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Bonanza episode
“The Waiting Game”
Season 5, Episode 10
#144 in Series
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Air date December 8, 1963
Production code
Guest starring:
Written by Ed Adamson
Directed by Richard Sarafin
Episode Guide
Previous Episode:
The Quality of Mercy
Next Episode:
The Legacy
External links
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The Waiting Game on IMDb

Summary[]

Adam becomes involved with the recently widowed Laura Dayton and her little girl, Peggy. 

Plot[]

When Laura Dayton's husband Frank is killed, she withholds this tragic truth from her daughter, Peggy, who is anxiously awaiting her daddy's return.

Adam takes a noticeable interest in Laura and makes it a personal priority to help her and Peggy to move forward. How? By convincing Laura to tell Peggy the truth. (For a detailed recap, please refer to the Laura Dayton wikia.)

Cast and Characters[]

The Cartwrights[]

Recurring[]

Other[]

  • Betty Endicott: Brunette Party Guest
  • Bill Quinn: Walt
  • Craig Duncan: Wagon Driver
  • Jackie Loughery: The 'Other Woman'
  • Martha Manor: Blonde Party Guest
  • Wayde Preston: Frank Dayton

Notes[]

Did you know?[]

  • German episode title: "Wenn ich bis 100 zähle", meaning "If I Count to 100".
  • Little Joe is mentioned in this episode, but he does not appear.

Trivia[]

  • Due to Pernell Roberts' desire to leave the series, this was the first of a proposed 8 or 10 episodes in which he would eventually be written out of the series. One of Pernell's biggest issues with the show was that none of the Cartwright sons were married and that the most likely choice would be Adam. Ahead of his time and a passionate advocate for civil rights; Pernell suggested that Adam marry an Indian woman and that an African American actress should portray her. David Dortort compromised and began developing a love story between Adam and new recurring character, Laura Dayton played by Kathie Brown.  

Quotes[]

Gallery[]

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Promotional Photo for Adam and Laura-TV Guide Cover

Images (1)

Laura pondering her dress for her date with Adam

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Laura accepting Adam's invitation to continue their dance

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Adam and Laura dancing on the Ponderosa

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Laura discusses Frank as Adam listens patiently

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Adam "breaking the ice" with Peggy by giving her a pony

See also[]

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