Bonanza

Season 6 (Episode 26)

Air Date: 28 March 1965

Writer: Ken Pettus

Director: William Witney

Synopsis
Joe accidently kills Burk Shannon and is remorseful. When he finds out that Burk’s wife, Hallie thinks he did it on purpose so that they can be together, he is even more at a loss. Burk’s identical twin brother Boothe arrives, and immediately accuses Joe of murder, giving the evidence to the sheriff. Things take a turn for the worse when Hallie is found dead. Boothe is convinced that Joe is to blame for both deaths and vows he will do all he can to make sure the youngest Cartwright goes to the gallows.

Recurring Actors/Characters
Ray Teal (Roy Coffee)

Guest Stars
Steve Cochran (Burk Shannon and Boothe Shannon), Joan Freeman (Hallie Shannon), Paul Lukather (Cletus), George Murdock (Floyd), Austin Green (Minister)

Notable Guest Stars

Steve Cochran

Joan Freeman

Production Notes

• The ratings for this episode – rating: 40.0; audience: 21,460,000; share: 63

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwrights: Joe and Ben
• Headstones: Hallie Shannon 1837-1859; Burk Shannon 1829-1859
• Saloon: The Silver Dollar

Season 6 (Episode 25)

Air Date: 21 March 1965

Writer: Alex Sharp

Director: Ralph E. Black

Synopsis
The Cartwrights’ cousin, Muley Jones returns to the Ponderosa and this time around he has brought a pack of hound dogs with him. Hoss gets the idea that the dogs can be trained to hunt coyotes and sets about doing it, with the help of Cousin Muley. However, Hoss soon finds out he has gotten more than he bargained for.

Recurring Actors/Characters
Ray Teal (Roy Coffee)

Guest Stars
Bruce Yarnell (Muley Jones), Sue Ane Langdon (Tracy Ledbetter), Chubby Johnson (Abner Ledbetter)

Notable Guest Stars

Chubby Johnson

Sue Ane Langdon

Bruce Yarnell

Production Notes

• This is second of two episodes featuring the Cartwrights’ cousin Muley Jones (The Saga of Muley Jones)
• Bruce Yarnell sings and plays the guitar during the episode
• Song: Hound Dog
• Dan Blocker sings during this episode

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwright: Hoss
• Muley’s full name is Muley Clinton Jones
• Muley calls Hoss “little cousin”

Season 6 (Episode 24)

Air Date: 7 March 1965

Writer: Jerry Adelman

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Everett Sloane (Col. Scott), Mariette Hartley (Barbara Scott), Barry Kelley (Sam Chaffee), Grandon Rhodes (Doctor)

Notable Guest Stars

Mariette Hartley

Everett Sloane

Production Notes

• The ratings for this episode – rating: 40.7; audience: 21,410,000; share: 61

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwright: Adam
• VC Business: Baxter’s General Store

Season 6 (Episode 23)

Air Date: 28 February 1965

Writer: Martha Wilkerson

Director: Tay Garnett

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Ray Teal (Roy Coffee)

Guest Stars
Michael Rennie (Professor Poppy/Dr. Percival Alexander Mundy), Ashley Cowan (Thomas Crippen), Elizabeth Rogers (Allie Lou), Grandon Rhodes (Doctor Rob Keefer), Bill Clark (Sam)

Notable Guest Stars

Michael Rennie

Grandon Rhodes

Production Notes

• Pernell Roberts does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwright: Hoss
• Business: Golden House
• Wagon Sign: Prof. Poppy’s Miracle Pain Killer

Season 6 (Episode 22)

Air Date: 21 February 1965

Writer: Jo Pagano

Director: Gerd Oswald

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Ray Teal (Roy Coffee)

Guest Stars
Cesar Romero (Guido Borelli), Fabrizio Mioni (Carlo Alfieri), Ilsa Taurins (Petina), Lili Valenty (Donna Luisa Borelli), Grandon Rhodes (Doctor), Bill Clark (Ranch Hand)

Notable Guest Stars

Cesar Romero

Lili Valenty

Production Notes

• Pernell Roberts does not appear in this episode
• The ratings for this episode – rating: 40.4; audience: 21,250,000; share: 61

