| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Smiler” | |
| Season 3, Episode 1 #67 in Series | |
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| Air date | September 24, 1961 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Lewis Reed |
| Directed by | Thomas Carr |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: Sam Hill |
Next Episode: Springtime |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Smiler on IMDb | |
Summary[]
The brother of a man Hoss killed defending a widow’s honor says he understands what happened, but secretly holds it against Hoss and plans to take revenge.
Plot[]
Hoss comes out of a saloon in town in the evening to see Arthur Bolling accosting Widow McClure. Hoss asks him to leave her alone and knocks Arthur to the ground. Arthur pulls his gun, and Hoss wrestles on the ground with Arthur. The gun goes off between them and Arthur is fatally shot. Arthur’s brother Clarence comes to Virginia City and tells Hoss all is forgiven.
Behind that smile, the brother is scheming revenge. It involves coercing Mrs. McClure into changing her testimony before the court hearing, to say that the shooting was Hoss’ fault.
Cast[]
The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Recurring[]
Other[]
- Betty Endicott: Brunette Saloon Girl
- Bill Clark: Townsman
- Bill Zuckert: Gilbert
- Bob Miles: Cowboy at Bar
- Catherine McLeod: Mrs. McClure
- Cosmo Sardo: Bartender
- Herschel Bernardi: Clarence Bolling
- Hy Terman: Arthur Bolling
- Martha Manor: Blonde Saloon Girl
- Robert Foulk: Deputy Sheriff Fred
- Scatman Crothers: Jud
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Der Mann mit dem Lächeln", meaning "The Man With The Smile".
- Starting with this episode, the producer-writer-director credits would immediately follow the title card. The process would continue to One Ace Too Many.
