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Jan 17, 2026

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day January 17 1981 – Walking Tall Premiered on CBS.

On this day January 17 1981, Walking Tall premiered on CBS, bringing a crime drama series to network television based on the well known vigilante film franchise. The show followed a determined lawman standing up to corruption and organized crime, focusing on personal integrity justice and the struggle to uphold order in the face of intimidation.

Walking Tall reflected early 1980s television interest in morality...

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