Writer:	David Dortort
Director:	John Brahm
Star:	Dan Blocker (Eric "Hoss" Cartwright (1959-1972)),  Lorne Greene (Ben Cartwright),  Pernell Roberts (Adam Cartwright (1959-1965)),  Michael Landon (Joseph "Little Joe" Francis Cartwright)
Recurring Role:	Victor Sen Yung (Hop Sing)
Guest Star:	Jack Carson (Henry T. P. Comstock),  Bruce Gordon (Chief Winnemucca),  Terence de Marney (Pat O'Riley),  John Dierkes (Pat McLaughlin),  Joanne Sages (Princess Sarah),  Charles Wagenheim (Pike),  Richard H. Cutting (Old Virginny),  Abel Fernandez (Lean Knife),  Jack Mather (Heck Turner)

At the same time they appeared in this episode, Bruce Gordon and Abel Fernandez were appearing in The Untouchables as Frank Nitti and Agent William Youngfellow respectively. (edit) The dances were staged by Miriam Nelson. (edit) Joanne Sages is billed as Joanna Sages. A. Earl Hedrick was credited as Earl Hedrick. Richard H. Cutting was credited as Richard Cutting. (edit) This episode is also known as "Mr. Henry T. P. Comstock". (edit)

Ben: I know all about them. That’s why I came to the Ponderosa. My sons and I. That’s why I made my vow. That never, would these thousand square miles of God made country be delivered into the hands of those spoilers. Those destroyers. Comstock, if I so much see a man digging for gold, anywhere on my land, I’ll shoot him at sight. (edit) Joe: Sure fine tasting meat, chief. What is it?
Chief Winnemucca: Rattlesnake.
Joe: It really is very good.
Chief Winnemucca: We have plenty. Eat more.
Joe: Uh, no thanks — I'm not a very big eater. (edit) Hoss: (to Joe) You be sure and save me some of that tarantula juice, y'hear? (edit) Adam: I might just come to the dance and take a look at one of those big, raw-boned women. (edit) Ben: Are you thinking about a railroad, son?
Adam: I be thinking about a railroad, Pa. (edit)

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Chief Winnemucca (approx 1820 - 1882) - chief of the Northern Paiutes. He was also known as Poito (edit) Sarah Winnemucca (1844-1891) - the daughter of Chief Winnemucca, was a political activist, lecturer, school organizer and author. (edit) Henry TP Comstock (1820-1870) - Canadian silver prospector (edit)