (1989)

"Father Dowling Mysteries" (1989) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1989-1991

Photos (see all 1 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   215 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 4% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Writer:
Robert Hamilton (writer) (episode)
Contact:
View company contact information for Father Dowling Mysteries on IMDbPro.
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:
Spotlight: Dick DeBenedictis Remembers...
 (From Daily Film Music Blog. 21 May 2009, 2:40 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Wonderful depiction of Christian living more (12 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 5 of 40)
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)
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Father Dowling Investigates (UK)
more
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

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Wonderful depiction of Christian living, 15 May 2006
9/10
Author: jlamonta-1 from United States

I wish I had DVDs of the early years, I would use them in my Sunday School curriculum. Yes, I know that Sister Steve had some odd undertakings, but I don't think they detracted from the day-to-day exploration of Catholic Christian theology. The site requests additional lines so I'll commend Tom Bosley's warm performance as Father Dowling. Tracy Nelson had the look and personality of a young woman settling into the religious life. I enjoyed the Chicago setting as well. Around the time this show was canceled, I pretty much quit watching television as so much of it was so offensive. This show was substantive without being corny.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (12 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Father Dowling Mysteries" (1989)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Complete Series Available adam-bell1
How did they explain Father Prestwick being there? Angel_Buffy
Father Dowling the Complete Series tcmitchell1_1999
Episodes on DVD...or someone with complete series TitanicSunshine
Location of Church in Father Dowling series ddav4
Father Brown...Father Dowling??? starfleet_99
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Mystic River Wonderland Sister Act The Thin Man Strangers on a Train
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Episode guide Full cast and crew Company credits
News articles IMDb TV section IMDb Crime section
IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.

You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button