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  • Bonanza The Emperor Norton (Season 7, Episode 23)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 60 min | Western

Bonanza

The Emperor Norton (Season 7, Episode 23)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Western

Ben's old friend Joshua Norton is a brilliant inventor who has ideas for a new type of bridge. He is also an eccentric who fancies himself as, and dresses as, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. When Norton encourages ...See moreBen's old friend Joshua Norton is a brilliant inventor who has ideas for a new type of bridge. He is also an eccentric who fancies himself as, and dresses as, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. When Norton encourages Chinese mine workers to stand up for their rights and higher wages, the mine owner petitions to have him committed, and Ben tries to defend him. Written by rbecker28 See less
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Robert Sabaroff (teleplay) (story) | Gerry Prince Young (story)
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Updated Feb 27, 1966

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Feb 27, 1966 (United States)

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20 cast members
Name Known for
Lorne Greene
Ben Cartwright Ben Cartwright   See fewer
Dan Blocker
Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright   See fewer
Michael Landon
Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright   See fewer
Sam Jaffe
Joshua Norton Joshua Norton   See fewer
Parley Baer
Harry Crawford Harry Crawford   See fewer
John Napier
Chris Milner Chris Milner   See fewer
Ray Teal
Sheriff Roy Coffee Sheriff Roy Coffee   See fewer
Victor Sen Yung
Hop Sing Hop Sing   See fewer
Tom Palmer
George Harris George Harris   See fewer
William Challee
Mark Twain Mark Twain   See fewer
John Breen
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob LaWandt
Court Clerk (uncredited) Court Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy McCoy
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Cap Somers
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Tornek
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
George Tracy
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Sailor Vincent
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Chalky Williams
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
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