Article: BIRDS CAUSED SUCH A FLAP; It's 20 years since our pulses were sent racing by a Catholic priest.. and a tale of forbidden love.(News)

Article: Father Ralph Vs. Father Time; `Thorn ...
The Washington Post;  February 11, 1996 ;     700+ words ... ... The original "Thorn Birds" took the saga ... one and all as Father Ralph, is trying to ... father! That is, Father Ralph. Dane is the ... which the first "Thorn Birds" was based ... and despises Father Ralph. She wants to ...

Article: 'Thorn Birds' to fly once more on Hallmark
Chicago Sun-Times;  March 29, 2003 ;     700+ words ... ... forbidden passion of Father Ralph and Meggie Cleary. "The Thorn Birds," part of the ... parts) with "The Thorn Birds." Chamberlain ... conflicted priest Father Ralph de Briccasart ... Centennial" and "Thorn Birds" roles. "People ...

Article: Miniseries King Returns to `Thorn Birds'
Chicago Sun-Times;  February 9, 1996 ;     700+ words ... ... so now comes "The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years ... Chamberlain returns as Father Ralph de Bricassart in the ... Donohoe. The original "Thorn Birds" aired in 1983 to the ... but I didn't think Father Ralph came off very well ...

Article: Hallmark Channel Revives 'Thorn Birds'
AP Online;  March 27, 2003 ;     700+ words ... ... forbidden passion of Father Ralph and Meggie Cleary. The Thorn Birds, part of the miniseries ... parts) with The Thorn Birds. If network programming ... dashing as his name, Father Ralph de Briccasart ... Centennial and Thorn Birds roles. People remember ...

Article: Hallmark Channel resurrects 'The Thorn Birds'
The Columbian;  March 30, 2003 ;     700+ words ... ... forbidden passion of Father Ralph and Meggie Cleary. The Thorn Birds, part of the miniseries ... parts) with The Thorn Birds. If network programming ... dashing as his name, Father Ralph de Briccasart ... Centennial and Thorn Birds roles. People remember ...

Article: Hallmark revives much-loved 'Thorn Birds', Star ...
Charleston Daily Mail;  March 29, 2003 ;     700+ words ... ... forbidden passion of Father Ralph and Meggie Cleary. "The Thorn Birds," part of the ... 20 million "The Thorn Birds." If network programming ... dashing as his name, Father Ralph de Briccasart ... hello mentions 'The Thorn Birds.'" Chamberlain ...

Article: HALLMARK REVIVES THE LUSTY `THORN BIRDS' ...
Albany Times Union (Albany, NY);  March 29, 2003 ;     650 words ... ... the forbidden passion of Father Ralph and Meggie Cleary. ``The Thorn Birds,'' part of the miniseries ... who produced ``The Thorn Birds,'' ``Roots'' and ... the $20 million ``The Thorn Birds.'' With seven networks ...