Walker, Texas Ranger

About Walker, Texas Ranger

Released in 1993, Walker, Texas Ranger is a celebrated American action crime television series starring Chuck Norris as Cordell Walker, a sergeant working for the Texas Rangers. The series is full of high-impact martial arts scenes and gripping storylines highlighting social issues, drug-related crimes, and other criminal activities. The show ran for eight seasons, with a total of 202 episodes.

Making / Production

Created by Albert S. Ruddy and Leslie Greif, the series was made by CBS Productions and filmed in various locations in Texas. It was widely lauded for its stylized fight scenes, impressively choreographed by Norris himself, a renowned martial arts expert.

Actors

• Chuck Norris as Sergeant Cordell Walker - A seasoned veteran of the Rangers. Norris' portrayal of Walker was marked by a unique blend of martial arts skill and Texas know-how.
• Clarence Gilyard as Ranger James Trivette - Walker's partner, a former Dallas Cowboys player. Gilyard brought a sense of humor and charm to the role.
• Sheree J. Wilson as Assistant D.A. Alex Cahill - Wilson played Walker's love interest with grace and strength, an ideal foil for Norris' stoic presence.
• Noble Willingham as C.D. Parker - Willingham brought warmth to the role of Walker’s retired ranger friend who ran a local bar.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Chuck Norris performed most of his own stunts during the series.
• The series was so successful that it led to a made-for-TV movie titled 'Trial by Fire' in 2005.
• A reboot of the series, titled "Walker", premiered in 2021.

Awards

While Walker, Texas Ranger was a popular series, it unfortunately did not win any major television awards during its run.

Quotes

• "In the Eyes of a Ranger, an innocent man will never go accused."
• "Justice has a new name... Walker!"
• "I'm a Texas Ranger. When I get my man, he stays got."

Music, Soundtrack

• The iconic theme song "Eyes of a Ranger" was performed by Chuck Norris himself.
• The soundtrack was largely comprised of country music, reflecting the series' Texas setting.
• Several episodes featured live performances from well-known musicians, including Willie Nelson and Randy Travis.