| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Hayburner” | |
| Season 4, Episode 21 #121 in Series | |
| File:File:088 - The Hayburner.png When Hoss and Adam purchase a racehorse, their plan didn't include Hoss putting the horse up as security during a poker game--and losing it in "The Hayburner" in Season 4 (ep.#21). | |
| Air date | February 17, 1963 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | Paul Bryar Bill Clark Ellen Corby William Demarest Al Haskell Percy Helton Bing Russell Jack Tornek Howard Wright |
| Written by | Alex Sharp |
| Directed by | William F. Claxton |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: "Marie, My Love" |
Next Episode: "The Actress" |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Hayburner on IMDb | |
Summary
Unlucky Hoss loses his valuable Kentucky thoroughbred racehorse Tobias in a poker game then schemes with his brother Adam to buy it back before the end-of-the-month entry deadline for the Virginia City Sweepstakes race.
Plot
When Hoss and Adam purchase a racehorse, their plan didn't include Hoss putting the horse up as security during a poker game--and losing it. They get Joe involved to pay off the horse, and he has a plan of his own.
Cast and Characters
- The Main Cast of Bonanza / The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Recurring cast/characters
- Bing Russell: Deputy Clem Foster
Guest starring
- Al Haskell as Townsman
- Bill Clark as Horse Racer In Brown Vest
- Ellen Corby as Cora Milford
- Howard Wright as Sam Finney
- Jack Tornek as Townsman
- Paul Bryar as Horse Trader
- Percy Helton as Lafe
- William Demarest as Enos Milford
Notes
Did you know?
- German episode title: "Little Joe setzt auf Sieg", meaning "Little Joe Backs a Horse to Win".
- This was Pernell Robert's favourite comedy episode.
Goofs
- During the race outside of town, a radio tower can be seen on top of a mountain in the background.
Quotes
- "My Pa did not put me up to this. I put me up to this."
- ―Little Joe[src]
- "It's a shame that a boy does a man's job."
"I think this boy can maybe manage it, huh?" - ―Adam talking to Ben about Little Joe[src]
- "Now, I may have a couple of thoughts, but when it comes to judging horses there is no-one else in this territory better than me. This horse is a winner"
- ―Adam tries to persuade Little Joe[src]
- "Our young brother here wants security for 160 Dollars... So, let's give it to him""
- ― Adam to his brothers[src]
- "I'm surprised your Pa let your boys get next doubling."
"Well, actually he hasn't had a chance to say anything to it, yet"
"Now, that's what comes when men living without a woman around..." - ―Cora and Adam[src]
- "Now, just one more little favour; let's keep this kind of a secret from Cora, I mean, you... you know how she feels about racing"
"Don't you worry about... it's, Mr. Milford, it's one thing you and I understand it's women"" - ― Enos and Joe[src]
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