| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “Half a Rogue” | |
| Season 4, Episode 18 #118 in Series | |
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| Air date | January 27, 1963 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Arnold Belgard |
| Directed by | Don McDougall |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: Elegy for a Hangman |
Next Episode: The Last Haircut |
| External links | |
 IMDbHalf a Rogue on IMDb | |
Summary[]
Hoss harbors kindred spirit Big Jim Layton on the Ponderosa while trying to clear the wounded mountain man's name from charges of theft and murder.
Plot[]
Trouble-making hillbilly Jim Leyton tries to steal Hoss' horse after breaking out of jail, then attempts to pin his murder charge on Hoss. Hoss goes about the job of proving his innocence while he has Jim paroled into his custody.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights[]
- Lorne Greene: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
Recurring[]
- Bing Russell: Deputy Clem Foster
- Slim Pickens: Jim Leyton
- Victor Sen Yung: Hop Sing
Other[]
- John Milford: Cal Stacy
- Judson Pratt: Jeb Nelson
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Ist Leyton schuldig?", meaning "Is Leyton Guilty?"
- Bing Russell's first appearance as Deputy Clem Foster.
- This is first of two appearances of Slim Pickens as Big Jim Leyton.