TV series

Walking Tall

Name: Walking Tall
Released: 1981
Cast: Harold Sylvester, Jeff Lester, Bo Svenson, Walter Barnes, Courtney Pledger

1981· 1 season· 60 min episodes★ 7.0Ended

On NBC — From David Gerber Productions · Columbia Pictures Television

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Synopsis

Walking Tall is an American television drama series that ran on NBC in 1981 for one season of seven episodes. The first 5 episodes aired Saturday nights at 9:00 p.m.. The last 2 episodes aired Tuesday nights at 10:00 p.m. NBC reran all 7 episodes from April-August 1981. This one-hour show was based on the 1973 film Walking Tall, which was based on the life of Buford Pusser. Here, Pusser is the sheriff of McNeal County, Tennessee, fighting criminals each week in 1969.

Themes

sheriff tennessee

Episodes

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E1 The Killing of McNeal County's ChildrenNext upJan 17, 1981 · 60 min
Synopsis
Michael resists peer-pressure, and is branded a ‘stool pigeon’, when he helps his Father out, with some information on a local PCP operation.
E2 The Protectors of the PeopleJan 24, 1981 · 60 min
Synopsis
Buford declares war on a white supremacist group from a neighboring county, when they stir up racial trouble in McNeal County.
Guest stars: William Windom
E3 KidnappedJan 31, 1981 · 60 min
Synopsis
Brother bank robbers take an innocent family hostage, and demand the release of their Father – Seriously wounded during a robbery, and being held in the McNeal County jail.
Guest stars: Edward Albert
E4 HitmanFeb 7, 1981 · 60 min
Synopsis
The local mob wants Buford out of the way, so they bring in a professional – An old friend of Buford’s, who carries a grudge.
E5 Company TownFeb 14, 1981 · 60 min
Synopsis
While investigating the disappearance of a Miner, Buford uncovers murder and corruption in a nearby mining town.
Guest stars: Art Hindle
E6 Deadly ImpactMar 24, 1981 · 60 min
Synopsis
Buford goes after the operators of a chemical plant that is dumping illegal quantities of hazardous by-products into the local river.
Guest stars: Gail Strickland
E7 The Fire WithinMar 31, 1981 · 60 min
Synopsis
A Priest has information – Heard in the sanctity of The Confessional – That could stop an illegal arms deal, and, despite Buford’s persistence, refuses to break his Promise Of Obedience.
Guest stars: James MacArthur