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Bonanza
S2.E14
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The Ape

  • Episode aired Dec 17, 1960
  • TV-G
  • 49m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
213
YOUR RATING
Cal Bolder in Bonanza (1959)
Western

Hoss mentors a lonely, mentally challenged man who, with superhuman size and strength, becomes extremely dangerous when angered. These efforts are undermined by a saloon girl who only wants ... Read allHoss mentors a lonely, mentally challenged man who, with superhuman size and strength, becomes extremely dangerous when angered. These efforts are undermined by a saloon girl who only wants this giant man-child to manipulate him.Hoss mentors a lonely, mentally challenged man who, with superhuman size and strength, becomes extremely dangerous when angered. These efforts are undermined by a saloon girl who only wants this giant man-child to manipulate him.

  • Director
    • James P. Yarbrough
  • Writers
    • Gene L. Coon
    • David Dortort
    • Fred Hamilton
  • Stars
    • Dan Blocker
    • Michael Landon
    • Lorne Greene
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    213
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James P. Yarbrough
    • Writers
      • Gene L. Coon
      • David Dortort
      • Fred Hamilton
    • Stars
      • Dan Blocker
      • Michael Landon
      • Lorne Greene
    • 10User reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Karen Sharpe, Pernell Roberts, and Betty Endicott in Bonanza (1959)
    Michael Landon and Karen Sharpe in The Ape (1960)
    Michael Landon and Pernell Roberts in The Ape (1960)
    Lorne Greene and Michael Landon in The Ape (1960)
    Cal Bolder and Karen Sharpe in Bonanza (1959)
    Leonard Nimoy and Karen Sharpe in Bonanza (1959)
    Cal Bolder and Karen Sharpe in Bonanza (1959)
    Leonard Nimoy and Karen Sharpe in Bonanza (1959)
    Cal Bolder in Bonanza (1959)
    Leonard Nimoy and Karen Sharpe in Bonanza (1959)
    Dan Blocker in Bonanza (1959)
    Leonard Nimoy, Karen Sharpe, and Charles Tannen in Bonanza (1959)

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    Dan Blocker
    Dan Blocker
    • Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright
    Michael Landon
    Michael Landon
    • Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright
    Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene
    • Ben Cartwright
    Pernell Roberts
    Pernell Roberts
    • Adam Cartwright
    Karen Sharpe
    Karen Sharpe
    • Sheribelle - the Saloon Girl
    Cal Bolder
    Cal Bolder
    • Arnie 'The Ape' Guthrie
    Ray Teal
    Ray Teal
    • Sheriff Roy Coffee
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Freddy
    Charles Tannen
    Charles Tannen
    • Dave - the Bartender
    Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
    Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
    • Pepe
    • (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
    Sam Bagley
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    John Barton
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Danny Borzage
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Jaye Durkus
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Betty Endicott
    • Saloon Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Martha Manor
    • Saloon Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Rex Moore
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Chick Sheridan
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James P. Yarbrough
    • Writers
      • Gene L. Coon
      • David Dortort(uncredited)
      • Fred Hamilton(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The episode synopsis in "TV Guide" refers to Cal Bolder's character name as Arnie Gunn rather than Arnie Guthrie. It is unclear whether "TV Guide" was incorrect, or if different prints contain the different character names, and if so why and when a name change was made.
    • Goofs
      When Hoss first goes up to Arnie's cabin, there is a fold visible in the "sky" behind Arnie.
    • Quotes

      Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright: [looking over a lake] Look at that, Arnie. Pretty ain't it?

      Arnie 'The Ape' Guthrie: I wish I was a tree growin' here, so I couldn't never move away.

    • Soundtracks
      Bonanza
      (Theme Song)
      Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans

    User reviews10

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    Since i started watching bonanza i can see why it went downhill with dan blockers death....a great episode...was the character he was helping is what mel brooks based mongo on
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    • Jun 25, 2020

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 1960 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Memorable Entertainment TV
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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