The Burma Rarity

The Burma RarityBONANZA

Season 3 (Episode 5)

Air Date: 22 October 1961

Writer: N.B. Stone, Jr.

Director: William Witney

Synopsis
Ben unwittingly introduces two conmen to Widow Hawkins, on the pretence that they are in Virginia City looking for land to buy. The conmen sell her an emerald, which Ben later finds out is fake. Ben, Hoss, and Joe then get involved in a comedy of errors when Joe and Hoss end up stealing the real emerald.

Recurring Actors (Characters)
Victor Sen Yung (Hop Sing), Ray Teal (Sheriff Roy Coffee)

Guest Stars
Beatrice Kay (Clementine Hawkins), James Griffith (“Smiling” Sam Pearson), Charles Watts (Harry Jefferson), Joan Staley (Blonde Girl), Wally Brown (Henry Morgan), Dave Willock (Phil Axe), Nestor Paiva (Chief Crazy Horse), William Keene (Mr. Nagel), Howard Wright (Insurance Man)

Notable Guest Stars

Beatrice KayBeatrice Kay

Episode Notes

  • Featured Cartwright: Ben
  • Saloon: The Red Dog
  • Virginia City Bank Manager: Harry Jefferson
  • Jeweller: Mr. Nagel
  • Clementine Hawkins is also known as Widow Hawkins
  • “Smiling” Sam Pearson is the mayor of Virginia City and in this episode is campaigning for re-election

 

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