The Feather and Father Gang
Toni "Feather" Danton was a gorgeous Los Angeles attorney with the firm of Huffaker, Danton and Binkwell who often turned to her con man father Harry for assistance in investigating crimes. "Feather" and Harry often sought to "sting" the bad guys into giving themselves up; on those occasions, they turned to Harry's old partners (including Michael, Murphy, Enzo, Margo & Lou) for help, sometimes using disguises and elaborate playacting.
- 1976-1977
- 1 season
- ABC
- Drama
Toni "Feather" Danton was a gorgeous Los Angeles attorney with the firm of Huffaker, Danton and Binkwell who often turned to her con man father Harry for assistance in investigating crimes. "Feather" and Harry often sought to "sting" the bad guys into giving themselves up; on those occasions, they turned to Harry's old partners (including Michael, Murphy, Enzo, Margo & Lou) for help, sometimes using disguises and elaborate playacting.
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 1976 - 1977
Episode 1
Two Star Killer
Mon, Dec 6, 1976 60 mins
A two-star general (William Windom) murders a man who tried to blackmail him, and then frames his own aide for the crime. Feather takes on the aide's defense case, and Harry and his gang set up an elaborate trap for the general.
Episode 2
The Apology
Mon, Mar 7, 1977 60 mins
A wealthy shipping magnate with connections to organized crime orders the murder of a friend of the Dantons, and Feather, Harry, and their gang develop an involved ruse to prove his guilt.
Episode 3
Sun, Sand and Death
Mon, Mar 14, 1977 60 mins
A crooked land developer murders his partner, buries him on the worthless land they co-own, steals their company's money, and claims his missing partner stole the money and left town. Feather, Harry, and the gang pull a con on the murderer
Episode 4
The People's Choice
Mon, Mar 21, 1977 60 mins
To avoid facing a scandal during his election campaign, a candidate for the United States Senate murders his wife-a friend of Feather's-when she threatens to divorce him. Feather, Harry, and the gang con him into a confession.
Episode 5
Flight to Mexico
Mon, Apr 4, 1977 60 mins
A stage director (George Maharis) murders a young man who overhears his telephone conversation linking him to a recent theft of jewelry and a possible homicide. Feather, Harry, and the gang trick him into confessing.
Episode 6
Never Con a Killer
Fri, May 13, 1977 60 mins
Filmed as the pilot for the show. To help Feather with her first homicide case, Harry assembles the Feather and Father Gang to clear a hockey player charged with murder.
Episode 7
The Golden Fleece
Sat, May 21, 1977 60 mins
An evangelist murders one of his followers-a college classmate of Feather's-when she threatens to expose him as a fraud and a thief. Feather and Harry create a scam to bring the murderer to justice.
Episode 8
For the Love of Sheila
Sat, May 28, 1977 60 mins
When an ex-con friend of Harry's becomes the victim of a blackmail scheme concocted by his wife, and then is framed for murder in a convoluted twist, Harry and the gang come up with an even more convoluted scheme to clear him.
Episode 9
Here a Spy, There a Spy
Sat, Jun 4, 1977 60 mins
An international spy murders his girlfriend, and frames, the woman's former "Fiancé", for the crime. Feather tries to clear the young man by legal means, while Harry goes about proving his innocence using his own methods.
Episode 10
Murder at F-Stop 11
Sat, Jun 11, 1977 60 mins
A photographer frames his assistant-a friend of the Dantons-for the murder of his partner to cover the theft of priceless coins. Feather, Harry, and the gang work to clear the accused man.
Episode 11
Welcome Home, Vince
Sat, Jun 18, 1977 60 mins
Ex-convict named Vince is released from prison and immediately becomes the victim of an explosion. The police believe that one of their own is responsible, and they enlist the aid of the Feather and Father Gang to expose the "dirty" cop.
Episode 12
The Mayan Connection
Sat, Jun 25, 1977 60 mins
A disagreement between two art importers leads to one killing the other, and the murderer frames one of Feather's clients for the crime. Feather, Harry, and the gang match wits with an organized-crime boss to clear her client.
Episode 13
The Judas Bug
Sat, Jul 2, 1977 60 mins
A private investigator fakes the theft of his car and uses it to murder a former client he has double crossed. Feather, Harry, and the gang con the miscreant and bring him to justice.
Episode 14
The Big Frame
Sat, Jul 30, 1977 60 mins
A client murders an art dealer and steals a Picasso from him. An innocent man who had had a argument with the dead art dealer is arrested for the crime. Feather soon figures out who the real murderer is, and enlists the help of Harry.