More than 60 years on the superb quality of the Bonanza series is striking to this day. The scenery, the setting, the props, the acting, the interesting story lines, the characters, the moral undertone, the 'clean' fist fights, the humor, the fluent camera handling etc.: it is all top notch. No artificially enhanced movie of today can match the enduring value of this gem of American film making.
If you look at the early episodes, Ben was a big, powerful, robust man. He was large-than-life to begin with. Then, over the years, they turned him into a grandmother figure, and it was a sad thing to see.
Loved this western. So many good westerns on tv at this time. Laramie, lancer, the big valley were some of my favorites. Of course bonanza was one of the greatest. TV was so great during this time. Great programs you could stand watching compared to what we see now. These times are gone and forgotten. Reruns are the only thing we can enjoy.
@@LindaMerchant-bq2hp yeah Ive watched all these. Forgot about wagon train. It's own everynight on direct tv. Another I watch rawhide with client Eastwood. Rifleman with chuck conners is own direct tv through the week. I have a channel that shows old westerns with Roy Rogers and others on direct tv. I wish they would start making westerns again for tv. I mean clean westerns not the kind with blood and guts they make for the movies now. 🙁
Sorry for you loss my dad loves this show watched it a lot growing up simpler times those days reminds us to enjoy the little things. Hopefully he’s riding on the ponderosa ! God bless
@alciao3441 lol 😆 I worked in the Veterans Administration kitchen and delivered food to the wards, all of the 60-75 year Olds starting @ about 2pm it sounded like a gunfight! They loved thier westerns.
This episode shows us what happens when you give one mentally unstable person authority and public power.Adam Cartwright can be an excellent investigator in the police. His gentle but direct and matter-of-fact approach towards people is a great virtue that has no equal
From a long-time, dedicated Indonesian fan of "Bonanza", highest praise and gratitude for uploading these marvelous series! Makes the Lockdown that I am experiencing in my hometown of Bogor, West Java, quite bearable! 🙏💖🙏👍👏🌴
I love adam He is so vulnerable In the same time a cool guy So many time he falls in trap of corrupted authority or gangster Even gets hurted phisically Psicologically he remains strong
Abraham Lincoln said that "If you want to test a man's character, give him power." Like disgusting Trump. That thumping sound you hear is Lincoln spinning in his grave at the thought of Trump being, as Trump might say, the "so-called" president. 🙄
@@trwent Please...Biden is the classic Little Man. He's a joke...what he has done at our border, alone, would make him despised by any REAL American....
@@jamesandrews1190 President Trump is still draining the swamp and it will be drained. Unfortunately, the Deep State is a lot deeper than he originally thought it was and is. After all, the Deep State has had a lot of power at least since the 1940s except when Reagan was President and when President Trump was in his first term in Office.
@@teastrainer3604 Can you imagine a town with people like McCain and the Cartwrights on the periphery, and a lawman like Matt Dillon inside the city limits? The bad guys would all have it marked on their maps, and know not to even bother stopping off there...
I have gained so much knowledge from watching Bonanza .. The 4 Cartwright's were really decent people who stands for justice their doors always open for the poor . great people the Cartwright's would be forever missed...,
I was so 😡watching this episode. How cocky could one be when given the power ? It reminded me of a humble, sweet lady colleague of mine who just joined the company.. She soon became my boss' favourite employee as she had a sweet tongue and angel-like 😀. A big change in her later as she acted as if she was the lady employer, arrogant and bossy.
@@dimidomo7946 he's also the same Sheriff Coffee who laid out a very slick trap for bank robbers arresting them all without firing a shot. Beware an old man in a profession where those in said profession usually die young
Uuuuh, often times power does this to humans. They sadly become cruel and unscrupulous. Thanks a lot for uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to.
Ben's behavior in this episode was pretty foolish. He orders Hoss and Joe to stay outside the jail because they are ostensibly too angry, and then HE goes in and attacks Asa when he refuses to allow him to see Adam. The smart thing to do would have been to go get the judge and have HIM come to the jail and look at Adam. There is no way Asa could deny the judge the right to see Adam.
