Walking Tall
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.
Cast: Harold Sylvester, Jeff Lester, Bo Svenson
Season 1
7 episodes
- 1. The Killing of McNeal County's ChildrenMichael resists peer-pressure, and is branded a ‘stool pigeon’, when he helps his Father out, with some information on a local PCP operation.CC1 h 0 minJan 17, 1981
- 2. The Protectors of the PeopleBuford declares war on a white supremacist group from a neighboring county, when they stir up racial trouble in McNeal County.CC1 h 0 minJan 24, 1981
- 3. KidnappedBrother 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.CC1 h 0 minJan 31, 1981
- 4. HitmanThe local mob wants Buford out of the way, so they bring in a professional – An old friend of Buford’s, who carries a grudge.CC1 h 0 minFeb 7, 1981
- 5. Company TownWhile investigating the disappearance of a Miner, Buford uncovers murder and corruption in a nearby mining town.CC1 h 0 minFeb 14, 1981
- 6. Deadly ImpactBuford goes after the operators of a chemical plant that is dumping illegal quantities of hazardous by-products into the local river.CC1 h 0 minMar 24, 1981
- 7. The Fire WithinA 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.CC1 h 0 minMar 31, 1981
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Walking Tall
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.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- David Gerber Productions, Columbia Pictures Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
