Another powerful episode from the last three years - the drama in these years exceeds the drama of all the past seasons. Ben remains constant in his devotion to the legal system, and never to taking the law into one's own hands. Good for him!
It's the best episode I've seen, but I haven't seen hardly any. What do you recon is the best episode of the series? Cause there's no chance I'll be able to watch all 8 million episodes lol
@@sawmaster6095 The earlier episodes when they were trying to figure out each actor's role weren't inspiring, but later episodes -which I've mostly seen since childhood- have core lessons on how to be your best overall; kind, trustworthy, loyal etc. & defend your principles regardless. Also, a few episodes directed by Michael Landon -which are usually the episodes I coincidentally like more without knowing till someone points them out- are unquestionably a notch above the regular episodes.
I remember seeing this when I was a kid. It was one of the darkest episodes of Bonanza, and one of the most dramatic, too. Alfred Ryder really excelled at playing evil. Thanks for posting.
Having lived in Lake Tahoe for over 50 years I have not only been to the Ponderosa during an actual shooting but on horseback have ridden over the majority of all filming areas and in many of these episodes over the years I can honestly say I am a part of what once was simply just my being there I could relive my past literally in every episode
Great episode one of my favorites. Also a huge fan of the episode titled ( Night of Reckoning ) season 9 i believe it's another great joe saving the day themed episode just like this one . Michael did a great job directing this episode. I always love the episodes where little joe saves the day . #1 little joe fan always
Michael Landon RIP! This episode is worthy of a RED CARPET OSCAR! Hardly an episode, AN AMAZZZZZZZING MOVIE! Heartfelt Thank You! I LOVE ME SOME CARTWRIGHT MEN!
@ptyao7431 Being a bit curious I'd like to know what's the relationship between an episode written ( like many great others) by Michael Landon and the fact that Pernell Roberts had left Bonanza. Really I can't understand!!! Pernell left Bonanza years before this episode were written.
I think this is the only known time in the whole series where Adam is mentioned in front of Candy! This was quite an episode. I believe Michael Landon directed it too.
...@minute 2:40 the beginning music sets the stage. However, after the tragic suffering and ending for revenge listen at 43:35 towards the end. The ending background music with the bassoon, French horn and clanking bells was so so melancholy and set the stage for the ending scenes. Tremendo!
This episode was written by Michael Landon, all of Michael Landon's episodes that he writes are about being in danger and almost getting killed or someone they've known all their lives happened to be killed.
You are wrong , most of episodes written and directed by Michael are full of emotion , equal human right and social status. Less killing and fighting. Please pay mre time and patient to watch his contribution and production before giving your comments.
There was a similar episode of Gunsmoke in Season 20 called "Hard Labor". You'd have to really be an evil bastard to run something like in this episode. Check out the Gunsmoke episode too if you get a chance.
It's the plausibility of something like this happening that makes my blood run cold. In that day and age, it would be extremely possible for evil men to kidnap travelers and enslave them.
I have an uncomfortable theory about this wonderful series and Dan Blocker's early death, and that is that his 300+ pounds -- and the pressure on him to maintain that unhealthy weight -- is exactly what killed him at age 43. In fact, I'd say it's obvious, although he could have had numerous other issues unconnected to his weight. The point is that he would have been STRONGLY DISCOURAGED by everyone associated with the series, especially his bosses, from losing ANY of that weight, even if it put his life at risk. So he really sacrificed himself for his job in a way that very, very few actors, or any of us, are ever called upon to do. As I say, it's obvious, though I've never seen it said out loud.
According to Parnell Roberts’s Wikipedia article, this was the last episode of Bonanza in which Adam is mentioned. I listened but didn’t hear it. Maybe I just missed it. Did anyone else catch it? if so, at what point, please? Thanks
For the first time, Ben made a bad decision...taking a short cut...such evil and treachery against their own. I see why others of the human families didn't have a chance..ugh
Can anyone tell me if this episode contains the last reference to Adam? Released in season 12, but shot during season 10. Was there any direct or indirect references to Adam during seasons 11-14 outside this episode?
There were two in S11, filmed after this ep, but no there aren't any more after that, unless you accept what some people say that Joe calls for Adam in Bushwhacked when he is delirious.
