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Bonanza: To Die in Darkness

Episode score 7.6 Good

To Die in Darkness

  • 297.
  • Season: 9
  • Episode: 28
  • First Aired: 5/5/1968

EPISODE OVERVIEW

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While the others are away, Ben and Candy are lured by an old friend of Ben's to go somewhere. The "friend" traps them in a deep pit. He comes back to give them food, but how long will he be feeling "generous"? Add a recap »

Writers:
Michael Landon
Director:
Michael Landon
Stars:
Dan Blocker (Eric "Hoss" Cartwright (1959-1972))
David Canary (Candy Canaday (1967-1970, 1972-1973))
Lorne Greene (Ben Cartwright)
Michael Landon (Joseph "Little Joe" Francis Cartwright)
Guest Star:
James Whitmore (John Postley)
Noah Keen (Warden)
  • Featured Cartwright: Ben. Featured Character: Candy edit »
  • David Canary cites this episode as his favorite. edit »
  • German episode title: "Brot und Wasser", meaning "Bread and Water". edit »
  • A. Earl Hedrick was credited as Earl Hedrick. edit »
  • This episode marks the directorial debut of Michael Landon. edit »
  • Candy: Oh yes you do, yes you do. We're never gonna tell no-one. He can't let us out now. We're gonna spend the rest of our lives down here. edit »
  • Hoss: (About Ben) Why? Why? Dadburnit I, keep thinkin' that, that door is gonna open and he's just gonna be standing there like nothing ever happened. edit »
  • Ben: As long as we're alive, there's a chance. edit »
Show Score 8.5 good
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