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A place to discuss the episodes, and the guest stars.
Hosted by the Brandsters who will feature a different episode each week.
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The Avenger
by Brandsters- 1 follower
- 6 replies
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Plot: The Cartwrights face an uncertain future with two facing a hanging for a crime they didn't commit. A drifter is an unlikely ally as Hoss and Joe face the loss of their father and brother. First Aired: March 19, 1960 Director: Christian Nyby Written by: David Dortort (creator), Clair Huffaker You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? What would you have changed, if anything? What are your feelings for this episode? Do you have any behind the …
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A House Divided
by Brandsters- 3 followers
- 20 replies
- 118 views
A House Divided Plot: Frederick Kyle arrives in Virginia City, and Ben seeks the reason behind the stranger befriending Little Joe in an effort to prevent the Civil War exploding on the Ponderosa. First Aired: January 16, 1960 Director: Lewis Allen Writer: David Dortort (creator), Al C. Ward You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? What would you have changed, if anything? What are your feelings for this episode? Do you have any behind the s…
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The Last Trophy
by Brandsters- 1 follower
- 8 replies
- 71 views
Plot: There's trouble on many fronts when Ben's prim and proper English friend, an avid hunter and world traveler, arrives on the Ponderosa with his wife. First Aired: March 26, 1960 Director: Lewis Allen Written by: David Dortort (creator), Bill S. Ballinger You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? What would you have changed, if anything? What are your feelings for this episode? Do you have any behind the scene tidbits to share? What were …
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Escape to Ponderosa
by Brandsters- 3 followers
- 8 replies
- 60 views
Plot: After Army deserters hide out on the Ponderosa, Ben takes it upon himself to bring the truth of their treatment to their commanding officer. First Aired: March 5, 1960 Director: Charles F. Haas Writers: Robert E. Thompson, Bill Barrett, and Malcolm Stuart Boylan You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? What would you have changed, if anything? What are your feelings for this episode? Do you have any behind the scene tidbits to share? What…
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Commitment at Angelus
by janet the wicked- 1 follower
- 9 replies
- 40 views
Hole in pants alert! Ben's seam seems to have burst open a wee little bit. Sorry I couldn't get a clear picture. I don't have the DVD. Had to capture this on YouTube.
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The Late Ben Cartwright
by janet the wicked- 3 followers
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When Ben is shot, Joe and Hoss run out to see what happened. They decide to carry Ben into the house. Does anybody know if that was Lorne Greene they were carrying? Dan seems a little rough when he tries to get a second grip under Lorne's armpits. There's a cut the first time they lift him. I'm wondering if it was to use Lorne's stunt double or the had to do the scene over. If it was Lorne Greene they were carrying, I can only imagine the laughter that went on once the scene was finished. I had to laugh because it looks like Dan nearly drops him.
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A Rose for Lotta 1 2 3
by Brandsters- 7 followers
- 52 replies
- 529 views
As we enter a new year, Brand would like to introduce a new discussion forum. Each Friday, a new episode will be presented. As with all new beginnings, let's start where it all began: Lotta Crabtree is hired by mining tycoon Alpheus Troy and his cronies to lure a Cartwright into town to be held for ransom in exchange for Ponderosa timber rights. Director: Edward Ludwig Writer: David Dortort First Aired: September 12, 1959 Do you have a favorite scene from the episode? Maybe it's a least favorite scene? Why? What might you have like to see done differently? Would you have hired a different ac…
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El Toro Grande
by Brandsters- 1 follower
- 1 reply
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El Toro Grande Plot: Hoss and Joe travel to California to purchase a prize bull for the Ponderosa. Joe unwittingly becomes involved with a pretty senorita and her fiance'. Also, the bull is spirited away by a young boy who is convinced his friend is bound for slaughter. First Aired: January 2, 1960 Director: Christian Nyby Written by: David Dortort (creator), John Tucker Battle You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? Do you have any behind…
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Vendetta
by Brandsters- 1 follower
- 1 reply
