Walker, Texas Ranger

For the 19th century Texas Ranger captain, see Samuel Hamilton Walker. For the 2021 reboot, see Walker (TV series).

Walker, Texas Ranger
Genre
Created by
Starring
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Eyes of the Ranger"
(performed by Chuck Norris)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons9
No. of episodes203 (not incl. TV movie)[1][2] (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Camera setup
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseApril 21, 1993 (1993-04-21) –
May 19, 2001 (2001-05-19)
Related
Sons of Thunder
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Walker, Texas Ranger is an American action crime television series created by Leslie Greif and Paul Haggis. It was inspired by the film Lone Wolf McQuade, with both this series and that film starring Chuck Norris as a member of the Texas Ranger Division.[3] The show aired on CBS in the spring of 1993, with the first season consisting of three pilot episodes. Eight full seasons followed with new episodes airing from September 25, 1993, to May 19, 2001, and reruns continuing on CBS until July 28, 2001.[4] It has been broadcast in over 100 countries and spawned a 2005 television film entitled Trial by Fire. The film ended on a cliffhanger, which was never resolved. DVD sets of all seasons have been released (with the three pilots packaged with the first regular season). At various times since 1997, reruns of the show have aired, in syndication, on the USA Network and Action in Canada. Reruns are currently seen on CBS Action, WGN America, CMT, INSP, getTV, Pluto TV, Heroes & Icons, Grit, 10 Bold, Peacock TV, Up TV and Hulu.[5]

The series was noted for its moralistic style. The characters refrained from the use of drugs and participated in community service. Martial arts were displayed prominently as the primary tool of law enforcement and occasionally as a tool for Walker and company to reach out to the community.[6][7]

  1. ^ Elder, Robert K (April 26, 2007). "Pop Cultural Timeline: Chuck Norris 'Facts'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  2. ^ Farhi, Paul (January 2, 2006). "Tough Love: Norris Fans Board the Chuck Wagon". Washington Post. Retrieved January 3, 2011.
  3. ^ Berkow, Ira (May 12, 1993). "AT DINNER WITH: Chuck Norris; When That 97-Pound Weakling Grows Up". The New York Times. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
  4. ^ "TV Listings for - July 28, 2001". TV Tango. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  5. ^ https://www.hulu.com/series/49ef3c27-9a9f-4f42-9e1b-74c0b9407bd9
  6. ^ Weinstein, Steve (March 17, 1996). "Chuck Norris Proves To CBS He's a 'Competitive Guy'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  7. ^ Du Brow, Rick (May 14, 1994). "Walker Marks a Year of Fighting Injustice on CBS: Television: Despite controversy over TV violence, Chuck Norris' action series beat the competition in its time slot and helps the network ensure its top spot". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 29, 2010.