Author: The Lone Writer

The Lone Writer is an American frontier and Old West journalist and historian. He loves to read, write and review all things western, whether historical or fiction.
invention of a gunfighter
Bonanza Western TV

Invention of a Gunfighter Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #01

After being publicly humiliated by the town’s tough guy, Al Mooney (Ron Foster), young Johnny Chapman (Guy Stockwell) turns to his friend Joe Cartwright for gun training. However, Joe soon regrets his decision as Johnny transforms into a ruthless bounty hunter. To complicate matters, Johnny is hired to kill his former girlfriend Olive (Valerie Allen) […]

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triangle
Bonanza Western TV

Triangle Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #33

Originally, Kathie Browne was slated to make between eight and ten appearances on Bonanza as widow Laura Dayton. This plan aimed to prepare audiences for Laura’s wedding to Adam Cartwright, setting the stage for Pernell Roberts’ eventual departure from the series. Furthermore, Guy Williams was introduced as a potential replacement for Adam, portraying Ben’s nephew, […]

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the pressure game
Bonanza Western TV

The Pressure Game Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #32

In her third appearance, Kathie Browne reprises her role as Laura Dayton, Adam Cartwright’s former romantic interest. Influenced by her Aunt Lil (Joan Blondell) to pressure Adam into marriage, Laura devises a plan to incite jealousy by flirting with Adam’s cousin, Will (Guy Williams). However, the scheme turns unexpectedly when genuine feelings develop between Laura […]

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the companeros
Bonanza Western TV

The Companeros Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #29

Distinguished among Bonanza episodes, The Companeros diverges from featuring the principal stars and instead centers solely on Ben Cartwright’s nephew Will, portrayed by Guy Williams. Guest star Frank Silvera assumes the role of freedom fighter Mateo Ibara, who seeks Will’s aid in supporting Benito Juarez’s bid for the Mexican presidency. Despite Will’s affection for Ibara […]

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