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Vendetta (by tsti) Plot: One of the Morgan brothers is killed by Ben during a hold up; now it's up to Ben and Hoss to help defend the town against the gang. First Aired: December 5, 1959 Director: Joseph Kane Writer: Robert E. Thompson You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? Do you have any behind the scene tidbits to share? What were your favorite / least favorite scene(s) from Vendetta. Note: When commenting, please be respec…
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The Annie O'Toole Story
by Brandsters- 4 followers
- 10 replies
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The Annie O'Toole Story Plot: Feisty Annie O'Toole comes west with her 'old Da' to mine silver and winds up feeding the silver miners. In the process, she manages to shanghai Adam Cartwright to be her partner in her tent-kitchen, "The Square Meal". When needed, Adam also becomes her attorney in Miner's Court when an old enemy challenges her right to her claim. First Aired: 10/24, 1959 Director: Joseph Kane Writer: Thomas Thompson You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk. What would you have done differently in The Annie O'Toole Story? How woul…
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Blood on the Land
by Brandsters- 2 followers
- 9 replies
- 55 views
Plot: In an effort to force Ben Cartwright to sign over part of the Ponderosa, a murderous sheepherder takes Adam hostage. First Aired: February 13, 1960 Director: Felix E. Feist Written by: David Dortort (creator), Robert E. Thompson You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? What would you have changed, if anything? What are your feelings for this episode? Do you have any behind the scene tidbits to share? What were your favorite / least fav…
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The Magnificent Adah
by Brandsters- 2 followers
- 12 replies
- 97 views
Plot: Adah Menken comes to Virginia City, sparking Ben's interest. But a former lover, a has-been heavyweight boxer arrives, seeking his former glory and Adah's affection. First Aired: November 14, 1959 Director: Christian Nyby Writer: Donald Sanford You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk. What would you have done differently in the episdoe? How would you have made the episode better? Add a scene? Delete a scene, if so which one and why? Change an actor portraying a guest star? What if a different member of the Cartwright family had been the main focus instead of …
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The Stranger
by Brandsters- 1 follower
- 1 reply
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The Stranger Plot: Ben withdraws from the Governor's race after the arrival of Inspector Charles Leduque with news about a 20-year old murder charge in New Orleans. First Aired: February 27, 1960 Director: Christian Nyby Written by: David Dortort (creator), Oliver Crawford, Laurence Heath You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? What would you have changed, if anything? What are your feelings for this episode? Do you have any behind the scen…
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The Gunmen
by Brandsters- 3 followers
- 16 replies
- 62 views
The Gunmen Plot: A Texas small town is the setting for two feuding families who have hired bloodthirsty killers to settle the score; unbelievably, Hoss and Little Joe are mistaken for the fiends. First Aired: January 23, 1960 Director: Christian Nyby Written by: Carey Wilbur You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? What would you have changed, if anything? What are your feelings for this episode? Do you have any behind the scene tidbits to…
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Desert Justice
by Brandsters- 1 follower
- 6 replies
- 46 views
Desert Justice Plot: A U.S. Marshal arrives on the Ponderosa claiming one of their hands is his prisoner. Adam and Hoss accompany them on the stage coach. Just who is the good guy and who is the bad guy? First Aired: February 20, 1960 Director: Lewis Allen Written by: David Dortort (creator), Donald S. Sanford You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? What would you have changed, if anything? What are your feelings for this episode? Do yo…
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The Spanish Land Grant
by Brandsters- 2 followers
- 24 replies
- 109 views
The Spanish Grant Plot: Parts of the Ponderosa as well as all of the Carson Valley Settlers' homestead lands appear to be part of a Spanish land grant about to be siezed by the De La Cuesta family. First Aired: February 6, 1960 Director: Christian Nyby Written by: David Dortor (creator), Morris Lee Green, Laurence Heath (aka Leonard Heideman) You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? What would you have changed, if anything? What are your feelings …
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The Fear Merchants
by Brandsters- 1 follower
- 5 replies
- 47 views
The Fear Merchants Plot: A Chinese-American boy is accused of murder. While aiding him, the Cartwrights go up against an unscrupulous mayoral candidate who wants all 'foreigners' out of Virginia City. First Aired: June 2, 1960 Director: Lewis Allen Written by: Frank Unger, Thomas Thompson, David Dortort (creator) You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? What would you have changed, if anything? What are your feelings for this episode? Do yo…
