Bonanza – The Fear Merchants

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The Fear Merchants

Season 1 (Episode 20)

Air Date: 30 January 1960

Teleplay: Frank Unger and Thomas Thompson

Story: Frank Unger

Director: Lewis Allen

Synopsis
While on a visit to Virginia City, the Cartwrights find themselves protecting a young Chinese man, Jimmy Chang who has been accused of murder. Would-be mayoral candidate Andy Fulmer uses the situation to further his own cause.

Recurring Actors/Characters
Victor Sen Yung (Hop Sing)

Guest Stars
Gene Evans (Andrew Fulmer), Helen Westcott (Amanda Ridley), Frank Ferguson (J. R. Ridley), Christopher Dark (Jesse Tibbs), Guy Lee (Jimmy Chang), Ray Stricklyn (Billy Wheeler), Philip Ahn (Mr. Chang), Pat Michon (Sally Ridley), Arthur Space (Cyrus Hammond), Gregg Barton (Sheriff Halstead), Alexander Campbell (Judge), Peter Chong (Chinese Elder)

Notable Guest Stars

Philip AhnPhilip Ahn
Christopher DarkChristopher Dark
Gene EvansGene Evans
Frank FergusonFrank Ferguson
Helen WestcottHelen Westcott

Episode Notes

  • Business: Hammond’s Dry Goods Store (Owner: Cyrus Hammond)

 

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