Bonanza - A Passion for Justice | Episode 136 | Cowboy Series | Wild West

Bonanza - A Passion for Justice | Episode 136 | Cowboy Series | Wild West | Full Length

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Free Western Classic: A Passion for Justice - Episode 136 - Famous author Charles Dickens visits the Ponderosa, and finds himself embroiled in controversy.
A Passion for Justice
Director: Murray Golden
Writer: Peter Packer
Stars: Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker
Genre: Western
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 29 September 1963 USA
Filming Locations: Stage 17, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Storyline:
Future Lost in Space bad guy Jonathan Harris stars in this Bonanza episode as celebrated British novelist Charles Dickens. When the Virginia City newspaper begins serializing Dickens' latest novel without his permission, the author arrives in town to register a protest-and gets arrested and fined for his troubles. Despite Dickens' imperious refusal to pay the fine or speak in his own defense, Dickens' cause is championed by four of his biggest fans--the Cartwrights. Written on rottentomatoes.com
Reviews:
"Although novelist Charles Dickens did tour America, he never did get as far west as Virginia City so was not in a position to visit the fabled if fictional Ponderosa that Lorne Greene and his sons owned.
Jonathan Harris who was the son of Russian immigrants in the Bronx learned his speech pattern and acting style by imitating the best of the British colony in Hollywood. It certainly worked for many swore he was a native of the UK.
The astringent Dickens is honed to perfection by Harris who gets into a big brouhaha with the townspeople of Virginia City particularly its newspaper editor. Later on he's framed for the trashing of the newspaper office and spends some time in Ray Teal's jail.
What brought all this about was the lack of copyright protection among the nations allowing American publishers to republish Dickens's work without a red cent going to the author. It was an issue that concerned Dickens deeply in his real life as well.
Harris brings off Dickens to perfection in a scene with Dan Blocker where he compares Hoss's love of the Ponderosa to Harris's love and sweat over every printed word. He also talks about his own childhood where much of his story material comes from.
A really fine Bonanza episode with a perfect performance by Jonathan Harris as Charles Dickens." Written by bkoganbing on IMDb.com
"If you are hoping to learn the truth about English authors by watching Bonanza perhaps you'll be disappointed. However,for pure entertainment value, watching Jonathan Harris steal the show as Charles Dickens is a treat indeed. Harris was later known as the nutty Dr Smith on the Lost in Space tv show. His style may not be for all,but I think most viewers would admit that this was an inspired performance by Harris. Historical accuracy 3/10 Overall 9/10" Written by ronnybee2112 on IMDb.com
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@selected1936 Жыл бұрын

I love bonanza so much because they always have breakfast, lunch and supper together ... this is an example for happy family ... 👍😃

@jessebaldwin2661 2 жыл бұрын

This episode belongs in the Bonanza Hall Of Fame.

@heru-deshet359 2 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Harris was exceptional in this episode.

@Tralala691 Жыл бұрын

Agree. This part was made for him.

@theranjithjay Жыл бұрын

In 2023 this episode was made in 1963 and its sixty years old now. These films are better than the current trash they call movies.

@madelineray9480 3 жыл бұрын

I am overjoyed. I could never think that could be a Bonanza episode about Mr. Dickens. I love Mr. Dickens. All of his books are always around me,I've read them all and keep them like treasures.I wish I could congratulate the Bonanza makers, they had an excellent idea of mixing the Cartwright family and the Virginia city folks with the most British of all men. It came out beautifully. Thank you. Today here in Portugal was celebrated Father's day.,i don't have mine for many years, but this episode somehow is a gift also for my father .I am extremely grateful.

@radarasmarie3404 2 жыл бұрын

Madeleine Ray, I am enjoying this episode you you being a freak fan of Dickens and Bonanza series. Regards from Portugal as well.

@alanbugeja8734 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully acted and presented 😊

@hectorsalazar5584 2 жыл бұрын

What a fine performance by "Dr. Smith" of "Lost in Space" Mr. Harris was a great actor in any role and under rated by most.. Excellent episode!

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

underrated

@ghostl1124 Жыл бұрын

I thought I recognized the same actor who accused the Robot of being a "bumbling boobie."

@bruceraymond8611 Жыл бұрын

Jonathan Harris was a great stage performer well before lost in space, which was staged acted. 👍👍

@keithdavidson4723 3 жыл бұрын

The late Jonathan Harris had a great love of English Literature and must have jumped at the chance to play Dickens; and what a very fine job he made of it. He was a much better actor than he was ever given credit for, and it’s ironic that he’ll always be remembered as Dr Smith in a Sci-Fi series. R.I.P. Jonathan 🙏🏻

@TheOmssilva 3 жыл бұрын

I had watched that series “lost in space” I was a kid!