I love Bonanza. It is such a good Western show and I have a game just like it. It's called Red Dead redemption. You guys should buy it. It is really fun to play🎉🎉
The cowboy Lou was the late John Mitchum. Brother to Robert Mitchum. You will see him in a lot of things back then. He just never got the recognition Robert did.
Yeah he was a very good character actor, but his brother is one of the greats, charasmatic screen presence, and that's why he didn't get the same recognition as Robert!
When one is made a Peace Officer based on skill alone without questioning the overall morality, character, integrity and mental health of said individual....you get situations or something similar such as shown in this episode. Failure to look past the surface is the mistake that law enforcement of every level and branch needs to stop doing or this circle of stupidity will never be broken.
@@franktrautman1863 I haven't set the bar of standard of morality and integrity so high that one will get a nose bleed. To myself, when taking on the responsibility of being a Peace Officer especially Sheriff, you're to serve the public trust, protect the innocent and uphold the law. If that person's true nature is dark and morally corrupted, it only gets worse the moment and reveals itself once they're given the authority, badge and gun. Law enforcement back in the Old West was still in its infancy and standards of morality, integrity, character and honor were not taken as seriously as they are today. This is what happens when one fails to look beyond the surface of a man because there's always a chance that a certain person has a dark side they keep well hidden from the rest of society.
I hate it when they make characters do something out of norm or awkward to get them in situations, like in the beginning why in the world would Sheriff Coffee walk up to the horse when already telling the robber to get down? No logical reason except to make sure he gets injured, but then again Coffee is always messing up
thats cool bear trax i was just saying that famous statement on power when i finshed watching this episode be safe during these times ,right here where i live theres another lockdown and boy i tell you going through this is really nerve racking anyway i hope we all pull through this mess
Every police academy in America needs to watch this episode so that they know not to get big heads and to remind them that we the people of society are in control that we pay them they work for us.
Another episode with a guy with a big head…In the episode “invention of a gunfighter” there was someone just like him…It’s easy to see where a little Joe got his gun fighting skills…His dad was very quick on the draw when he killed the sheriff…Even though the sheriff drew first!
I've always noticed on this show whenever anyone gets shot there's never any blood or gunshot wound... Like when Ben just shot the sheriff no hole no blood
Ngl that always used to piss me off when I was little watching this with my grandparents and seeing no gunshot wounds or blood spraying out from the impact of the bullets. This show should have had the characters swearing too. Imagine hearing Hoss saying "God dammit Little Joe" instead of "dad burn it" 😂😂😂
More than 60 years on the superb quality of the Bonanza series is striking to this day. The scenery, the setting, the props, the acting, the interesting story lines, the characters, the moral undertone, the 'clean' fist fights, the humor, the fluent camera handling etc.: it is all top notch. No artificially enhanced movie of today can match the enduring value of this gem of American film making.
I love how Ben always does anything for his kids and almost gets super powers if they get he churt. Good message on this episode.
"he churt?" Meaning?
You need to learn to PROOFREAD.
If you look at the early episodes, Ben was a big, powerful, robust man. He was large-than-life to begin with. Then, over the years, they turned him into a grandmother figure, and it was a sad thing to see.
It's a TH-cam comment not a dissertation. I understood what he meant, I'm sure u do too but you'd rather criticize@@trwent
Loved this western. So many good westerns on tv at this time. Laramie, lancer, the big valley were some of my favorites. Of course bonanza was one of the greatest. TV was so great during this time. Great programs you could stand watching compared to what we see now. These times are gone and forgotten. Reruns are the only thing we can enjoy.
Dido as Limbaugh's words.
Others like broken arrow branded have gun will travel Hopalong Cassidy lone ranger wagon train
@@LindaMerchant-bq2hp yeah Ive watched all these. Forgot about wagon train. It's own everynight on direct tv. Another I watch rawhide with client Eastwood. Rifleman with chuck conners is own direct tv through the week. I have a channel that shows old westerns with Roy Rogers and others on direct tv. I wish they would start making westerns again for tv. I mean clean westerns not the kind with blood and guts they make for the movies now. 🙁
Don't forget Gunsmoke, The Virginian High Chapperal, and Wild Wild west neither😊😊😊😊😊@@bobcatbigpaws5597
@@bobcatbigpaws5597 Yes with no cussing & sweating & decent morals .
