| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Lonely House” | |
| Season 3, Episode 4 #70 in Series | |
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| Air date | October 15, 1961 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Frank Chase |
| Directed by | William Witney |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: The Honor of Cochise |
Next Episode: The Burma Rarity |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Lonely House on IMDb | |
Summary[]
Joe Cartwright and the young widow of a family friend are held hostage on her isolated ranch outside Platte City by the same gang that robbed Little Joe in the town bank earlier that day.
Plot[]
Joe is doing business at the Virginia City bank when it's held up.
Later, when he's at the widow Boden's home, one of the robbers, Trock, and his crew come by and take the two hostage. Unexpectedly, Trock begins to fall in love with the beautiful widow.
Cast[]
The Cartwrights[]
- Lorne Greene: Ben Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Joseph Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
Other[]
- Betty Endicott: Townswoman
- Faith Domergue: Lee Bolden
- James Beck: Gavin
- Paul Richards: Trock
- Ray Hemphill: Grant
- Vito Scotti: Pooch
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Ballade vom edlen Räuber", meaning "Ballad Of The Noble Bandit".