@hellokitty777able 2 жыл бұрын

Like Pernel Roberts being known for, "Bonanza."

@billdaa1 2 жыл бұрын

Kinda like when you seen Fred Gwyenne Herman Munster

@deniceporchia5979 2 жыл бұрын

You're right. I recall watching it every Saturday. My parents didn't allow too much T.V. We had nooo mobile phones and no games on videos. He was cynically funny as Dr. Smith and rudely funny as the great illustrious writer Mr. Charles Dickens. Great literature is no longer encouraged sadly!

@jacksugden8190 2 жыл бұрын

Harris - Lost in Space

@edoedo8686 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting episode. It is a delight anytime books and literature are the stars of a show. The scene where Dickens comments on the right of artists to protect their vision and their integrity rang so true for Hollywood. Dalton Trumbo, Marlan Brando, and Harlan Ellison come to mind. Pernell Roberts was certainly part of this movement. They were all attacked for this integrity. They still are.

@GrjngoWesternSeries 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment :)

@ellasmiley8092 Жыл бұрын

❤thank you for your kindness.

@analoguecity3454 Жыл бұрын

More so for musicians! All the "free sharing" that started with "Napster " and still continues to this day! Technology belittled music and cut the sonic quality to PISS! Now music is enjoyed as a "parasitic" act , in the background! Thank God for the return of vinyl!

@budmangt2 3 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Harris is not acting, he spoke like that naturally.

@robertgoldstein52 2 жыл бұрын

Harris was born in the Bronx NYC Thus,another aspect of the great talent he was⭐️🚀

@marykelto2158 2 жыл бұрын

The best ever show.

@david8157 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful character Harris was

@ivoryarrow7075 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that when he got caught reading that slandering article, he went off and called Ben, “Dad.” 😮

@nadaprlic22 Жыл бұрын

Yes he did. It was loud and clear!

@thekrrib 2 жыл бұрын

I'm related to Charles Dickens and I still can't quite believe how famous he actually was ... like, still is.

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

I'm his son.

@royrohrsetzer113 2 жыл бұрын

And you're still alive?

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

@@royrohrsetzer113 Yeah, I've been pacing myself.

@joijaxx 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonhohensee3258 LOL

@timothykozlowski2945 Жыл бұрын

Love A Take of Two Cities

@sheilajones4068 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done!!!!!!

@toinimoore3463 3 жыл бұрын

Oh How Beautiful He spoke so warmly!

@tamikoestomo3275 3 жыл бұрын

This is most certainly one of the very best episodes of "Bonanza"! Thanks from an Indonesian fan!!!!

@teacherrobin3192 Жыл бұрын

It really showed the power of body language, articulate and dramatic speaking.... contrasted to the texting Zombies of today!

@cristianolacerda487 3 жыл бұрын

thank you friend for posting the entire series Bonanza is my favorite series

@stephaniehocking8596 3 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Harris. Nothing but the best.

@susanvenkatraman9503 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely little story👍 👌😘🥰😍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@GrjngoWesternSeries 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! 🤠👌🍿🎬

@nathandevine908 Жыл бұрын

Ben realky treats his kids like children instead of grown men!😮😅😅❤

@ajhamilton3600 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t stop smiling on this one I love Charles Dickens!!!

@Chr.U.Cas1622 Жыл бұрын

👍👌👏 A really great episode with a great cast too. Really funny but also really serious partially. Thanks a lot for uploading and sharing this old series. Best regards luck and health.

@scootergardin2588 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent acting on this episode

@GrjngoWesternSeries 3 жыл бұрын

🤠👌🎬🍿

@charlesbromberick4247 2 жыл бұрын

"Fetch my hat".

@scootergreen3 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Dr. Smith. I met him in Orlando Fl, Jonathan Harris was an amazing actor!

@rosalindayoung1088 3 жыл бұрын

Always getting Will Robinson and the Robot in trouble😁

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

I met him in North Prairie, Wisconsin. He was hunting quail. He was wearing shorts and no shirt.

@nancysherburne7445 Жыл бұрын

I admit it took me a ridiculous amount of time to realize the actor playing Charles Dickens was the same actor who took on the role of Dr. Zachary Smith as H. Salazar pointed out. It amazes me how versatile actors can be to handle roles of such opposite natures as Charles Dickens and Zachary Smith. I was relieved when, in the end, Mr. Dickens' opinion of the residents of Virginia City had greatly improved.