I love when Ben quits being a diplomat and just is a dad in his temper and advice. :-)
WOW! One of the most suspenseful, action (action done right) shows. It is on the top of my long list of exceptional Bonanza episodes.
Some people get a little power or authority and it goes straight to their heads.
I've seen it happen
Yes, the biggest empty space.
@Jennifer Clarke. Right. I have had some bosses like that.
Let's Go Brandon.
Exactly so
Arthur Franz is a terrific actor and a lifetime favorite. Great episode!
My dad used to watch this show when he was alive. Miss him. Liked this episode. Ol Adam seems like a cool hand. Ben is the Man
Sorry for you loss my dad loves this show watched it a lot growing up simpler times those days reminds us to enjoy the little things. Hopefully he’s riding on the ponderosa ! God bless
Condolences on ya dad who watched Bonanza too 📺🙏✔️
I'm 65 and grew up with these westerns (riflemen; bonanza; gunsmoke) and I never tire of seeing them.
@alciao3441 lol 😆 I worked in the Veterans Administration kitchen and delivered food to the wards, all of the 60-75 year Olds starting @ about 2pm it sounded like a gunfight! They loved thier westerns.
26:36 - I love that the Cartright men all eat their meal together! Great example!
Family friendly bonanza like big valley rifleman
This episode shows us what happens when you give one mentally unstable person authority and public power.Adam Cartwright can be an excellent investigator in the police. His gentle but direct and matter-of-fact approach towards people is a great virtue that has no equal
Loved this episode of Bonanza. Loved the part where Little Joe and Hoss whooped some ass in the Sherrif’s office.
I love this Bonanza episode. There is a lot to learn, especially when it comes to those you think you trust.
Easily one of the greatest TV Westerns ever created.
Totally app
Agreed agreed
I enjoy all the episodes, I am very happy to have found this Channel. We need more family shows like this.
Not anymore .
Hollyweird can't make shows like this anymore.
What a beauty of an episode!! Some ppl must never ever get power...most of them get power drunk.
I had some bosses like that.
I’m drunk now!
@@Tralala691 😂
Luv this episode...Luv it when Adam says to Ben that it was almost worth getting a headache for to hear him admit he's wrong...💞💞💞💞
Very abusive sheriff thanks
Es pañol
@@pedroperezrisco2664 gggĝĝĝ😅úÿ🎉
A true oldest child comment.
And then he gently winks. Gotta love that man! 😉
Love westerns! Wish they still made them.........🐎🐴
I love how when one of Ben's sons get hurt or is in trouble the whole family comes to there aid
❤❤❤
A great episode sort of reminds me how the law is still the same today not much has changed.
Now I gotta play the song😅🎶🎵
@Roy Payne I do obey the laws
@Superior well, you think everyone obeys the law? "What a concept" indeed.
You mean Racist
@Superior Not you thinking his opinion is based on not obeying the law.
One of the best Bonanza episodes, this one teaches that some people cannot be trusted with the authority of power.
Yes, well said!
The Cartwrights still broke the Law many times and got away with it. In this Episode! Money is Power! LOVE ALL THE EPISOPES !
I love Bonanza! Great actors...
Glad you like out. There are many more episodes to come!
Koo k//
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Our pleasure! Thank you for watching! 🤠👌🎬🍿
Her smart
I enjoy watching the Bonanza series, the best. I enjoy each series. I feel very lucky to have this opportunity. Thank you
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This may be my favorite episode.
It was rare to have all 4 Cartwrights star in one episode
I know and those are my favorite episodes!
I know it's rare.Couldve been 5 if they put Bill Cartwright from the Chicago bulls 😭🤣
@@mysteryfan15 so do i
@@robertlawrence9590 lol
@@robertlawrence9590 (2.16m).
I love how when Ben asks Hoss if he can have a private conversation, Hoss goes straight to the kitchen.
Hoss is always hungry. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Yes we know who you are LOL
LMAO!!!!
Big Hoss 😂😂😂
No he goes outside!!
