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8/10
An old plot that added entertaining elements.
kfo949419 August 2014
In this typical western type story, we have another tale of Indian racism when Mr and Mrs. Holt move into a shack on the Ponderosa property. It just so happens that Ms Holt is an Indian named Moon (Dawn Wells) and some of the local are outraged. The main outrage comes from Aaron Gore (Victor French) and he has been talking big in front of the locals trying to cause problems.

Mr Gore has a blond haired boy, Britcher, that has taken a shine to the Indian woman and this will be the catalyst to not only get the boy belt-whipped, it will give Gore, and his cronies, enough spark to rid the area of the Indian lover and his Indian wife.

But when Gore ends up catching the Indian woman we learn some valuable information that makes the episode even more interesting. And when Gore is shot, the Indian woman is blamed for the killing. Then for some reason, Gore has enough respect in town where a lynch mob comes riding out to kill the Indian woman.

Even though this was a routine plot for most westerns, there are some twist that makes for an entertaining episode. Plus when you add the fine acting of Victor French and the eye-candy of Dawn Wells, you have all the qualities for a interesting view. And sure enough this is a entertaining show.
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10/10
A personal favorite
kellielulu16 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
A well told story of prejudice and child abuse . I am not sure a good resolution would be as easily worked out as this one was even today. I did however feel part of it may be a combination of Ben's standing in the community and the villain of the episode Aaron Gore ( Victor French)was not a biological or adoptive father of the young boy Britcher Green. It's also the magic of a television script. Dawn Wells plays a Native American which would be far less likely today but for the time I think it worked better than most attempts at this type of casting. She plays Moon newly married to new Cartwright worker Will Holt and she befriends the young Britcher Green who is bright and energetic but quite lonely and unhappy. They ultimately protect each other and Will and the Cartwrights protect them both. I was never sure if Aaron went willingly or maybe did do time more than likely though it was a deal go free and leave town without Britcher who he cared nothing about. Overall one of the best episodes with a happy ending as Moon, Will and Britcher become a family.
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4/10
A new hand
bkoganbing27 March 2021
The Cartwrights hire a new bronco buster in Michael Murphy and he brings his pretty new wife Dawn Wells with him. But Dawn Wells is a Paiute and some of the neighbors are offended b that.

Most especially Victor French who turns in acting honors for this episode. He savagely beats his own son for becoming friendly with Wells.

A sad commentary on prejddice, but also the solution given by the courts just wouldn't have happened in the old west.
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