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The Outcast
by Brandsters- 1 follower
- 6 replies
- 57 views
Plot: The Cartwrights come to the aide of a woman is ostracized by the community after her father and brother are hanged by a lynch mob for killing two men during a stagecoach robbery. First Aired: January 9, 1960 Director: Lewis Allen Writer: David Dortort (creator), Thomas Thompson You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? Do you have any behind the scene tidbits to share? What were your favorite / least favorite scene(s) from The Outcast? PS: When co…
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The Last Hunt
by Brandsters- 2 followers
- 6 replies
- 62 views
The Last Hunt Plot: During a hunting trip, Joe and Hoss are almost robbed and eventually rescue an expectant Indian woman. Taking her back to the Ponderosa, they didn't bank on trouble coming to look for her. First Aired: December 29, 1959 Director: Christian Nyby Written by: Donald S. Sanford You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? Do you have any behind the scene tidbits to share? What were your favorite / least favorite scene(s…
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The Sisters
by Brandsters- 3 followers
- 13 replies
- 74 views
Plot: Defending the honor of a saloon girl he likes, Adam ends up in a duel; only to be arrested for her murder after she dies in his arms. First Aired: December 12, 1959 Director: Christian Nyby Writer: David Dortort (created by), Carey Wilber You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper? Do you have any behind the scene tidbits to share? What were your favorite / least favorite scene(s) from The Sisters? PS: When commenting, p…
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The Hanging Posse
by Brandsters- 1 follower
- 9 replies
- 63 views
Pot: Adam and Little Joe ride with the posse trailing after the murderers of Vannie Johnson and they're all that stand between right and another lynching. First Aired: November 28, 1959 Director: Christian Nyby Writer: David Dortort (creator), Carey Wilber You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to the people who read your paper. Do you have any behind the scene tidbits to share? What were your favorite / least favorite scene(s) from The Truckee Strip. PS: …
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The Truckee Strip
by Brandsters- 1 follower
- 6 replies
- 58 views
The Truckee Strip Plot: Caught in the middle of a longtime family feud over a disputed piece of land, star-crossed lovers Joe Cartwright and Amy Bishop try to convince their stubborn fathers to resolve their differences as tension escalates into violence. First Aired: November 21, 1959 Director: Christian Nyby Writer: David Dortort (creator), Herman Groves You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk for the entertainment section of your local paper. What review would you give to your subscribers. Do you have any behind the scene tidbits to share? Wh…
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Mr. Henry Comstock
by Brandsters- 4 followers
- 19 replies
- 84 views
Mr. Henry Comstock Plot: Having been threatened by a man who purchased part of the Ponderosa, that was fradulently sold, from Henry T.P. Comstock, the Cartwright remember when they first met the silver-tongued claim-jumper and his scheme that laid the foundation of Virginia City. First Aired: November 7, 1959 Director: John Brahm Writer: David Dortort You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk. What would you have done differently in the episode? How would you have made the episode better? Add a scene? Delete a scene, if so which one and why? Change an actor…
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Death on Sun Mountain 1 2
by BluewindFarm- 4 followers
- 34 replies
- 316 views
The Cartwrights go up against two San Francisco men with plans to get rich by killing off the antelope herds, that the Paiute's rely on to survive, then selling the meat to the hoards of silver miners invading Virginia City. Director: Paul Landres Written by: Gene L. Coon, David Dortort First Aired: 9/19/1959 Do you have a favorite scene from the episode? Maybe it's a least favorite scene? Why? What might you have liked to see done differently? Would you have hired a different actor to guest star as a character? If so, who and for which character? Do you have any behind the scene tidbits to share? Feel free to share screen shots of yo…
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The Philip Deidesheimer Story
by Brandsters- 3 followers
- 7 replies
- 65 views
The hilip Deidesheimer Story Plot: Adam and Hoss put their lives and the Cartwright reputation on the line to help Dutch engineer, Philip Deidesheimer, convince greedy silver mine owners and shareholders to use his innovative honeycomb support system to improve mine shaft safety and to save the lives of their miners should a collapse occur. First Aired: October 31, 1959 Director: Joseph Kane Writer: Thomas Thompson You've watched the episode. Now it's your chance to sit in the director's chair, or better yet, sit at the editor's desk. What would you have done differently in this episode? How would you have made the episode b…