"You didn't shoot at the badge, you shot at the man." I agree with that a lot 46:56
That's not how it works.
That Assa. Wish he fulfilled his job properly.
Great Episode Of Bonanza Asa Really Had It Over His Head Acting As Sheriff Great Fight Scene With Ben Hoss And Joe Against Asa And His Deputy
I love adam
He is so vulnerable
In the same time a cool guy
So many time he falls in trap of corrupted authority or gangster
Even gets hurted phisically
Psicologically he remains strong
thanks for posting these episodes i used to see them on tcm i havent seen them show for a while thanks
This was an excellent episode l really enjoyed it. I loved all the episodes dealing with Bonanza.
This one was intense.
So glad I found this channel!Thanks for the daily uploads
Sometimes you never know a man until he gains power.
Like nasty Biden
Abraham Lincoln said that "If you want to test a man's character, give him power." Like disgusting Trump. That thumping sound you hear is Lincoln spinning in his grave at the thought of Trump being, as Trump might say, the "so-called" president. 🙄
Like nasty Trump!
@@Tralala691No, like Trump.
@@trwent Please...Biden is the classic Little Man. He's a joke...what he has done at our border, alone, would make him despised by any REAL American....
Another excellent episode. Many thanks for sharing it with us 🙏🏻
Your welcome.
What treasure is this episode. Stupid people will have ammunition towards the dirty cops. They are rare.
@@Mrten-jg4qj *You're welcome 🙂
That was a good one!!
After watching bonanza in my childhood and found this channel I'm so glad 😊
Awesome to hear that, thanks for tuning in! 🤠👌🎬🍿
Bonanza is a classic western
Another excellent episode. Thanks!
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BEN IS LIKE TRUMP TRYING TO DRAIN THE SWAMP
I like the scene when Hoss threw the deputy on the floor from a distance.
The deputy fell down like a sack of potatos!!!!
@@jamesandrews1190 President Trump is still draining the swamp and it will be drained. Unfortunately, the Deep State is a lot deeper than he originally thought it was and is. After all, the Deep State has had a lot of power at least since the 1940s except when Reagan was President and when President Trump was in his first term in Office.
@@jamesandrews1190 Comedy gold. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm always amazed at how Roy manages to stay alive while not being more carefull..
Lol
Usually a Cartwright or two comes in the nick of time. 🤷♀️🙄
Roy was hapless without the Cartwrights. Micah was hapless without Lucas McCain in The Rifleman.
@teastrainer3604 Both were too old to be lawmen.
@@teastrainer3604 Can you imagine a town with people like McCain and the Cartwrights on the periphery, and a lawman like Matt Dillon inside the city limits? The bad guys would all have it marked on their maps, and know not to even bother stopping off there...
Great episode!
I’m a Bonanza fan from the very start.
I loved the BONANZA SINCE i was a kid
Ben Adam Hoss n Joseph/little Joe
❤🤝
He gone crazy with that star badge
I watch Bonanza every day they are the best love them
Hell yea he's going to stay open for them, the Cartwrights pay their bills. They are probably his #1 customers.
"Ben shot the Sheriff, but he did not shoot the Deputy . . ."
Now I gotta play the song😅🎶🎵
My man channeling Bob Marley and/or Eric Clapton
🙄
😂
Are y'all high ? 😂
Roy coffee has got to be one of my favorite characters.
Not only roy clem bing russell Kurt's father and Micah Torrance Matt Dillon Festus James drury
The righteous shall prevail 🙏Bonaza ❤ still have a positive influence on its viewers after decades
Magnificent show
I loved all the episodes just a little tike but grew up on the right side of the law had a great mom who taught us right and let us watch this
I see why Bonanza was on the air so long.
I have gained so much knowledge from watching Bonanza .. The 4 Cartwright's were really decent people who stands for justice their doors always open for the poor . great people the Cartwright's would be forever missed...,
Bonanza like Gunsmoke 2 of televisions highest rated and longest running westerns in history
I was so 😡watching this episode.
How cocky could one be when given the power ?
It reminded me of a humble, sweet lady colleague of mine who just joined the company..
