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Bonanza episode
“Broken Ballad”
Season 3, Episode 6
#72 in Series
Orig
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
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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

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".

Quotes[]

Gallery[]

Videos[]

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See also[]

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