"The Dark Gate" is shockingly DARK for Bonanza, although they've never been shy of exploring controversial topics. Definitely one of the best episodes, though! Great actors, really fantastic fight scenes, and an ending that leaves you wanting more. 10/10!
I love this episode because it's unique for Bonanza. It feels more like an old western movie rather than a standard episode; it's dark and gritty and I give the writers props for not shying away from a very scary premise ie. mental illness and abuse. There's a lot of nuance in this episode that really gives Pernell Roberts and James Coburn a chance to show off their impressive individual acting ranges. This is by far one of the best episodes centered around Adam and one of the best overall Bonanza episodes.
It was plenty rough on that actress for real. And seeing the unreasoning darkness on her husband's face, too believable, and without hope of curing. 😖🤷♀️
A really fine early episode, opening the problem of psychiatric care needed; also, of course, showing Pernell's superb acting skill. (OK, OK, so some people think I am Pernell "worshipper." Well, why not? As the years pass by on the Ponderosa, he just kept getting better and better. Thanks, Grinjo!
@Joe Owens. Yes Joe. Psychiatric care was and is needed. When I was in college in 1976, I very seriously almost majored in Christian psychiatry. I wanted to help my patients with scriptures. When a person appears to be insane, then a large group of Christians need to form a prayer chain and ask God to heal that person. In this episode, I think that Ross needed to be put in jail and consoled until he was better. I always liked Pernell's acting. He was perfect as Adam Cartwright. Adam was very intelligent, compassionate, and patient. I agree that his acting kept getting better. The ending was so sad. Right when he was dying, he turned back to himself. It was sad that Ross and Daphne both died. He reminded me of the way that schizophrenics behave. I knew one personally.
Pernell is normally lazy with his acting, which is why he's my least favorite character on the series. He got an episode he thought was worthy of him this time and as if to make up for the "I'm just showing up for my paycheque" episodes he kind of overdid it.
@@linsqopiring6816 the funny thing is that when DVD are released, sales drop heavily after season 6, and when Pernell left the show ratings took a massive dip. This proves that Adam haters SPEAK OUT OF THEIR HOLES
Great episode . Missed Pernell Roberts when he left the series, even though Bonanza still continued in its success without him. There was just something so special about it with all three sons at home with Pa. This show to me was more than just a western . It was about hard work, responsibility, family values , the importance true friendship and loyalty . It was about the ethics of life . The fountain head of coarse was Ben Cartwright who raised three great men and built an empire in the process as well called...The Ponderosa . To me he depicted everything a strong and loving Father was. Early television shows were worth their weight in gold . Today we have nothing but trash that our young people watch . Terrible stuff, that promote the exact opposite of what WE grew up seeing and hearing on that little screen that sat in our lounge rooms with the family gathered around it . ........sigh ... I feel sorry for a young impressionable kids and young folk these days . The days of quality entertainment are long gone . Thank you for this episode.
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Very aptly said Andrew, yes, early television shows were worth their weight in gold, Ben Cartwright is the epitome of a strong & loving father. The 3 sons although already grown-up still listen to their father w/ respect & honor.
@@gloriagarcia4351 Thank you Gloria for your response. You nailed it. Yes , grown up adult children listening to parents, or a parent with respect and honor, is how it should be . Unfortunately, and sadly that is definitely lacking in our homes today. Hec many parents these days cant even get their teenagers to do as they are asked without a huge argument. The family unit which has always been the backbone of society is rapidly disintegrating. Values such as these are being eradicated. The modern film industry ,music industry , and television industry have been a big contributing factor to the tearing down of people's standards, and shockingly even our schools have been instrumental in that endeavour. I dont believe its an accident either , I think it is by design . Anway , you have a lovely day .
Nice episode. Adam Cartwright did his best. There is no other program better than this. Western Classics. Every episode is a uniqe one. My favorite.❤❤❤❤❤😊😊🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍
This episode shows more than 60 years later, that the medical profession still can't answer one of the most important questions, where to draw the line that separates evil from mental illness. Superb. I had never seen this one before.
Love Bonanza. This was one of the tougher episodes to watch. Great acting from Pernell Roberts. Sadly, it shows that some problems have always been with us. As always, thanks for sharing.
