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.
the saga of muley jones
Bonanza Western TV

The Saga of Muley Jones Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #26

Bruce Yarnell debuts as the Cartwrights’ cousin Muley from Missouri in his first appearance. Endowed with a singing voice capable of shattering glass, Muley inadvertently complicates life for his affluent relatives and disrupts negotiations with a neighboring Indian tribe. The supporting cast features esteemed character actors, including Jesse White, Jerome Cowan, Strother Martin, and Ralph […]

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return to honor
Bonanza Western TV

Return to Honor Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #25

“Return to Honor,” initially broadcast on March 22, 1964, introduced Guy Williams, renowned for portraying Zorro as Ben Cartwright’s nephew, Will. Will’s arrival hinted at his potential to fill in for Adam Cartwright should Pernell Roberts decide to depart Bonanza, as he had threatened. The narrative unfolds with Ben learning of Will’s purported murder in […]

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bullet for a bride
Bonanza Western TV

Bullet for a Bride Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #20

The second part of a seven-volume compilation highlighting critical moments from the timeless television western saga of the Cartwright family, this video presents “Bullet for a Bride.” In this episode, Little Joe filled with remorse, endeavors to atone for accidentally blinding a young woman while shooting his gun. Explore the plot intricacies and intriguing trivia, […]

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the cheating game
Bonanza Western TV

The Cheating Game Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #19

Explore the third chapter of a comprehensive seven-volume compilation featuring the pinnacle episodes from the timeless television western saga, focusing on the Cartwright family. Within this volume lies The Cheating Game, wherein the reliable Adam Cartwright finds himself enamored with a widow, only to unravel a web of deceit when he realizes her late husband’s […]

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the gentleman from new orleans
Bonanza Western TV

The Gentleman from New Orleans Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #18

In this episode of Bonanza, the central character is a middle-aged Frenchman portrayed by John Dehner, who claims to be the infamous pirate-patriot, Jean Lafitte. Stirring up trouble in Virginia City with his extravagant assertions, “Lafitte” finds himself behind bars until Hoss Cartwright intervenes, believing in the stranger’s authenticity. However, both Hoss and the Frenchman […]

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