Bonanza – The Magnificent Adah

The Magnificent Adah

Season 1 (Episode 10)

Air Date: 14 November 1959

Writer: Donald S. Sanford

Director: Christian Nyby

Synopsis
The arrival of the famous actress Adah Isaacs Menken in Virginia City causes various reactions. Adam, Hoss, and Joe believe that their father intends to marry the actress and set about trying to stop it. Ben wants to protect Adah from her ex-boyfriend, John C. Regan. Regan is not pleased with the attention she is receiving from the Cartwrights and Adah finds herself in a situation that has only one possible outcome.

Recurring Actors/Characters
Victor Sen Yung (Hop Sing)

Guest Stars
Ruth Roman (Adah Isaacs Menken), Don Megowan (John C. Regan), Hal Smith (Watkyns), Bill Mims (Sledge), Fay Roope (Castellan), Nancy Root (Actress portraying Olinska)


Notable Guest Stars

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Production Notes

  • Original Episode Title: The Naked Lady

Episode Notes

  • Play: Mazeppa
  • Location: Piper Opera House

 

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