Darren McGavin

William Lyle Richardson, known professionally as Darren McGavin, was an American film, stage, and television actor best known for his portrayal of the grumpy but loving father in the film A Christmas Story, and for the title role in the television horror series Kolchak: The Night Stalker.

The X-Files · S5, E15

Travelers

In the 1950s, two FBI agents investigate strange deaths somehow linked to Mulder's father.
The X-Files · S6, E13

Agua Mala

When Mulder and Scully seek shelter from a hurricane in an old apartment building, they discover that something deadly has followed them in out of the rain.
Magnum, P.I. · S2, E9

Mad Buck Gibson

A woman hires Magnum to protect her macho, thrill-seeking ex-husband, whose wild antics are interfering with his ability to pay her alimony.
Highway to Heaven · S4, E19

The Correspondent

Jonathan gives a famous journalist, jailed in South America, the opportunity to enter his wife's dream.
The Commish · S5, E3

Father Image

Tony's Brooklyn mentor (Darren McGavin) arrives for a visit and becomes involved in Tony's investigation of a high-profile serial-murder case.
The Commish · S5, E4

Father Image

Terry (Darren McGavin) arrests the Eastbridge serial killer; Tony fears the evidence against the man may not be legitimate.

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