The writers of Bonanza generally alternated an action story with one of human interest on consecutive weeks. The action stories were straightforward and familiar fare to viewers of westerns. The human interest angle was sort of an innovation at the time, one that Gunsmoke had tried (and which that series did more of after Bonanza started doing it).
Bonanza's human interest stories might be humorous, serious, wry, melodramatic, or a combination of those. "A Dream to Dream" is a bit of each. Hoss travels to a ranch to buy some horses. The rancher turns out to be a heavy drinker who is neglecting his family. The wife and kids, especially the latter, are quick to warm to the easygoing, friendly Hoss.
To tell more would be spoiling the story. Suffice it to say that the writers did a good job with the script, and it gave Blocker a rare opportunity to show off his considerable acting ability. Bonanza fans would do well to see this episode if the opportunity offers itself.
Bonanza's human interest stories might be humorous, serious, wry, melodramatic, or a combination of those. "A Dream to Dream" is a bit of each. Hoss travels to a ranch to buy some horses. The rancher turns out to be a heavy drinker who is neglecting his family. The wife and kids, especially the latter, are quick to warm to the easygoing, friendly Hoss.
To tell more would be spoiling the story. Suffice it to say that the writers did a good job with the script, and it gave Blocker a rare opportunity to show off his considerable acting ability. Bonanza fans would do well to see this episode if the opportunity offers itself.