Bonanza – The Avenger

The Avenger

Season 1 (Episode 26)

Air Date: 19 March 1960

Writer: Clair Huffaker

Director: Christian Nyby

Synopsis
Ben and Adam have been accused and found guilty of murder and await their hanging. Joe and Hoss try to gather support to get a stay of execution. A mysterious stranger arrives in town but he could either be a help or a hindrance to the Cartwrights.

Guest Stars
Vic Morrow (Lassiter), Jean Allison (Sally Byrnes), Richard Devon (Cy Hawkins), James Anderson (Fred), Harry Swoger (Bert), Ian Wolfe (Ed Baxter), Nestor Paiva (Barney Thornton), Robert Griffin (Sheriff Hansen), Eugene Martin (Jimmy), Bill Catching (Hoag), Robert Brubaker (Layabout)


Notable Guest Stars

Vic MorrowVic Morrow

Episode Notes

  • Vic Morrow’s character’s real name was not mentioned during the episode. He is called Lassiter by the people he meets because he says he comes from Lassiter, Kansas.
  • The date for the hanging is Wednesday 25th April
  • Business: Byrnes Cafe

 

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