I've always loved westerns, but it never really registered in my mind. Then my mom brings up this show in a conversation randomly and suggests that I watch it. Glad I did. Show is awesome.
Yes it is! Sadly, I couldn't watch it past season 6 though. Adam left the show and I lost interest. Well, I did look at a couple of shows when Candy came in, but I couldn't stay interested. Season 7 and forward...I haven't seen them.
@@misslucky5474 I was upset when Adam left. His no-nonsense/cool character fit well with the Cartwright family dynamic. I found out he was going to leave while reading the comments one day, so I guess had time to prepare. I'm on season 8 right now; I'll admit, every now and then you still find a really good episode with engaging characters that get you into the story. And of course they continue with the silly epsodes from time to time. Some actually made me laugh. I read a comment about Candy too a while back, but I'm not that far yet it seems.
I tried to look after season 6 but i missed the mature character. Liked the 3 brothers better as only Joe and Hoss. Pernell made the chemistry between the four better
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One of the first television shows/episodes to touch on mental illness. (and a western yet) The final scene with Adam (Pernell Roberts) and his friend Ross, (James Coburn) who's sanity comes back in the last moments of his life, and Adam breaking down as he dies, is as heartbreaking as you'll ever see on TV.
@@tobe1207 Good question,my answer is that some times there are background stories in the comments,extra info about an actor or a place. But I don t look for spoilers.
I really like this episode, one of my favourites, even if dark but it deals with some serious issues like domestic violence and mental illness. I really like the more serious episodes with Adam, another great one is The Crucible that too deals with mental illness and psychological torture.
Love this episode, very unique for Bonanza. James Coburn brings to life such a tragic cowboy in this, I actually cried when Ross passes away not even aware that even abused/ and eventually ended up killing his wife played by another fave of mine Cece Whitney. My fave Cartwright is Adam played brilliantly by Pernell Roberts. ♥️❤️😍🥰😘🎞⚜️💎👑✨🌟🤩🎭 📺 🥵 🤤 🤠
He knew just what he did and should have hanged, just a scammer hoping he could fool people to think he was sick and did not know what he did. He stole, beat and murderd and he liked it
Ned Florey who played Monk, appeared in a lot of Tv series in the 50's and 60's (one was Perry mason), and a movie here and there I expect. If this episode was #56, it must have been season 2, or an early season 3 ep. That would make it 1960 or '61. Ned played one of Jerry Lewis' students in The Nutty professor (1963) LOL. Bonanza made its debut in 1959, the same year that Roberts and Coburn co-starred with Randolph Scott in Ride Lonesome, and one year before Coburn co-starred in The Magnificent 7. In that great western he proved that a man who brings a knife to a gunfight CAN win, because did. I agree with other comments, as to Roberts and Coburn showing their acting chops. 'Also, The Dark gate' is still a great social problem in this world, sadly.
Psychology 101. One of the best episodes on the topic of Narcissist abuse. Pernell Roberts, The clueless, caring friend, James Corburn, The violent Narcissist, and Ce Ce Whitney the loving enabler, clueless wife, and victim of her narcissist abuser. Wonderful acting by these seasoned Thespians.
I liked the character Monk Hartley. Ross Marquette hired him to do the killings for him. Even though Monk Hartley was a wanted bandit, intrinsically he seemed to be a good person that did not enjoy killing, and in the end after he was betrayed by Ross Marquette and was left there to die, he said give me a shove. I was sad to see him betrayed and then killed like that.
But it seems kind of contrived that just when they were trying to show how bad one character had become they put him next to the most ethical killer and bandit the west has ever seen. I don't remember any other robber in the series being like that.
Ross has some sort of trauma that affected his thinking 10 months ago, he is stuck in that point in time that hasn't been distinguished, some psychological trauma that won't allow him to grow up and mature This episode delivered a different sensation from the others
What got me was the opening scene,to think that there are true mosters out there, EVEN today that will harm their wives and children...may they rot in hell.
