| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “Don't Cry, My Son” | |
| Season 13, Episode 7 #396 in Series | |
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| Air date | October 31, 1971 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Michael Landon |
| Directed by | Michael Landon |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: Cassie |
Next Episode: Face of Fear |
| External links | |
 IMDbDon't Cry, My Son on IMDb | |
Summary[]
Virginia City's new doctor, Mark Sloan, is dealt a double-blow when his wife leaves him, blaming him for their baby being stillborn. In the heat of the moment, Sloan kidnaps the baby of another woman.
Plot[]
Traumatized by the death of her baby, Ruth Sloan walks out on her husband, an overworked doctor. These two events are more than Dr. Sloan can handle; he snaps and takes the newborn of one of his patients, thinking it his his own child.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights[]
- Lorne Greene: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Mitch Vogel: Jamie Cartwright
Recurring[]
- Bing Russell: Deputy Clem Foster
Guest Stars[]
- Diane Shalet: Ruth Sloan
- Richard Mulligan: Dr. Mark Sloan
- Dan Ferrone: Eli Johnson
- Ann Whitsett: Annie Johnson
Trivia[]
- German episode title: "Weine nicht, mein Sohn", meaning "Don't Cry, My Son".
- Richard Mulligan as Mark, the bright, young doctor in this episode. He made his first appearance in twelve's, "Kingdom Of Fear", as Farley.
- The effect music in this episode was composed and recorded by David Rose in different guises for a variety of mood and emotion in this episode. It's all derived from the main title music to avoid sounding repetitive.
- While this episode was being made, Lorne Greene fell ill and was rushed to the hospital. He was complaining of chest and abdominal pains. It turned out, he had a case of the "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome", just bad food, and not anything such as a heart attack!
- Michael is wearing a blue night robe, in a late evening scene conversing with Lorne Greene inside the house.
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