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Walking Tall (1981)

1981-01-17 · 1h 0m · EN
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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.

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Daniel HallerDirectorAlexander SingerDirectorPaul SavageWriterJohn FloreaDirector

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Harold SylvesterHarold SylvesterJeff LesterJeff LesterBo SvensonBo SvensonWalter BarnesWalter BarnesCourtney PledgerCourtney PledgerRad DalyRad DalyHeather McAdamHeather McAdamWilliam WindomWilliam WindomEdward AlbertEdward AlbertArt HindleArt HindleGail StricklandGail StricklandJames MacArthurJames MacArthur

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Frequently asked questions about Walking Tall

What is Walking Tall about?

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.

How long is Walking Tall?

Walking Tall has a runtime of 60 minutes.