Season 4 (Episode 33)
Air Date: 19 May 1963
Writers: Leo Gordon and Paul Leslie Peil
Director: Arthur H. Nadel
Synopsis
Tom “Boss” Slayden has a stranglehold on freight coming to and from Virginia City. The local shop owners have had enough and ask to Ben to speak to Slayden. After he confronts Slayden, Ben goes home and finds out that Joe has been shot by one of Slayden’s men. Ben presses charges and has Slayden arrested. Slayden then halts his freight operation, which puts a further strain on VC businesses. Things keep getting worse as Slayden’s hold on Virginia City grows stronger. The Cartwrights realise that it’s up to them to put a stop to Slayden.
Guest Stars
Carroll O’Connor (Tom Slayden), Judee Morton (Karen Slayden), Denver Pyle (Sheriff Ed), Philip Ober (Oliver), Chris Alcaide (Gus Hannah), William Tannen (Sam Durra), Dan White (Tom), Roy Engel (Doctor)
Notable Guest Stars
 Roy Engel |
 Carroll O’Connor |
 Denver Pyle |
Episode Notes
- Featured Cartwright: Ben
- Slayden owns Washoe Freight Lines
- VC Businesses: Overland Stage Lines and Durra’s Sawmill
- Location: Wild Horse Canyon