Richard Chrisp It aired in April 1971 near the end of season 12. However, it was filmed in June 1968 for season 10 around the time of the Robert Kennedy assassination. Due to the real life turmoil happening in the country at the time, NBC deemed the episode too violent and grim to be broadcast in those circumstances and shelved it for nearly three years. This must have confused the audience because David Canary, the actor who played Candy, wasn’t even a part of the show by season 12. He had left after season 11 due to a salary dispute. No explanation was given as to why Candy was suddenly back with the Cartwrights. Ironically, after all the concern about violence, NBC finally decided to air the episode on April 4, 1971, the third anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination.
When that first shot was fired the boys should have had their guns out, Mexican standoff. 5 guns against 4? They’re too soft for their own good sometimes.
Another powerful episode from the last three years - the drama in these years exceeds the drama of all the past seasons. Ben remains constant in his devotion to the legal system, and never to taking the law into one's own hands. Good for him!
I didn't care if I lost my sleep for this one. Go little Joe
It's a small touch but I love how Ben winces everytime he hears the whip crack. Hoss's punishment hurts him as much as it hurts Hoss.
Why did they have to shoot the guy who was getting married they didn't need to put that in
Wow! This was like a cinematic production.
One of the best episodes!
It's the best episode I've seen, but I haven't seen hardly any. What do you recon is the best episode of the series? Cause there's no chance I'll be able to watch all 8 million episodes lol
@@sawmaster6095
The earlier episodes when they were trying to figure out each actor's role weren't inspiring, but later episodes -which I've mostly seen since childhood- have core lessons on how to be your best overall; kind, trustworthy, loyal etc. & defend your principles regardless.
Also, a few episodes directed by Michael Landon -which are usually the episodes I coincidentally like more without knowing till someone points them out- are unquestionably a notch above the regular episodes.
@@Bronzebk
There's consequences for gang stalking.
“That was worth losing a meal for. Thank ya judge.” Love Hoss!
a real dramatic episode. worth every minute. thanks
I remember seeing this when I was a kid. It was one of the darkest episodes of Bonanza, and one of the most dramatic, too. Alfred Ryder really excelled at playing evil. Thanks for posting.
Having lived in Lake Tahoe for over 50 years I have not only been to the Ponderosa during an actual shooting but on horseback have ridden over the majority of all filming areas and in many of these episodes over the years I can honestly say I am a part of what once was simply just my being there I could relive my past literally in every episode
Genius. This is such a good series! Thanks
No+ I love all the series, shows of the great Bonanza Movies, they bring back great memories.
Another dark movie ... scary.
I love Bonanza forever.
From the 1970-71 Season. Great Series always.
Bonanza is a great show watch them every day love them the cartwright boys are fun to watch plus Ben is a great father to his son's
One of the best episode. This is real tv
Great episode one of my favorites. Also a huge fan of the episode titled
( Night of Reckoning ) season 9 i believe it's another great joe saving the day themed episode just like this one . Michael did a great job directing this episode. I always love the episodes where little joe saves the day .
#1 little joe fan always
Me too!
Richard Mulligan was good actor . I even love him along with Katherine Helmond , Billy Crystal , Robert Guillaume and many other stars of SOAP .
Fantastic episode. Loved it.
This is a great episode.
Quite possibly the best episode of the series - definitely in the top ten!
Lisa Minzer,Vaš film nije preveden.
@83rdox I love when Joe and the girl are arguing about how many times he kissed her XD
Great Bonanza Episode!
fantastic episode, i can understand why it was pulled out 3 years ago, lovely to see Candy again
Candy was always my favorite
Intense
Who was candy
The best episode of Bonanza
very enjoyable. Loved it. ❤️
Jjade Fernans sexplex
12:34 For a guy kept in chains like a animal thats been working brutally hard all day long his hair sure is well combed.
michael saved the day! the runaway plan did work.! awesome movie!
Not a movie, It's a tv show
Another great episode! Thanks.
"Joe you keep teasing him about food and one of these days he's gonna eat you alive!" LMAO!
A tremendous and intense Bonanza episode Alfred Ryder a character actor from the past is great as the lead villain
Excellent episode!!!
they get some real cinematography goin on in this one
i love this episode
This is a good one!
Very good episode. Adama won't be so merciful to the Cylons in a few years!
Wonderful guy michael!
I love you
I can't help it but everytime I see one of these old shows it looks like they are warning us about the future if we don't do anything.
