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  • Palmerstown, U.S.A. (1980–1981)
  • TV Series | 60 min | Drama, Family
Palmerstown, U.S.A. (1980–1981)
TV Series | 60 min | Drama, Family

In the Depression-era South, Booker T. Freeman and David Hall become best friends despite different racial backgrounds. Booker's dad Luther is the local blacksmith, W.D. Hall the grocer. The boys' friendship brings the families closer.
Seasons
2   |   1   See all
Creator
Alex Haley (created by)
Producers
Ron Rubin (producer) | Michael Weisbarth (producer)
Composer
Al Schackman (as Al Shackman)
Cinematographer
Production Designer
Jim Bissell (as James D. Bissell)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 10, 1980

Release date (First episode)
Mar 10, 1980 (United States)

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Cast

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140 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Jonelle Allen
Bessie Freeman Bessie Freeman   See fewer
17
Beeson Carroll
W.D. Hall / W. D. Hall W.D. Hall / W. D. Hall   See fewer
17
Bill Duke
Luther Freeman Luther Freeman   See fewer
17
Janice St. John
Coralee Hall Coralee Hall   See fewer
17
Michael J. Fox
Willy-Joe Hall Willy-Joe Hall   See fewer
17
Star-Shemah Bobatoon
Diana Freeman Diana Freeman   See fewer
17
Brian G. Wilson
David Hall David Hall   See fewer
17
Jermain H. Johnson
Booker T. Freeman Booker T. Freeman   See fewer
17
Kenneth White
Sheriff Sheriff   See fewer
10
Iris Korn
Widow Brown / Widder Brown / Widder Sarah Brown Widow Brown / Widder Brown / Widder Sarah Brown   See fewer
7
7
Macon McCalman
Mayor Virgil Quaid / Mayor Mayor Virgil Quaid / Mayor   See fewer
5
4
Davis Roberts
Reverend Teasdale Reverend Teasdale   See fewer
4
James Hall
Actor Actor   See fewer
4
Otis Young
Hoss Washington Hoss Washington   See fewer
3
3
John Carter
Mr. Polk Mr. Polk   See fewer
3
William Sanderson
Henry Redmond / Merwin Noon Henry Redmond / Merwin Noon   See fewer
2
Ketty Lester
Sister Hattie Sister Hattie   See fewer
2
2
Dorothy Meyer
Violetta Violetta   See fewer
2
Morgan Freeman
Mailman Mailman   See fewer
2
2
2
2
2
Sarina C. Grant
Louise Miller Louise Miller   See fewer
2
2
Mary Betten
Actress Actress   See fewer
2
David Caruso
Donnie Muller Donnie Muller   See fewer
2
Stefan Gierasch
Fred / Prof Hofstetter Fred / Prof Hofstetter   See fewer
2
Harvey Vernon
Jonathan Jonathan   See fewer
2
2
Don Starr
Dr. Barrett / Dr. Barnett Dr. Barrett / Dr. Barnett   See fewer
2
Terrence Beasor
Wilson / Hoke Jordan Wilson / Hoke Jordan   See fewer
2
1
Scatman Crothers
Rifle Johnson Rifle Johnson   See fewer
1
Grace Zabriskie
Emma Brandon Emma Brandon   See fewer
1
1
Glynn Turman
C.J. Freeman C.J. Freeman   See fewer
1
1
Jerry Hardin
Buddy Jacobs Buddy Jacobs   See fewer
1
1
Arthur Malet
Major Armbruster Major Armbruster   See fewer
1
1
Don Keefer
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
Hal Williams
Clarence Clarence   See fewer
1
1
Maidie Norman
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Beah Richards
Grandma Jenny Grandma Jenny   See fewer
1
Nicholas Worth
Bo Davis Bo Davis   See fewer
1
1
1
Med Flory
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
1
Stan Wells
Burt Wylie Burt Wylie   See fewer
1
1
Michael Alldredge
Jim Brandon Jim Brandon   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
1
Bunny Summers
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Susan Batson
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Claudia McNeil
Auntie Calpurnia Auntie Calpurnia   See fewer
1
Le Tari
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
1
Hannah Dean
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Andy Wood
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
1
Donniece Jackson
Mamie Miller Mamie Miller   See fewer
1
Tan Adams
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
1
Sharon Jackson
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
Elaine Appleton
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
James Hong
Duc-Yei Duc-Yei   See fewer
1
Danny Glover
Harley Harley   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Fionnula Flanagan
Sabrina Parker Sabrina Parker   See fewer
1
Louis Gossett Jr.
Fredrick Douglas Jackson Fredrick Douglas Jackson   See fewer
1
Keenan Wynn
Rick Bragdon Rick Bragdon   See fewer
1
1
1
John Quade
Luke Spears Luke Spears   See fewer
1
Scott Thomson
Bryan Giesson Bryan Giesson   See fewer
1
Sab Shimono
Yeung-Lee Yeung-Lee   See fewer
1
Margie Impert
Katey Bragdon Katey Bragdon   See fewer
1
1
Ramon Bieri
Jake Simms Jake Simms   See fewer
1
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard
Actor (as Stymie Beard) Actor (as Stymie Beard)   See fewer
1
Philip Abbott
Catter Dempsey Catter Dempsey   See fewer
1
1
Hoke Howell
Herb Weeks Herb Weeks   See fewer
1
Haunani Minn
Mei-Ling Mei-Ling   See fewer
1
Lee Weaver
Loosley Loosley   See fewer
1
Lori Lethin
Carrie Simms Carrie Simms   See fewer
1
Mabel King
Aunt Toog Aunt Toog   See fewer
1
Linda Darlow
Miss Barlow Miss Barlow   See fewer
1
1
John Gowans
Clayton Clayton   See fewer
1
1
Dermott Downs
Sam Simms (as Dermott David Downs) Sam Simms (as Dermott David Downs)   See fewer
1
1
Patti MacLeod
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
Marji Martin
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
Jan Burrell
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Edward Power
Newell Colby Newell Colby   See fewer
1
1
1
Ernie Lee Banks
Actor (as Ernie Banks) Actor (as Ernie Banks)   See fewer
1
Ken Gibbel
Joe Bob Simms Joe Bob Simms   See fewer
1
1
1
Spo-De-Odee
Actor (as Sam Theard) Actor (as Sam Theard)   See fewer
1
1
1
Carolyn Coates
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Johnnie Collins III
Lucas Hunter Lucas Hunter   See fewer
1
Gene Akutagawa
Jow-Ping (as Eugene Atutagawa) Jow-Ping (as Eugene Atutagawa)   See fewer
1
Frank Biro
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
Kenny Rhodes
Bobby McClary Bobby McClary   See fewer
1
1
1
Melissa Strawmyer
Letty Lou Letty Lou   See fewer
1
1
1
Daniel Knapp
Rogers (as Dan Knapp) Rogers (as Dan Knapp)   See fewer
1
Susan Vickery
Rayleen Rayleen   See fewer
1
1
Ernee Simpson
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Jimmy Williams
Additional voices (1980-1981) (uncredited) Additional voices (1980-1981) (uncredited)   See fewer
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