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22.
Sing It Again, Sonny
1976-03-02
Sonny and Will pull into Nashville for the trucker's convention, and Sonny is spotted at the talent show by an agent. While Sonny is busy with his guitar, Will borrows the rig and gets hijacked.

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21.
Full Fathom Five
1976-02-23
Will and Sonny go to Bayou la Batre, Alabama to visit Jack, a shrimper buddy of Sonny's. But Jack isn't shrimping; he thinks he has found a sunken ship (from 1864) in Mobile Bay with a $1,000,000 fleet payroll on it.

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20.
No More Sad Songs
1976-02-17
Sonny and Will are unwitting accomplices in a bookmaking operation when a bookie hides his day's collections in their truck.

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19.
Living It Up
1976-02-10
Against Will's objections, Sonny rents the rig to a broker, and almost loses it, and more, to a crew that broke in to an armory.

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18.
Woman of Steel
1976-01-21
Sonny and Will go to a steel mill to pick up a load and meet a lady trucker who, along with all the other local truckers, has to deal with a crooked mill owner.

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17.
The Big Switch
1976-01-20
After hauling the equipment trailer for a singing group, Will and Sonny help the group's manager get even with a con man, who cheated Sonny years before.

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16.
Witch Hunt
1976-01-13
Sonny is set to deliver chickens, but an epidemic hits the plant where they become ill, yet oddly another man's chickens don't.

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15.
The Old South Will Rise Again
1976-01-06
After a hot-air balloon lands on the rig while they are going down the road, Will and Sonny get involved in an old man's obsession with entering his balloon, The Old South, in a race.

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14.
Love, Death and Laura Brown
1975-12-23
Will falls in love with a truck-driving widow (Fionnula Flanagan) who offers a hauling job that pays more than it should.

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13.
Breakout
1976-12-16
An armed convict (Ralph Richard Redpath) commandeers the truck. While Will goes to the bank to cash a check, Sonny delivers a load to a minimum security prison farm, and an inmate stowaway forces Sonny to take him to his girlfriend so they can get married

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12.
The Long Way to Nowhere
1975-12-09
Will and Sonny borrow money from a loan shark to purchase two truckloads of peaches to sell in Canada.

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11.
Please Don't Talk to the Driver
1976-11-25
Sonny and Will are held down by sniper. They come upon a bus accident, and encounter bad guys.

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10.
Prosperity Number One
1975-11-18
Sonny and Will deliver equipment to a strike-bound West Virginia coal mine, where Will sides with the miners, and Sonny sides with the mine owner, Maddie.

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9.
The Big Wheel
1975-11-11
Sonny and Will let a girl drive their truck, and meet a man who appears drunk.

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8.
General Delivery
1975-11-04
Sonny's impounded truck is bought by competing trucker team Moose and Benjy, leaving Will and Sonny with their ramshackle rig. A bet is struck that whichever truck can reach Raleigh and claim a letter mailed to general delivery wins both trucks.

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7.
Will the Last Trucker Leaving Charlotte Please Turn Out the Lights?
1975-10-21
Sonny and Will seek the daddy of a 4-year-old girl who mistakenly climbed into their truck during a stopover.

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6.
To Be in Carolina
1975-10-14
Sonny and Will's trailer catches fire, destroys a tobacco curing shed, and causes injury and hardship to a black farmer.

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5.
Home Is Not a House
1975-10-07
Will and Sonny tow a mobile home to Alabama for an Arkansas woman who claims she holds the deed to piece of land that is now Bienville Square, a Mobile city park.

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4.
The Elephant Story
1975-09-30
Sonny and Will pick up a carnival elephant in North Carolina to deliver in Sarasota, Florida. She gets loose on a country road, then Sonny finds a drunk stowaway in the trailer, the rig is stolen.

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3.
The Toughest Man in America
1975-09-23
Sonny's comment published in a trucker's magazine about truckers being "the toughest men in America" draws the ire of the US Marines, and results in a challenge to complete one week of Marine basic training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

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2.
From Baltimore to Eternity
1975-09-16
The two heroes get conned by a bad guy who plants a bomb in the delivery they are making with their truck.

