| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “Old Sheba (episode)” | |
| Season 6, Episode 10 #178 in Series | |
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| Air date | November 22, 1964 |
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| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Alex Sharp |
| Directed by | John Florea |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: Between Heaven and Earth |
Next Episode: A Man to Admire |
| External links | |
 IMDbOld Sheba (episode) on IMDb | |
Summary[]
As payment for a one night performance in a circus, Little Joe and Hoss are presented with "Old Sheba", a rather ragged elephant. They believe they can care for the creature, but encounter opposition from Ben and Adam. Ben takes the matter into his own hands and suffers comically for it.
Plot[]
After Hoss injures traveling circus wrestler, Bearcat Sampson, during an exhibition match, he and manager, Little Joe, agree that Hoss will take the Bearcat's place in the ring while he recovers; but the circus owner squanders Hoss' winnings and the Cartwrights end up with an unconventional paycheck...Old Sheba, the circus elephant.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Recurring[]
Other[]
- Henry Kulky: Henry Kulky
- Phil Chambers: Anderson
- William Demarest: Angus Tweedy
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Ein Dickhäuter auf der Ponderosa", meaning "A Pachyderm at Ponderosa".
Quotes[]
- "Well, I don't like betting against my own kin, but money is money."
- ―Adam[src]
- "If I wrestled like you manage, I'd be in the hospital."
- ―Hoss to Little Joe[src]
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