Palmerstown, U.S.A.

Seasons

1980

USA

7.4

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.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Palmerstown, U.S.A

A dispute over a bill causes tension between the Freeman and Hall families and inseparable friends Booker and David are pressured not to see each other anymore.

S1 • E2

The Lesson (1)

Luther becomes immersed in a home-study course in auto mechanics and David is preoccupied with a radio set creating a feeling of neglect for Booker T.

S1 • E3

A Place for Bo

A child is hit by joyriders who drive off. Mentally challenged Bo finds the unconscious child and thinks she is sleeping and tries to wake her. Her parents think Bo attacked her and the town must decide if Bo should be institutionalized.

S1 • E4

The Black Travelers: I

Guest star Morgan Freeman plays Mailman, a pitcher on a traveling black baseball team that's hustles a game against the white Palmerston team.

S1 • E5

The Black Travelers: II

W. D. takes bets on the ballgame, but doesn't tell that the opponents are a professional team. Everyone wants Rifle Johnson (Scatman Crothers) to pitch. The game is played between The Black Travelers and the town's mixed team.