Bonanza: The Meredith Smith

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Air Date

October 31, 1965

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As Jake Smith is dying he asks Ben to look for his heir - Meredith Smith. Six months later and the day before Jake's estate can be given to the rightful heir, Ben is dismayed that he has not been able to find Meredith Smith. Just when he thinks the heir won't turn up, Ben is shocked to find not one but six Meredith Smiths arriving in Virginia City. Ben must now find out who the real Meredith Smith is before he can give out the inheritance.

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Episode Cast and Crew

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Stars
- Michael Landon Joseph "Little Joe" Francis Cartwright
- Lorne Greene Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker Eric "Hoss" Cartwright (1959-1972)
Guest Cast
- Robert Colbert Meredith Smith/Ace Jones
- Anne Helm Meredith Smith/Callie Martin
- Strother Martin Little Meredith Smith
- Winnie Collins Widow Smith
- Eddie Firestone Mr. Potts
- Robert Sorrells Meredith Smith/John Swanson
- Guy Lee Meredith Smith/Ah Chow
- Burt Mustin Jake Smith
- Kam Tong Ching
- Wynn Pearce Ozzie Flynn
- Owen Bush Ira Minton
- Howard Wright Cal
Musics
- David Rose (III) Music
Director Of Photographys
- William P. Whitley Director of Photography
Story Consultants
- Jo Pagano Story Consultant
Associate Producers
- James W. Lane Associate Producer
Producers
- David Dortort Producer
Production Managements
- Kent McCray Production Management
Directors
- John Florea Director
Writers
- Lois Hire Writer

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At least 6 months pass by during this episode. [edit]
Featured Cartwright: Ben [edit]

Notes

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German episode title: "Sechsmal Meredith Smith", meaning "Six Times Meredith Smith". [edit]
Winnie Collins was credited as Winnie Coffin. [edit]
Eddie Firestone makes a second hilarious appearance as the hotel desk clerk. His character is exasperated by everything that is going on and one year after his first appearance he is still complaining about Horace Greely. [edit]

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Ah Chow: (to Ben) Confucious say 'win some, lose some'. [edit]
Ben: (to Joe) Well son, a little politicking doesn't hurt. He owns the water rights. [edit]