Pat Corley

Gravel-voiced, heavy-set actor, known for his portrayals of tough yet wisely benevolent characters, Pat Corley was perhaps best known as Phil, the all-knowing bartender/restaurateur, whom he played for eight years on the CBS sitcom, "Murphy Brown" (1988-1996). Corley's early career consisted of work on the stage, most notably the Broadway revival of "Of Mice and Men" (1974-75) and two Tennessee Williams plays' "Red Devil Battery Sign" (1975) and "Sweet Bird of Youth" (1975-76). He made his TV debut in "The Wackest Ship in the Army," due to his brother's friendship with star Jack Warden. Among his feature credits were Mark Rydell's "The Rose" (1979) and Oliver Stone's early horror effort, "The Hand" (1981).

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HILL STREET BLUES · S3, E9

A Hair of the Dog

The governor's dog is stolen, Renko and Theresa quarrel at a party, LaRue and Washington try to chase down an autopsy report and Eddie Gregg becomes Belker's snitch.
HILL STREET BLUES · S3, E10

Phantom of the Hill

Belker makes a bust while picking up a ring at a jewellery store, Furillo tries to make a murder case without a body or autopsy report, and the Phantom strikes one final time.
HILL STREET BLUES · S3, E17

The Belles of St. Mary's

Coffey investigates when a drug user he arrested is found dead, and LaRue sets out to impress high-school girls.
HILL STREET BLUES · S3, E18

Life in the Minors

A dead man's mother and preacher demand action; biker Sonny Crockett accuses Coffey; LaRue pursues a teen (guest star Ally Sheedy).
HILL STREET BLUES · S3, E11

No Body's Perfect

The governor's dog is found, Eddie's role as an informant leaks out, Furillo tries to stop coroner Nydorf from testifying and Crawford decides on his future in the force.

Pat Corley

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