That will get me to open fire without hesitation. Saw my dad do it to my mom at 12 and was powerless to stop it. I am 41 now. Every man from then on now from my late stepfather and my mom's latest Beau knows if I see it again, I will not hesitate to shoot and when I'm around visiting, hands are near my 1911A1 and Walther PPK with three magazines for each when she sees that 1983 Nissan 200SX hatchback of mine pull up or the 1986 Pulsar NX I also have, which ironically the day she was hurt, she had a Pulsar NX much like the one I have now.
In old days I heard by males in the neighborhood found out a man abuses his wife a mother go take ahold of he and gave he some man to man life's lessons
In Czech we have a rhyming proverb: "he who lies also steals, and into hell he digs himself." Seems like this episode is a great depiction of that. The ending also showed that the human SOUL is incapable of evil. It's only the MIND that can be infiltrated by evil via outside influences that don't belong there, like alcohol, parasites, a neoplasm, or brain injury.
The most brutal episode of Bonanza I've seen: starts out with domestic violence, followed by theft, betrayal and murder. Imagine Adam, a young, beautiful woman whom he knew, dying in his arms and then having to kill the man who had been his friend. Enough to give a guy PTSD. Plus, I don't think I've seen Hoss kill anyone before (I could be mistaken).
I know this is more an entertainment show and doesn't really go that deep even if this episode was pretty deep and dark but now that you said it I would really have loved an episode where Adam is dealing with PTSD from this and after what happened in The Crucible episode.
Unusually dark Bonanza episode. Jim Coburn a surprise upcoming star portraying a psychotic wife batterer, thief and killer who puts ou a clean image but provides safe harbor to outlaws. To top it all, he suspects his wife of cheating with Adam Cartwright (ably played by Pernell Roberts). Adam certainly has his work cut out but the ending is both predictable and inevitable. Thanks for posting.
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Interesting how we are all seduced by the music, actions, words, and emotions of the actors. It's a wonder how people back in the 60's, 70's were also seduced by this form of entertainment, and because people aren't always prepared to understand that it's a scripted scenario, with contracted actors, and the production costs that go into this form of creativity. Also, the lessons that represent values that are well worth their constructive acceptance as in staying by a friend through the thick and thin of living.
I'm always aware that it is a scripted show, but I'm also aware there are people in the real world who have character traits of many characters in the show. However, there are few, closer to none who can match the characteristics of the four Cartwright men; they are exceptional. Can't encounter men like them in real life, so I come here to get it.
Did you like it? I don't think that the jealous rage and insanity at the end were congruent with the plot in the middle. Stealing the cattle was out of character but thought out and methodical, as was setting up the bandits. Those acts didn't look insane. I could understand if the premise was that the guilt from stealing the cattle made him insane but the stage coach robbery doesn't fit. I thought that he was going to use the outlaw to set a trap for Adam but the robbery simply didn't fit.
I don't think so. Those were some very hard times. TV makes it look like it's not as bad as it was, but it was quite rough. No plumbing, outhouses, stinky animals, horses dropping poop where they stand, doing laundry in a wash tub, making your own soap, no matter how hot or cold it is, you only have horses to ride to get from place to place. There's even more, but I can't name it all.
The most disturbing episode thus far. Very difficult to watch that nice girl get slapped around. A daring attempt to explore mental health issues. Most creditable attempt given the time.
HOLY COW !!!! this was a family show ???? that opening was psychotic and disturbing not to mention disgusting ! I think it kinda messed up my mind a bit when I was a kid , had nightmares from it .
Sure it's dark but it's s the reality even today and not just in a western, many deal with violence and mental illness in their own homes. I think it was pretty brave of them to show domestic violence and that it's wrong.
I would imagine for the same reasons they thought women weren't worth being a part of these men lives either. Four grown, healthy, loveable, hard working, principled men and no real romantic relationships. That was awful...imo.
In the settling of the west there was a shortage of women and you got to realize that most of the young men going west were very young. A lot of early teens
34:40 UGH. It was going so well but now the behavior of the two gang members don't make sense. If they realize that Ross killed their leader, why are they hanging around? They had plenty of time to leave. Why are they freaking out? They're seasoned gang members. Why does the calm one knock out the other. Sure, he was overreacting but to get outta there he's going to want a second gun. 35:50 If you're going to sneak out the side, then don't fire to let them know that you are there and don't stand still. My goodness. Why can't they make these gunfights more plausible? 40:03 Rifle on the high ground vs shotgun on the low ground. Only the good guy can win that. 41:54 Apparently insanity makes him a bad shot. Good thing that he was shooting from the hip. It a natural reflex to throw your hands in the air when hit in the chest. :D However implausible, a cool ending that he regains sanity before he dies. But if Adam didn't want to kill him, then don't go hunting him.
