Bonanza episode | |
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“The Last Viking” | |
Season 2, Episode 10 #42 in Series | |
Air date | November 12, 1960 |
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Guest starring: | |
Written by | Anthony Lawrence |
Directed by | John Florea |
Episode Guide | |
Previous Episode: Breed of Violence |
Next Episode: The Trail Gang |
External links | |
IMDb The Last Viking on IMDb |
Summary[]
Gunnar Borgstrom is the leader of a vicious band called the Commancheros. They burn houses, kill people and steal anything of value. When the Commancheros get to Nevada, Gunnar decides to visit his relatives, the Cartwrights. Meanwhile the gang capture Little Joe and his girlfriend. When Gunnar returns to the gang, he has no idea who Joe is because he'd never met his nephew before.
Plot[]
Gunnar is a long-lost relative of the Cartwright family. When Gunnar arrives at the Ponderosa, the family takes him in for the evening. Gunnar is the brother to one of Ben Cartwright's late wives.
Unbeknownst to the Cartwright family, Gunnar is also the leader of a band of criminals called The Comancheros. Little Joe is visiting his girlfriend away from the ranch. When Little Joe and his girlfriend are kidnapped by The Comancheros, the Cartwrights and Gunnar are forced into a difficult situation.
Cast[]
The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Other[]
- Al Ruscio: Vaca
- Herbert Lytton: Abe McClane
- Louis Mercier: Duzzaq
- Neville Brand: Gunnar Borgstrom
- Ric Marlow: Morgan
- Sonya Wilde: Carrie McClane
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Die Wikinger", meaning "The Vikings".
Quotes[]
- "I'm Adam. You don't remember me, do you?"
"Ahh! Little Adam!"
"Not anymore." - ―Gunnar Borgstrom and Adam[src]
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Season 2
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Showdown | The Mission | Badge Without Honor | The Mill | The Hopefuls | Denver McKee (episode) | Day of Reckoning | The Abduction | Breed of Violence | The Last Viking | The Trail Gang | The Savage | Silent Thunder | The Ape | The Blood Line | The Courtship | The Spitfire | The Bride | Bank Run | The Fugitive | Vengeance | Tax Collector | The Rescue | The Dark Gate | The Duke | Cutthroat Junction | The Gift | The Rival | The Infernal Machine | The Thunderhead Swindle | The Secret | The Dream Riders | Elizabeth, My Love | Sam Hill (episode) |