Season 4 (Episode 25)
Air Date: 17 March 1963
Writer: Frank Chase
Director: Don McDougall
Synopsis
While in San Francisco, Ben runs into an old friend, Rita Marlowe. He is dismayed to see that she is now a singer at a saloon. After she collapses, Ben offers her a bargain – to come back with him to the Ponderosa for a month and he will give her some money to help get her life back on track. While in Virginia City she meets Mace Sindell, an ex-boxer, who falls for her. Mace’s old manager, Mr. Martin, wants Mace to fight one more time against Tiny Mack. Mace refuses and so Mr. Martin enlists the help of Rita. However, when Ben finds out what is going on, it looks like it’s up to him to stop the fight.
Guest Stars
Ruta Lee (Rita Marlowe), Don Megowan (Mace Sindell), Harry Hickox (Dink), Roger Torrey (Tiny Mack), Bill Edwards (Merchant), Don Kennedy (Fisherman), Dick Miller (Sam), John Indrisando (Referee)
Notable Guest Stars
 Ruta Lee |
Production Notes
- Song: Oh Dear! What Can the Matter Be – a traditional nursery rhyme
Episode Notes
- Featured Cartwright: Ben
- While in Virginia City, Ben states that the ride to the Ponderosa will take a couple of hours in the wagon