He got the answer under duress and she admitted it just to spite him and between adam and him i don't blame him for being insecure look at his face and adams
"The Dark Gate" is shockingly DARK for Bonanza, although they've never been shy of exploring controversial topics. Definitely one of the best episodes, though! Great actors, really fantastic fight scenes, and an ending that leaves you wanting more. 10/10!
I love this episode because it's unique for Bonanza. It feels more like an old western movie rather than a standard episode; it's dark and gritty and I give the writers props for not shying away from a very scary premise ie. mental illness and abuse. There's a lot of nuance in this episode that really gives Pernell Roberts and James Coburn a chance to show off their impressive individual acting ranges. This is by far one of the best episodes centered around Adam and one of the best overall Bonanza episodes.
James Coburn I knew I knew that character but a couple of vodkas and it slipped me. And you right it did seem like a classic western.
His acting was a bit on the hammy side for this show.
It was plenty rough on that actress for real. And seeing the unreasoning darkness on her husband's face, too believable, and without hope of curing. 😖🤷♀️
Wow. Amazing (yet devastating) episode. I wanted it to keep going. Pernell Roberts was incredible!
A really fine early episode, opening the problem of psychiatric care needed; also, of course, showing Pernell's superb acting skill. (OK, OK, so some people think I am Pernell "worshipper." Well, why not? As the years pass by on the Ponderosa, he just kept getting better and better.
Thanks, Grinjo!
@Joe Owens. Yes Joe. Psychiatric care was and is needed. When I was in college in 1976, I very seriously almost majored in Christian psychiatry. I wanted to help my patients with scriptures. When a person appears to be insane, then a large group of Christians need to form a prayer chain and ask God to heal that person. In this episode, I think that Ross needed to be put in jail and consoled until he was better. I always liked Pernell's acting. He was perfect as Adam Cartwright. Adam was very intelligent, compassionate, and patient. I agree that his acting kept getting better. The ending was so sad. Right when he was dying, he turned back to himself. It was sad that Ross and Daphne both died. He reminded me of the way that schizophrenics behave. I knew one personally.
Pernell is normally lazy with his acting, which is why he's my least favorite character on the series. He got an episode he thought was worthy of him this time and as if to make up for the "I'm just showing up for my paycheque" episodes he kind of overdid it.
@@linsqopiring6816 what about the hayburner. The cruisible.a knight errand . The wooing of abigail jones. The hopefulls ect ect ect.
@@linsqopiring6816blah blah blah. Adam haters have no discernment or taste
@@linsqopiring6816 the funny thing is that when DVD are released, sales drop heavily after season 6, and when Pernell left the show ratings took a massive dip. This proves that Adam haters SPEAK OUT OF THEIR HOLES
Great episode . Missed Pernell Roberts when he left the series, even though Bonanza still continued in its success without him. There was just something so special about it with all three sons at home with Pa. This show to me was more than just a western . It was about hard work, responsibility, family values , the importance true friendship and loyalty . It was about the ethics of life . The fountain head of coarse was Ben Cartwright who raised three great men and built an empire in the process as well called...The Ponderosa . To me he depicted everything a strong and loving Father was.
Early television shows were worth their weight in gold . Today we have nothing but trash that our young people watch . Terrible stuff, that promote the exact opposite of what WE grew up seeing and hearing on that little screen that sat in our lounge rooms with the family gathered around it . ........sigh ... I feel sorry for a young impressionable kids and young folk these days . The days of quality entertainment are long gone . Thank you for this episode.
So true, all of those attributes you mentioned are missing in society these days. Parents need to stop their jus from watching tv.
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Very aptly said Andrew, yes, early television shows were worth their weight in gold, Ben Cartwright is the epitome of a strong & loving father. The 3 sons although already grown-up still listen to their father w/ respect & honor.
