Bonanza – The Cheating Game

The Cheating Game

Season 5 (Episode 19)

Air Date: 9 February 1964

Writer: William L. Stuart

Director: Joseph Sargent

Synopsis
Laura Dayton hires Ward Bannister as a ranch hand. He gives a wolf cub to her daughter Peggy to keep as a pet much to Adam’s dismay. This causes a rift between Adam and Laura. Meanwhile an old friend of Bannister’s, James Canfield arrives in Virginia with an offer that Laura finds too good to refuse.

Recurring Actors/Characters
Kathie Browne (Laura Dayton), Katie Sweet (Peggy Dayton)

Guest Stars
Peter Breck (Ward Bannister), Lee Henry (James Canfield), Roy Barcroft (Dave Wilkins), Lincoln Demyan (Lane), Lew Brown (Liege), Robert Broyles (Tom), Norman Leavitt (Telegrapher – Al), Charles Seel (Banker – Weems)


Notable Guest Stars

Peter BreckPeter Breck

Production Notes

  • Michael Landon and Dan Blocker do not appear in this episode
  • The ratings information for this episode – rating: 41.0; audience: 21,030,000; share: 58
  • The second of four episodes featuring Laura Dayton and her daughter Peggy

Episode Notes

  • Featured Cartwright: Adam
  • This episode takes place over at least a couple of months
  • The Cartwrights have a broker in San Francisco
  • Frank Devers is a lawyer
  • VC Business: Virginia City Hotel

 

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