Father Dowling Mysteries -

(James Stephens): The ambitious assistant to the Archbishop who often provides comic relief. Origins and Legacy

The "proper feature" likely refers to the two-hour television movie pilot titled " Fatal Confession " , which aired on November 30, 1987, on NBC . Father Dowling Mysteries

: Father Frank Dowling investigates the apparent suicide of a young man, only to discover a complex web of murder and cover-ups involving high-profile parishioners. Characters Introduced : (James Stephens): The ambitious assistant to the Archbishop

(Tracy Nelson): A street-smart nun who assists him with unconventional skills like lock-picking. which aired on November 30