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Bonanza · S09E21

The Crime of Johnny Mule

Still from Bonanza S09E21

Summary

Hoss stands alone in refusing to convict Johnny Mule, a ""slow"" ranch hand who is accused of robbing and murdering his boss. So when Johnny Mule - fearing he'll be lynched, regardless of the verdict - escapes from jail during jury deliberations, it's Hoss who takes the heat.

Guest stars

  • Noah Beery Jr. as Johnny Mule
  • Lee Patterson as Virgil Louden
  • Jack Ging as Cleve Louden
  • Jack Gordon as Juror (uncredited)
  • Coleen Gray as Marcy