She soon became my boss' favourite employee as she had a sweet tongue and angel-like 😀.
A big change in her later as she acted as if she was the lady employer, arrogant and bossy.
Wow! I had the same experience with a female employee that I worked with.
@@lynettepalecek3141
oh..it must be a very difficult and unhappy experience working with someone like her.
Stay safe and blessed🙏👌
@@maychua3465 Thank you. That actually happened in the 1980s. You stay safe and blessed too. 🙂
@@lynettepalecek3141
😀🙏
Ben Cartwright said..."Some men, you just can't trust them with authority of any kind. That was a mistake picking that kind of man".
34:52
First time I ever saw a live action villain laugh. Usually it's the cartoon villains who give a chuckle.
AS THE OLD SAYING GOES...
"POWER CORRUPTS,
& ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY"
Beautifully said. Today, it, "Abuse of power."
I remember seeing this episode in fall 1972 when Bonanza went into syndication.
Bonanza ran from 1959 - 1973 on NBC.
@@katherineirving7189 Syndication is where a block of older episodes are packaged & sold to local tv stations to air at whatever time they want.
That's where I caught these early episodes. In syndication under the name PONDEROSA so they wouldn't be confused with the new episodes, still on NBC!
Back when the show was good was when it had Adam. Bonanza without Adam is like watching Godfather 3.
Benjamin Cartwright just being a Dad.
We need more sheriffs like Roy Coffee.
Hello, I'm Sheriff 'Coward' Coffey.
@@dimidomo7946 he's also the same Sheriff Coffee who laid out a very slick trap for bank robbers arresting them all without firing a shot. Beware an old man in a profession where those in said profession usually die young
Agreed, i like Roy Coffee his quiet the character.
Same as Doc Martin im glad they got a Doc that's stuck around for a while 🤣
I like Sheriff Chaffey. His style. Hope his leg got better.
It's just too bad times aren't so simple
Great episode. Power corrupts.
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Loved Bonanza Big Valley Laramie And Wagon Train 🚆 Rifleman Too Great Shows
Very very good👍 👌👌😍🥰😘⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤
I liked the last line of the show: "You didn't shoot at the Badge Ben, you shot at the Man"
Uuuuh, often times power does this to humans. They sadly become cruel and unscrupulous.
Thanks a lot for uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to.
Ben's behavior in this episode was pretty foolish. He orders Hoss and Joe to stay outside the jail because they are ostensibly too angry, and then HE goes in and attacks Asa when he refuses to allow him to see Adam. The smart thing to do would have been to go get the judge and have HIM come to the jail and look at Adam. There is no way Asa could deny the judge the right to see Adam.
"This badge gives me the right to do anything I want."
Abuse of power.
@Curits H within the law
Lol the badge gives them power 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Typical cop
They love saying they upholding the law. Actually,they make there own rules.
That red dress is the only one saloon girl Vickie has it seems lol, she never changes it 🤣
All of them have permanent outfits they wear on the show; she's not the only one
@@93Jubileeit is so they can film scenes for multiple episodes without costume changes.
I love the brilliant acting minus the campy death scenes. This episode had a great fist fight in the jail.
I need the follow up to this where Sheriff Coffee gets back and learns that Asa was a madman and Ben, Hoss and Joe broke Adam out of jail.
Arthur Franz was a damn gd actor & so was guy playn Charlie
I love Bonanza. It is such a good Western show and I have a game just like it. It's called Red Dead redemption. You guys should buy it. It is really fun to play🎉🎉
The cowboy Lou was the late John Mitchum. Brother to Robert Mitchum. You will see him in a lot of things back then. He just never got the recognition Robert did.
I was wondering who he was. Thanks for sharing.
@@belindabonilla3750 Yeah, he went on to play Inspector Frank DiGiorgio alongside Harry Callahan in "Dirty Harry" and "The Enforcer."
Dirty Harry
Yeah he was a very good character actor, but his brother is one of the greats, charasmatic screen presence, and that's why he didn't get the same recognition as Robert!
@@belindabonilla3750 Yes, thank you!
This episode has more than a few parallels with modern times.
Wow, it's so easy to let power go to our heads.
