This episode concerns Lorne Greene in a rare moment of introspection. He and
Jay C. Flippen are long time business rivals. Flippen's a genial gladhander. He's
also shrewd and ruthless.
So when Lorne Greene wins a bid on a timber contract to deliver lumber and build a railroad trestle Flippen awaits his opportunity. It comes when Ben Cartwright's long time friend Ralph Moody is killed and Lorne Greene seriously injured by falling timber.
The sons take over, but will Ben Cartwright get back in the game. He didn't build the Ponderosa moping as he does here.
Nice guest star turn by Flippen.
So when Lorne Greene wins a bid on a timber contract to deliver lumber and build a railroad trestle Flippen awaits his opportunity. It comes when Ben Cartwright's long time friend Ralph Moody is killed and Lorne Greene seriously injured by falling timber.
The sons take over, but will Ben Cartwright get back in the game. He didn't build the Ponderosa moping as he does here.
Nice guest star turn by Flippen.