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwrights: Ben and Joe
• Hoss is away on a cattle buying trip for most of the episode
• Joe recounts part of The Flapjack Contest to Petina and Carlo
• Sign: The Great Borelli – will perform – The Triple Somersault – Death Leap – “Without a Net”
• Sign: Appearing at Virginia City Stock Grove – July 10th, 11th, 12th – The Great Borelli – The world celebrated Aerial Clown Borelli will perform – his sensational death defying SALTO MORTALE – The Double Somersault Death Leap Without a Net – Unique! Sensational! Stupendous! – ? Petina and Carlo ~ Aerial Acrobats Extraordinary

Season 6 (Episode 21)

Air Date: 14 February 1965

Writer: Frank Cleaver

Director: William F. Claxton

Synopsis
Adam finds out that he has a doppelganger who has been using his name to obtain money and goods.  He follows his doppelganger to Placerville and finds out that there is a lot more going on than just a mere case of impersonation.

Guest Stars
Lola Albright (Ann), Kelly Thordsen (Sheriff Conners), Elaine Devry (Valerie Burns), John Harding (Jason), Howard Wright (Abe Jenkins), Lindsay Workman (Mr. Weems), Phil Chambers (Store Owner)

Notable Guest Stars

Lola Albright

Production Notes

• Lorne Greene does not appear in this episode
• The ratings for this episode – rating: 40.1; audience: 21,090,000; share: 57

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwright: Adam
• The name of Adam’s doppleganger is Tom Burns. Valerie Burns is his wife.
• Mr. Weems works for the Virginia City Bank
• Towns: Placerville; Lubock

Detailed Synopsis and Analysis

Season 6 (Episode 20)

Air Date: 7 February 1965

Writers: Blair Robertson and Hazel Swanson

Director: Herbert L. Strock

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Ed Wynn (Professor Phineas T. Klump), Marlyn Mason (Amanda)

Notable Guest Stars

Ed Wynn

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwright: Hoss

Season 6 (Episode 19)

Air Date: 31 January 1965

Writers: Leo Gordon and Paul Leslie Peil

Director: Don McDougall

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Ray Teal (Roy Coffee)

Guest Stars
Earl Holliman (Sherman Clegg), Robert Wilke (Al Simmons), Don Collier (Ira Tatum), Harry Carey Jr. (Bill Shelton), Ina Victor (Cynthie Tatum), I. Stanford Jolley (Holtzmeier)

Notable Guest Stars

Harry Carey Jr.

Don Collie

Earl Holliman

Robert Wilke

Production Notes

• Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon do not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwright: Adam

Season 6 (Episode 18)

Air Date: 24 January 1965

Writer: Frank Chase

Director: Don McDougall

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Barrie Chase (Kellie Conrad), Warren Stevens (Paul Mandel), Douglas Fowley (Ned Conrad), Hugh Sanders (Mine Owner), Read Morgan (Tad Blake)

Notable Guest Stars

Barrie Chase

Douglas Fowley

Warren Stevens

Production Notes

• Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon do not appear in this episode
• Frank Chase wrote this episode for his sister Barrie Chase, who was a ballet dancer

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwright: Hoss

Season 6 (Episode 17)

Air Date: 17 January 1965

Writer: Suzanne Clauser

Director: William F. Claxton

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Joan Hackett (Margarita Miguel), Cesare Danova (Luis), Susan Silo (Eleana Miguel), Jay Novello (Don Miguel), Eugene Iglesias (Carlos), Valentin de Vargas (Manuel)

Notable Guest Stars

Cesare Danova<

Joan Hackett

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwright: Adam

Season 6 (Episode 16)

Air Date: 10 January 1965

Writer: Mort R. Lewis

Director: Bernard J. McEveety

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Brenda Scott (Lucy Melviney), Warren Vanders (Tuck), Stacy Harris (Martin Melviney), X Brands (Sharp Tongue), Jack Bighead (Tall Brave)

Notable Guest Stars

Brenda Scott

Warren Vanders

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwright: Joe

Season 6 (Episode 15)

Air Date: 3 January 1965

Teleplay: Frank Cleaver

Story: Tom Davison

Director: William F. Claxton

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Victor Sen Yung (Hop Sing)

Guest Stars
Johnny Seven (Trager), Joan Huntington (Lily), Mel Berger (Big Ed), Bern Hoffman (Sam [Bartender]), Olan Soule (Ira), Howard Wendell (Banker)

Notable Guest Stars

Johnny Seven

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwright: Joe and Hoss
• Virginia City’s Founders’ Day is held on a Saturday
• Saloon: The Silver Dollar