@@gloriagarcia4351 Thank you Gloria for your response. You nailed it. Yes , grown up adult children listening to parents, or a parent with respect and honor, is how it should be . Unfortunately, and sadly that is definitely lacking in our homes today. Hec many parents these days cant even get their teenagers to do as they are asked without a huge argument. The family unit which has always been the backbone of society is rapidly disintegrating. Values such as these are being eradicated. The modern film industry ,music industry , and television industry have been a big contributing factor to the tearing down of people's standards, and shockingly even our schools have been instrumental in that endeavour. I dont believe its an accident either , I think it is by design . Anway , you have a lovely day .
Nice episode. Adam Cartwright did his best. There is no other program better than this. Western Classics. Every episode is a uniqe one. My favorite.❤❤❤❤❤😊😊🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍
Very moving ending, with James Coburn's character dying in his right mind, and Hoss comforting his brother Adam with wise words.
This episode shows more than 60 years later, that the medical profession still can't answer one of the most important questions, where to draw the line that separates evil from mental illness. Superb. I had never seen this one before.
I love it when an episode focuses on Adam. He is frequently overlooked in episodes. He is a great actor.
Love Bonanza. This was one of the tougher episodes to watch. Great acting from Pernell Roberts. Sadly, it shows that some problems have always been with us. As always, thanks for sharing.
I've always loved westerns, but it never really registered in my mind. Then my mom brings up this show in a conversation randomly and suggests that I watch it. Glad I did. Show is awesome.
Yes it is! Sadly, I couldn't watch it past season 6 though. Adam left the show and I lost interest. Well, I did look at a couple of shows when Candy came in, but I couldn't stay interested. Season 7 and forward...I haven't seen them.
@@misslucky5474 I was upset when Adam left. His no-nonsense/cool character fit well with the Cartwright family dynamic. I found out he was going to leave while reading the comments one day, so I guess had time to prepare. I'm on season 8 right now; I'll admit, every now and then you still find a really good episode with engaging characters that get you into the story. And of course they continue with the silly epsodes from time to time. Some actually made me laugh. I read a comment about Candy too a while back, but I'm not that far yet it seems.
I tried to look after season 6 but i missed the mature character. Liked the 3 brothers better as only Joe and Hoss. Pernell made the chemistry between the four better
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Your mother knows a good western.
Unfortunately a lot of people went through the dark gate nowadays.
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Best regards luck and health.
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One of the better episodes - feels more like a film in some spots.
The colors on each episode is so sharp. Makes them easy to watch. I love this blue shirt on Lorne Greene (Ben)
And notice how clean that shirt was, out on the range and all.
One of the first television shows/episodes to touch on mental illness. (and a western yet) The final scene with Adam (Pernell Roberts) and his friend Ross, (James Coburn) who's sanity comes back in the last moments of his life, and Adam breaking down as he dies, is as heartbreaking as you'll ever see on TV.
Did you have to spoil the episode for all of us? dang it!!! dabnabit!!
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@@MisterMasterShafter1 Too little too late.
If you're worried about spoilers then why read the comments before you watch?
@@tobe1207 Good question,my answer is that some times there are background stories in the comments,extra info about an actor or a place.
But I don t look for spoilers.
I really like this episode, one of my favourites, even if dark but it deals with some serious issues like domestic violence and mental illness. I really like the more serious episodes with Adam, another great one is The Crucible that too deals with mental illness and psychological torture.
Pernell Roberts, such a good actor
Agreed. Pernell gets such a bad rap for his role as Adam. I actually Love his character and Mr. Roberts acting.
Love this episode, very unique for Bonanza. James Coburn brings to life such a tragic cowboy in this, I actually cried when Ross passes away not even aware that even abused/ and eventually ended up killing his wife played by another fave of mine Cece Whitney. My fave Cartwright is Adam played brilliantly by Pernell Roberts. ♥️❤️😍🥰😘🎞⚜️💎👑✨🌟🤩🎭 📺 🥵 🤤 🤠
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He knew just what he did and should have hanged, just a scammer hoping he could fool people to think he was sick and did not know what he did. He stole, beat and murderd and he liked it
Luv this episode, luv Adam, very emotional...I cried at the end...
