Bonanza - The Hayburner | Episode 121 | American Western | Cowboy | Wild West | English

Free Western Series: Bonanza - Episode 121 - The Hayburner - Unlucky Hoss loses his valuable Kentucky thoroughbred racehorse in a poker game then schemes with brother Adam to buy it back before the end-of-the-month entry deadline for the Virginia City Sweepstakes race.

The Hayburner
Director: William F. Claxton (as William Claxton)
Writer: Alex Sharp
Stars: Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker
Genre: Western
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 17 February 1963 USA
Filming Locations: Stage 17, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Storyline:
In this comic episode, Adam and Hoss Cartwright want to enter their newly purchased thoroughbred in the Virginia City Sweepstakes. Alas, Hoss loses the horse in a card game, and now must move heaven and earth to win the nag back. Complication piles upon complication, culminating in a wild racetrack finish wherein Little Joe is pressed into service as a jockey.

Reviews:
"Another comedic storyline and one of the top ten overall episodes from the series. This story is a great example of what Adam, as the older third brother, brought to the series and what was lost from the show when Pernell Roberts left it. This story is another competition between the three brothers (this happened a lot in the early years and led to some of the best story lines). This time it was about a horse race. William Demorest ("My Three Sons" Uncle Charlie) seems to have the ringer for the race (The Hayburner) but the edge continues to change throughout the story as Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe each throw twists and turns into the plot. The eventual winner at the end may even come as a surprise to faithful Bonanza viewers. Great story writing and excellent playoff of the brothers as they compete against and try to outdo each other (the actors truly seem like they are enjoying themselves here, too!) This story is a great example of what the original family dynamics were all about during the Adam years. While the series was still strong after Pernell left, the relationship between the characters had to changed somewhat (i.e. Little Joe grew up and became responsible, other characters were introduced, etc.) So enjoy this episode of Bonanza in its prime!" Written by paulw-18 on IMDb.com

"This Bonanza episode has all three brothers in competition during a horse race. Hoss could have and should have won this thing, but he lost a lot playing poker stable owner Percy Helton including a thoroughbred race horse. They're valuable animals those thoroughbreds, but they're bred for racing and that's all they're good for. Adam and Hoss try to raise enough money to buy him and get him fit for racing before Helton sells him. He's eating too much of Helton's hay and not earning his keep.

In the meantime Little Joe goes to work for William Demarest and Ellen Corby on loan to them from his dad to bust some broncos. Demarest has a fast horse himself and a gimmick that could just win the race for him which I will not reveal. Some heavy money is laid down on this race.

Very funny episode with some droll performances by the Cartwright brothers and the guest cast. I happen to have acquaintance with someone for about 45 years who is quite like Percy Helton in physical appearance and manner. So this is an interesting episode also because like Percy Helton in the show, this individual is quite cheap. I got a particular delight in seeing what happens to Helton in the end." Written by bkoganbing on IMDb.com

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