Walking Tall

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1981•1h

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.

Production

Seasons

7 Episodes • Premiered 1981

1. The Killing of McNeal County's Children

Michael resists peer-pressure, and is branded a ‘stool pigeon’, when he helps his Father out, with some information on a local PCP operation.

2. The Protectors of the People

Buford declares war on a white supremacist group from a neighboring county, when they stir up racial trouble in McNeal County.

3. Kidnapped

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.

4. Hitman

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.

5. Company Town

While investigating the disappearance of a Miner, Buford uncovers murder and corruption in a nearby mining town.

6. Deadly Impact

Buford goes after the operators of a chemical plant that is dumping illegal quantities of hazardous by-products into the local river.

7. The Fire Within

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.