Bonanza – The Philip Diedesheimer Story

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The Philip Diedesheimer Story

Season 1 (Episode 8)

Air Date: 31 October 1959

Writer: Thomas Thompson

Director: Joseph Kane

Synopsis
Adam and Hoss team up with Philip Diedesheimer to improve mining conditions. Diedesheimer’s radical new approach to underground mining is rejected by the mine owners. Even when tragedy strikes, the three men still face an uphill battle.

Guest Stars
John Beal (Philip Diedesheimer), Mala Powers (Helene Holloway), R.G. Armstrong (Andrew Holloway), Charles Cooper (Gil Fenton), Paul Birch (Tregallis), Robert Osterloh (Casey), William Forrest (Mine Owner), Alan Reynolds (Mine Owner), Howard Negley (Dr. Wesley), Mae Marsh (Townswoman)

Notable Guest Stars

R.G. ArmstrongR.G. Armstrong
John BealJohn Beal
Mala PowersMala Powers

Production Notes

  • Lorne Greene and Michael Landon do not appear in this episode
  • This episode is based on the story of the invention of “square-set” timbering by Diedeshiemer in December 1860

Episode Notes

  • Featured Cartwrights: Adam and Hoss

 

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