Bonanza - The Gunmen

Set in Nevada in the 1860's, Bonanza chronicled the adventures of the Cartwright family who owned a large ranch called The Ponderosa. Ben Cartwright and his three sons, Adam, Hoss, and Joe fought for what was just and decent in a time where lawlessness was common.The widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright had three sons, each by a different wife: the oldest was the urbane architect Adam Cartwright, who built the ranch house. The second was the warm and lovable giant Eric, better known by his nickname "Hoss." And the youngest was the hotheaded and impetuous Joseph or "Little Joe." They all lived and worked on The Ponderosa. Nearby Virginia City helped populate the episodes with guest starring characters from all over America.
Broadcast between September 1959 and January 1973. Filmed by the National Broadcasting Company at Paramount Studios.

Lorne Greene, born, Lyon Chaim Green, February 12, 1915, passed away, September 11, 1987 (age 72)
Michael Landon, born, Eugene Maurice Orowitz, October 31, 1936, passed away, July 1, 1991 (age 54)
Dan Blocker, born, Bobby Don Blocker, December 10, 1928, passed away, May 13, 1972 (age 43)
Pernell Roberts, born, Pernell Elvin Roberts Jr., May 18, 1928, passed away, January 24, 2010 (age 81)


Tonight's Story "The Gunmen"
Hoss and Little Joe are mistaken for bloodthirsty hired killers in a small Texas town dominated by two feuding families.

Cast
Dan Blocker ... Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright / Big Jack Slade
Michael Landon ... Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright / Little Jim Slade
Lorne Greene ... Ben Cartwright (credit only)
Pernell Roberts ... Adam Cartwright (credit only)
Henry Hull ... Sheriff B. Banneman Brown
George Mitchell ... Jubal Hadfield
Douglas Spencer ... Alonzo McFadden
King Donovan ... Twirly Boggs
Dennis Holmes ... 'Black' Alonzo McFadden
Ellen Corby ... Lorna Doone Mayberry
Ann Graves ... Amanda McFadden
Jenny Maxwell ... Clara Lou Kinsey
Bill McLean ... Bartender in Kiowa Flats (as Billy McLean)
Jonathan Gilmore ... Anse Hadfield
Jody Fair ... Lisabelle Jones
Dorothy Neumann ... Ouisey McFadden
Dorothy Crehan ... Susan Hadfield
Bill Clark ... Bartender (uncredited)
Bob Miles ... Man in Saloon (uncredited)


Directed By Christian Nyby
Created By David Dortort
Story Written By Carey Wilber
Produced By David Dortort
Original Music David Rose
Cinematography Lester Shorr
Film Editing By Marvin Coil
Assistant Director Ned Dobson
Art Direction A. Earl Hedrick, Hal Piera
Set Decoration By Sam Comer, Grace Gregory
Stunt Double for Landon, Bob Miles
Stunt Double for Dan Blocker, Bill Clark


Details
Country: USA
Season 1, Episode 19
Original Air Date: January 23, 1960 (USA)
Filming Locations: Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production Co: National Broadcasting Company (NBC)



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