Season 4 (Episode 21)
Air Date: 17 February 1963
Writer: Alex Sharp
Director: William Claxton
Synopsis
Hoss loses a thoroughbred, that he and Adam have just purchased, in a poker game. Adam intends to run the horse in the Virginia City Sweepstakes and in order to get it back he needs $160. Knowing that they can’t approach their father for the money, Adam and Hoss decide to ask Joe for it. They make a deal with Joe, who gives them the money. The two brothers believe that their plan will work until Joe makes another deal with Enos Milford, who wants to run a horse of his own in the race.
Recurring Actors/Characters
Bing Russell (Deputy Clem Foster)
Guest Stars
William Demarest (Enos Milford), Ellen Corby (Cora Milford), Howard Wright (Sam Finney), Percy Helton (Lefe), Paul Bryar (Horse Trader)
Notable Guest Stars
 Ellen Corby |
 William Demarest |
 Percy Helton |
Production Notes
- This was Pernell Roberts’ favourite comedy episode
Episode Notes
- Horse Race: Virginia City Annual Sweepstakes