| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Lady from Baltimore” | |
| Season 3, Episode 17 #83 in Series | |
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| Air date | January 14, 1962 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Elliott Arnold |
| Directed by | John Peyser |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: The Tall Stranger |
Next Episode: The Ride |
| External links | |
 IMDb | |
Summary[]
The wife and daughter of Ben's friend arrive at the Cartwrights for a visit. While there, the wife tries to arrange a marriage between Little Joe and her daughter. The only problem is the daughter doesn't really love Little Joe.
Plot[]
The Cartwrights receive a visit from Deborah Banning and her daughter Melinda. Deborah is intent on having Melinda marry one of Ben's sons and goes to extreme lengths to convince Ben of this.
Eventually, she decides that it should be Joe. Melinda has other ideas and things become more complicated when Deborah's husband Horace unexpectedly shows up.
Cast[]
The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Recurring[]
Other[]
- Audrey Dalton: Melinda Banning
- Hayden Rorke: Horace Banning
- Mercedes McCambridge: Deborah Banning
- Robert Adler: Coachman
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Heimliche Verlobung", meaning "Secretly Engagement"
Quotes[]
- "Just remember, we all gotta live here together, Adam."
- ―Hoss Cartwright[src]
Gallery[]
Videos[]
See also[]
Season 3
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| The Smiler | Springtime | The Honor of Cochise | The Lonely House | The Burma Rarity | Broken Ballad | The Many Faces of Gideon Flinch | The Friendship | The Countess | The Horse Breaker | Day of the Dragon | The Frenchman | The Tin Badge | Gabrielle | Land Grab | The Tall Stranger | The Lady from Baltimore | The Ride | The Storm | The Auld Sod | Gift of Water | The Jackknife | The Guilty | The Wooing of Abigail Jones | The Lawmaker | Look to the Stars | The Gamble | The Crucible | Inger, My Love | Blessed Are They | The Dowry | The Long Night | The Mountain Girl | The Miracle Maker | ||