Chuck Norris is a legendary actor whose name is invariably associated with incredible coolness, the level of which, in terms of youth slang, is just off scale.
As an example, we can recall "Cool Walker" (TV series). The actors of this television show all played their roles well, but to the Russian audience, and throughout the world, only the hero performed by Norris was remembered. In our country, the main character of the series, directly Cool Walker himself, personifies courage, fearlessness, strength, and his name has become a household name.
A little bit about the series
"Cool Walker", whose release date is considered 04/21/1993, is also known in Russia under the name "Walker - Texas Ranger." For the entire time that it was broadcast, about two hundred episodes were shot, each of which lasted about 40-45 minutes of screen time.
In the series "Cool Walker" 9 seasons that came out once a year. The project lasted until 2001, but is still in demand among fans. Today, the show’s popularity has grown again due to the fact that many began to experience nostalgic memories of this wonderful television show.
Cool Walker: Story
The plot of the series, by today's standards, is simple and straightforward, but in the 90s, when the serial industry was still not too developed, and Brazilian and Mexican soap operas were shown on television screens, Cool Walker was just at its best.
At the center of events is a Texas ranger named Cordell Walker, who is an exemplary servant of the law. He is not only a professional in his field, but also an honest, incorruptible representative of the law. For him, justice is paramount, therefore, he fights against violators of the law and peace by any means.
At the same time, Walker relies heavily on his intuition and classical methods, working on solving the case. His partner, James Trivette, has a slightly different warehouse, he believes that new methods and discoveries in the field of forensics are more effective, therefore, he uses all the novelties in this field to solve the case. Together they work very effectively.
The series "Cool Walker": actors and crew
The main role, of course, was played by the brilliant Chuck Norris. He not only looks great in this image, but as if created for him. His charisma and acting skills contributed to the fact that the character became a cult. At the peak of the popularity of the project, Walker was known all over the world, and people of all ages.
But in addition to Chuck Norris ("Cool Walker"), such equally famous actors as Clarence Guillard Jr. also starred in key roles in the series. (D. Trivette), Shiri J. Wilson (Alex Cahill) and Noble Willengem (S.D. Parker).
Together, the actors and the entire crew managed to embody such a high-quality and interesting show on the screen that it became legendary, a true classic of crime series with elements of an action movie and the spirit of a western.
A large number of people worked on the script and direction of the series, each of whom approached their business with full responsibility, demonstrating their professionalism and focus on results.
Only the efforts of all the team members who worked on “Cool Walker” (actors, directors, scriptwriters, cameramen, make-up artists, extras, etc.) managed to achieve such heights.
Interesting Facts
Of course, about such a series, where the number of episodes exceeds two hundred, and its total duration is about 9 years, there are many different myths and gossip.
However, myths do not interest us, so let's talk about entertaining facts related to the series, of which there are also a lot. For example, few people remember that the full name of the protagonist is not Walker, but Firewalker. In the series, of course, this is mentioned more than once, but usually the audience misses it, and most of them forgot about it a long time ago.
One of the characters (Uncle Ray) in the series calls Walker the Indian word Washo, which means "Lone Eagle". This term is perfectly suited to the hero, as it fully reflects his spirit and image.
At the beginning of the series, the main character had a GMC car, but later he replaced it with a powerful Dodge Ram SUV , which is more practical and convenient in the Texas desert.
It's no secret that the scene of the series is Texas. His filming took place here, namely in Dallas and a town called Fort Worth. It is interesting that during the filming, many ordinary residents of these settlements took part in it as extras actors.
Reviews from viewers and critics
Despite the fact that the series proudly bears the status of a cult, it has not too high ratings both among the audience and among professionals.
This is largely due to the fact that he was shot in the 90s. When the series were not yet in demand as they are now. Budgets were then low, and the audience is not so demanding. Against the backdrop of Brazilian and Mexican films, the series “Cool Walker”, whose actors are now deservedly considered the legends of cinema, looked fresh and interesting.
Today, TV shows have high budgets, so the scripts are much better designed, and special effects, and everything else. Spoiled by high-quality serial products such as Game of Thrones, Wild West, and Stranger Things, current TV fans have become too picky about a show filmed over 20 years ago.
Of course, now he looks a little naive and silly, the story is leisurely, without unexpected twists. But that atmosphere, spirit and images shown on the screen capture even the most sophisticated viewer in the 21st century.
Conclusion
"Cool Walker" - a series in which the actors give all the best in accordance with the spirit of their time. In the years when it was broadcast, it was a mega-popular show, both in America and in Russia. However, in many other countries, he enjoyed no less demand from the audience.
Today it remains a popular and interesting television show, but more as an object of nostalgia than a truly catchy sight. In any case, he still has a large number of fans to this day.
The image of Walker is now inextricably linked with Chuck Norris, who, even after leaving the cinema, continues to be considered one of the most outstanding and talented film actors in the genre of action movies.