Not our heads. Real born again Christians don't behave like that.
Oh
@@lynettepalecek3141 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Like Biden
Wats new
Hurray Cartwrights!!!!! 😊
When one is made a Peace Officer based on skill alone without questioning the overall morality, character, integrity and mental health of said individual....you get situations or something similar such as shown in this episode. Failure to look past the surface is the mistake that law enforcement of every level and branch needs to stop doing or this circle of stupidity will never be broken.
No, he has a psychotic psychosis that only can be revealed only later when the subject start displaying the Psychosis.
What is your standard of morality and integrity who determines what is right and what is wrong?
@@franktrautman1863 I haven't set the bar of standard of morality and integrity so high that one will get a nose bleed. To myself, when taking on the responsibility of being a Peace Officer especially Sheriff, you're to serve the public trust, protect the innocent and uphold the law. If that person's true nature is dark and morally corrupted, it only gets worse the moment and reveals itself once they're given the authority, badge and gun. Law enforcement back in the Old West was still in its infancy and standards of morality, integrity, character and honor were not taken as seriously as they are today. This is what happens when one fails to look beyond the surface of a man because there's always a chance that a certain person has a dark side they keep well hidden from the rest of society.
Plenty of the right words. Wish I could be so eloquent.
@@reidhirsh3338 Beautifully put
I hate it when they make characters do something out of norm or awkward to get them in situations, like in the beginning why in the world would Sheriff Coffee walk up to the horse when already telling the robber to get down? No logical reason except to make sure he gets injured, but then again Coffee is always messing up
This reminds me of a Twilight Zone episode.
Another GREAT one!
As always Ben Cartwright should have been given Sainthood.... Every episode
I'm sure a lot of men back then were considered saints.
Heck of a story. The sheriff parallels much of the power present (2021) in the US government.
Yeah. The entire Biden regime is just as corrupt as Asa was.
Good show
13:38, Asa tells the robbers to throw down their guns. They do, but Asa shoots them dead.
אחלה 🎀 בוננזה תודה מישראל
You're right Judy it was a good one
thats cool bear trax i was just saying that famous statement on power when i finshed watching this episode be safe during these times ,right here where i live theres another lockdown and boy i tell you going through this is really nerve racking anyway i hope we all pull through this mess
Great TV Serie those Actors where really good and if you compare then to today's Actors you will realize, that today's Actors most of them not good
He'll be all right, but only because he inherited that thick Cartwright skull😂😂😂😂
You can say that again. Too every action there is a reaction. Whether it be positive or negative. Depends on the frame of mind of the person.😏🤔
Amei esse episódio,deficel é ver o Adam apanhando e preso.
🦉🐔🐓🧸🦢🐥🦜🦩🐧🦆🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷.
I vaguely remember this man from many character roles in similar shows and movies.
Hell yea that was a good one 👍👏👊
Every police academy in America needs to watch this episode so that they know not to get big heads and to remind them that we the people of society are in control that we pay them they work for us.
This is why i love bonanza morality amidst the old American west you didnt shoot at the law ben..you shot at the man asa Moran
Great western movie
Not a movie.
Ben put up a good fight
Another episode with a guy with a big head…In the episode “invention of a gunfighter” there was someone just like him…It’s easy to see where a little Joe got his gun fighting skills…His dad was very quick on the draw when he killed the sheriff…Even though the sheriff drew first!
Like Biden
@@Tralala691 You like Biden??? lol hahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lesson 101 the intoxication of power.🤗🤗
See I told you that the power was gonna get straight to his head
Ace is evil , I love the cartwright❤little Joe, hoss, Adam and Mr cartwright
I've always noticed on this show whenever anyone gets shot there's never any blood or gunshot wound... Like when Ben just shot the sheriff no hole no blood
There are some episodes showing red on clothing or through fingers clutching at a spot. Woman gets a chance to scream. 🤷♀️
Ngl that always used to piss me off when I was little watching this with my grandparents and seeing no gunshot wounds or blood spraying out from the impact of the bullets. This show should have had the characters swearing too. Imagine hearing Hoss saying "God dammit Little Joe" instead of "dad burn it" 😂😂😂
Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.