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Merlin Olsen Star of Father Murphy and TV Career
Merlin Olsen known as the gentle giant, 6 5 and 250 pounds, played 15 seasons for the Los Angeles Rams. He stars as Father Murphy in Father Murphy and has a long TV film career including The Tonight Show and Merv Griffin appearances. Since retiring in 1977 he became a sportscaster and also plays farmer John Garvey on Little House on the Prairie. He lives in Los Angeles with wife Susan and their children Kelly Jill and Nathan.
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Merlin Olsen
Father Murphy
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Los Angeles Rams
Utah State
Merv Griffin
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Kelly
Jill
Nathan