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Death at Dawn

Season 1, Episode 32, Aired Apr 30, 1960

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Criminals have taken over Virginia City and are forcing citizens to pay for protection lest they suffer an "accident". A store owner who didn't pay is murdered by gang member and the sole witness, the victim's wife Beth, is offered protection at the Ponderosa. For his trouble, Ben is kidnapped by the gang leader.moreless

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Robert Middleton

Sam Bryant
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Gregory Walcott

Farmer Perkins
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Morgan Woodward

Sheriff Biggs

Dan Blocker

Eric "Hoss" Cartwright (1959-1972)
Lorne Greene

Ben Cartwright
Pernell Roberts

Adam Cartwright (1959-1965)
Michael Landon

Joseph "Little Joe" Francis Cartwright

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By anne_wth, May 25, 2008

This is a very good episode. I like it because it shows the boys reaction when they find out Ben is kidnapped. Joe and Hoss want to immediately go find Ben and shoot it out, but though Adam wants to find Ben, he wants to trick the bad guys. I think that also shows where Adam's education comes in, as compared to Hoss and Joe. This is a typical episode of Bonanza, similarities from different episodes, but it still has a very good plot. I definitely think this is one of the best episodes of Bonanza because of the character development and the plot.moreless
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- Ben: (About his sons) As a matter of fact, Judge, those boys can get along without me very well. Although, I wouldn't want them to know that.
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- Sheriff Biggs: I'm a practical man, Ben...and a sociable one. I don't like taking chances on my life. But if I'm going too - I want company.
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- Nancy Deale, who played Beth Cameron, married Lorne Greene in December 1961. Nancy was 28 and Lorne was 46. They remained married until his death in September 1987.
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