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The Texas Wheelers

  • TV Series
  • 1974–1975
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
53
YOUR RATING
The Texas Wheelers (1974)
Comedy

Earthy comedy about the four motherless Wheeler children and their lovable, but cantankerous, father Zack. With Zack avoiding work, Truckie led the clan, with Doobie, Boo, and T. J.Earthy comedy about the four motherless Wheeler children and their lovable, but cantankerous, father Zack. With Zack avoiding work, Truckie led the clan, with Doobie, Boo, and T. J.Earthy comedy about the four motherless Wheeler children and their lovable, but cantankerous, father Zack. With Zack avoiding work, Truckie led the clan, with Doobie, Boo, and T. J.

  • Creator
    • Dale McRaven
  • Stars
    • Jack Elam
    • Gary Busey
    • Mark Hamill
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    53
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Dale McRaven
    • Stars
      • Jack Elam
      • Gary Busey
      • Mark Hamill
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
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  • Episodes8

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    Jack Elam
    Jack Elam
    • Zack Wheeler
    Gary Busey
    Gary Busey
    • Truckie Wheeler
    Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill
    • Doobie Wheeler
    Karen Obediear
    • Boo Wheeler
    Tony Becker
    Tony Becker
    • T.J. Wheeler
    Bruce Kimball
    Bruce Kimball
    • Lyle
    Lisa Eilbacher
    Lisa Eilbacher
    • Sally
    Dennis Burkley
    Dennis Burkley
    • Bud
    Noble Willingham
    Noble Willingham
    • Sheriff
    Michael O'Keefe
    Michael O'Keefe
    • Jeff
    Devon Ericson
    Devon Ericson
    • Janie
    Christopher Beaumont
    • Cable
    Charlotte Stewart
    Charlotte Stewart
    • Antique Dealer
    Linda Kelsey
    Linda Kelsey
    • Mavis
    Christina Hart
    Christina Hart
    • Librarian
    Eve McVeagh
    Eve McVeagh
    • Mrs. Klate
    Russ Grieve
    Russ Grieve
    • Mr. Jensen
    Clarke Gordon
    • Klate
    • Creator
      • Dale McRaven
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The show's theme song was "Illegal Smile" by John Prine.
    • Quotes

      Zack Wheeler: Never underestimate the power of laziness.

    • Soundtracks
      Illegal Smile
      Composed and Sung by John Prine 1974

    User reviews3

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    This should be on DVD!
    This was one of the best TV comedies ever, but if you didn't happen to be viewing in the mid-70s, or if you blinked twice, you missed your chance to see it. Jack Elam, one of the great character actors of all time (for instance, he is the only reason to watch Rio Lobo even though it stars John Wayne and was directed by Howard Hawks), and pre-Buddy Holly Story Gary Busey had great chemistry and this was about as off-beat as they come for television, especially when you consider it is more than 30 years old. As far as I know, it has never been picked up for re-release by any cable channel. I would love for someone to finally bring this neglected television classic to DVD.
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    • tedhenry
    • Apr 14, 2006

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cosas de chicos
    • Production companies
      • MTM Enterprises
      • Wendell Films
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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