@billh.5360 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. The ending was very well done.

@Aesthicness4life 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting

@MrClayton77 2 жыл бұрын

A very good ending to this,...I am not sure Dickens was portrayed quite right,...but then,..I have never met him

@yellowblanka6058 2 жыл бұрын

They probably employed at least a little artistic license I'm sure.

@robvangessel3766 3 жыл бұрын

I doubt Dickens was a bombast as caricaturized here, but I love Harris.

@kellymclean1189 Жыл бұрын

Jonathan Harris (Lost in Space ) Was Great As Charles Dickens Dickens Wrote Two Great Books 📚 A Christmas 🌲Carol And A Tale Of Two Cities Christmas 🌲Carol Was My Favorite For A Second When Dickens Sounds A Little Like Dr Smith (Harris LIS.Character)

@wally1452 Жыл бұрын

Oh my! What a great episode about the importance of a man's words and the man who penned them...the great Charles Dickens. I read his books to my daughters when very young; today, 30+ years later they tell me of David Copperfield and Oliver Twist, etc. Bonanza is one great series...some of the best shows ever.

@TheCaveman46 3 жыл бұрын

Dr. Smith can time travel TOO? 😎

@Tralala691 Жыл бұрын

God bless old America. love Adam and dickens got along. I knew it! And so love hoss touching his heart. What a sweet joy. God bless this series and it’s moral to a story. What has become of America’s….now….Hollyweird.

@robertryan3639 3 жыл бұрын

I like s'mores too, can't blame Oliver.

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

😄

@user-pd7il3xz5j 3 жыл бұрын

delightful episode. thank you.

@GrjngoWesternSeries 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that, thanks for watching! 🤠👌🎬🍿

@jeffcombs8237 3 жыл бұрын

Closing scene should be shared with everyone these days. Just saying

@kenbina 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@belbal5004 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever slowly read the whole thing? Very detailed reasons- worth a look. I linked it for people, as it would have been many paragraphs to post.

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

just saying just saying just saying just saying just saying just saying

@CaesarDarias 26 күн бұрын

I have no doubt that Harris ad-libbed/re-wrote many of his lines on this episode. The reaction of the cast to many comments and zingers says it all. They were not rehearsed reactions. There must have been many interesting outtakes. Too bad it seems they were not saved.

@sarinaedwards6705 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this episode, thank you 👍

@GrjngoWesternSeries 3 жыл бұрын

HAppy to hear that, thanks for watching! 🤠👌🎬🍿

@kathy6015 3 ай бұрын

Jonathan Harris also Later Played the Antique Dealer Mr. Bonet on Sanford and Son. Good Actor!

@leslassiter6378 3 жыл бұрын

Creepy uncle joe, ".....you know, you know the thing." lol

@hellokitty777able 2 жыл бұрын

Surprise no lefties have lost their minds at your comment.🐲

@leslassiter6378 2 жыл бұрын

@@hellokitty777able , Lefties don't watch westerns. lol

@senilejoe7932 2 жыл бұрын

@@leslassiter6378 The only western they watch is Brokeback mountain

@roseyhorsegirl8079 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but is no-one going to talk about poor embarrassed Adam at the printing office and in the street? He's trying to keep it together and be patient and take it, but he's SO embarrassed. Also, 15:40 is the best part of that scene.

@lynettepalecek3141 2 жыл бұрын

Adam should not have been embarrassed. Charles Dickens was right.

@kellymclean1189 Жыл бұрын

When Ben Cartwright Speaks Everyone Listens Its The Same With Victoria Barkley Also

@kenbina 3 жыл бұрын

The term "Cold as a Dickens" seems to stem from the kind of personality portrayed of Charles Dickens in this episode. I don't know if he actually was that way or not but if so, this actor did him justice! 😀

@michaelvandorn604 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo!! Bravo!!

@FredMaples 2 жыл бұрын

Nice episode. I really enjoyed it.

@saanzacs Жыл бұрын

The great Jonathan Harris before he got the Lost in Space gig!!!

@baskervillebee6097 3 жыл бұрын

All of the Dickens fans really should see a recent movie called "The Man Who Invented Christmas."

@stanmyler9037 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think "Dickens" was gonna recite at the end something I've also got memorized, from beginning to end, that has become the most easiest thing in the world for me to do recite.

@lynettepalecek3141 2 жыл бұрын

You used bad grammar.

