Along with Jay Silverheels (Tonto in Lone Ranger), he was a Native actor presenting a positive image of Natives at a time when that was still rare.
In fact, the series went farther than Lone Ranger. It directly confronted prejudice at a time when few series on TV did so.
Walker through his character Cheyenne Bodie strove to be a positive role model for kids. Commendable and moral, something Walker tried for with most of his roles.
Walker passed away recently, living on the Navajo reservation for the final years of his life. He will be sorely missed.
In fact, the series went farther than Lone Ranger. It directly confronted prejudice at a time when few series on TV did so.
Walker through his character Cheyenne Bodie strove to be a positive role model for kids. Commendable and moral, something Walker tried for with most of his roles.
Walker passed away recently, living on the Navajo reservation for the final years of his life. He will be sorely missed.