| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Hopefuls” | |
| Season 2, Episode 5 #37 in Series | |
 | |
| Air date | October 8, 1960 |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | E. Jack Neuman |
| Directed by | James Neilson |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: The Mill | Next Episode: Denver McKee |
| External links | |
 IMDb | TV.com |
Summary
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Adam, Hoss, and new friend Sam Board act as escorts for a wagon train of Quakers who are heading to California to purchase land for their settlement. While Adam falls for the group leader's daughter, Reginia, Board plots to rob the group of its life savings.
PlotEdit
A wagon train of Quakers from Ohio are passing through town heading to Slaytersville. Adam tags along as he is smitten with the leader's daughter. Little does he know that the man he just befriended in town has eyes on the gold they're carrying to their promised land.
CastEdit
The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
OtherEdit
- Betty Endicott: Brunette Quaker Woman
- Bill Clark: Deputy Sheriff
- Charles Maxwell: Shenandoah
- Clarence Straight: Older Man
- Clegg Hoyt: Townsman #2
- Dennis Patrick: Sam Bord
- Hank Patterson: Blacksmith
- Jason Johnson: Matthew
- Larry Gates: Jacob Darien
- Martha Manor: Blonde Quaker Woman
- Patricia Donahue: Regina Darien
- Paul Genge: Mr. Blair
- Richard Reeves: Townsman #1
- Tom Newman: Card Player
NotesEdit
Did you know?Edit
- German episode title: "Land für Daviens Leute", meaning "Land for Davien's People".
QuotesEdit
GalleryEdit
VideosEdit
Bonanza The Hopefuls
See alsoEdit
| Season 2
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Showdown | The Mission | Badge Without Honor | The Mill | The Hopefuls | Denver McKee (episode) | Day of Reckoning | The Abduction | Breed of Violence | The Last Viking | The Trail Gang | The Savage | Silent Thunder | The Ape | The Blood Line | The Courtship | The Spitfire | The Bride | Bank Run | The Fugitive | Vengeance | Tax Collector | The Rescue | The Dark Gate | The Duke | Cutthroat Junction | The Gift | The Rival | The Infernal Machine | The Thunderhead Swindle | The Secret | The Dream Riders | Elizabeth, My Love | Sam Hill (episode) | ||
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