@@cacatr4495 how else do you think a culture grows organically?
@@chatryna
You're a very smart guy , Mr chamblin. I sure wouldn't mind working for you on,your ranch sir.
In their own way They are.
I was born with the third eye and you are so right!!
Michael Landon RIP! This episode is worthy of a RED CARPET OSCAR! Hardly an episode, AN AMAZZZZZZZING MOVIE! Heartfelt Thank You! I LOVE ME SOME CARTWRIGHT MEN!
Billy at the beginning is the elusive Eugene from The Big Valley.
Good episode. And written by Michael Landon, too.
Adam left.
@ptyao7431 (?) (?) (?) What Adam has to do with this episode?
@ptyao7431 Being a bit curious I'd like to know what's the relationship between an episode written ( like many great others) by Michael Landon and the fact that Pernell Roberts had left Bonanza. Really I can't understand!!! Pernell left Bonanza years before this episode were written.
I think this is the only known time in the whole series where Adam is mentioned in front of Candy! This was quite an episode. I believe Michael Landon directed it too.
Mr. Landon, wrote this episode. However, he has directed other episodes.
Joseph Pevney directed. He played Shorty in Body and Soul.
Kafkaesque
Landon wrote many episodes
Wow.. mighty powerful episode.. 🤠🤠🤠 🍻🍺 👍
Great episode 👏
Richard Mulligan was so young there ,I had never seen him at that age.
It must be a good episode I've watched it a dozen times now.
Good episode love this show
Poor Hoss , he ate one plate of meal like every body else.
soooo funny!
This was a really good one, I don't remember it. Thanks for the upload!
...@minute 2:40 the beginning music sets the stage. However, after the tragic suffering and ending for revenge listen at 43:35 towards the end. The ending background music with the bassoon, French horn and clanking bells was so so melancholy and set the stage for the ending scenes. Tremendo!
Man those were some gangsta cowboys running that mess😧
At the end of this episode, Hoss has a brand new shirt in place of the torn one he wore.
Maybe he had another one in his Saddle bag.🤣🤣🤣😉Don't be so antithetical its just a movie.
Called Billy as a "red shirt" the minute I saw him!
The Franklin County Sheriff dept. and the Grove City Police still does this today. Some things never change.
Great episode !
Best episode of Bonanza...IMO
When Hoss got the guy with the whip, in a bear hug I thought he was going to eat him like a hot dog.
Oh Get Real He’s a Christian !
Wow this was pretty scary stuff. I can't imagine being suddenly forced into a labor camp like that.
This episode aired after David canary left
38:59 HOSS SAID "ADAM" AGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
Adam's a punk, a loser that threatened to quit so NBC fired his pathetic ass hahahahahaaa!!!
Lol
Never fear the power, because the power will be fear the kingdoms of war.
Could you reword that, so it's more clearly understood by readers?
This episode was written by Michael Landon, all of Michael Landon's episodes that he writes are about being in danger and almost getting killed or someone they've known all their lives happened to be killed.
Correction : The episode of "It's a small world" was talking about the human right and equal social status of a dwarf .........
You are wrong , most of episodes written and directed by Michael are full of emotion , equal human right and social status. Less killing and fighting. Please pay mre time and patient to watch his contribution and production before giving your comments.
The fact that it seems like it could have been very possible for this to happen to people during that era is what makes this story so disturbing.
Susanville California
Hoss must have got a new shirt out of his suitcase on his horse at the end the rips were gone and it was clean
So the same guys guarded them day and night when did they sleep
Hi 🙋♀️ this is a very nice 👍🏻
There was a similar episode of Gunsmoke in Season 20 called "Hard Labor". You'd have to really be an evil bastard to run something like in this episode. Check out the Gunsmoke episode too if you get a chance.
It's the plausibility of something like this happening that makes my blood run cold. In that day and age, it would be extremely possible for evil men to kidnap travelers and enslave them.
@@thomasn3882 So, so true. I could easily see this happening, especially back in those days.
Man law abiding citizens needed RPGs back then!
At the end hoss's shirt is all clean an not torn up must be they have a tailor on set
Senator McCann told ME...no slavery no torture..nicholas Collora learned discipline. International woman s day
I felt heartsick for that man who lost his wife to a rapist judge. I felt tears coming on as he stood by her grave and told her goodbye.
