In 1976, Furey made his acting debut on the television series The Blue Knight. The following year, he had guest roles in the television series Eight Is Enough and Rafferty, and starred in the television film Just a Little Inconvenience. In 1978, Furey had guest starred on Emergency!, Logan's Run, and CHiPs. In 1980, Furey portrayed Chuck in Island Claws and guest starred as Stewart in The Waltons.