| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “Death at Dawn” | |
| Season 1, Episode 32 # in Series | |
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| Air date | April 30, 1960 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Laurence E. Mascott |
| Directed by | Charles Haas |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: Dark Star |
Next Episode: Showdown |
| External links | |
 IMDbDeath at Dawn on IMDb | |
Summary[]
Criminals have taken over Virginia City and are forcing citizens to pay for protection lest they suffer an "accident". A store owner who didn't pay is murdered by gang member and the sole witness, the victim's wife Beth, is offered protection at the Ponderosa. For his trouble, Ben is kidnapped by the gang leader.
Plot[]
Cast[]
The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Other[]
- Anthony Jochim: Townsma
- Bill Clark: 2nd Gunman
- Bill Edwards: Mr. Cameron
- Bob Miles: Townsman
- Chuck Hamilton: Courtroom Spectator
- Gregory Walcott: Farmer Perkins
- Hugh Sanders: Dr. Brahm
- Jack Tornek: Courtroom Spectator
- Jess Kirkpatrick: Kelly
- Morgan Woodward: Sheriff Biggs
- Nancy Deale: Beth Cameron
- Paul Carr: McNeil
- Peter Leeds: Norton
- Ric Marlow: Scoffing Townsman
- Robert Middleton: Sam Bryant
- Wendell Holmes: Judge Scribner
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- Nancy Deale, who played Beth Cameron, married Lorne Greene in December 1961. Nancy was 28 and Lorne was 46. They remained married until his death in September 1987.
Quotes[]
"They hung him !...they hung The Farmer !" "We told you we's gonna..."
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