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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 […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 4, 2024

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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 […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 4, 2024

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No Less a Man Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #24

In preparation for a potential attack from the notorious Wagner outlaw gang, the residents of Virginia City are considering replacing their aging sheriff, Roy Coffee. They doubt his ability to confront the Wagners effectively. Adam Cartwright is one of the few who argues for Coffee to stay, but even he begins questioning this stance when […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 4, 2024

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The Pure Truth Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #23

Afflicted with a severe “spring fever,” Hoss Cartwright finds himself tasked with picking up a prisoner in Rimrock. However, he mistakenly arrives in the wrong town and is promptly mistaken for a bank robber, landing behind bars. After a daring escape, he seeks refuge in the shack of local eccentric Loulabelle, commonly called “Looney,” for […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 1, 2024

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Love Me Not Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #22

In another skillful blend of humor and heartfelt moments, Frank Cleaver’s script for Love Me Not in Bonanza resembles Shaw’s Candida. Antoinette Bower shines as Joan, a white girl taken in by the Paiutes during her childhood. When the tribal chief, portrayed by Jack Bighead, offers Joan to Ben Cartwright, she hesitates to leave her […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 1, 2024

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King of the Mountain Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #21

Slim Pickens reprises his role as the cunning and unkempt mountaineer Jim Leyton in a surprising turn of events. Despite his ongoing feud with Julie’s father, the aptly named Grizzly, Jim finds himself engaged to the lovely Julie, portrayed by Laurie Mitchell. Hoss Cartwright finds himself entangled in this volatile situation when Jim asks him […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 1, 2024

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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, […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 1, 2024

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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 […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 1, 2024

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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 […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoFebruary 29, 2024

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Alias Joe Cartwright Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #17

In Alias Joe Cartwright, a skillful blend of humor and tension, series regular Michael Landon plays a dual role, portraying both the beloved Joe Cartwright and the sinister Army deserter Angus Borden. A mistaken identity lands Joe in hot water, and he finds himself facing a firing squad under the stern gaze of Captain Merced […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoFebruary 29, 2024

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My Son, My Son Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #16

After being a widower for numerous years, Ben Cartwright finally entertains the idea of marrying again, setting his sights on the charming Katherine Saunders (played by Teresa Wright). However, their wedding plans are put on hold when Katherine’s son Eden (portrayed by Dee Pollack) becomes embroiled in a murder accusation. Driven by loyalty to his […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoFebruary 29, 2024

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Ponderosa Matador Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #05, Episode #15

Penned by Alex Sharp, the comedic installment titled Ponderosa Matador depicts the Cartwright boys competing for the affection of the charming Dolores (portrayed by Marianna Hill), who is the daughter of Ben’s guest, Señor Tenino (played by Nestor Paiva). Upon learning of Dolores’s passion for bullfighting, the boys concoct a plan to impress her with […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoFebruary 29, 2024

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