| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Spotlight” | |
| Season 6, Episode 33 #201 in Series | |
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| Air date | May 16, 1965 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Richard Carr |
| Directed by | Gerd Oswald |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: The Jonah |
Next Episode: Patchwork Man |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Spotlight on IMDb | |
Summary[]
The ladies on the Entertainment Committee want something a bit different for the town's anniversary celebration. They want a play or maybe Shakespeare. It's voted that Ben has the connections to find just the act the ladies had all ordered.
Plot[]
In charge of entertainment for Virginia City's anniversary celebration, Ben talks a retired opera diva into returning to the stage. She's so excited by the invitation that she forgets to mention that her beautiful singing voice is ancient history.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights[]
Recurring[]
Other[]
- Betty Endicott: Brunette in Yellow Dress
- Billy M. Greene: Pianist
- Cosmo Sardo: Townsman
- George DeNormand: Audience Member
- Ian Wolfe: Amos the Manager
- Jeanne Determann: Mrs. Finch
- John Frederick: Charlie Caruthers/Townsman
- Martha Manor: Blonde Townswoman
- Matthew McCue: Audience Member
- Robert Foulk: Townsman
- Ron Randell: Carleton Ames
- Viveca Lindfors: Angela Bergstrom
- Marni Nixon: Angela Bergstrom (singing voice)
- Winnie Collins: Mrs. Edna Brown
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Die Welt der Musik", meaning "The World Of Music".
- There is an inside joke involving a comment about Shakespeare that refers to the recent departure of Pernell Roberts.