Season 4 (Episode 26)
Air Date: 24 March 1963
Writer: Lois Hire
Director: John Florea
Synopsis
Returning from a 15-day cattle drive Hoss makes a detour on his way home and finds himself in the middle of a siege. After being fired upon by three would-be gold robbers, Hoss ends up in the home of an old prospector named Obie and his dog Walter. Over the next couple of days, Hoss helps Obie out and finds that there seems to be more to Walter than meets the eye.
Guest Stars
Arthur Hunnicutt (Obie), Steve Brodie (Macy), Vic Werber (Teague), James Luisi (Willard), Katie Barrett (Bessie Sue Hightower), Robert Foulk (Deputy Sheriff)
Notable Guest Stars
 Arthur Hunnicutt |
 James Luisi |
Production Notes
- Song: Billy Boy – a traditional folk song and nursery rhyme
Episode Notes
- Featured Cartwright: Hoss
- Bessie Sue’s father is Jim (although mentioned a couple of times he is never seen)
- The sheriff is actually a deputy sheriff as indicated on his badge