Bonanza episode | |
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“Broken Ballad” | |
Season 3, Episode 6 #72 in Series | |
Air date | October 29, 1961 |
Production code | |
Guest starring: | |
Written by | John T. Kelly |
Directed by | Robert Butler |
Episode Guide | |
Previous Episode: The Burma Rarity |
Next Episode: The Many Faces of Gideon Flinch |
External links | |
IMDb Broken Ballad on IMDb |
Summary[]
Ed Payson, a reformed gunfighter, has returned to Virginia City to tend some property he owns. When he's welcomed with resistance by some of the townspeople, Adam decides to help him, even though everyone thinks he may have killed Dave, the grocer's son.
Plot[]
Ed Payson, an ex-gunfighter, tries to purchase supplies at the general store, but owner Will Cass refuses to serve him. Back in Payson's shooting days, he killed Cass' son and, naturally, holds a grudge. Adam tries to smooth out the situation between the men, but matters take an ugly turn.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Other[]
- Abigail Shelton: Abigail Cass
- Betty Endicott: Brunette Saloon Girl
- Cosmo Sardo: Bartender
- Dabbs Greer: Will Cass
- John Graham: Cass's Attorney
- Martha Manor: Blonde Saloon Girl
- Ray Daley: Billy Buckley
- Richard Rosmini: Jamie
- Robert Christopher: Deputy Sheriff Stu Cahill
- Robert Culp: Ed Payson
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Keine Chance für Payson", meaning "No Chance For Payson".