Bonanza Archives - Western Writing

A Good Night’s Rest Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #28

In A Good Night’s Rest, as Hoss’ loud snoring, Adam’s guitar melodies, and Little Joe’s romantic escapades disrupt Ben Cartwright’s sleep, he decides to seek refuge from the noise by riding to the Virginia City hotel for some peace. However, the bustling nightlife of the frontier town quickly proves to be just as lively, if not […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 27, 2024

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The Far, Far Better Thing Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #16

In The Far, Far Better Thing, Joe Cartwright and his companion Tuck are entangled in a rivalry for the heart of Lucy Melviney, a naive girl enchanted by romantic tales. As Lucy becomes the prey of abduction by a renegade group from the Paiute tribe, Joe and Tuck seek shelter from the world’s harsh truths. […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 26, 2024

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The Ponderosa Birdman Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #20

In this captivating episode of Bonanza Ponderosa Birdman, the renowned actor Ed Wynn takes on the role of Phineas T. Klump, a delightful yet determined eccentric with an extraordinary ambition: to be the first human to achieve flight. With bulky artificial feathered wings, Klump leans on the unwavering support of his loyal friend, Hoss Cartwright, […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 20, 2024

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Hound Dog Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #25

Bruce Yarnell reprises his role as Muley Jones on Bonanza, portraying the cousin of the Cartwright family, celebrated for his powerful singing voice. Muley arrives accompanied by a rowdy group of dogs, intending to train them to tackle the coyote menace threatening the Ponderosa’s livestock. However, complications arise when Hoss Cartwright becomes unintentionally embroiled in […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 20, 2024

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Right Is the Fourth R Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #24

Adam Cartwright comes to the aid of schoolteacher Barbara (portrayed by Mariette Hartley), who has been bound to a burning post by her rebellious students. As Barbara recuperates, Adam steps in to manage her classroom, determined to educate her challenging pupils on the history of the Nevada Territory. In the process, he stumbles upon unexpected […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 19, 2024

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Once a Doctor Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #23

Virginia City receives a visit from Thomas Crippen (portrayed by Ashley Cowan), an English traveler who has journeyed across the globe in pursuit of the man he believes “murdered” his wife during surgery. Crippen is steadfast in his belief that a particular doctor named Mundy is responsible for the tragedy. Coincidentally, Mundy is the true […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 19, 2024

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The Deadliest Game Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #22

A troupe of lively Italian acrobats makes their way to the Ponderosa. Despite his longstanding friendship with Guido Borelli (portrayed by Cesar Romero), the leader of the acrobats, Ben Cartwright becomes unsettled by Borelli’s possessive behavior whenever his sweetheart Pitina (played by Ilze Taurins) shows interest in another man, such as Ben’s son Joe. Matters […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 19, 2024

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The Search Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #21

Pernell Roberts takes on a dual role in the February 14, 1965 episode of Bonanza. Adam Cartwright uncovers that his identical doppelgänger, Tom Burns, impersonates him to deceive others and solicit money under pretenses. He is joined by a saloon girl named Ann (portrayed by Lola Albright). Adam endeavors to locate his counterpart but only […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 18, 2024

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The Flannel-Mouth Gun Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #19

Ensnared by a gang of rustlers, the local cattleman’s association enlists the services of a professional gunman named Simmons (portrayed by Robert Wilke) to handle the outlaws. The Cartwrights, however, oppose the decision to hire Simmons, fearing he may exacerbate the situation. Their concerns appear validated when one of the rancher’s wives meets a mysterious […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 18, 2024

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The Ballerina Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #18

Dancer Barrie Chase, renowned for her performances in Fred Astaire’s TV specials, makes a guest appearance in this Bonanza episode, written by her brother Frank Chase. Hoss Cartwright takes on the responsibility of rescuing the lively Kellie Conrad (played by Barrie) from her life of dancing in saloons under the watch of her father, Ned […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 18, 2024

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Woman of Fire Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #17

In this frontier rendition of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” Joan Hackett makes a guest appearance as Margarita, the spirited and sharp-tongued daughter of a Mexican nobleman portrayed by Jay Novello. Margarita’s intimidating demeanor has scared off numerous suitors, leaving her younger sister Eleana, played by Susan Silo, unable to marry until Margarita finds […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 18, 2024

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The Flapjack Contest Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #15

The Flapjack Contest, a gem among classic Bonanza episodes, premiered on January 3, 1965. In this comedic tale, Hoss Cartwright embarks on the titular competition, only to be subjected to a starvation diet by his brother Joe in hopes of securing victory. Amidst the contest, various subplots unfold, featuring a bank heist, a smooth-talking con […]

The Lone Writer 11 months agoMarch 15, 2024

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Category: Bonanza

A Good Night’s Rest Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #28

The Far, Far Better Thing Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #16

The Ponderosa Birdman Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #20

Hound Dog Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #25

Right Is the Fourth R Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #24

Once a Doctor Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #23

The Deadliest Game Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #22

The Search Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #21

The Flannel-Mouth Gun Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #19

The Ballerina Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #18

Woman of Fire Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #17

The Flapjack Contest Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #06, Episode #15

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