7.1
The Rifleman
1958
America's Favorite TV Western
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
A Rose for LottaSep 12, 1959 · 49m · ★ 8.0Lotta Crabtree is hired by mining tycoon Alpheus Troy to lure one of the Cartwrights into town and hold him for ransom in exchange for Ponderosa timber rights.
Death on Sun MountainSep 19, 1959 · 49m · ★ 8.0Greedy opportunist Mark Burdette and his accomplice Early Thorne stir up trouble between the Paiute tribe and the citizens of Virginia City. Ben discovers Burdette and Thorne are selling antelope beef to the miners and finds the price too high. He offers the miners beef at a more reasonable price. Burdette and Thorne retaliate by framing the Paiute's for attacks, by dressing as them and killing ranchers. Based on a factual accounting. Lorne Greene's first voice-over narration, and no landing constructed yet for the Ponderosa stairway.
The NewcomersSep 26, 1959 · 49mJohn Pennington and his crew want to mine the Ponderosa land by hydraulic means. Ben is totally against this method and evicts them in short order. Hoss is given the task of telling Pennington's men to leave, but soon has a moral dilemma on his hands when he meets Pennington's beautiful sister, Emily. He soon discovers a heartbreaking secret...she's terminally ill; but their relationship soon leads to plenty of trouble for the Cartwrights.
The Paiute WarOct 3, 1959 · 49mTrader Mike Wilson attempts to escape punishment by the Paiute Indians after mistreating two of their women, by placing the blame on Adam. A fierce war between the Paiutes and the California militia follows, and the Paiutes seize Adam as hostage. Very impressive battle scenes in the this first mini-epic of the series. This episode did all it could to stage the real thing; 50 Indians were used and 50 cavalry actors and extras were used, and the production involved three days of shooting on location. This episode encompassed both the biggest cast and most costly stunts. This episode is based on the factual accounting that occured in May and June of 1860.
Enter Mark TwainOct 10, 1959 · 49mSamuel Clemens arrives in Virginia City to write for the Territorial Enterprise at the same time a crooked politician tries to lay claim on the Ponderosa.
The Julia Bulette StoryOct 17, 1959 · 49mLittle Joe is infatuated wih saloon owner Julia Bulette, whom he imagines is like his late mother. First episode to reveal backround details concerning Marie Cartwright, and inspired by the true story of a Virginia City madam. Also, the first episode to showcase Michael Landon.
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Lorne GreeneBen Cartwright
Michael LandonJoe Cartwright
Dan BlockerHoss Cartwright
Pernell RobertsAdam Cartwright
Victor Sen YungHop Sing
Mitch VogelJamie Hunter Cartwright
David CanaryCandy Canaday
Bing RussellDeputy Clem Foster
Cosmo SardoTicket Seller (uncredited)
Troy MeltonLogger Tom (uncredited)
Tim MathesonGriff King
Jack TornekParty Guest (uncredited)
Robert FoulkSheriff Brady
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