Season 14 (Episode 1)
Air Date: 12 September 1972
Writer: Michael Landon
Director: Michael Landon
Synopsis
Recurring Actors/Characters
Bing Russell (Sheriff Clem Foster)
Guest Stars
Bonnie Bedelia (Alice Harper), Andy Robinson (John Harper), Roy Jenson (Mr. Hanley), Robert Doyle (Sloan), Lee de Broux (Krater), Jay Jones (Carver), Ivan Bonar (The Minister), Joan Lemmo (Gloria), Helen Kleeb (Miss Grayson), John J. Fox (Jack), William Challee (Jake)
Notable Guest Stars
 Bonnie Bedelia |
 Andy Robinson |
Production Notes
- Original Title: Hoss’ Dream
- This episode was originally written for Dan Blocker but after Blocker’s death, Michael Landon was forced to rewrite it for his own character
- This episode also marked the return of the original theme music after two seasons
- This episode originally aired as a two hour episode. It was later shown as two parts for syndication purposes.
- Elements of the David Rose musical score to this episode were later used in Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven
Episode Notes
- Featured Cartwright: Joe