

1981–1981 · NBC · Ended
The series shows vigilante justice. Sheriff Bufford Pusser's favorite weapon is a 38-pound hickory club that he uses to bang villains over the head and smash the equipment in their lairs. Pusser's wife was killed by crooks while they were trying to get rid of the lawman.
Saturdays at 9:00 PM New York time
This series has ended.
Last aired
S01E07 · The Fire Within
1981-04-01
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This small-town sheriff was hailed as a crime-busting hero for decades. What if he was the killer all along?
Business Insider · Nov 23, 2025
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MovieWeb · Oct 13, 2025
Walking Tall : The Legend of Buford Pusser and the Legacy of Joe Don Baker
Crooked Marquee · Jun 25, 2025
Joe Don Baker died May 7 at 89. He played Sheriff Buford Pusser in 1973's 'Walking Tall,' toplined NBC's 'Eischied' and appeared in three James Bond films.
Facebook · May 15, 2025
Joe Don Baker, tough-guy actor from Walking Tall and Bond films, dies aged 89
The Guardian · May 15, 2025
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Deadline · Mar 15, 2021