"Walker, Texas Ranger" (1993) TV series 1993-2001

Creators:

Christopher Canaan
Leslie Greif
Paul Haggis

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

21 April 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Western

Plot:

Walker, a martial artist, and his partner Trivette are Texas Rangers. They make it their business to...

Plot Keywords:

Texas | Texas Ranger | Justice | Tough Guy | Modern Western

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 9 wins & 5 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Nov. 25

9:00 AM

USA

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Cast

Chuck Norris	...	Cordell Walker (196 episodes, 1993-2001)
Clarence Gilyard Jr.	...	James Trivette (194 episodes, 1993-2001)
Sheree J. Wilson	...	Alex Cahill (189 episodes, 1993-2001)
Noble Willingham	...	C.D. Parker / ... (141 episodes, 1993-1999)

Also Known As:

Walker (Australia)

Runtime:

45 min (203 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:12 (some epiosodes) | Iceland:16 (some epiosodes) | New Zealand:M (season 5) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company:

Amadea Film Productions

Trivia:

According to C.D. Parker, Jimmy Trivette played college football at Penn State University, and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys. His career ended after his rookie year due to a shoulder injury.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the Pilot of the series, CD says he was a ranger 5 years. But in season 2, Alex asks him how long he was a ranger for and he says "28 years"

Quotes:

Victor LaRue: What's your name, soldier?
Buddy Rebotco: Buddy Rebotco!
Victor LaRue: Victor LaRue, your new best friend.
Buddy Rebotco: Can I have one of those guns?
Victor LaRue: You're not that good of a friend.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Kate Hudson/Radiohead (#26.2)" (2000)

The "Snakes on a Plane" of Television

Yes, the acting is horrendously bad. Yes, the dialog is unbelievably cheesy and stale. Yes, the plots are unoriginal and don't make sense. But damn it, when was the last time that we were able to just turn on the television, sit back and enjoy the action without having to deal with some over-the-top action/drama that goes way too fast and shoves some moral lesson on life in our faces? That's what makes Walker Texas Ranger so enjoyable -- it really recreates the feel of those classic Westerns that used to be on all the time back in the '50s. So horrendously bad that it's great to watch when you just need some time to unwind and forget about everything else. And you've gotta admit, it paved way for a great comedy segment on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. I know I'll still be watching this for years to come.