Bonanza – Death on Sun Mountain

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Death on Sun Mountain

Season 1 (Episode 2)

Air Date: 19 September 1959

Writers: Gene L. Coon and David Dortort

Director: Paul Landres

Synopsis
The Cartwrights meet Mark Burdette, who is out to make his “bonanza” by selling antelope meat to miners at inflated prices. Ben decides to sell beef to the miners at much cheaper prices. This action drives Burdette and his partner Thorne to start a war between the Paiutes and the miners – leaving the Cartwrights stuck in the middle.

Guest Stars
Barry Sullivan (Mark Burdette), Karl Swenson (Carl Harris), Leo Gordon (Early Thorne), Bek Nelson (Glory), Harry Bartell (Chief Winnemucca), Ron Soble (Tukwa), Jeanne Bates (Stella Harris), Robin Warga (Michael Harris), Jay Hector (Harold Harris), Zon Murray (Miner)

Notable Guest Stars

Leo GordonLeo Gordon
Barry SullivanBarry Sullivan
Karl SwensonKarl Swenson

Production Notes

  • This episode is also known as The Sun Mountain Herd

Episode Notes

  • Saloon: The Bucket of Blood

 

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