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1.
The Stowaway
1975-09-09
Sonny and Will become suspected of kidnapping when a Russian concert pianist stows away in their truck in order to do some American sightseeing.

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Movin' On is an American drama series that aired on NBC from 1974 to 1976. This captivating drama series dives deep into the life on the road. It featured two truck drivers, Sonny Pruitt and Will Chandler, who took on various cargos and faced different challenges and adventures across America.

The show is set during a time when America’s open roads painted a captivating image of freedom and adventure. Pivoting around the core elements of trucking culture and camaraderie, the series managed to capture the hearts of its audiences. The plot is meticulously crafted around the dynamic duo and their work, with their 18-wheeler Freightliner COE semi-truck practically becoming a character in its own right.

Claude Akins, a celebrated actor renowned for his stellar roles in dramatic series of the 60s and 70s, delivers an impeccable performance as Sonny Pruitt, one of the lead characters. Sonny Pruitt is an experienced, independent trucker with a hardy disposition and a hearty sense of humor. Sonny's worldview is straightforward, a man who believes in honesty, hard work, and that a man’s word is his bond.

Actor Frank Converse, who comes to this series having established his acting prowess in theatre and on various other TV shows, portrays Will Chandler. Will is a less experienced trucker but equally adventurous and ambitious. Chandler is college-educated and often takes a more analytical and philosophical approach to their journey and the situations they encounter. Together, their personalities create a compelling contrast, blending into an incredible representation of the quintessential American spirit.

The theme of Movin' On revolves around the independence gained from the trucking lifestyle and the various adventures the duo encounter while delivering cargo across the country. It explores the various facets of American society, culture, and the human psyche through unique and thought-provoking situations and climaxes, often painting a romantic image of the open road.

Each episode of the show focuses on a different kind of challenge or mystery. These situations often lead them into meeting different characters, getting involved in their stories, and sometimes conflicting with local authorities, rogue truckers, or unruly customers. The essence of camaraderie, solidarity, and a profound understanding of the human experience are central to every episode.

Movin' On brilliantly utilizes its episodic framework, which keeps the series fresh and engaging while allowing for substantial character development. The series also doesn't shy away from reflecting the social themes and ethos of the 1970s, making it a relevant cultural artifact of its time.

The storytelling balances action, drama, adventure, and a touch of humor flawlessly to keep the audience hooked. Moreover, the chemistry between Akins and Converse onscreen adds a touch of realism to the story, making their camaraderie the central appealing factor of the show.

The show possesses a distinct musical charm, thanks to the title song "Movin’ On,” performed by country legend Merle Haggard. The iconic song, which reached number one on the country charts in July 1975, adds another layer of authenticity to the narrative, further cementing the trucking culture and the spirit of the open road that the show represents.

Shot on location in variety of states – from Florida, to Arizona, to Texas, and beyond – the show also serves as a love letter to the vast American landscape, giving audiences a window into the diverse and layered American cultural tapestry through the eyes of its two trucker heroes.

In conclusion, Movin’ On is a captivating exploration of road life combined with human drama that takes viewers across America through scenic routes and exciting narratives. It’s the complex characters of Sonny and Will and their dynamic friendship, brilliantly portrayed by Claude Akins and Frank Converse, that forms the crux of the show and keeps audiences coming back for more. This series is indeed a classic tale of adventure, camaraderie, and the broad, alluring open roads.

Movin' On is a series categorized as a canceled. Spanning 2 seasons with a total of 44 episodes, the show debuted on 1974. The series has earned a moderate reviews from both critics and viewers. The IMDb score stands at 7.3.

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How can I watch Movin' On online? Movin' On is available on NBC with seasons and full episodes. You can also watch Movin' On on demand at Tubi TV, Vudu online.

Genres
Drama
Channel
NBC
Rating
7.3/10
Cast
Frank Converse, Claude Akins, Art Metrano