The Pure Truth

BONANZA

Season 5 (Episode 23)

Air Date: 8 March 1964

Writer: Lois Hire

Director: Don McDougall

Synopsis
It’s the first day of spring and the Cartwrights prepare for the worst as Hoss’ annual bout of spring fever causes a lot of problems for them and Sheriff Coffee. After accidently injuring Sheriff Coffee’s hand, Hoss decides to make amends by going to collect a prisoner but gets the towns mixed up. Hoss ends up in a quiet town and soon finds himself accused of robbing the town bank. With the help of Miss Looney, an old prospector, Hoss sets about proving his innocence.

Recurring Actors (Characters)
Ray Teal (Sheriff Roy Coffee)

Guest Stars
Glenda Farrell (Miss Looney), Stanley Adams (Sheriff Tate), Lloyd Corrigan (Jesse Simmons), Jay Lanin (Ward), Raymond Guth (Stagecoach Driver – Al), Olan Soule (Herman, The Telegrapher), Maudie Prickett (Middle-aged Woman in Bank)

Notable Guest Stars

Glenda Farrell

Production Notes

• This episode was the highest rated episode with an average audience rating of 41.6, with an audience of 21,340,000 and a share of 62

Episode Notes

• Featured Cartwright: Hoss
• Miss Looney’s real name is Loulabelle Watkins