I 👍 the sketches of bonanza in the closing segments
So old but still feel emotional......brilliant acting and great morale
James Coburn. A truly fine actor. His height was 6'2", the outlaw (Monk) must have been gigantic! And Harry Dean Stanton! Another great actor.
Ned Florey who played Monk, appeared in a lot of Tv series in the 50's and 60's (one was Perry mason), and a movie here and there I expect. If this episode was #56, it must have been season 2, or an early season 3 ep. That would make it 1960 or '61. Ned played one of Jerry Lewis' students in The Nutty professor (1963) LOL. Bonanza made its debut in 1959, the same year that Roberts and Coburn co-starred with Randolph Scott in Ride Lonesome, and one year before Coburn co-starred in The Magnificent 7. In that great western he proved that a man who brings a knife to a gunfight CAN win, because did. I agree with other comments, as to Roberts and Coburn showing their acting chops. 'Also, The Dark gate' is still a great social problem in this world, sadly.
Psychology 101. One of the best episodes on the topic of Narcissist abuse. Pernell Roberts, The clueless, caring friend, James Corburn, The violent Narcissist, and Ce Ce Whitney the loving enabler, clueless wife, and victim of her narcissist abuser. Wonderful acting by these seasoned Thespians.
Great episode harder to digest than other bonanza episodes I've seen.
They cover every social topic that's still current.
I agree with you nothing has changed domestic violences still going on and the authorities don't do dem thing
I liked the character Monk Hartley. Ross Marquette hired him to do the killings for him. Even though Monk Hartley was a wanted bandit, intrinsically he seemed to be a good person that did not enjoy killing, and in the end after he was betrayed by Ross Marquette and was left there to die, he said give me a shove. I was sad to see him betrayed and then killed like that.
But it seems kind of contrived that just when they were trying to show how bad one character had become they put him next to the most ethical killer and bandit the west has ever seen. I don't remember any other robber in the series being like that.
Ross has some sort of trauma that affected his thinking 10 months ago, he is stuck in that point in time that hasn't been distinguished, some psychological trauma that won't allow him to grow up and mature
This episode delivered a different sensation from the others
The banker explained it.
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The best episode yet. Great acting by the whole cast (especially Pernell), great story, thoughtful ending. Thanks for bringing this to us.
So much to learn about supporting each other in a family.
These episodes are more educational that the comedic ones they tried later.
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Or the one a couple episodes ago with the horses wearing bonnets. Ugh.
What got me was the opening scene,to think that there are true mosters out there, EVEN today that will harm their wives and children...may they rot in hell.
That will get me to open fire without hesitation. Saw my dad do it to my mom at 12 and was powerless to stop it. I am 41 now.
Every man from then on now from my late stepfather and my mom's latest Beau knows if I see it again, I will not hesitate to shoot and when I'm around visiting, hands are near my 1911A1 and Walther PPK with three magazines for each when she sees that 1983 Nissan 200SX hatchback of mine pull up or the 1986 Pulsar NX I also have, which ironically the day she was hurt, she had a Pulsar NX much like the one I have now.
@@chrismc410 Right On!!!!
In old days I heard by males in the neighborhood found out a man abuses his wife a mother go take ahold of he and gave he some man to man life's lessons
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In Czech we have a rhyming proverb: "he who lies also steals, and into hell he digs himself." Seems like this episode is a great depiction of that. The ending also showed that the human SOUL is incapable of evil. It's only the MIND that can be infiltrated by evil via outside influences that don't belong there, like alcohol, parasites, a neoplasm, or brain injury.
Another great episode. Each episode teaches us all something.
Thanks for uploading
The most brutal episode of Bonanza I've seen: starts out with domestic violence, followed by theft, betrayal and murder. Imagine Adam, a young, beautiful woman whom he knew, dying in his arms and then having to kill the man who had been his friend. Enough to give a guy PTSD.
Plus, I don't think I've seen Hoss kill anyone before (I could be mistaken).
I know this is more an entertainment show and doesn't really go that deep even if this episode was pretty deep and dark but now that you said it I would really have loved an episode where Adam is dealing with PTSD from this and after what happened in The Crucible episode.
32:50 Never tell an abuser where you're protecting his girl.
