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- Season 6 overviewSep 20, 1964-May 23, 196534 episodesSeason 6 episodes1. Invention of a Gunfighter Sep 20, 1964
- Little Joe tries to help a timid man who has has been challenged to a gunfight.
- 2. The Hostage Sep 27, 1964
- The Cartwright sons set out in pursuit of the outlaw gang demanding $100,000 in ransom for Ben.
- 3. The Wild One Oct 4, 1964
- Hoss comes to the aid of an expectant mother when she is abandoned by her mountaineer husband.
- 4. Thanks for Everything, Friend Oct 11, 1964
- The Cartwrights welcome Tom Wilson with open arms after he saves Adam from drowning.
- 5. Logan's Treasures Oct 18, 1964
- An ex-con turns to Ben when lawmen and bounty hunters hound him for hidden gold.
- 6. The Scapegoat Oct 25, 1964
- Hoss learns a lesson in romance when he introduces a man he saved from suicide to his girlfriend.
- 7. A Dime's Worth of Glory Nov 1, 1964
- A writer of dime novels convinces the sheriff that he can become a national hero.
- 8. Square Deal Sam Nov 8, 1964
- A con artist wants just one more big deal before he settles down to an honest life.
- 9. Between Heaven and Earth Nov 15, 1964
- Ben devises a scheme to help Little Joe overcome his fear of heights.
- 10. Old Sheba Nov 22, 1964
- Hoss and Little Joe take an elephant as payment from a miserly circus owner (William Demarest).
- 11. A Man to Admire Dec 6, 1964
- Hoss picks a hard-drinking pool player to defend him against a murder charge.
- 12. The Underdog Dec 13, 1964
- Little Joe convinces the Cartwrights to place their trust in someone who is fleeing from prejudice.
- 13. A Knight to Remember Dec 20, 1964
- An eccentric buys some armor and tries to rid countryside of dragons and robbers.
- 14. The Saga of Squaw Charlie Dec 27, 1964
- Angry townspeople blame an elderly American Indian (Anthony Caruso) for a child's disappearance.
- 15. The Flapjack Contest Jan 3, 1965
- Little Joe plans rigorous training for Hoss to make sure he wins eating contest.
- 16. The Far, Far Better Thing Jan 10, 1965
- Little Joe and Tuck compete for the affections of beautiful Lucinda Melviney.
- 17. Woman of Fire Jan 17, 1965
- Adam sets out to rebuild a Mexican woman's personality when she comes to visit the Ponderosa.
- 18. Ballerina Jan 24, 1965
- A rowdy saloon dancer scorns the idea that she may have the talent of a classic ballet artist.
- 19. The Flannel-Mouth Gun Jan 31, 1965
- A hired killer who shoots first and asks questions later comes to Virginia City.
- 20. Ponderosa Birdmen Feb 7, 1965
- Hoss helps an old inventor and his granddaughter when they're laughed out of town.
- 21. The Search Feb 14, 1965
- Adam searches for a look-alike former convict who is ruining his reputation; guest Lola Albright.
- 22. The Deadliest Game Feb 21, 1965
- Borello, an aging trapeze artist, brings a circus -- and death -- to the Ponderosa.
- 23. Once a Doctor Feb 28, 1965
- An English surgeon flees to the American West pursued by a dead patient's husband.
- 24. Right Is the Fourth R Mar 7, 1965
- Adam's life is threatened when he substitutes for the local schoolteacher.
- 25. Hound Dog Mar 21, 1965
- The Cartwrights' cousin, Muley, comes to visit and brings his pet dogs with him.
- 26. The Trap Mar 28, 1965
- The wife of the man Little Joe accidentally killed says she plans to marry him.
- 27. Dead and Gone Apr 4, 1965
- A happy-go-lucky singer charms his way out of jail and into the confidence of the Cartwright family.
- 28. A Good Night's Rest Apr 11, 1965
- Seeking a good night's sleep in town, Ben finds more confusion than he left at home.
- 29. To Own the World Apr 18, 1965
- A multimillionaire (Telly Savalas) is willing to destroy the Cartwrights to possess the Ponderosa.
- 30. Lothario Larkin Apr 25, 1965
- Irate fathers want a charming, roguish drifter (Noah Beery) run out of town.
S6.E2 ∙ The Hostage. Sun, Sep 27, 1964. Ben is taken hostage by a gang of four outlaws, who are hoping for a $100,000 ransom from the Cartwrights for his safe return. As his sons formulate a plan to rescue their father, Ben devises one of his own after he senses dissension amongst his captors. 7.6/10 (109) Rate.
Bonanza – Season 6, Episode 18. A saloon dancer refuses to believe she may have the talent for ballet, until she meets a former dancer who offers to be her teacher.
- Don Mcdougall
- September 12, 1959
October 18, 1964 () Sam Logan ( Dan Duryea ) gets out of prison and tries to avoid those who are certain he's hidden a cache of stolen gold somewhere. Ben believes him and invites him to stay at the Ponderosa.
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Kellie, a dancer, and her father Ned are taken in as guests of the Cartwright household. Hoss has decided the young woman with dreams of being a ballerina needs rescuing from dancing in saloons to the music her father fiddles.
A crippled former ballet dancer falls in love while teaching classical dance to the daughter of a traveling violinist, wants to help her audition for the San Francisco ballet but meets resistance from her father who wants her to keep performing with him.
The Cartwrights
1. Lorne Greene: Ben Cartwright 2. Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
Other
1. Barrie Chase: Kellie Conrad 2. Cosmo Sardo: Bartender 3. Douglas Fowley: Ned Conrad
Did you know?
1. German episode title: "Die Tänzerin", meaning "The Dancer". 2. Frank Chase wrote this episode for his sister Barrie Chase, who was a ballet dancer. 3. Bonanza fans on the internet often cite this episode as their least-favorite of the entire series.
Episode 18. The Ballerina. Sun, Jan 24, 1965 60 mins. Barrie Chase as a former dancer being hounded by her past. Paul: Warren Stevens. Hoss: Dan Blocker. Ben: Lorne Greene. Conrad: Douglas V....
Thanks for Everything, Friend. Tom Wilson saves Adam from drowning. This begins a friendship he starts to regret when Tom steals a girl from her longtime boyfriend, is found with her father's open strongbox and standing over his dead body. Episode 5 • Oct 18, 1964 • 1 h.
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Bonanza: Created by David Dortort, Fred Hamilton. With Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts. The Wild West adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their Nevada ranch while helping the surrounding community.