| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “Invention of a Gunfighter” | |
| Season 6, Episode 1 #169 in Series | |
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| Air date | September 20, 1964 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Daniel B. Ullman |
| Directed by | John Florea |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: Walter and the Outlaws |
Next Episode: The Hostage |
| External links | |
 IMDbInvention of a Gunfighter on IMDb | |
Summary
Johnny Chapman comes to Joe to learn how to use a gun after being humiliated by the town bully. Joe doesn't see the deadly consequences that will follow when Johnny becomes a bounty hunter.
Soon, Johnny's hired to shoot down his ex-girlfriend, Olive, and his teacher, Joe.
Plot
Humiliated by a professional gunslinger in front of a bar crowd that included his girlfriend, timid Johnny Chapman asks Little Joe to teach him how to handle a gun.
But, Johnny changes as he gains skill and confidence and Joe soon doesn't recognize his friend in the hard, ruthless man he's become.
Cast and Characters
The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Recurring
- Bern Hoffman: Sam the Bartender
- Ray Teal: Sheriff Roy Coffee
Other
- Al Haskell: Barfly
- George DeNormand: Barfly
- Guy Stockwell: Johnny Chapman
- Jack Tornek: Barfly
- John Hubbard: Doctor
- Martha Manor: Saloon Girl with Blonde Hair
- Ron Foster: Al Mooney
- Valerie Allen: Olive
Notes
Did you know?
- German episode title: "Zieh schneller, Johnny", meaning "Draw Faster, Johnny".
Quotes
You see why the blanks?
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