Most brutal intro opening I ever seen on Bonanza ever
A woman even in the old American west was treated most violently
Unusually dark Bonanza episode. Jim Coburn a surprise upcoming star portraying a psychotic wife batterer, thief and killer who puts ou a clean image but provides safe harbor to outlaws. To top it all, he suspects his wife of cheating with Adam Cartwright (ably played by Pernell Roberts). Adam certainly has his work cut out but the ending is both predictable and inevitable. Thanks for posting.
That opening scene brings to mind the Spanish Inquisition, but the guy's nuts..
That sure is a funny sun ☀ they had back then. It casts several shadows for each man. 😄
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Interesting. Are you talking about the grit of it?
The cinematography is beautiful, coloring darkly done. And Harry Dean Stanton. Excellent episode.
I don't know Adam... if my friend, I don't care how close was beating a woman I'd consider that friendship over.
How many women have died in Adam's arms? I lost count. Well if you gotta go, looking at Adam's face is a fine way to go.
Mr. Robert’s was a very handsome man!🥰. I stopped watching once he left the show.
Thank you Grjngo 👍👍
And thanks amogo networx
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5:18 Ben's voice is weird. Sounds probably like an overdub, something went wrong on the original miking on set...
I thought it was my hearing!
He sounded like his younger self lol
The character of James Coburn was disturbing, this was a western for the whole family to enjoy
I liked, James Coburn in "Combat" as well. Excellent actor. R.I.P.
He won an Oscar too
Loved the horror vibe this one has.
Enjoyed this episode
Big numbers they throw me. Every time I get over ten I gotta take my shoes off....LOL.
Great video quality on these
Jesus Christ what an opener...
I've been looking for this episode.
Hi, share the tv show The Big Valley with us, will ya Please?
Nice impression of Henry Fonda...
Show was great. But it only bothers me the guy manhandling the woman like that. I'd half kill the guy. It's never ok in my books.
Amazing how much, "Hollywood Royalty" appears on this show.
Dang this and good episode
Los nuevos de hoy igual deseando alguien tradusca todas temporadas en español x fa.grscuas ojalá
This is the second episode I've seen where the Ponderosa brand is changed to the silver dollar brand.
Siente muy amoroso todo amor de la nubes con se rrefueren ellos actores todo amor del mundo pasaron anos siguen pie verdad en sus 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
❤️🎬
Can't see a view like this episode anymore.
15:35 that's Harry Dean Stanton! he looks so youthful here!
It sounds like an evil possession, instead of mental illness
This is more real then you imagine
More excuses, much the same.
That's what mental illness is period.
agreed. i'm convinced that mental illnesses are possession.
@@yougetagoldstar they’re not.
Interesting how we are all seduced by the music, actions, words, and emotions of the actors. It's a wonder how people back in the 60's, 70's were also seduced by this form of entertainment, and because people aren't always prepared to understand that it's a scripted scenario, with contracted actors, and the production costs that go into this form of creativity. Also, the lessons that represent values that are well worth their constructive acceptance as in staying by a friend through the thick and thin of living.
I'm always aware that it is a scripted show, but I'm also aware there are people in the real world who have character traits of many characters in the show. However, there are few, closer to none who can match the characteristics of the four Cartwright men; they are exceptional. Can't encounter men like them in real life, so I come here to get it.
@@misslucky5474 me too especially Adam😁😁
@@misslucky5474 I hear you.
3:06 the not even the same cow he let go 😂
That fella in the serape looks an awful lot like Rocky Balboa's brother-in-law Paulie.
Está serie todavía si da para más cada día mejores ssus episidios seguro está y zorro
Did you like it? I don't think that the jealous rage and insanity at the end were congruent with the plot in the middle. Stealing the cattle was out of character but thought out and methodical, as was setting up the bandits. Those acts didn't look insane. I could understand if the premise was that the guilt from stealing the cattle made him insane but the stage coach robbery doesn't fit. I thought that he was going to use the outlaw to set a trap for Adam but the robbery simply didn't fit.
13:40 this outlaw's really attractive~~ I like him😘
Adam sould be a sheriff
Hi 🙋♀️ this is a very nice 👍🏻
Was Monk the hotel detective in the movie 'Lets Do It Again' with Bill Cosby
He was in the other bonanza episode saga of whizzer Mcgee
I like it when hoss kills one Ross's friends and says I hope he didn't have no ma to take care of
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two lee marvin episodes in a row. he's much younger in this one.
