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Season 3: Episodes 29-32


Inger

29: Inger, My Love

Writers: Frank Cleaver and David Dortort  Story: Anthony Lawrence  Director: Lewis Allen

Synopsis
On the occasion of Hoss' birthday, Ben remembers the time when he first met Hoss' mother, Inger.

Guest Stars
Inga Swenson (Inger Borgstrom), Jeremy Slate (Gunnar Borgstrom), James Philbrook (McWhorter), Johnny Stephens (Young Adam), Taggart Casey (Gunnar's Friend), Harlan Wade (), Charles Fredericks (Bartender), Helen Brown (Mrs. Miller), Nolan Leary (Doctor)

Notes
  • Featured Cartwright: Ben
  • Dan Blocker is sporting the injury he received during an accident that occurred during filming of "The Dowry" in late February 1962.

Air Date: 15 April 1962


Blessed

30: Blessed Are They

Writers: Borden Chase and Frank Cleaver  Story: Borden Chase  Director: Don McDougall

Synopsis
Ben is asked to be mediator and help foster a peace between the Maynes and the Clarkes. These two families have been feuding with each other ever since two of their children married, had twins and then moved away. Bad news arrives and Ben has to make a decision as to which family the now orphaned twins should go to. Ben gets some advice from the new preacher but to Ben's dismay he realises the final decision will be still his to make.

Guest Stars
Robert Brown (Rev. Jordan), Ford Rainey (John Clarke), Irene Tedrow (Winifred Mayne), Walter Sande (Tom Mayne), Amzie Strickland (Mary Clarke), Leslie Wales (Peggy Clarke), Robert Brubaker (), Robert Foulk (Deputy Sheriff Clem), Rory O'Brien (Kenny Clarke), Tracy Stratford (Susan Clarke), Arthur Peterson (Preacher Jordan), Henry Wills (Townsman)

Notes
  • This episode takes place around Easter.
  • Hop Sing and Roy Coffee are away during this time.
  • Business: Overland Stage Line and Depot

Air Date: 22 April 1962


Dowry

31: The Dowry

Writer: Robert Vincent Wright  Director: Christian Nyby

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Luciana Paluzzi (Michele Dubois), Lee Bergere (Don Ricardo Fernandez), Steven Geray (Alexander Dubois), Ken Mayer (Crusty), Roy Engel (Doctor)

Notes
  • Featured Cartwrights: Ben, Adam and Joe

Air Date: 29 April 1962


Night

32: The Long Night

Writers: George Stackalee and E.M. Parsons  Director: William Witney

Synopsis
While on his way to Genoa, Adam is bushwhacked by one of two prisoners who have escaped recently. The prisoner takes Adam's clothes and horse, leaving Adam stranded. Adam, then sets off after the prisoner and when he catches up, he has no choice but to kill the prisoner. However, just as Adam is retrieving his belongings, the other prisoner, Trace appears. Trace knows about the $10,000 bank draft that Adam has hidden on his horse but just as Trace is about to kill Adam, a posse arrives. It's now up to Adam to convince the posse that he is not one of the escaped prisoners before they hang him.

Guest Stars
James Coburn (Elmer Trace), Jack Chaplain (Billy McCord), Frank Ferguson (Sheriff Hill), William Bramley (Townsend), Whit Bissell (Henry Neighbors), Paul Dubov (Skidmore), Bing Russell (Poindexter), Dorothy Adams (Martha Neighbors), E.J. Andre (Prospector), Al Avalon (Johnny), Eric Barnes (Brubaker)

Notes
  • Featured Cartwright: Adam
  • Dan Blocker does not appear in this episode.
  • Town: Bowlegs

Air Date: 6 May 1962


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