Forrest Tucker's height put him in the same league as at actor that played what character in the 1955-1956 Walt Disney TV miniseries?
Fess Parker Fess Elisha Parker Jr. (August 16, 1924 – March 18, 2010) was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett in the Walt Disney 1955–1956 TV miniseries and as Daniel Boone in a television series from 1964 to 1970. He was also known as a winemaker and resort owner-operator.
Texas John Slaughter (TV series) Texas John Slaughter (formally titled: "Tales of Texas John Slaughter") is a western television series which aired seventeen episodes between 1958 and 1961 as part of "The Wonderful World of Disney", starring Tom Tryon in the title role. The character was based upon an actual historical figure, Texas Ranger John Horton Slaughter. Tryon memorably wore an enormous white cowboy hat with the brim pinned up in the front as part of his wardrobe for the series. Narration is provided by Paul Frees.