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.
Episodes
Season 11E1The 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.60m2E2The Protectors of the PeopleBuford declares war on a white supremacist group from a neighboring county, when they stir up racial trouble in McNeal County.60m3E3KidnappedBrother 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.60m4E4HitmanThe local mob wants Buford out of the way, so they bring in a professional – An old friend of Buford’s, who carries a grudge.60m5E5Company TownWhile investigating the disappearance of a Miner, Buford uncovers murder and corruption in a nearby mining town.60m6E6Deadly ImpactBuford goes after the operators of a chemical plant that is dumping illegal quantities of hazardous by-products into the local river.60m7E7The 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.60m
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