@stanmyler9037 2 жыл бұрын

@@lynettepalecek3141 So sue me.

@normbarrows 2 жыл бұрын

I can relate. I lost my indie game development company due to software piracy.

@rosalindayoung1088 3 жыл бұрын

Dr. Smith from "Lost in Space"...I love Oliver Twist one of his best!

@brianwest2775 Жыл бұрын

An EXCELLENT episode! 🙂

@SunRabbit Жыл бұрын

I once had a colleague who could do the most perfect imitation of Oliver Twist when he says "please sir, can I have some more?" Strangely enough, he used to say that to the boss a LOT, especially when getting paid.

@mechellehuber5352 4 ай бұрын

Dan's acting at 10:05 is so subtle that that little pat he does to Michael feels like the two really are brothers. Also, right after that Joe says, "Dad," instead of Pa. I wonder if that was a goof or scripted.

@kellymclean1189 Жыл бұрын

I Like Roy Coffee He's A Great Sheriff He And Fred Madden On Big Valley Should Get Together For Coffee ☕

@susanmcleanwoodburn2967 Жыл бұрын

It brought tears to my eyes the best one yet very moving

@iijj5027 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the movie💕💕💕💗😙😍🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

What movie?

@mindycheyanne4521 Жыл бұрын

Charming! Great episode. Lovely story.

@gazof-the-north1980 2 жыл бұрын

"Charles Dickens" was Dr Smith from Lost in Space!

@helmutmellauner2949 3 жыл бұрын

very exciting and interesting movie this time!!

@GrjngoWesternSeries 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome you enjoyed it! 🤠👌🎬🍿

@marypatton1122 3 жыл бұрын

I have met several famous writers and musicians. It is amazing how rude, insensitive, and arrogant some of them can be and yet some are so kind, insightful, patient and wise. (James Michener was the kindest and most understanding.) I can believe Dickens was a Dick. So many rich and famous are.

@bluebird2604 2 жыл бұрын

Talent and character are different things.

@lynettepalecek3141 2 жыл бұрын

@Mary Patton. I disagree with you about Charles Dickens.

@neilwaldock6272 Жыл бұрын

By all accounts, Dickens' personality was nothing like this. He was friendly, popular and witty, and really stood up for social injustice. That's what most of his stories are about.

@elisabethvalencic1927 2 жыл бұрын

Great 🔥💃😍💎💎💎💎

@stevejones7079 Жыл бұрын

We need to view more educational knowledge like this episode Dickens literature great history.

@timothyjordan5731 Жыл бұрын

Never fear. Smith is here.

@jameshutchins8965 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite character actors - Jonathan Harris - is playing Charles Dickens.

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

He's not one of your favorites.

@toinimoore3463 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know that was how Charles Dickens grew up unless that was part of the script

@neilwaldock6272 Жыл бұрын

Much of "Little Dorrit" is inspired by Dickens' father's time in a debtors prison. The part about his upbringing is true, but his personality in this story and the time period of his travels in America and the dates of his books being released, aren't accurate.

@toinimoore3463 Жыл бұрын

@@neilwaldock6272 You sure seem to know much about this and I Thank You 🙏 I am older than you think and I get curious because many years ago I studied Drama but I was fortunate enough to have a Very Honest Teacher as well as my Parents being Very Honest and Loving 🥰 towards me so I got to get it out of my system so I could be not normal but to be what I had to learn to live with for the rest of my life and accept it I have my off days and my Good Days Happy Very Much So!🥰😉😃🇺🇸🙏🤩

@wolfmanrebel874 3 жыл бұрын

The portrayal of Dickens was my inspiration to write a little story titled " From one A-hole to another"

@brucedavis3816 Жыл бұрын

When me and my bros. first saw this we thought man no way Dickens visited to old west but he actually did!! Dating my self but we checked the encyclopedia!!!!

@brucedavis3816 Жыл бұрын

When Dickens is talking to Hoss its really impact full!! I wish instead of the bumbling Dr Smith we could have had that type of will smith dynamic it would have been great!!!!

@mungfam Жыл бұрын

Harris was an excellent character actor. For the record, Dickens never went west of St. Louis, but he did not care for Americans. I would’ve rather seen an Orion & Sam Clemens episode since they actually lived in Virginia City. 😂

@LazarusRose Жыл бұрын

There is a Mark Twain episode. 'Enter Mark Twain.'

@deniceporchia5979 2 жыл бұрын

Was. I have read Great Expectations for the third time.

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

Was?

