Bonanza – The Long Night

The Long Night

Season 3 (Episode 32)

Air Date: 6 May 1962

Writers: George Stackalee and E.M. Parsons

Director: William Witney

Synopsis
While on his way to Genoa, Adam is bushwhacked by one of two prisoners who have recently escaped. The prisoner takes Adam’s clothes and horse, leaving Adam stranded. Adam, then sets off after the prisoner. When he catches up to the prisoner, he has no choice but to kill him. However, just as Adam is retrieving his belongings, the other prisoner, Trace appears. Trace knows about the $10,000 bank draft that Adam has hidden on his horse but just as Trace is about to kill Adam, a posse arrives. Adam now has to convince the posse that he is not one of the escaped prisoners before they hang him.

Guest Stars
James Coburn (Elmer Trace), Jack Chaplain (Billy McCord), Frank Ferguson (Sheriff Hill), William Bramley (Townsend), Whit Bissell (Henry Neighbors), Paul Dubov (Skidmore), Bing Russell (Poindexter), Dorothy Adams (Martha Neighbors), E.J. Andre (Prospector), Al Avalon (Johnny), Eric Barnes (Brubaker)

Notable Guest Stars

Whit BissellWhit Bissell James CoburnJames Coburn Frank FergusonFrank Ferguson

Production Notes

  • Dan Blocker does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Featured Cartwright: Adam
  • Town: Bowlegs