The Hopefuls

Bonanza episode
“The Hopefuls”
Season 2, Episode 37 ; # in Series
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Air date	October 8, 1960
Production code
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Written by	E. Jack Neuman
Directed by	James Neilson
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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".

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Bonanza episode
“The Hopefuls”
Season 2, Episode 37 # in Series

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
IMDb