What? So that where Eugene Barkley went? To work on the Ponderosa!!! Charles Briles as Billy.
Great episode
Very good episode
I have an uncomfortable theory about this wonderful series and Dan Blocker's early death, and that is that his 300+ pounds -- and the pressure on him to maintain that unhealthy weight -- is exactly what killed him at age 43. In fact, I'd say it's obvious, although he could have had numerous other issues unconnected to his weight. The point is that he would have been STRONGLY DISCOURAGED by everyone associated with the series, especially his bosses, from losing ANY of that weight, even if it put his life at risk. So he really sacrificed himself for his job in a way that very, very few actors, or any of us, are ever called upon to do. As I say, it's obvious, though I've never seen it said out loud.
I I didn't see any showers or toilets. Good thing that they are outside. That place must have been pretty ripe.
38:58 One of the very rare references to Adam after leaving bonanza.
Pamela Atkinson - Little Joe is NOT on his pinto in the final episode neither is he hatless! That's a whole different man on Little Joe's horse.
I think Joe is driving the wagon
Beautiful music scenes. Oh?.
thoose guys should organize a union, lol.
They need Adam to come look for them!
Done just as well without him! I would imagine after he left there was not anymore tension on the set!
Nope I don't think I could've let the judge go.
They didn't let the judge go.
Good episode
According to Parnell Roberts’s Wikipedia article, this was the last episode of Bonanza in which Adam is mentioned. I listened but didn’t hear it. Maybe I just missed it. Did anyone else catch it? if so, at what point, please? Thanks
38:55
@@Courtneyreadsalot Thank you very much! Appreciated.
That 'Judge' was Capt Kruger on Voyage to the bottom of the sea.
No sound ! I noticed that on the lot of these videos. Please get it right, Bonanza was one of the best series of our nations' times.
We have audio. Sometimes if you're watching on a phone, there's no audio, but if you switch to a laptop or desktop, there's audio.
Use earbuds or headphones.
For the first time, Ben made a bad decision...taking a short cut...such evil and treachery against their own. I see why others of the human families didn't have a chance..ugh
why did you change the music intro ?
I GUESS THE.DOGS ARE STILL EATING!
Season 12 ? No way.
They found the first FEMA camp.
I just wish they didn’t change the intro, but one of my favorite episodes
Q mip
This episode is frightening. Like in the concentration camp, in nazi Germany times.
And like the Corona camps, we will be witnessing now.
Where's this susanville California?
Beautiful views of Lake Tahoe.
Time is essential
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anyone know the episode where joe is alone at home and has an accident that developes into gangerene
thts lil house hehe
A Matter of Circumstance
Pat Brennan - The episode you mention is called "A Matter Of Circumstance" from Season 11.
Can anyone tell me if this episode contains the last reference to Adam? Released in season 12, but shot during season 10. Was there any direct or indirect references to Adam during seasons 11-14 outside this episode?
There were two in S11, filmed after this ep, but no there aren't any more after that, unless you accept what some people say that Joe calls for Adam in Bushwhacked when he is delirious.
(Refering to kingdom of fear, shot during season 10 i believe, but released in season 12)
@@ljgirlcochise9283 i had forgotten about bushwacked, would def. count that as a reference
@@ljgirlcochise9283 i had forgotten about bushwacked, would def. count that as a reference
@@trailersfromhell2539 Correct. 👍
Could somebody tell me the episode with Lou gossette
The desperado!!
Where did the prisoners go in the winter
when was this first aired?
Richard Chrisp It aired in April 1971 near the end of season 12. However, it was filmed in June 1968 for season 10 around the time of the Robert Kennedy assassination. Due to the real life turmoil happening in the country at the time, NBC deemed the episode too violent and grim to be broadcast in those circumstances and shelved it for nearly three years.
This must have confused the audience because David Canary, the actor who played Candy, wasn’t even a part of the show by season 12. He had left after season 11 due to a salary dispute. No explanation was given as to why Candy was suddenly back with the Cartwrights.
Ironically, after all the concern about violence, NBC finally decided to air the episode on April 4, 1971, the third anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination.
Hop sing said. 1st love then communication..
When that first shot was fired the boys should have had their guns out, Mexican standoff. 5 guns against 4? They’re too soft for their own good sometimes.
I always say...then we would not have had this show!
The morning is wiser than the evening