| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “Ponderosa Explosion” | |
| Season 8, Episode 16 #251 in Series | |
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| Air date | 1 Jan. 1967 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Alex Sharp |
| Directed by | William F. Claxton |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: A Christmas Story |
Next Episode: Justice |
| External links | |
 IMDbPonderosa Explosion on IMDb | |
Summary
Brothers Hoss and Little Joe are sweet-talked by a pair of con men into "investing" in a pair of "exotic" animals who are indeed prolific--they're common rabbits.
Plot
Joe and Hoss buy a couple of bunnies and scheme to make a mint selling rabbit skins. The softies, however, are unable to kill the cute little creatures, which are multiplying at a furious rate. Ben watches as his entrepreneur sons get knee-deep in rabbits.
Cast and Characters
- Lorne Greene: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Mitch Vogel: Jamie Cartwright
Recurring
Guest Stars
- Chick Chandler: Nate Swanson
- Phil Chambers: Storekeeper
- Chubby Johnson: Clyde
- Dub Taylor: Barlow
Trivia
- Ben's birthday occurs during the course of events in this episode.
- Joe can speak Chinese.
- German episode title: "Das ganz große Geschäft", meaning "The Big Deal".
Quotes
- Hoss: Joe, dadburnit, can't you do nothin' slow and easy-like?
- Hop Sing: Little Joe. Mr. Hoss. Me not want rabbit get away. Save you two dolla'.