Bonanza - The Honor of Cochise | Episode 69 | WESTERN TV SERIES | Cowboy

Bonanza - Episode 69 - The Honor of Cochise - The Cartwrights must try to get help for Adam, seriously wounded by an Apache bullet, and find out why Cochise and his warriors have threatened to kill them all if they don't hand over an army captain taking refuge in their trail camp.

The Honor of Cochise
Director: Don McDougall
Writer: Elliott Arnold
Stars: Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker
Genre: Western
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 8 October 1961 USA
Filming Locations: Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Reviews:
"What DeForest Kelley did to warrant the Apaches coming after him all the way to Nevada we'd call a war crime. during an alleged peace parley Kelley poisoned he food and drink and killed men, women, and children. Led by Cochise theyve chased him to the borders of the Ponderosa where Kelley seeks refuge with the Cartwrights before they find out what he's done.

This episode belongs to Lorne Greene as he seeks a truce so that a wounded Pernell Roberts cawn get aid. He promises to see that Kelley is brought to justice. Will Cochise believe him?

Jeff Morrow plays Cochise and he pretty much follows in the footsteps of Jeff Chandler as the stoic and wise warrior chief.

"This episode aired early in October 1961, the 3rd episode of the 3rd season. The Cartwrights run into a soldier (DeForest Kelly) on the run from a band of Indians led by Cochise (Jeff Morrow).

A note: By the start of the 3rd season, the Cartwrights had settled into their customary uniforms they wore throughout the duration of the series. Look for Bing Russell as a cavalryman who tries to defeat Cochise. Very shortly after this episode he assumed the role of Deputy Clem, which he kept until the show concluded in 1973.

This episode is particularly outstanding due to the performance of DeForest Kelly. You can see the sweat, grime, dirt, fear, evil, confusion, & stubbornness of his character as he defends his actions. It's a performance that deserves repeat viewings. When he keeps repeating "But I was only following orders" you kinda feel a little sympathy for him.

Jeff Morrow, who made a lot of westerns in the 1950s, brings a quiet dignity & honor in his portrayal of Cochise. Even though he's not an Indian, his performance works.

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[ProsperMotherKashmir]

As someone in the comments commented: "Long live people of honor and integrity, no matter what race!" 👏🏻

[JaoFrias]

I am a MESCALERO APACHE indigenous Native American from San Carlos Arizona

[NancySanders-omic]

This was One of the BEST episodes of Bonanza.Thank you, so much, for sharing it.🏇🏇🏇

[grisisifi]

Long live people of honor and integrity, no matter what race!!!

[JanetM]

Imagine what this world would be if we all had honor from the beginning…. Not hating one another because of differences … we all are human…. Love and will always love Bonanza!✌🏽♥️😇🪶🩸

[christopherdibble]

I named my younger son after lorne Greene thought he was a great influence.

[barbaraawalsh]

This episode was one of their best. My husband was Apache blood, and a picture of Cochise is proudly dusplayed in my home

[karlbalance]

Modern movies and music has certainly affected our children negatively..my generation grew up on these tv shows in Jamaica...we learned a lot..

[joannajones]

My Favourite - One of the most inspiring episodes.

[volkerkuchler]

Good evening to everybody. I am a proud German (native) and greet you all children of God / Manitu. Once many years ago, I met a Cherokee doing service in the US Army while being stationed in the barracks in my hometown Darmstadt. It was a great honour for me to meet him as it is also a great honour to meet you all Indian natives here. I am very proud of and have deep respect to all of you ! May you all be blessed everytime and everywhere by our great Creator and Savior of Mankind !

[bibleredpill]

Mark Twain, Cochise and other period characters. This show had some of the best stories ever to be on TV.

[RENATADAMY]

I grew up watching Bonanza because my parents loved the series. Unfortunately, here in Brazil, only 4 seasons were aired. I am grateful to this channel for making the episodes available, which we watched daily. My favorite was always "little Joe", but I love his relationship with Hoss, their complicity, the fact that Hoss was always protecting Joe. And he always got into trouble because of Joe. I never tire of watching this and many other episodes of Bonanza!!!

[briancarlson]

Dignity, Honesty and Loyalty on full display with Cochise and Ben.

[gloriabond]

Excellent episode. When your word was your bond.

[KKohl]

A great lesson n display of trust honour faith n principle which unfortunately are lacking today

[orangejulius]

I quite liked Hoss's (likely) sarcastic comment about how "the world needs more thinkers like [Captain Johnson]."

[gregdayton]

Tthis show and gunsmoke, are the two best western tv shows ever!😊

[dennishardy]

I believe that more people could learn by the example of Ben Cartwright the true meaning of honor in a man that keeps his word. Back in those days the handshake was your contract. If only more people could live by that today our world would be a lot better off.

[giovannisocci]

Legend has it that the Cartwrights became friends with Cochise, Cochise got so old that he needed a warmer home in his old age to help with his arthrities, Ben built him one in The Panderosa, he died in his sleep and Ben eulogized him as a friend of the family.
Men of great honor and integrity.

[hallelujah]

DeForrest Kelley - the doctor of the enterprise