| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Lonely Runner” | |
| Season 7, Episode 5 #207 in Series | |
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| Air date | October 10, 1965 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Thomas Thompson |
| Directed by | William Witney |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: The Other Son |
Next Episode: Devil on Her Shoulder |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Lonely Runner on IMDb | |
Summary[]
Plot[]
Poor Jim Acton is financially devastated when his prize horse is legally given to Sam Whipple.
When Acton is forced to kill Whipple in self-defense, an over-zealous deputy sheriff wants to prove Acton was an angry murderer just wanting to get even.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights[]
Recurring[]
Other[]
- Gilbert Roland: Jim Acton
- Ken Lynch: Sam Whipple
- Pat Conway: Deputy Sheriff Pete
- Roy Barcroft: Frank
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Der Pferdenarr", meaning "The Horse Freak".
