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Bonanza episode
“The Hopefuls”
Season 2, Episode 5
#37 in Series
TH
Air date October 8, 1960
Production code
Guest starring:
Written by E. Jack Neuman
Directed by James Neilson
Episode Guide
Previous Episode:
The Mill
Next Episode:
Denver McKee
External links
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Summary[]

Adam, Hoss, and new friend Sam Board act as escorts for a wagon train of Quakers who are heading to California to purchase land for their settlement. While Adam falls for the group leader's daughter, Reginia, Board plots to rob the group of its life savings.

Plot[]

A wagon train of Quakers from Ohio are passing through town heading to Slaytersville. Adam tags along as he is smitten with the leader's daughter. Little does he know that the man he just befriended in town has eyes on the gold they're carrying to their promised land.

Cast[]

The Cartwrights

Other[]

  • Betty Endicott: Brunette Quaker Woman
  • Bill Clark: Deputy Sheriff
  • Charles Maxwell: Shenandoah
  • Clarence Straight: Older Man
  • Clegg Hoyt: Townsman #2
  • Dennis Patrick: Sam Bord
  • Hank Patterson: Blacksmith
  • Jason Johnson: Matthew
  • Larry Gates: Jacob Darien
  • Martha Manor: Blonde Quaker Woman
  • Patricia Donahue: Regina Darien
  • Paul Genge: Mr. Blair
  • Richard Reeves: Townsman #1
  • Tom Newman: Card Player

Notes[]

Did you know?[]

  • German episode title: "Land für Daviens Leute", meaning "Land for Davien's People".

Quotes[]

Gallery[]

Videos[]

Bonanza_The_Hopefuls

See also[]

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