Young Kevin Burchett whose mom and siblings left him and his dad some years ago is as wanted as his father was. The kind of man who avoid because you know he's looking to put the bite on you. But the young man comes to Virginia City with two news items. Firstly his father is dead and secondly they've hit on one big gold strike. Now everyone wants to be his friend.
A will provided for Burchett's guardianship with three executors to decide. Lorne Greene, Judge Chick Chandler, and a cousin of the deceased Dana Elcar. Burchett's mom Patricia Smith has returned to make her case as well. Let's say a lot of people have agendas.
This particular Bonanza story has some elements based in the guardianship issue of young Charles Foster Kane and the real life guardianship of young William Randolph Hearst. I think those fans of Citizen Kane will see the parallels right away.
A nice cast presents a nice story about family love and conflicting agendas.
A will provided for Burchett's guardianship with three executors to decide. Lorne Greene, Judge Chick Chandler, and a cousin of the deceased Dana Elcar. Burchett's mom Patricia Smith has returned to make her case as well. Let's say a lot of people have agendas.
This particular Bonanza story has some elements based in the guardianship issue of young Charles Foster Kane and the real life guardianship of young William Randolph Hearst. I think those fans of Citizen Kane will see the parallels right away.
A nice cast presents a nice story about family love and conflicting agendas.
