| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Emperor Norton” | |
| Season 7, Episode 23 #225 in Series | |
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| Air date | February 27, 1966 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Robert Sabaroff Gert P. Young |
| Directed by | William F. Claxton |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: Three Brides for Hoss |
Next Episode: Her Brother's Keeper |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Emperor Norton on IMDb | |
Summary[]
Plot[]
In this episode, Emperor Norton is about to be committed to an insane asylum.
A friend brings him to the Ponderosa to save him from that awful fate.
Even Mark Twain drops by to join the Cartwrights in championing Emperor Norton's cause.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights[]
Recurring[]
- Sam Jaffe: Joshua Norton
- William Challee: Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain
Other[]
- Audrey Larkins: Woman
- Charles Irving: Judge
- Jack Tornek: Townsman
- John Napier: Chris Milner
- Parley Baer: Harry Crawford
- Tom Palmer: George Harris
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- Emperor Joshua Norton was an actual person: a harmless and wealthy eccentric who in 1859 declared himself "Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico."
- German episode title: "Der Kaiser von Amerika", meaning "The Emperor Of America".
