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 prime of life
Bonanza Western TV

The Prime of Life Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #13

In pursuing a lucrative lumber contract with the railroad, Ben Cartwright faces off again against his longstanding rival, the ruthless ranch owner Barney Fuller (portrayed by Jay C. Flippen). Determined to demonstrate his competence, Ben exhibits an uncharacteristic recklessness that tragically results in the accidental death of a Ponderosa ranch hand. The cast also features […]

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hoss and the leprechauns
Bonanza Western TV

Hoss and the Leprechauns Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #12

In this classic and uproarious Bonanza episode, Hoss Cartwright makes a surprising return to the Ponderosa with a strong box of gold, attributing his fortune to a group of “Little People”—Leprechauns, to be precise. Despite skepticism from his family and friends regarding his tale of tiny benefactors, the undeniable existence of the treasure sparks a […]

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a question of strength
Bonanza Western TV

A Question of Strength Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #6

A group of outlaws launches an assault on the stagecoach transporting Hoss Cartwright and two nuns, the elderly Mother Veronica (played by Ilka Windish) and the young Sister Mary Kathleen (played by Judy Carne). When Sister Mary Kathleen nervously relinquishes the funds collected for a new convent hospital, Mother Veronica chastises her, questioning her suitability […]

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the toy soldier
Bonanza Western TV

The Toy Soldier Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #5

Renowned artist James Callahan (Phillip Abbott) bears the weight of two significant burdens: his struggle with alcoholism and societal rejection due to his marriage to Paiute woman Esther (Donna Martell). Despite Adam Cartwright’s attempts to help Callahan overcome his self-destructive tendencies, their efforts are thwarted by McDermott (Morgan Woodward), an outspoken advocate of Indian prejudice. […]

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