Its james coburn
No planes no phones no even telegraph just horses and farms animals would go back in time if you has the opportunity?
I don't think so. Those were some very hard times. TV makes it look like it's not as bad as it was, but it was quite rough. No plumbing, outhouses, stinky animals, horses dropping poop where they stand, doing laundry in a wash tub, making your own soap, no matter how hot or cold it is, you only have horses to ride to get from place to place. There's even more, but I can't name it all.
Not a chance.
They had telegraph. A few episodes ago, Little Joe was receiving messages in the telegraph office, until Hoss chopped the telegraph pole down.
Adam and the Tri-tones
Adam was cold af for telling him his anniversary was 10 months ago
A lesson to learn, very good👍 👌👌✌❤😍🥰
Harry Dean Stanton
Yes! Harry Dean! Last time I saw him he was hanging out with Steve Banner/Hulk. I miss him. RIP
Pernell Roberts, James C 37:41 Coburn and Harry Dean Stanton
Mental illness is rarely violent . They r usually the most meek humbled ppl .
Seems this guy maybe got a psychosis, could be something wrong in his brain too, like some disorder.
7:50, Ross shoots at Adam, knicking his shirt.
The most disturbing episode thus far. Very difficult to watch that nice girl get slapped around. A daring attempt to explore mental health issues. Most creditable attempt given the time.
Yes, and it it was very hard for me to watch.
HOLY COW !!!! this was a family show ???? that opening was psychotic and disturbing not to mention disgusting !
I think it kinda messed up my mind a bit when I was a kid , had nightmares from it .
Imagine the nightmare of living in it and surviving it. The worst abusers act different in front of other people.
Cause they know other guys work them over
Sure it's dark but it's s the reality even today and not just in a western, many deal with violence and mental illness in their own homes. I think it was pretty brave of them to show domestic violence and that it's wrong.
"I really hope he didn't have a ma..."
God bless Hoss
I've noticed something odd... it seems like Bonanza almost never credited the women in the stories.... why is that?
I would imagine for the same reasons they thought women weren't worth being a part of these men lives either. Four grown, healthy, loveable, hard working, principled men and no real romantic relationships. That was awful...imo.
The writers are men the women are token actors to attract male viewers, so in essence, women Are exploited, this goes back to Adàm & Eve
@@misslucky5474 Little Joe did get married in the last season but his wife died soon afterwards.
In the settling of the west there was a shortage of women and you got to realize that most of the young men going west were very young. A lot of early teens
@@adamcollazo8228 Spoiler Alert!
For those that didn't know.
34:40 UGH. It was going so well but now the behavior of the two gang members don't make sense. If they realize that Ross killed their leader, why are they hanging around? They had plenty of time to leave. Why are they freaking out? They're seasoned gang members. Why does the calm one knock out the other. Sure, he was overreacting but to get outta there he's going to want a second gun. 35:50 If you're going to sneak out the side, then don't fire to let them know that you are there and don't stand still. My goodness. Why can't they make these gunfights more plausible? 40:03 Rifle on the high ground vs shotgun on the low ground. Only the good guy can win that. 41:54 Apparently insanity makes him a bad shot. Good thing that he was shooting from the hip. It a natural reflex to throw your hands in the air when hit in the chest. :D However implausible, a cool ending that he regains sanity before he dies. But if Adam didn't want to kill him, then don't go hunting him.
Delfine went to the Ponderosa to get something going with Hop Sing.
They must’ve became good friends on the round of Scott movie ride lonesome so good to see these two characters back on the screen together
Where's the birds?
Or Norman bates psycho
Ah, yes, the right to carry a gun.
May we always have it.
Better if the Cartwright’s stayed in bed instead of all that aggravation.
It's a little hard getting up for him when he was just punched to the ground. Don't punch him to the ground then...
ROSS!!ROSS hey skinny
Lousy dub job at 5:20.
Yea wtf was that about?????🤔🤔🤔
He got the answer under duress and she admitted it just to spite him and between adam and him i don't blame him for being insecure look at his face and adams