Palmerstown, U.S.A. The Black Travelers: II (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Drama, Family

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Palmerstown, U.S.A.

The Black Travelers: II (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV Episode | Drama, Family

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.

Director

Gilbert Moses

Writers

Alex Haley | Ronald Rubin

Composer

Al Schackman (music)

Cinematographer

Joseph M. Wilcots

Editor

Lloyd Nelson

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Updated Apr 17, 1980

Release date

Apr 17, 1980 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 3 nominations

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30 cast members

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Jonelle Allen Bessie Freeman Bessie Freeman See fewer	Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993)
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