| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Deadliest Game” | |
| Season 6, Episode 22 #190 in Series | |
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| Air date | February 21, 1965 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Jo Pagano |
| Directed by | Gerd Oswald |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: The Search |
Next Episode: Once a Doctor |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Deadliest Game on IMDb | |
Summary[]
While his troupe visits the Ponderosa, lonely, aging aerialist Guido Borelli hides his true feelings for his beautiful, young partner, Petina, but is quick to comfort her after a fistfight with her hot-tempered boyfriend, Carlo, lands Little Joe in jail for attempted murder.
Plot[]
Ben's old friend Guido Borelli and his group of acrobats visit the Ponderosa. Borelli shows a disconcerting amount of jealousy whenever any man pays attention to his girl, Pitina.
Carlo, a young rival for Pitina's affections, is found stabbed and Borelli tries to pin the violence on Little Joe.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Recurring[]
- Ray Teal: Sheriff Roy Coffee
Other[]
- Bill Clark: Ranch Hand
- Cesar Romero: Guido Borelli
- Fabrizio Mioni: Carlo Alfieri
- Grandon Rhodes: Doctor
- Ilse Taurins: Petina
- Lili Valenty: Donna Luisa
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Salto Mortale", meaning "dangerous jump".
