The Sun Mountain Herd

Season 1, Episode 2, Aired
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Antelopes are being slaughtered by two poachers which violates the Cartwright's agreement with the Paiutes. To put a stop the antelope killings, Ben sells beef to the miners at lower prices. When innocent miners are killed bringing in beef from the Ponderosa, the deaths are wrongly blamed on the Paiutes, threatening to set off an Indian war.moreless
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      • A landing had yet to be constructed for the ranch house's stairwell. Edit
      • The word "Bonanza" is mentioned five times during this episode. Edit
      • In one scene a rock "bounces". Edit

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      • The opening credits for this episode used footage of the Cartwrights riding filmed at Janss Conejo Ranch, Conejo Valley, California and close-ups filmed on a sound-stage at Paramount Studios. Edit
      • Scenes were filmed on location at the Iverson Ranch and Janss Conejo Ranch, both in California Edit
      • Lorne Greene does his first voice-over of the series during this episode. Edit

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      • Ben: Mr. Burdette, we have our own way of doing business on the Ponderosa. We pay a honest day's wages for a honest day's work and we expect the same in return. Nothing more, nothing less. Edit
      • Hoss: C'mon Little Joe, she's not for you. Stuff your eyes back in your head, they're about to pop out. Edit

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