@rosered103 2 жыл бұрын

Love Great Expectations. What a creative mind he had.

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

Was?

@jacksugden8190 2 жыл бұрын

Not certain that Harris was right for Dickens, a Yank playing a Brit, it was nice to have seen Madden, a real good English actor at the printing press, too bad they were no longer with us.

@stevenrussell5340 Жыл бұрын

As mentioned, Johnathan Harris is the author, Charles Dickens. I have said it many times, many of the actors on this show went onto other projects. Even Professor Robinson's actor was on this show. I made a mention of him too. He as well did a great job on this show. Ironically, both Harris and the Professor were on this very series.

@SunRabbit Жыл бұрын

So was Dr. McCoy from Star Trek. He played the pivotal role in the Bonanza episode "The Honour of Cochise," one of the best episodes ever.

@stevenrussell5340 Жыл бұрын

@@SunRabbit He did a great job on this show, didn't he?

@SunRabbit Жыл бұрын

@@stevenrussell5340 Perfect! They couldn't have chosen a better actor to play Dickens than Jonathan Harris.

@dorandacolbert5973 2 жыл бұрын

Dickens supposedly had personalty issues. Some doctors have suggested he would have been diagnosed bipolar.

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

YOU have personality issues.

@lynettepalecek3141 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't see anything wrong with Dickens except when he ripped up that book.

@lynettepalecek3141 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo Charles Dickens for going to the printing press and complaining that his story was printed without his permission. I also say bravo Charles Dickens for pointing out the many errors that the newspaper 📰 made concerning his story.

@virummundi2119 Ай бұрын

Sure... they arrest Charles Dickens... hahahaha!

@lynettepalecek3141 2 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Harris was also in an episode of "Get Smart." He worked for KAOS. His secretary was a woman named Zachary. Lol. Of course, Dr Smith's first name in "Lost In Space" was Zachary.

@angelbulldog4934 Жыл бұрын

6:59 I would think a literary giant such as Dickens would know that pictures are hung, but people are hanged.

@kerriefisher3893 Жыл бұрын

" fetch my hat!"....

@adelarsen9776 4 ай бұрын

Professor Smith rides again....

@hectornegron9155 2 жыл бұрын

24:50. To think that it isn't their land but somebody else's land.

@aquachonk Жыл бұрын

You can always tell when a television series has run out of ideas for their main characters. Send in the clowns.

@pattimccraw6168 3 жыл бұрын

mr dickens is dr. zackery from lost in space

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

No, YOU are.

@davidkroll8552 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Dickenson aka Dr. Smith

@michaelabercrombie7698 Жыл бұрын

You people are mistaken. That's Dr. Smith.

@mariemila8952 3 жыл бұрын

His eyes ( 0:37) 😂😂

@TV-ph1tw 7 ай бұрын

what's all the commotion about? in the dead of night; the lords and ladies; bullheaded man; 황소고집;

@ForgetMeNot2022 2 жыл бұрын

One annoying thing about Ben he has a bad habit of pointing his finger at people and right up to their face

@Tralala691 Жыл бұрын

Yea, should have down it in the pssy. Hahahhahahahahhaa

@christinestephens37 2 жыл бұрын

Send this one to all politicians and so called Patriots.

@merseybeat1963 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Episode ..but wait a minute..does this guy know Brother Jerome ? : (

@mikelopez5084 2 жыл бұрын

All these actors are gone now? 💀

@senilejoe7932 2 жыл бұрын

Mr smith 🌈🍉🌈🥖fruity as ever

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

Fruity???

@cheryldahl9192 3 жыл бұрын

They made Charles Dickens look like a jerk. I am an amateur writer, and I would be excited to hear people are reading my stories, even if I didn't get any money! I can't see myself ever becoming this selfish about my stories. What he said was correct about sharing a piece of yourself... So I would rather see happy readers than to have a few dollars personally. Obviously, every writer is different. He didn't look like he needed the money, so he should be happy with the fans! They will probably read his next book, and support him eventually!

@baskervillebee6097 3 жыл бұрын

He had two families to support. Ah-hum.

@danadowling1706 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot remember the details, but Dickens advocated for an international copyright.

@belbal5004 2 жыл бұрын

He explained to Hoss pretty well why he was that way. Creations, land, things we develope and make are like children of our heart.

@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын

@@belbal5004 develop

@yellowblanka6058 2 жыл бұрын

Did you watch the whole episode? The Bonanza characters love redemptive characters with initially abrasive characters usually showing more depth and redeeming themselves in some way by the end of the episode.