| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Boss” | |
| Season 4, Episode 33 #133 in Series | |
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| Air date | May 19, 1963 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Leo Gordon Paul Leslie Peil |
| Directed by | Arthur H. Nadel |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: Rich Man, Poor Man |
Next Episode: Little Man -Ten Feet Tall |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Boss on IMDb | |
Summary[]
Power-hungry freight line owner Tom Slayden has cheated, connived and bullied himself into the "boss" for Virginia City. The Cartwright family has the misfortune of crossing his path when one of Slayden's henchmen shoots Joe in the back for trespassing.
Plot[]
"Boss" Tom Slayden has monopolized the freight business and has been intimidating anyone who opposes him. One of Slayden's men shoots Little Joe in the shoulder when he finds Joe hauling a wagon-load of supplies. Ben signs a warrant for Slayden's arrest.
When Slayden is arrested, and he shuts down the freight business. Viriginia City's businesses quickly close, and a jury acquits Slayden to save the town's businesses. The Cartwrights, some of the townsfolk, and even Slayden's daughter, Karen, oppose the "Boss."
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Recurring[]
- Denver Pyle: Sheriff Ed
Other[]
- Betty Endicott: Brunette Townswoman
- Bill Clark: Gunman
- Bob Miles: Mike
- Carroll O'Connor: Tom Slayden
- Chris Alcaide: Gus Hannah
- Dan White: Tom
- Ethan Laidlaw: Townsman
- Herman Hack: Townsman
- Judee Morton: Karen Slayden
- Martha Manor: Blonde Townswoman
- Philip Ober: Hal Oliver
- Roy Engel: Doctor
- William Tannen: Sam Durra
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Boss Slaydon", meaning "Boss Slaydon".
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