Bonanza episode | |
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“The Philip Deidesheimer Story” | |
Season 1, Episode 8 #8 in Series | |
Air date | October 31, 1959 |
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Guest starring: | |
Written by | Thomas Thompson |
Directed by | Joseph Kane |
Episode Guide | |
Previous Episode: The Saga of Annie O'Toole |
Next Episode: Mr. Henry Comstock |
External links | |
IMDb The Philip Deidesheimer Story on IMDb |
Summary[]
Adam and Hoss meet Philip Diedesheimer, a Dutch immigrant, trying to convince silver mine owners in Virginia City his square set mine system works. When a friend of Adam gets killed in a mine collapse, the Cartwright boys set about making sure that Deidesheimer is given the chance he deserves.
Plot[]
The mines in Virginia City aren't safe. The depth and width of the silver veins can't be supported by the current form of timbering. Many mines have previously collapsed, killing miners.
When a mine collapse occurs in the Ophir Mine, Adam works with his good friend and mine foreman, Gil Fenton, to investigate. The Ophir owner, Andrew Holloway, has also hired an engineer, Philip Diedesheimer, to look into it. While in the mine, another collapse occurs, trapping Adam and Diedesheimer and killing Gil. The two survivors are even more determined to find a solution.
Diedesheimer comes up with the square set, a safer mine support. It requires a lot of timbering, but has many advantages and nearly guarantees safety. However, due to the additional lumber required, none of the mine owners are interested. They accuse Adam of trying to find a way to make more money by selling Ponderosa timber.
Not one to sit back and accept defeat, Adam, Hoss, and Diedesheimer proceed to install the new square set in the Ophir. They test it by setting off a dynamite explosion nearby. All the mine owners have entered the mine to look at the new system. When their lives are saved because of the square timbering, they all agree to invest in the new system.
Cast and Characters[]
Other[]
- Alan Reynolds: Doctor
- Bob Miles: Waitress
- Charles Cooper: Gil Fenton
- Ethan Laidlaw: Miner
- Howard Negley: Pat
- Jack Perkins: Brawler
- Jack Tornek: Miner
- John Beal: Philip Diedesheimer
- Mae Marsh: Mary
- Mala Powers: Helene Holloway
- Paul Birch: Tregalis
- R.G. Armstrong: Andrew Holloway
- Robert Osterloh: Casey
- William Fawcett: Mine Owner
- William Forrest: Mine Owner
Notes[]
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Did You Know?[]
- Hoss mentions Emily Pennington whom he was in love with in The Newcomers.
- This is the first Bonanza episode not to feature all of the Cartwrights.
Gallery[]
Videos[]
- See The Philip Deidesheimer Story/videos
See also[]
Season 1
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A Rose for Lotta | The Sun Mountain Herd | The Newcomers | The Paiute War | Enter Mark Twain | The Julia Bulette Story | The Saga of Annie O'Toole | The Philip Deidesheimer Story | Mr. Henry Comstock | The Magnificent Adah | The Truckee Strip | The Hanging Posse | Vendetta | The Sisters | The Last Hunt | El Toro Grande | The Outcast | A House Divided | The Gunmen | The Fear Merchants | The Spanish Grant | Blood on the Land | Desert Justice | The Stranger | Escape to Ponderosa | The Avenger | The Last Trophy | San Francisco (episode) | Bitter Water | Feet of Clay | Dark Star | Death at Dawn |