| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Underdog” | |
| Season 6, Episode 12 #180 in Series | |
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| Air date | December 13, 1964 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Don Mullavy |
| Directed by | William F. Claxton |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: A Man to Admire |
Next Episode: A Knight to Remember |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Underdog on IMDb | |
Summary[]
Little Joe convinces Ben to hire Harry Starr, a half-Indian who is accused by other ranchers of being a chronic horse thief. Joe sets out to prove the others wrong, unaware that Harry is part of a gang plotting to take advantage of the Cartwrights' trust.
Plot[]
Harry Starr, a half breed Comanche, is hired by the Cartwrights to work on the Ponderosa. When confronted with the prejudice of other hands he turns the other cheek.
Meanwhile someone is stealing horses in the valley...is he involved?
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights[]
Recurring[]
- Ray Teal: Sheriff Roy Coffee
Other[]
- Betty Endicott: Brunette Townswoman in Gray Dress
- Bill Clark: Warren
- Bob Miles: Cowboy Thrown Out of Saloon
- Bruno VeSota: Bartender
- Charles Bronson: Harry Starr
- Henry Wills: Stokey
- Mimi Walters: Marie
- Robert F. Hoy: Klawson
- Tom Reese: Lee Burton
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Hilfe für Harry", meaning "Help for Harry".
